Can i use a canister filters for a salt water aquariums

[perrybardouille]

I am new to salt water aquariums I got a 65 gal. tank the problem is I need a 29. gal tank for the sump but it can fit under the tank.the space under the tank is to small.(the stand have a shelf)

 

[diana a]

yes you can. i used a fluval FX6 canister on a 90g. I currently have the FX6 on 60g. Some use a hang-on filter on 40g and smaller. I advise not using the foam pad inside.

 

[horseplay]

Yes you can. But since you have a decent sized tank my advice is get a setup with a sump. So much easier to put all the equipment in the sump.

 

[Trio91]

Just keep up with the maintenance and you will be ok. Also like mentioned the sump will allow you to keep most of the equipment out of your display tank

 

[perrybardouille]

thank you for the feed back I will go out and get a fluval FX6 is that the best one ?

 

[diana a]

Fx6 will hold 5 1/2 gallons of water plus your media. Currently I have BRS .8 carbon and SeaChem Matrix in the trays. It's a big filter and make sure the width will fit under the cabinet. If you need me to measure mine lmk

 

[perrybardouille]

Ok thanks and what kind of protein skimmer you use ?

 

[diana a]

I use Eshopps HOB. Reef Octopus is a great HOB skimmer too.

 

[perrybardouille]

I will look into that

 

[perrybardouille]

I got the fx4 is that ok for the 65 gal

 

[diana a]

I would thing so. I don't use the foam inserts

FX4 - holds 3 gallons of water and 700 g/h
FX6 - holds 5.5 gallow of water and 925 g/h

here is a video that you may find interesting

 

[perrybardouille]

I think I am doing good so far

 

[Trio91]

defiantly

are you thinking of painting the back of the tank? or maybe some kind of stick on background? https://www.marinedepot.com/Blue_Li...217yuZcbCcoJvgIHkKe2sn0myjG-athRoCI6QQAvD_BwE

when adding rocks, go dry as you will get more bang for your buck plus they come pest free. It'll also give you the chance to aqua-scape properly

 

[diana a]

did you wash the sand?

 

[Trio91]

did you wash the sand?

I didn't even think about that,

 

[perrybardouille]

I was going to mix the rock 30 lb dry and 20 lb live will that work ?

 

[perrybardouille]

it had water in the live sand they told me it was good for the tank

 

[Trio91]

If it's live sand, you will need to add water to it, to keep it live

You can, if that is you preference. Personally I wouldn't as i've had my fair share of tank pests and wouldn't wish it on anybody. The Dry rock will become Live Rock over time. It's also cheaper, can be sculpted to your liking and above all else.....PEST FREE. You can ask your closest LFS for a piece of rubble rock to use for seeding your tank.

 

[perrybardouille]

If it's live sand, you will need to add water to it, to keep it live

You can, if that is you preference. Personally I wouldn't as i've had my fair share of tank pests and wouldn't wish it on anybody. The Dry rock will become Live Rock over time. It's also cheaper, can be sculpted to your liking and above all else.....PEST FREE. You can ask your closest LFS for a piece of rubble rock to use for seeding your tank.

its my first salt water I trust you I just want to get it right

 

[diana a]

I would 100% dry rock. Bleach the rock etc. before it goes in the tank