I'd go a head and unhook it.But I wouldnt get rid of it.There will be times when you'll want to run carbon or GFO,and the canister will be handy for that.
That cool. I have been supplement feeding my CuC since i haven't had any algae is awhile. Btw What cleans the brown algae off the glass? Its hard for me to reach it with the magnet. Was hoping to find a snail,fish,star that would eat it.