150 gal setup & filtration advice
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the media between the two is the same. i can say that i have never had the issues that were for mentioned earlier about the fx5. i even run the seachem matrix and a sand substrate that i guess will cause the thing to fail. well it has been two years and nothing has happened. i still have great flow, and crystal clear water.
I'm no expert so someone else will have to confirm this, as far as the tank being a 150 high vs a 150 long, yes it makes a difference. As it was explained to me, most fish swim horizontally, not vertically so having the longer tank is better unless you plan on having a bunch of smaller schooling fish. Another thing to consider is if your fish will most likely want to claim a territory for themselves especially the more aggressive ones. the longer tank gives a bigger footprint or distance between the ends of the tank allowing greater distance between fish and theoretically lowering aggression because of it.
Hope that helps.
ok, either a post got changed or deleted because I would swear I read something regarding the difference between the two tanks but I don't see it now. no more reading and posting on forums when exhausted for me.
I am definitely over thinking things but the more I research the more confused I get. I make a choice then see something and change my mind.
Eheim leaks and fx5/6 can have sand substrate issues ?
yep ,, it's the research brain- lock ,,you start worrying about EVERYTHING(bad) that could happen,either way you go it will likely be ok... if you go with the fx 5/6 be aware of the sand issues and use proper substrate(even pool filter sand is most likely ok , because it is heavy and won't stir easily),,if you go eheim have a bucket to put it in to save from possible water damage ,,,,,,, enjoy the research... sometimes people like to "run down"the competition so you will get what they have,,or to cover up their own user caused problems,,, YOU sound like a responsible person doing your proper research ....enjoy your fishkeeping experience
yep ,, it's the research brain- lock ,,you start worrying about EVERYTHING(bad) that could happen,either way you go it will likely be ok... if you go with the fx 5/6 be aware of the sand issues and use proper substrate(even pool filter sand is most likely ok , because it is heavy and won't stir easily),,if you go eheim have a bucket to put it in to save from possible water damage ,,,,,,, enjoy the research... sometimes people like to "run down"the competition so you will get what they have,,or to cover up their own user caused problems,,, YOU sound like a responsible person doing your proper research ....enjoy your fishkeeping experience
thanks man you really have been a big help look forward to picking your brain further
"eheim leaks?" Perhaps some of the fancy eheims. The classic series (which 2260/2262 are)shouldn't leak unless a seal has been pinched, damaged or is very old. The eheim classics are such a simple basic design, unless you seriously abuse the thing at most you would have to replace a seal every few years... Its a bucket with a pump on the top for the most part
Eheim classic filters are to dimple to leak. And with the pump up top they can't get sand in them. I will never use another beand of cannister again.
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thanks Guys sounds like I cant go wrong either way I guess will come down to $$$. Been reading about diatom filters is that even something I should consider adding along with the one of the previously mentioned filters ?
