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Unread 08/13/2019, 10:20 PM   #1
vxmissyxv
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Filtration

Hello all, I have a few questions. I have a 55 gallon for about 6 years. I only have had a couple of clownfish in it. Over the weekend I add 4 more clownfish. I would like to know thoughts on canister filters. I have only had 2 hang on the back filters, which have done so far, but now with more fish I'm looking at more or better filtration.


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Unread 08/13/2019, 10:43 PM   #2
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Just stay up on maintenance and watch your nitrates. They work well

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Unread 08/14/2019, 06:38 AM   #3
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Just stay up on maintenance and watch your nitrates. They work well

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Yep what he said, i've got 6 fish, and over 20 corals all in a 20 gallon nano tank with just 1 HOB filter & a skimmer you have more then enough filtration. My nitrates read low just watch over feeding i let ea. fish get 3 bites 2 times a day that is it.


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Unread 08/15/2019, 01:41 PM   #4
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Do you have live rock in your tank? If so, how much? With live rock, filters aren't necessart.


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