Filter Questions

[ReefNOOB21]

I've been reading that I would not need a filter for my tank? I just purchased a 25g and still in the planning stages. the guy at my local lfs told me to get a hang on filter when i told him i was considering an external canister. what to do about this?

 

[Bifferwine]

For small tanks, you do not need a filter as long as you are doing regular water changes. I agree to not get the canister filter. They can very easily lead to high nitrates (poor water quality) and are not worth the hassle for saltwater tanks. A hang on back filter would be fine, but you would have to clean it very often, and the filter cartridges add up in price after a while. I would just skip a filter altogether and do 10% to 20% water changes each week.

 

[ReefNOOB21]

And doing without a filter will keep my tank clean and clear?

 

[blando]

Water changes are great.. i have 20 gallon tank i do have hang on filter and it is kinda annoying and filters are kinda pricey so i am doing a 10 gallon sump tank as my filter instead of the hang on kind. plus helps with nitrates and such

 

[ReefNOOB21]

Yeah im new at all this so idk if ill be able to have a sump tank considering my budget. im just trying to figure out hte best set up for my tank. if yall could post what i would all need for my tank that would be appreciated! so far i just ahve a tank. i plan having coral as well

 

[blando]

Well like he said u dont really need filter as long u do weekly water changes if not get filter.

 

[Bifferwine]

Well like he said u dont really need filter as long u do weekly water changes if not get filter.

*She. That's why it says, "I am a girl". ;)

Your will still need a powerhead or two. But your water can stay clean with just water changes.

 

[jswinberlin]

I'd get a protein skimmer and some power heads.

 

[ReefNOOB21]

I'd need 2 powerheads? and is there any particular way im supposed to direction them? and as for corals... i was wondering how to attach them to the rocks or do i just set them down and they attach themselves

 

[Bifferwine]

One or two, depending on how strong they are. There are various ways to attach corals to rocks. Some come already attached to a small rock, and you just put the rock where you want it. For ones that don't, you can use super glue gel or epoxy putty.

 

[blando]

*She. That's why it says, "I am a girl". ;).

Oh crap sorry lol :P and i seen that before just was not paying attention sorry hun lol...

And yea i would get a protein skimmer. That will help out with your water also and keep it safe. Power head is a must i have one in my tank and fish like it.