Hi guys.
75 gallon tank - Pretty much fully stocked.
Currently have 3 large sponge filters running in it.
Last test: Ammonia - 0, Nitrites - 0, Nitrates 0-5ppm.
Here is my question, I have the opportunity to get a new FX6 at a pretty good price but am not sure what a cannister filter will do now except make the tank look a little more professional by removing maybe 1 of the sponge filters.
Biological filtration seems to be fine from the results of my test.
The only pros I can see are:
1) Potentially better mechanical filtration?
2) Tank might look a little cleaner with less sponge filters around
3) Will provide more current in the tank.
4) Provide more flexibility in the future if the mrs ever lets me get a larger tank? Really want a 6 foot long one!
Cons:
1) Even at the discounted price, still a large chunk of change
2) I'm using a plain sand substrate, have read that this might be an issue with the Fx6
3) I've read a lot of mixed reviews regarding the Fx6, most seem to be quite positive.
4) I'm concerned the flow may be too strong for the tank.
I am currently using a 400 gph powerhead wrapped in ladies stockings cause it was too powerful and sucked up a little tetra
Can you guys think of any pros that might sway me to get it? Am I just being greedy (Stay with the sponges as they are working fine)? I didn't even realize the LFS were selling them until another customer was pointing and saying what a good price they were going for.
75 gallon tank - Pretty much fully stocked.
Currently have 3 large sponge filters running in it.
Last test: Ammonia - 0, Nitrites - 0, Nitrates 0-5ppm.
Here is my question, I have the opportunity to get a new FX6 at a pretty good price but am not sure what a cannister filter will do now except make the tank look a little more professional by removing maybe 1 of the sponge filters.
Biological filtration seems to be fine from the results of my test.
The only pros I can see are:
1) Potentially better mechanical filtration?
2) Tank might look a little cleaner with less sponge filters around
3) Will provide more current in the tank.
4) Provide more flexibility in the future if the mrs ever lets me get a larger tank? Really want a 6 foot long one!
Cons:
1) Even at the discounted price, still a large chunk of change
2) I'm using a plain sand substrate, have read that this might be an issue with the Fx6
3) I've read a lot of mixed reviews regarding the Fx6, most seem to be quite positive.
4) I'm concerned the flow may be too strong for the tank.
I am currently using a 400 gph powerhead wrapped in ladies stockings cause it was too powerful and sucked up a little tetra
Can you guys think of any pros that might sway me to get it? Am I just being greedy (Stay with the sponges as they are working fine)? I didn't even realize the LFS were selling them until another customer was pointing and saying what a good price they were going for.