2007-01-02 13:46:40 · 5 answers · asked by Dennis M 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It would be useful to know more about your tank as there are several options depending on the setup. One of the best options for biological filtration is to have plenty of live rock in the tank and good water circulation. Mechanical and chemical filtration is optional and if you don't have a sump a canister filter is ideal for this. Mechanical filtration however can work against the concept of live rock filtration. for more information on this google the term "FOWLR". The combination of a good skimmer and live rock filtration is probably the best choice of them all. Coralife, Octopus and CPR all make good hang on back skimmers for tanks without a sump.
Hope that helps
2007-01-02 14:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on many things including what you want to keep in the tank.
Stop by the FishGeeks Marine forums and bounce the question there and you'll get the answers you are looking for.
2007-01-03 16:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am preferential to canister filters like the fluval series, but it depends on what you want, what kind of fish/corals/etc you will keep, and what type of substrate you'll be using.
2007-01-02 22:31:58 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am using wishper 20 power filter , bought from PETCO works good for me. No issues so far from past 5 months. My tank looks good and clean.
2007-01-02 22:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by Naren 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on if you want mechnical or chemical. More information at the link below.
2007-01-02 21:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by JeffW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋