1 FX5 for 150 gallon

[east_bay]

hi im going to buy a 150 gallon tank dimensions are 72 1/2, 19 width, and 28 inch hieght and im putting jaguars , an albino oscar, sengal, bicher, pleco max 5 inches, and a gt so my question is would 1 fx5 fo the job because there rated for 400 gallons thats already 3 x more filtration or should i also use a fluval 405 with the fx5 or can i just use the fx5

 

[Rayshot1]

I would go with an fx5 due to the tank being 6 feet long..

 

[east_bay]

but will it be good and keep my tank crisp clear or will i have to use an fx5 and a 405

 

[Burto]

A single FX5 for your 150G setup should be plenty, it's the sole source of filtration on my 170G. Long term though, I think it is a good idea to have a backup filter in place as well, whether this be another canister or just some air powered sponge filters.

 

[Laticauda]

Full of media, the Fluval FX5 only turns 640 gph. That is not enough IMO.

The FX5 and a 405 (or two) would be best, I believe.

Maybe even 2x FX5, but those get pretty expensive!

 

[Illbuyourcatfish]

^x2

 

[1986com]

x3

 

[fishloaf666]

Use the FX5 with an additional AC110, if you don't want to buy a costly HOB. Buy a good sized sponge filter to add along.

 

[insanity0x1]

fx5 with 405. best bet

 

[Jgray152]

Full of media, the Fluval FX5 only turns 640 gph.

600 GPH w/wo media

You can split the output of teh fx5 so you can create circulation in potential dead areas of the tank. Use 3/4" tubing.