Something I have done to hide the spraybars and all that stuff is bring them in and out of the tank using bulkheads at the top of the tank. I then offset them a little using 90 PVC fittings to get them up where the top frame was hiding them. Also, I used all clear PVC including making my own spraybar.
Of overflows, FX5s, and mechanical filtration choices for large aquariums
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OK, Thanks. Is it possible at all to have all the "tubings" go into the overflow compartment as opposed to the bulkheads? For example, the first image of a thread on MFK shows an overflow box:daleros;2090400; said:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92626
where, I am thinking that all the tubings will "come" into the tank from the top.
The finer filter pads on the FX5's clog up - I'm speaking from my own experience, and I also overstock my tank.
Currently I only run three trays of biological media with the surrounding sponge on each basket and it keeps my 180 looking clean.
Currently I only run three trays of biological media with the surrounding sponge on each basket and it keeps my 180 looking clean.
dirtyblacksocks;2090433; said:
OK, Thanks a lot.
Looks like FX5 is the way to go given lesser noise, the only downside I see (besides being expensive!) is that I can not use polishing media with it. A combination of FX5s and 2260s would keep the noise relatively low, compared to AC 110s.
I am hoping that its easy for me to put all the tubing into the overflow box, and it won't cause any problems with the flow/circulation. I would like to hide all the tubings if i can!
I do use the FX5 polishing pad in my bottom tray (water passes through top-middle-bottom, in that order). The pads are layered and I use about 1/3 of the layer and clean it out with a jet nozzle (I have well water, no chlorine) until it falls apart then grab another 1/3 one. They've never clogged on me but that may be the lower stocking levels and the fact that I don't use the full 1" thick pad at once. My water always looks crystal clear, but it does on all the other tanks that don't have canister filters, too.
Thanks a lot, yes I too think that the fine filter media might be a little too much considering the tank will be full-stocked.Ksane;2090633; said:
I am currently setting up a 240gal with two FX5s and two AC110's. As fas as the overflow, i think i'm going to plug it, drill some holes near the bottom of it (to allow good water circulation) and place a heater and a powerhead in there. I'll get one of those heaters that has the thermometer at a different location. Then just pump the hot water out of my overflow.TheOscarGuy;2089654; said:
Thanks for your input!Trucker84;2094051; said:
I think you have an external overflow in your setup correct? I probably am worried about how will the placing of all the spray bars inside the overflows affect water flow and circulation (for built-in overflows). I maybe wrong, and this may not even be an issue - but I want to be sure, before I make mistakes while buying a new tank.
I will be setting up a 210g in a couple of weeks. My plan for filtration is as follows 1-fx5 for bio stock sponges rest filled with pot scrubbies. 2- ac110 for mechanical stock sponges only. And 2 powerheads to move the water around.
