live rock only filtration?

[coffeetwitch]

ive got a 125 gallon tank that im changing over to sw. can i just filter with the lr and power heads until i get a sump in place? or should i use one of my canister filters?

thanks all.

 

[Hondatek]

I think if you point the powerhead at the rock you can. But if you have to canister laying around i would use it.

 

[coffeetwitch]

yeah i just hate cleaning the thing.

 

[Hondatek]

I know how that is. On my current tank I have a cascade 1500 can. Got ride off all floss and just put lr pieces and ceramic rings. It's now just a matter of unhooking it and rinsing the baskets in water taken out for a pwc. Very quick and easy now.

 

[LordErrorprone]

I have found that a canister filter is only useful for removing large particles or cloudiness.

 

[coffeetwitch]

how so? nothing for filtering saltwater?

 

[coffeetwitch]

so one vote so use the canister filter and one for not really needed. anyone else care to throw in an opinion?

 

[LordErrorprone]

In saltwater the LR takes care of the filtration and carbon shouldn't be used in a reef because it removes things the coral uses. At least in my opinion.

 

[melosu58]

Live rock with PH`s to push the water around will work fine till you get your sump or fuge. No need for a canister.

 

[oO BRIGHTY Oo]

I have 2 canisters running on my system, with live rock rubble in one of the compartments, filter floss, carbon and clearmax. My other canister has just a sponge in it as I use it to pump the water through my UV. I understand why people are against canisters but I've had no problems with mine and very good water params

 

[carey]

I managed to obtain 0 nitrates while using one on my 55g. It is possible in my opinion to run a successful tank with one.

 

[melosu58]

It is possible in my opinion to run a successful tank with one.

No doubt. I`m just saying that you dont have to have one to be successful.

 

[coffeetwitch]

hey everyone thank you for your replies. sweetie pie is running lr and a canister filter only on her tank now and everything is doing very well. yeah still dont have a sump for it. or hob protein skimmer.

i was mainly wondering if i could get away with out running anything but the lr until i get a sump for our, now empty, 125 gallon