whiterose Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I'm just looking for some expert advise. I currently have 2 - 55 gal and 1-33 gal all running Aqua Tech filters. I am buying a 210 gal in the very near future and want to get an FX5 for it. I've never had a canister type filter, but what I've read about them the FX5 seems really good. I'm just want to make sure that one is enough for a tank that size. I started my first tank just over a year ago, so I'm learning as I go. Any feedback would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) It may enough, but it's a good idea to run a second filter and 2 heaters on a tank that size. Sue Edited March 29, 2007 by Qattarra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterose Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 It may enough, but it's a good idea to run a second filter and 2 heaters on a tank that size. Sue I thought so, I currently run two filters on all my tanks. So an FX5 and maybe a fluval 405 should keep it nice and clean. Thanks Sue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Absolutely ,that way you can alternate cleaning your filters and maintain better stability in your system . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malawi Maniac Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 What are you planning to put in your tank? That is probably the biggest determining factor. I have an FX5 on a 90 gallon with a smaller canister filter; mostly to keep the total surface moving but also because there are probably too many larger South/Central Americans in there. Chances are that the FX5 is not enough but if you had planned on only a group of Cardinals or a few Angels or something then I'm sure it would be okay. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 For a tank that size, why not a DYI sump... it is cheaper and more effective... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterose Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I will be moving my African cichlids over to this tanks. 3 Sunshine Peacocks, 2 pearlmutts, 2 electric blues, 1 Red Top Blue Cobalt, 1 Nyerere Hap, 1 Jewel Cichlid, 1 Blue colbalt, 1 Venustus, 1 Lemon, 1 Blue Socolifi. My Wife mentioned something about a sump system but neither of us know anything about them. Is there a good place to find out how to set one up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Google or ebay it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Keep inmind a FX-5 can be found at LFS around our area for about $250 -$280. So a FX-5 is probably cheaper and is less noisy than a sump. I used to have a sump on my 150g but took it out to run a FX-5 and i'll never go back. Unless i do a huge tank where i would need Numerous FX-5's. Then a sump would be the only choice realy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterose Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Since the tank will be in my living room, I don't want too much noise. I'm thinking that an FX5 and a Fluval 405 would be a good combination without having too much noise. Cost is going to be a small issue, the 210 gal with glass top, light and pine stand is 1300. But it will be a nice display tank once it's all done with sand and all the rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 True... those can be much more quiet than a sump... If it is a display tank, you don't want those noise Look forward to see the pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFISHGUY Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 On my 230 G I run 2 FX5 and 2 powerheads . They are super quiet and worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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