TECH question on canister vs. W/D

[billylee]

Assume a canister filter with a volume of 10 liters (2.5 gal) and a GPH
of 300 vs. a 10 gal W/D with about 2.5 gal constanly on the bottom with
a pump that produces 300 GPH also. Also, assume they both have
equal volume of Biomedia - biomax, sponges, pot scrubbies...

A. W/D still performs better
B. Cannister performs better
C. Both about the same
D. other...



Technically, I'm thinkin (C)

 

[cvermeulen]

Tricky question really. The answer is more like, the wet dry will be able to handle a larger bio load, because the aerobic bacteria will have a more ideal environment to grow in. If your canister is sized appropriately for the bio load, then either option would remove ammonia effectively, and the wet/dry will only have the advantages of increasing your water volume, and having some margin for more stocking.

I personally prefer the can in a direct comparison, but the difference isn't an incredible one. I find canisters quieter and easier to set up/maintain.

 

[johnptc]

are you interested in bio ??? mechanical ??? or both ??

 

[Jgray152]

A. W/D still performs better
B. Cannister performs better
C. Both about the same
D. other...

W/D Filters can be custom built to accomodate large mechanical surface area where canisters are stuck with the S/A the manufacture built them to have. W/D can handle more of a bio load but is this "extra" room for bio load really nessecary if a canister can do the job perfectly fine?

If both W/D and canister had the same media and volumn of media, then both would be able to do exactly the same job. The W/D might be able to cycle faster.
Other than that, canisters take up much less space, use less power and are much quieter.