LaurentSeattle
Member
A few months ago, I added a canister filter to my RSM setup. I did so hoping to solve the issue of not being able to clean/replace the filter media in the pump chamber without completely removing the hood.
Other people did the same and apparently all were quite happy with the modified setup. For quite a while, everything was fine and dandy: perfectly clear water and no bubbles!
However, it seems like this "mod" has a serious long term side effect: build up of NO3 in the tank. It seems to be the main reason why my RSM has been on the decline since a few months.
Are there any other people here willing to share their experience with canisters? It was a big craze a while ago on another forum thread...
As of today, I am still running my Fluval canister but I have removed all the sponges and the ceramic tubes: What is left is only a small bag of PhosBan and a one unit bag of ChemiPure Elite and a handful of LR rumble.
If I completely remove the filter, where should I place the filtration media???
Other people did the same and apparently all were quite happy with the modified setup. For quite a while, everything was fine and dandy: perfectly clear water and no bubbles!
However, it seems like this "mod" has a serious long term side effect: build up of NO3 in the tank. It seems to be the main reason why my RSM has been on the decline since a few months.
Are there any other people here willing to share their experience with canisters? It was a big craze a while ago on another forum thread...
As of today, I am still running my Fluval canister but I have removed all the sponges and the ceramic tubes: What is left is only a small bag of PhosBan and a one unit bag of ChemiPure Elite and a handful of LR rumble.
If I completely remove the filter, where should I place the filtration media???