Fx6?... We Have Got Something Better!!!
#21
Posted 29 January 2014 - 08:37 PM
#22
Posted 29 January 2014 - 09:08 PM
enough for one side in and out - with the flow it has, there is no need to run the inlet and outlet at different sides of the tank... that method is outdated. But more often than not, most hard plumb the filter from under the tank though bulkheads and holes in the base of the tank.... in which case you hardly need all the hose.... but if you do need more hose, let us know, and Ill organise some more, similar hoses in 25mm.
#24
Posted 25 February 2014 - 07:22 AM
I just brought a fx6 few months ago for this discus tank lol. fx6 still cheaper but doesn't have the uv :S seriously thinking about buying on of these for the extra filtration
#25
Posted 25 February 2014 - 09:12 AM
#26
Posted 25 February 2014 - 02:00 PM
#27
Posted 25 February 2014 - 11:18 PM
Of course it's going to have more power, it's got a bigger motor which means it will chew up more juice and cost more to run. So i don't think this feature makes it better than other less powerful and more efficient filters. Filters are for filtering, if you want water flow use marine type power heads. However it does have a extra basket which is a good thing. I believe your better off with 2 smaller filters rather than one large one, as handling them for cleaning is easy and you can alternate them when cleaning. Also if one brakes down you still have a filter running on your tank, the total of watts is less, the media total is about the same or even more and the flow is similar or more depending on your combination.
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#28
Posted 26 February 2014 - 06:56 AM
I think im going to sit tight and wait for the filter to get a bit older with more reviews, since its a new brand, I dove in and got the fx6 since the fx5 was such a hit
#29
Posted 27 February 2014 - 12:02 PM
Im an FX5 man all the way......
Im not brave enough to try anything else lol.
And you can get really good deals on FX6 if you shop around.
on a side note.
Curious if anyone has ever tried running K media in a canister filter?
Edited by Jules, 27 February 2014 - 12:03 PM.
#30
Posted 25 September 2014 - 07:32 PM
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#31
Posted 10 July 2015 - 08:18 PM
Have just joined up
but i will let you know i have 2 of these yes 2 of these on a 6 x 2 x 2.5 and they are awesome
no UV
1 runs a massive 150mm diam diy c02 reactor and another a diy inline heater i have huge flow in the tank!
also top marks to aquotix great place!
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