overfilteration

[charlesn]

would an fx5 be ok on a 38Lx18Wx31H? the tank is going to be saltwater im just wondering if this would be ok thanks

 

[charlesn]

come on all i need is a yes or a no please

 

[frasertheking]

we need more details . corals live rock or just fish ?

 

[cchhcc]

If you are considering using a canister, you probably don't have enough experience to mess with salt tanks. Lots of cool freshwater stuff you should probably pick first.

 

[bigspizz]

If you are considering using a canister, you probably don't have enough experience to mess with salt tanks. Lots of cool freshwater stuff you should probably pick first.

Awfully speculative......

 

[stevea6221]

hi if you had a good skimmer and amount of live rock (berlin method) you shouldnt really need a canister filter other than for extra water movement or phosphate remover,both my reef tanks run this way of course depends on what you want to stock tank with though

 

[TurboVinny]

i 2nd the skimmer, all u need is a good skimmer and ur all set

 

[delight537]

If you are considering using a canister, you probably don't have enough experience to mess with salt tanks. Lots of cool freshwater stuff you should probably pick first.

ouch ! whats up with that ?

 

[cchhcc]

It's just that canisters are about the least effective way to go for SW filtration now....... Much better results with a big skimmer, live rock, DSB, and (if FOWLR) wet/dry.

 

[bigspizz]

It's just that canisters are about the least effective way to go for SW filtration now....... Much better results with a big skimmer, live rock, DSB, and (if FOWLR) wet/dry.

You were still a jerk to the OP...who are you to tell anyone that.....