Fx6 setup help

[muskieboy]

Is having a loop in the hosing bad?

When I setup my fx6 on my 72g I kept the hosing as long as I could, reason being so that I could use the same hosing when I get a bigger tank. Should I just quit being cheap and cut the hosing? Do you think the loops can reduce flow?

Also what is the best placement of intake/output for maximum flow?

 

[jechrz]

You can cut the hoses as much as you want to, as far as going for a bigger tank, i would recommend hard plumbing for these types of canisters or go for a sump imo. I dont think the loops will reduce the flow at all, the fx6 have a decent motor in it, so you can still go with longer tubes.

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[Skurj]

Keep hosing short, no need to be cheap. I have a 405 (ok so smaller..) and it has a helluva time starting because I left the hose long and the loop dips below the top of the filter. I have to hold the hose up to get it to prime. That may not matter to an fx6 due to design differences though... I kept my fx6 hoses only as long as they needed to be, but not had to service it yet.

 

[Mr.Manaconda]

Even with excess hose or loops, I think you still have PLENTY of power behind your flow with that FX6. Don't worry about cutting it, just use it til you upgrade tanks.

 

[Cicho]

The manual specifically tells you to not have any loops. Follow the manual. The FX5/6 are very temperamental regarding this and can cause micro bubbles. Hose is cheap.