Bectan01
Aquarium Advice Addict
As mentioned, you will need to wait a little longer before you add an anemone. They are very delicate creatures who can not tolerate swings in parameters, most people suggest 8 months to a year. What kind of lighting do you have? I would say get rid of the canister and invest in a couple of power heads, keep up your weekly PWC. Sounds like your doing a fish in cycle, not a great life for the fish but some people do it. You testing through the cycle?