Good Hang on Back Filter?? Any Reqs?

[kernyboy]

Hey Guys,
So A couple things, I'm running sumpless. I have a hang on back refugium. Keeps my water params good, but i have all these dang specs of crap floating around.

Can anyone recommend an EXCELLENT hang on back filter to clear this up? Or will anyone do.

 

[afboundguy]

I've always like the bio-wheel ones for FW setups and used one temporarily in a SW tank to clear up cloudniness but I wouldn't use it long term. I also wouldn't use a HOB filter long term either due to the potential nitrate factory they can become.

IMO I'd get a good quality HOB skimmer instead.

Also how much Live Rock do you have in the tank? I have just LR and a skimmer and my tank is crystal clear.

Another option you could try would be to put a sponge or some carbon in the refugium but as I said above I'd go with a good quality skimmer.

 

[lisa foster]

I just got rid of my hob filter and added a protein skimmer my water has never been so clear.