External Aquarium Filter
Do i need external filter for this nano reef aqurium???
My tank is currently set up as a freshwater aquarium but I will convert it to a nano reef aquarium by purchasing the following equipment
Heater (already have this item)
Protein Skimmer
Live premium Fijian rock (5kg – 10kg)
Live sand
Aqua One hang on the back filter (already have this item)
Basically I want to know I would still need to go out and buy an external filer as the aquarium will have live rock and live sand as the biological filter, protein skimmer as the mechanical filter and the hang on the back filter if needed.
skimmer vs external filter, in the context that i have a hang on the back filter already, which is the better one to buy??
i forgot to say that i will have a powerhead.
My nano reef aquaruim happily survives with the inbuilt filter but i have a smaller one aswell.I have an 80 litre nano and a 450 litre big kahuna, my 450 of course has a big filter too.
I have a small filter sitting in the tank that sticks to the glass to move the water round, which also in turn helps my corals, these are only about £15 to buy!
The live rock will seriously help with the filtering and maturization of your tank, as will the live sand help. You will be absolutely fine without having to buy the extra filter.
Good luck, and remember to let your tank mature over weeks before adding your fish. If you want any more info you can mail me as i’ve been mad about this hobby for the last 8 months! Hence jumping from the 80 to the 450! hee hee!
DIY external aquarium filter
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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AC Powered 6.5W Waterfall External Hanging Filter 680L/H for Aquarium $28.05 |
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Aquarium Fish Tank System 90 Degree Water Inlet External Filter Kit 2.3L $47.60 |
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STAR AQUARIUM FISH TANK EXTERNAL CANISTER POWER FILTER 75 GALLON $54.00 |
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STAR AQUARIUM FISH TANK EXTERNAL HANG ON POWER FILTER 40 GALLON $28.99 |
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STAR TROPICAL AQUARIUMS FISH TANK EXTERNAL CANISTER FILTER HW-302 $54.00 |
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STAR 100 GALLON AQUARIUM CANISTER FILTER EXTERNAL PUMP 9W UV LAMP $79.99 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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BEST 100 GALLON AQUARIUM CANISTER FILTER EXTERNAL PUMP 9W UV LAMP $79.99 |
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630 L/H 75-150L Resun SF-700 External Filter Aquarium $24.00 |
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360 L/H 20-60L Resun SF-400 External Filter Aquarium $16.00 |
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Up Aqua External hang on fish aquarium filter canister $35.00 |
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Up Aqua External hang on nano aquarium filter canister $35.00 |
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New Rena Filstar XP1 External Aquarium Canister Filter $112.90 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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NICE EXTERNAL 3-STAGES AQUARIUM CANISTER FILTER 265 GPH 75 GALLON $54.00 |
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NICE 100 GALLON AQUARIUM CANISTER FILTER EXTERNAL PUMP 9W UV LAMP $79.99 |
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AquaEl Unimax 250 External Canister Filter Aquarium Fish Tank $36.00 |
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Fluval 406 Aquarium External Canister Filter Fresh Saltwater 100 gallons $63.66 |
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100 GALLON 3 STAGE EXTERNAL 9W UV CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER 370GPH SELF PRIMING $75.99 |
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NICE AQUARIUM FISH TANK EXTERNAL CANISTER POWER FILTER 75 GALLON $54.00 |
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NICE TROPICAL AQUARIUMS FISH TANK EXTERNAL CANISTER FILTER HW-302 $54.00 |
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NICE AQUARIUM FISH TANK EXTERNAL HANG ON FILTER WATERFALL 40 $28.99 |
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Hagen Fluval FX5 External Aquarium Canister Filter “NEW OPEN BOX” $157.75 |
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NICE AQUARIUM FISH TANK EXTERNAL HANG ON POWER FILTER 40 GALLON $28.99 |
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