using canister filter for phos and carbon

[NYreefNoob]

Anyone using a canister filter and either running Carbon or Phos through it ? Or both ? And also whats best way to clean the filter ? I am getting new hose's. It was used for fw, and i know never use anything from fw for sw. But I was thinking of soaking it in a vinegar mix and then running mix through it for a few days. Then run some of my water change water through it. Any suggestion's on type of media used this way? Phos or Carbon used. ty rick

 

[m'akoyPINOY]

I Do Used Mine For Carbon Only.

 

[Deanos]

Use carbon only. The flow through a canister filter will typically grind most phosphate removing media to dust.

 

[TimberTDI]

and don't get lazy about changing out the media.

 

[dylanjs]

I run carbon only and change it ever 4 to 6 weeks regardless of water quality. I also change the filter pads and rinse out the Ehfimech that Eheims need to keep the water flow even.

 

[rfc]

I run a fluval 205 24/7 with carbon/purigen and no sponges. Carbon gets changed every 2 weeks and the canister is rinsed out every week

 

[NYreefNoob]

canister

ok i have been running canister for 2 days now with pura in it. the grainulets plan to change out once a month. this is the only thing ill be running in it. slight better water clarity so far

 

[sporty]

I have been using a eheim classic with nothing but some filter floss,chemi pure,phos-zorb for two weeks now .I see a big change in water quality ie;clearer and cayano almost completely gone and the algea not growing as fast.The filter is the one with the slowes flow rate I believe is 109 gph.

 

[NYreefNoob]

canister

i am using a rena xp1 now, iv'e had ehiem, fluval ect. for freshwater. for price and quality, this is my favorite. i am just running the PURA mix. came with a bag. so guess time will tell