Tank and filter

[Southern Fist]

Hi,

is it possible to use a canister filter with a drilled tank? i'm getting conflicting answers from my two LFS's. One says canister is fine, other says that i would need one of those filters usually used for saltwater tanks.



thanks
Ridley

 

[SeanTrollope]

What exactly do you mean by drilled tank.

Although you can use any filter provided it is the correct size.

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[Southern Fist]

Thanks Sean, I mean there are two holes drilled into the bottom corner for an 2 pvc pipes - one for water going into the filter and one for water going back into the tanks. i'm specifically looking at the 90 gallon cube tank by marineland.

 

[SeanTrollope]

Okay that makes sense. Just as long as you plug the two holes properly I don't see why it would be a problem

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[Southern Fist]

ok, thanks. one guy said that there could be some issue with the water flow and recommended using a canister filter on the outside.

thanks!

 

[SeanTrollope]

either way will work just fine.

 

[AbbeysDad]

Clearly the tank was designed to use a sump which is typically used for SW but can be used for FW too. As mentioned, if the holes are plugged, a canister filter can be used just fine.

 

[NickAu]

Yes you can if you are handy enough. I once plumbed a 800 LPH canister filter to a 5 gallon Betta cube and used a ball valve on the outlet hose to control the flow.