best filtration method

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by 1.0reef, Jun 1, 2011.

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  1. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    I found a guy on CL thats selling 9 tanks andI was looking at the 50 gallon one and it came with a under gravel filter because I was going to upgrade it into a reef but I was wondering whats better a canister filter or an overflow box into a sump\skimmer? thanks;D
     
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Over flow with sump and skimmer. Along with live rock and sand. IMO.
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    thanks for the quick reply!;D
     
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    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    a undergravel filter will work ok for a fish only tank, nothing even remotely reef
     
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    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    I have heard a reverse undergravel filter works ok but overflow with sump and skimmer is the standard
     
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    socal86 Fire Worm

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    Under ground filter will never work it will allow for you levels to go way off mainly ammonia and nitrates
     
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  7. Reef-a-holic

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    Years ago UGF where all the rage...we have better options these days as mentioned above.
     
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