Will the Fluval FX6 be too powerful for a 105 gallon planted tank with angelfish. I am now using the XXL API and I constantly have to clean the thing
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I run the FX5 on my 125 planted aquarium same as the FX6, I love it , the 406 would the job cause it's for 100gal tank but w plants , the bigger the better , clean it once a month n change carbon , plus it gives u more options media , FX6 in my opinion is the way to go
1801427
The fx6 will be fine and do an amazing job. You can angle the output flow to where it just skims the top of the water. I have a fx6 and a xxl api(Rena) on a 150g and it stays Crystal clear. Depending on amount of fish you still have to to maintenance on filters. Just not as often on the fx6. I clean mine every 2 weeks but 3_4 would be ok to wait. (Heavily stocked African tank)
1801428
I am using it in a 75 gallon tank with cichlids. I'm very happy with it. I don't know about your situation. Good luck
1801429
I use mine on 75g tank with angel fish and community fish, its not planted but I only have to add water every week and clean it once a month.
1801430
The fx6 does have two outputs that put water back in the tank as strong as 2 small water jets would. But u can aim them up or down. If u aimed them up u would get good surface movement while not disturbing your plants or angels.
1801431
I don't think it will be too powerful, it may be too big. The diameter is close to 14-15 inches. It is also about 16 inches high. Changing the water filter is also not very fun. The thing must weigh 45-50 lbs.Other than that, I love it! It is quiet, keeps the tank clean. I have a 135 gallon cichlid tank with about 30 fish.I also have a 75 gallon cichlid tank with a 406. It is rated for 100 gallons. it is cheaper and smaller and mine is a year old. it does great also.I hope that helps.
1801432
No problem, I use it on a planted 90, with Angels and Discus. There are flow control valves on the inlet and outlet of the pump. Initially I closed off the inlet a little bit, but after a few months I increased the flow, between filter cleanings.
309064
I have Fluval C3 and C4. I used the C3 on a 70 gallon freshwater aquarium and it was okay but I replaced it with the C4 which works much better. I'm using the C3 now with a 20 gallon freshwater. For 56 gallon tank either would be okay, but the C4 filter medium needs less frequent rinsing compared to the C3.
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I switched from an eheim pro about a year ago. Had the eheim for many years but had a lot of issues including the dreaded intermittent leak. The Fluval is great, simple and does not look like it will ever leak. I have it in a 200 gal tank with 2 mature res turtles.
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It have the filter on a six foot tall tank and it does rather well but is a little under sized for what I'm using it for. If I were you I would consider using an pond pump (magnetic drive) with a foam prefilter. That being said, I have mine on a six foot tall 110 display fish tank and am only somewhat satisfied with it. I will be upgrading to an xpl in the near future for that reason. Also my filter has cracked on the corner after two years and had to be replaced. This will not have enough power running that application
794145
I don't understand the question. Will this light a fluval spec tank? I need to know the size.
344739
I am using the 300 watt in a 120 gallon for aquaculture, it seems to handle very well, even outside. I would probably use 2 or a larger one for 300 gallon?
690994
This what I used for my quarantine Tank for new comers. Fish seemed to like it. Real quiet. I do agree with capslock and it might not be enough to clear all dead spots in tank if you have alot of decor. A friend of mine has two of these with the random flow caps on top of them, His tank is a taller 30g though. If you need more info share what kind of tank your setting up too, this will help define what flowrates are needed, ie. is saltwater, reeftank, freshwater?
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I've got a 306 for a 38 gallon, and the flow is way too strong, it moves all the sand and lighter items. I have to set it to half the flow. But I assume that one still benefits from the larger bio-filter.
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I would NOT go with the Fluval heaters... They only heat the water x degrees above ambient. I ONLY use the Rena SmartHeater Aquarium Heater (50W) in ALL of my aquariums... Does the job VERY well and is adjustable :-)
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To answer your question truthfully... it all depends on your tank and what you're trying to do. You may be okay with a 500. This is my experience with the 750 pump on my 75 gallon heavily planted FW tank. I bought it when I had only one 55/75 aqueon filter because I wanted to circulate the water better. I think for my intended purpose, I bought TOO big of a pump because it kept uprooting my live plants despite it being placed close to the top of the tank and aimed up. I felt like the pump size I bought was too big and instead of buying a smaller size circulation pump, I opted to take it out and buy a second 55/75 aqueon filter. With two filters running, my tank has plenty of circulation so I don't feel like I need to add a circulation pump to my tank. Even though I don't use it in my tank(s), I feel it was a good purchase as I felt it was doing a good job of moving the water and it was quiet. Plus, I still use it occasionally to circulate the water in my bathtub while I'm curing big pieces of driftwood that I can't boil.
1252849
Unable to answer anything about the 6 gallon Fluval Edge Aquarium, I have the 12 gallon unit.
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Nothing beats good circulation for healthy fish and extra cost for s better unit pays off. I have a FX 6, 406 and 206. I also have experience with eheim 2073 and 2075. All these filters are great. The eheim are very quiet but the fluvals may also be just as quite. I really like the FX6 the best especially with the automatic air purge. Eheims occasionally develop some air and the 406/206 will actually cause impeller clatter which resolves be repriming. The FX6 is the most bang for the buck. Easy maintenance and so much mechanical sponge surface area you could go for months. Emperor makes the best UV sterilizers that really kill parasites. Protein skimmer is a must for salt tank.
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I am using that model on a 55 gallon along with a fluval fx5 under the tank which is supreme overkill but it works great. I like this filter because it is easy to remove and replace media and is better constructed than most and is quiet as well. It is worth a few extra bucks for the quality alone and it has been working great for the past months in my r artificial reef setup. I use two main filters on all my tanks but that is just me.
1469650
I would go with a Fluval 106 nothing bigger, then you can just lay the purigen in the basket.
508951
We have had great luck with the ApI Filstart xp - m. My 13 year old was able to set it up and manages it. Every couple of months we wash out the filters so far. It's very quiet except for the water return but you can just take the nozzle off and then its super quiet. Our turtle hated the noise kept trying to knock the return off but quit after we took off the nozzle and made it quiet. It probably doesn't aerate as much but it doesn't seem to matter for us. Very clean water
309065
I have the fluval it is a great filter, so good that you go through the filter pads quicker than you might expect or they tell you. I guess I am just a marineland bio wheel fan.
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before answering how much water is in the tank and how dirty are the animals living in the tank. I'l using the XP-M for one rather large and dirty red eared slider - and it does great job. Its a little overkill for a breeders tank (holding about 30 gals of water). I went overkill so I would have to clean as often.