Canister question?
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If you don't keep it changed often it will be a problem. You really shouldn't use a cannister filter. They will absorb waste products and then release nitrates.
I disagree with this statement. If maintained properly a canister filter is a great addition to any tank. I've personally been using them for 35+yrs
WITHOUT nitrate issues of any kind 
To answer the OP's question. You can use pretty much any type of filtration media as long as you keep it cleaned, by rinsing it on a weekly bases
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To answer the OP's question. You can use pretty much any type of filtration media as long as you keep it cleaned, by rinsing it on a weekly bases I think thats probaly what i recommended but if you read other posts about using a cannister filter on a reef tank you will find there are better options.
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Slinkthug
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To answer the OP's question. You can use pretty much any type of filtration media as long as you keep it cleaned, by rinsing it on a weekly bases I think thats probaly what i recommended but if you read other posts about using a cannister filter on a reef tank you will find there are better options.
Hey thanks
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TonsOfun
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I don't think you can wash the poly filter pad. I believe since it absorbs all the bad stuff instead of filtering it out, you have to throw that away. Can be quite expensive, good pad though, it's apparently what they use on submarines to filter drinking water.
Keepnitreel
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Buy your poly from Walmart, less than $4, use & toss
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Buy your poly from Walmart, less than $4, use & toss
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Hey I've been buying this stuff forever!! Great suggestion!!
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