Unimax 250 Canister Filter

[RyanG]

I traded about $5 worth of Plant Substrate for a Unimax 250 canister filter, it has 3 media compartments and a UV filter in it. Its only rated for a 70 gal system. Will it be ok for my 180 just for running carbon or phos removal media? Is it even worth messing with?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...ubref=AA&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=0021200000000

 

[Bifferwine]

That would be just fine for running carbon or phosphate stuff.

 

[RyanG]

Should I run the UV filter in it or not, I know the pros and cons. They are bad for phytoplacton and pods correct?

 

[Bifferwine]

The UV filter will kill anything that passes through it -- algae spores, parasites, pods, phytoplankton, etc. On that small of a filter, I doubt that the UV will make that much of a difference for a tank your size. But no, I wouldn't run it unless I was having a disease outbreak or something.

 

[reeffreak]

It will be A-OK.Actually a slow flow is better when running carbon and phosphate remover.Personally,I wouldn't run the UV,if you do use it,wait til the cycle is done first.