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carbon phosphate nitrate remover in canister filter


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hi guys,

im using a 3 tier canister filter dat has a biohome nitrate remover, eheim phosphate remover and carbon and those three are in different tiers. its running at 1000litres per hour. i put it after the skimmer and place the output back to the skimmer intake. wud it be better to run separate phosban and carbon fr instead or is it fine using d canister? im 2mths into this hobby

thanks guys

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hi guys, im using a 3 tier canister filter dat has a biohome nitrate remover, eheim phosphate remover and carbon and those three are in different tiers. its running at 1000litres per hour. i put it after the skimmer and place the output back to the skimmer intake. wud it be better to run separate phosban and carbon fr instead or is it fine using d canister? im 2mths into this hobby thanks guys
I think for marine, pple seldom use canister filter cause overtime become nitrate bed. But I guess since u got it no harm trying out. Measure the phos n nitrate at intervals and gauge how long it can last. If the levels dun reduce then u can go buy the fr.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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