Help with filtration for 300gal no sump

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
M

manakh

Blue Tier VIP
MFK Member
Aug 3, 2016
49
36
301
38
So I'm looking at getting a 96x24x30h and where I want to put it I can't have a sump underneath so I am looking at alternatives for filtration. I already own an fx4 on a 125 in conjunction with 2 hob filters and I have a c360 on a 75gal grow out.

Would an fx4 + fx6 be enough for a 300gal with ~8-10 ca/sa cichlids 6-12"? I could also add a sponge to a powerhead to help as well. I could then move my c360 to my 125 that way.
I'm moving fish from my 75 to 125 and my 125+55 to 300 eventually.

Ideally I'd like to dodge the cost of 2x fx6 if an fx4 + fx6 and maybe a powerhead with sponge could do it.

What do you guys think?
 
I have a 96x36x24 with three FX6s as the only filtration. One FX6 runs through a UV steriliser, and I have twin 230 Maxspect Gyre to ensure good water circulatio. It's heavily stocked and I do weekly water changes. All's good.
 
Your fx4+fx6 could work. Just check on ammonia and nitrites once a week or so for the next couple of years. That will let you know if you have enough bio-filtration.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Jhay3513
You could also do matten filters, it's what I intend to do. They seem extremely slick and super cheap. There are a few threads on this forum to read up on them.
 
Put three SunSun 404B’s on it, then add a fourth later, if needed. If you can get a good prefilter sponge on the intakes, then you should be able to minimize your filter maintenance. Just make sure you clean out the prefilter sponges often.
 
I have read about the matten filter and a used tank I was looking at has a corner overflow I could probably convert into a matten filter and hide a heater in there too.

Guess I will just have to get the tank put the filters on and just test the water often and see
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom