Which filter for my 200g
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I Personally would dump the Undergravel. But that's just me. I haven't heard stories of them being good. An FX5 would serve you well in a 200G But what are you keeping?
I don't have a FX5 but I can assure you the cost is definitely worth it. Around $200 for one on amazon.
I would also get rid of your under gravel filter(s)...they don't work for sh@# and trap all the fishes waste and food underneath. Once you lift up the undergravel filter(s) to remove them, you'll see what I mean. An enormous cloud of detritus will arise
I would also get rid of your under gravel filter(s)...they don't work for sh@# and trap all the fishes waste and food underneath. Once you lift up the undergravel filter(s) to remove them, you'll see what I mean. An enormous cloud of detritus will arise
I would keep the fluval 405 and add a sump if you need more filtration.
What is the weakness in your present configuration? Do you have high Ammonia or Nitrite levels?
My 110g came with a under gravel filter. I do not use it. The previous owner said he liked having it as padding to keep big rocks off of the bottom glass. I doubt your UG is hurting anything.
What is the weakness in your present configuration? Do you have high Ammonia or Nitrite levels?
My 110g came with a under gravel filter. I do not use it. The previous owner said he liked having it as padding to keep big rocks off of the bottom glass. I doubt your UG is hurting anything.
I have a VATF and a RT Payara. I feed them shrimp and smelt they are about 6 inches I just dont want the nitrates to rise. My nitrates 0,nitrites 0, ph 7.6 temp 81 degrees. These are my first predator fish. I have owned every cichlid in the planet just wanted to change. Just sold my 16 inch dovii. You are right the ug is a pain to keep clean underneath but I have always owned them with no water problems.
You might not have any water problems, but your aquarium's water will never be as clear as it would be without them
Bio filters convert ammonia and nitrites to Nitrates. A FX5 will also process the waste into nitrates and provide some mechanical filtration. An FX5 has no ability to remove nitrates.
The ways to reduce nitrates:
1) Water Changes!!!!
2) Plants (aquas or terrestrial)
3) Algae filter
4) Nitrate filter
For super clear water I really like DE filters... but most on here seem to think they are too much hassle.
The ways to reduce nitrates:
1) Water Changes!!!!
2) Plants (aquas or terrestrial)
3) Algae filter
4) Nitrate filter
For super clear water I really like DE filters... but most on here seem to think they are too much hassle.
I would get an Eheim 2262 before buying an FX5 if money is not an issue. The difference between the two is night and day. The Eheim is far more superior. I have both.
I am pretty notorious for adding filters with no reason. I found an XP3 that I had no need for for $25. I ran it for 6 months and now it sits in my garage. If you just want to add a filter I am certainly not one to tell you not to. But it sounds like you are adding a filter when there is no need for one.
If you have a particular problem or something you want to accomplish then recommending a filter would be easy. If your primary worry is Nitrates go to Home depot and pick up a Pothos plant for $5 and hang clippings from it over the side of your tank. This will do a lot more for the health of your tank than a $200+ FX5.
If you have a particular problem or something you want to accomplish then recommending a filter would be easy. If your primary worry is Nitrates go to Home depot and pick up a Pothos plant for $5 and hang clippings from it over the side of your tank. This will do a lot more for the health of your tank than a $200+ FX5.