Intro

J.J. · Oct 23, 2019

My name is Joseph but everyone calls me J.J. Been married 15 years and have one son who has CP. I just got into the fish hobby, started in July of this year. I now have a shrimp breeder tank thats 2.6 gal. 2- 20gals and I have a 125gal (that is saltwater but I do not have it set up yet)
I have mollies, shrimp, green tiger barbs, tiger barbs, denison barbs (roselike shark), and snails.
I do not have social media so being able to ask questions has been kinda hard. I am interesting in learning more so I can get my saltwater tank up and running.
I look forward to learning.

Billldg · Oct 23, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

Crabs McJones · Oct 23, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!

The Aquatic Arsenal · Oct 23, 2019

You came to the right place to learn!

lapin · Oct 23, 2019

Howdy

AdamB · Oct 23, 2019

Welcome to R2R and I hope you find this place helpful and educational!

Mastiffsrule · Oct 23, 2019

We’re glad you joined. Tanks are something whole family may be able to share. Keep us updated when you start the 125

Peace River · Oct 23, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!! Thank you for the introduction!

Auquanut · Oct 23, 2019

Welcome J.J.! You've come to the right place for good advice from friendly people. Glad to have you with us.

dwest · Oct 23, 2019

Welcome JJ!

J.J. · Oct 23, 2019

So I guess first question......
Canister filter vs hang on the back?
Everyone tells me something different.

fuelman · Oct 23, 2019

welcome to R2R tons of helpful reefers here.

dwest · Oct 23, 2019

J.J. said:
So I guess first question......
Canister filter vs hang on the back?
Everyone tells me something different.

You talking about your 125? What do plan on putting in the tank?

MERKEY · Oct 23, 2019

Welcome!!!

J.J. · Oct 23, 2019

dwest said:
You talking about your 125? What do plan on putting in the tank?

just in general. the 125 will be saltwater. I was wondering if I should change all my tanks to canister

Crabs McJones · Oct 23, 2019

J.J. said:
So I guess first question......
Canister filter vs hang on the back?
Everyone tells me something different.

Thats one of the things with this hobby, ask 4 people one question and you'll get 6 different answers

Canister filters work great if they're properly maintained. They need to be cleaned regularly (usually weekly depended on bioload) otherwise they become nitrate factories. Hang on back are more easily cleaned as they're very accessible, you don't have to disassemble a canister.

Coral Euphoria · Oct 23, 2019

Welcome!

P-Dub · Oct 23, 2019

JJ, WELCOME!!!
I concur with Crabs. If this is going to be a saltwater with maybe a few LPS's, zoa's, and shrooms, I'd opt for the HOB. Time is precious and life sometimes gets in the way of tank husbandry. Canister filters lend themselves to be more labor-intensive with regards to time. You are more apt to perform more convenient maintenance. Look forward to the 125 build and progression.