Carbon reactor for sumpless nano?

[Arcticreefer]

Hey Reefers.

First post on the forums but a long time lurker(=

Im looking for ideas on how to set up a carbon filtration on a 110 liter sumpless nano tank.

Thing is i already have skimmer, heater, 2x powerheads and ATO sensor and i really dont want to add more gear into the aquarium.

Are there any reactors built like a canister filter with inbuilt pump and in/out lines that i could put in my cabinet?
Or just use a small canister filter with a mesh bag of carbon?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Yea there probably are some gadgets but if you go the canister route. You won't need the skimmer.

IMO IME it keeps the water a lot clearer as it pulls detritus out pretty quick as its a very efficient mechanical filter. A skimmer waits until the food and poop rots and is spit out by the bacteria and can be pulled buy the skimmer. The canister is also similar to a remote sandbed or extra live rock that can house extra bacteria in addition to carbon housing GFO if you ever need it.

 

[Salty1962]

Welcome to R2R! Two Little Fishies Phosban 150 reactor.

 

[Arcticreefer]

Cheers for the replies, looking at costs and that i plan to get a bigger tank soon a canister filter is a tempting way to go for now.
Dont really have any nitrate or phosphate issues but water has a slight yellow tint that gets on my nerves, and extra filtration is always good.