kiwis Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm looking at getting set up with a marine tank. First question is. 1. Is it mandatory to have a sump? can you have marine with a canister filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrewerton Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Depending on the size of tank a sump isn't always required but I wouldn't replace this by using a canister filter. In smaller tanks you can get away with more frequent water changes to maintain stability but in bigger tanks a sump is usually preferable. Canister filters can be used but require regular maintenance as they become a trap for waste which then causes more issues than you would have had without it. Also if using a canister filter I would remove sponges and run with coral rock or carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwis Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Does a skimmer have to go in a sump or can it stand alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 On 12/30/2016 at 3:11 PM, kiwis said: Does a skimmer have to go in a sump or can it stand alone? Depends on if it's an in sump skimmer or a hang on back skimmer. Which skimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwis Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 I don't have much room under my tank so wanted a stand alone one if possible. I don't want a hang on the back skimmer though. Do you know of a stand alone one that's not hang on the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, kiwis said: I don't have much room under my tank so wanted a stand alone one if possible. I don't want a hang on the back skimmer though. Do you know of a stand alone one that's not hang on the back? I think the reef octopus external skimmers are generally good mid range external ones. http://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Octopus_Classic_110_EXT_Recirculating_Protein_Skimmer_In_Sump_Protein_Skimmers_for_Aquariums_Reefs-Reef_Octopus-CV5131-FIPSIS-vi.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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