Canisters, good or bad.

[KJ]

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[ying yang]

Hello and welcome,hope all is well.personally i never liked them and definately dont like the price of them but here is a question of day about them the other day.see what others are saying

QUESTION OF THE DAY - Canister Filters: Canister filters are a viable, inexpensive way to filter a reef tank. True or False?

Today let's talk about canister filters and if you would agree or disagree with the following statement: "Canister filters are a viable, inexpensive way to filter a reef tank." 1. Do you agree or disagree? 2. Do you run a canister filter on your reef now or have you in the past? Thanks...

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[jft]

Running tanks w eheim cansiters for 20 plus years NO PROBLEMS had sumps Overpriced acrylic boxes and hard to up grade w equipment due to baffle placement and socks are a PAIN IN THE Butt to keep cleaning.

 

[jtp7004ft]

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[Fish Think Pink]

I believe it depends on the size of your tank. 6ft and bigger, a sump would be more cost effective. Under 6ft and a canister is probably the best way to go.

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Glad you joined.

+1 vote sump because you can also put/hide other equipment inside it but a canister is just a canister (and takes up less space as a result)