FX6 Alternatives for 600 Gallon

[kniesh]

Hi all, so I finally got round to ordering my big tank for my massive Datnoide microlepis from ND. They will be coming to build on site in around 4-6 weeks. It's a 10' x 2' x 4'. I can't really sump it due to the logistics and the stand I originally built for it, so I'm going big externals. I currently run a FX5, an AquaOne Nautilus 2700 and an All Pond Solutions 2000 EF. I was going to order 2 FX6's on top of these, with the possibility I may have to lose the Aqua One as it's been playing up a bit.

I was hoping for some thoughts please, you think this is ok? Are there alternatives to the FX6's I should be considering? Any thoughts greatly appreciated

 

[kniesh]

Sorry I have another quick question if anyone can answer. I'm after a good place to buy Red Garnet Blasting sand, enough for this tank. Any good recommendations in the UK? I can't for the life of me remember where I got it for my current tank

 

[fishhead0103666]

The Eheim 2260 is a bigger filter than the fx6 if you’re looking for size.

 

[TheWolfman]

I would look into a proper pond style filter such as a ulitima 2 for a tank of that size. You would need 5 or 6 fx6s to run a 600 gallon, I wouldnt want to have to maintain that many canisters.

 

[esoxlucius]

I'm just thinking outside the box here. You seem to have given up completely on the sump which, let's be honest, would be the best way of filtering a tank that big. But you haven't even got the tank yet. How much would it cost to build a stand which would cater for a sump? It wouldn't cost as much as a new big filter I bet.

One huge sump just seems waaaayyyy easier than multiple huge externals.

That's the way i'd be approaching it anyway.

 

[James.Lafontaine]

You could use a pool filter. theyr'e very efficient but very heavy lol

 

[G Indecisive]

I run my 7 ft X 2ft with this

 

[phreeflow]

I would look into a proper pond style filter such as a ulitima 2 for a tank of that size. You would need 5 or 6 fx6s to run a 600 gallon, I wouldnt want to have to maintain that many canisters.

Agreed...an Ultima 2 would do the job and they’re easy to maintain. They have various sizes...one of them should fit your setup

 

[fishdance]

I would turn your overflow boxes into side drop filters, either submerged or wet /dry according to your preference. 40 gallons of filter volume is plenty for a 450 gallon tank.

 

[kniesh]

I'm technically very average when it comes to adding overflows etc and have no experience what so ever with anything other than canister filters really. I like the sound of that Pond filter there from all pond solutions, albeit I've got a few of their filters already, anyone have any experience with this? I was gonna run this one in the link below with 2 or 3 FX6's. Maintenance shouldn't be a problem, I work from home and can tend to do 2 filters a week on all my tanks so keeps the cycle going well.

Anybody know if this is any good, or one of their flawed products? I like the thought of the self cleaning, although know I'll still need to do some work, also, does it actually come with a pump or do I need to buy that separate as it seems pretty cheap.

AllPondSolutions 12000L Pressurised Pond Filter Kit AUTO-PFC-12000-KIT

Auto Cleaning Pond filter AUTO-PFC 12000 kit with 8000L/H aquaeco pond pump and free 32mm hosing & 3x jubilee clips. Buy online today with Free UK delivery.

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