[Reefer 2]

Getting ready to set up a 55 gal. mixed reef tank, the guy at the pet store told me that if I run ( 2) fluval 305's that would be enough filtration. Is this guy on the level or what??? I know wet dry filters are better but I already bought these and would like to know if they would be good enough? any advice would be appreciated THANKS.

[RyanG]

Canister filters are a big no-no for saltwater aquariums. That is like putting diesel fuel into a gasoline engine.

In time nitrates will skyrocket because of the canister filters killing your fish. I would take those canister filters back asap.

[rlcline76]

Agreed. Welcome to RB!

[glampka]

And I make 3!!! Dump them ASAP.
Nice to see we stick together!!

[Waterlogged]

Protein skimmer, live rock

[Reefer 2]

Well Aint that a B#!ch !! oh well (that'll teach me to research BEFORE i buy) I thank all of you for your replies, and I look forward to picking all of your brains over the next few years, Thanx for the FREE info. Till next time Reefer

[bbehring]

pick our brains now and read, read, read, before you buy, buy, buy and waste your hard earned cash!

[Waterlogged]

Emperor hob filters have wet/dry bio wheels.

[pete york]

go with an emperor you will never need to buy another filter

[Waterlogged]

Originally Posted by pete york

go with an emperor you will never need to buy another filter

I love my emperor but I know almost every reefer here will say otherwise.

[pete york]

i know what you mean i love mine too!!

[Roady]

Originally Posted by Waterlogged

Protein skimmer, live rock

You might want to look into building/ buying a sump to put under your tank also

[Reefer 2]

Thanks for all of your replies guys iv'e been off of my computer for a couple of weeks i will take all of your advice under advisement. Reefer

[Donnie999]

hey guys im a little confused,
the fluval can run mechanical (sponge), and then if you want just fill the compartments with matrix, de-nitrate, some phosguard and purigen, and you have the perfect filter system? how can the external filters hurt the fish or be anything but beneficial.

[bbehring]

The sponge and other media become nitrate sinks which can cause bad things to happen chemistry wise with your water. They are fine if used as a media reactor of sorts with carbon, phosphate, or nitrate removal media. Not as a bio filter. Live rock and good skimmer accomplish the filtration part.

[Donnie999]

thats a good point,
not to mention a rapid increase in phosphates due to rotting matter thats stuck in the sponge. however realistically you can just make sure that the sponge is cleaned regularly to remove waste and it should be fine, complimenting with live rock. I've known skimmer and sump-less filtrations methods to work, just live rock and a wet-dry drip filter (with cotton, carbon, and bio media).