 Filtration, opinions |
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| Filtration, opinions |
 Jan 22 2008, 05:31 PM
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 Golden Monkey  Group: Senior Members Posts: 778 Joined: 26-October 07 From: Bay Area Member No.: 59 Country : 
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I'm setting up a new tank 120 gal (96x16x18), which divided into 6 already. I'm looking for a filter for that tank, so far I like 2 of these.
*Rapids Pro Series Wet/Dry Filter Systems -700GPH, for up to 150 gal tank http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod...mp;pcatid=16747  *Fluval FX5 Canister Filter -925GPH, for up to 400 gal tank http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod...mp;pcatid=17320  what do you think about 2 of those, which one is better or what is your suggestion? Thank you. --------------------  |
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Jan 22 2008, 08:21 PM
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Kamalau  Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 679 Joined: 20-December 07 From: BayArea, Ca. Member No.: 174 Country :
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i would go with the fx5, the 1st set look kinda crappy and complicated!!
Moon had one@ Superway and it pretty fragile!! ![4_12_12[1].gif](http://www.flowerhorncraze.com/style_emoticons/default/4_12_12[1].gif) drill the hole on the counter for the w/d would be the best way for a stable filtration!! 
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Jan 23 2008, 01:36 AM
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 Kamfa  Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 25-October 07 From: socal Member No.: 42 Country :
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QUOTE (doghouse_94545 @ Jan 22 2008, 07:21 PM)  i would go with the fx5, the 1st set look kinda crappy and complicated!! Moon had one@ Superway and it pretty fragile!! drill the hole on the counter for the w/d would be the best way for a stable filtration!! i agree..... the first looks more complicated but i would perfer the fx5 better because it dose the job more easier in a smaller size |
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Jan 23 2008, 11:53 AM
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 Kamalau  Group: Chingmix Staff Posts: 583 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Germantown Maryland Member No.: 35 Country :
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I like Fluval.
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Jan 24 2008, 12:08 AM
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 Blood Parrot Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 24-October 07 Member No.: 15 |
Fluval FX5 is a monster. The other one looks too complicated. OR you can go DIY and save yourself alot of $.
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Jan 24 2008, 12:13 AM
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 Shi Fu  Group: Root Admin Posts: 3,157 Joined: 23-October 07 From: Queens NY Member No.: 2 Country :
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I have had no complains with fluval as well. I think rkc has some for sale right now in his sale thread
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Jan 24 2008, 05:16 PM
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 Kamfa  Group: Flowerhorn Experts Posts: 352 Joined: 25-October 07 Member No.: 22 Country :
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I've heard that the Fluval FX5 is very good but you need to take into consideration the output from the FX5. If your tank is already divided into 6 equal compartments, I'm assuming that the section with the output will get the full velocity of the water coming out of the filter, this will be too much for your fish. You will also encounter problems if you have a spraybar because installation of the spraybar will be hindered by the dividers. If you have pics of your tank, that will help.
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Jan 24 2008, 05:47 PM
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 King Kamfa Group: Flowerhorn Experts Posts: 1,376 Joined: 27-October 07 From: Looking At You Through The Peep Sight Member No.: 73 Country :
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None of the above.
One filtration system will give you problems in a highly divided tank. The food and crap from one side will be pushed to the other side especially using the FX5. You should look into the AC filters and pick out the largest size per divided compartment. As a team, the AC will out filter the FX5. But a none divided tank, I would go with the FX5 for the cool current. -------------------- Know fish or No fish
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