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#1 ·
Can I hang my filter on one of the sides rather than on the back? I really don't have much room for any other kind of filter I have a 40 gallon tank
 
#6 ·
I run sump/fuges and a skimmer on mine with good flow. I havent run mechanical filtration on a SW/Reef tank for 10 years I think just LR with good flow, macro algea in my fuge and skimmer. I have seen to many times that mechanical filters tend to cause nitrate problems. I would just run the LR, good flow, good CUC and a hang on skimmer unless you can run a sump/fuge under you tank, or a gravity return fuge above your tank.
 
#10 ·
Nothing wrong with a HOB filter on smaller tanks...under 75 gallons. I use AquaClears as a mater of fact when I dont use a sump on a RR tank. Orientation doesnt matter much as long as there is good water flow in the tank using the filters out put with the addition of power heads for added water movement.

Skimmers are a highly recommended item in more cases than not.

There are a ot of ways to have a great successful tank and very few sure fire ways to have a crappy one. But by the same token what works for me might not work quiet as well for you.
 
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