Going to start with a pair of marbles and maybe in a year add a leo if I can afford one. Simply just a grow out for now not a permanent tank I just have to wait to get anything larger until I own my own house hahaha. Other stock is going to be maybe 3 dats and one other predatory fish of some type just not sure what yet?
I hear ya, but it's odd... I have read favorable reviews for it, and just acquired one. Haven't hooked it up yet, so I can let you know once I do. that said, having had FX5s as well, they look and feel like essentially the same filter, other than the FX6 is black instead of gray, and has a couple of reminder dials on the lid. That aside, they can use many of the same parts, have about the same motor, and the exact same warranty. But yeah, I'll let you know how mine is working... I'll be setting it up tomorrow.
Yes this tank is simply a grow out for the time being. All is going to depend on the growth rates of the specific rays I end up with as to how long they will be residing in this tank. I personally am looking at approximately two years until I move out and am personally able to upgrade. I do however have a backup plan for my fish as a local friend and fellow mfker will have his pond up to house them until I am moved or his 6'x3'. This is only a grow out tank not a permanent home for my fish. I am starting with the smaller rays (marbles) now and am looking into a larger species (leo) towards the end of next year. This means the marble pair would be in the 220 for two years if it lasts and the leo only a single year. It is going to take me some time to get the fish I want so it isn't like all the fish will be in there tomorrow this is spread out over the next year stock wise, thus why I am doing my research now so I am not scrambling then. The only thing in the 220 now is 5 little gold barbs and 8 baby blue gouramis to start cycling the tank and make sure there is no water quality issues along with lots of water tests and everything this far is appearing to be good so I am pleased so far!
