would one fluval fx6 be enough

[cichla81]

I like the hobs for mechanical filtration, a lot easier to clean than another canister

 

[EcastL]

HOB aren't worth it on larger tanks with bigger fish. I have two fx5s on my 180. Maintenance is easy, 30 mins to clean both every 2-3 months.

I'd go with a sump tho, DIY is cheap. Sell the fx6 and use that money plus the money you were gonna use on another canister and make a sump

 

[MatthewC73]

thanks for the replies, I may get 2 fx6 and an ac110 and just go with that and see how that works.

 

[freak78]

On my 125 I run an Fx-6 and two Aquaclear 110s. On my 220 I run an Fx-5, ehiem 2262 and 3 Aquaclear 110. When you run canisters and Aquaclear you get great water movement on the Tank. I always run both types filtration for that reason.

 

[monkeybike]

On my 125 I run an Fx-6 and two Aquaclear 110s. On my 220 I run an Fx-5, ehiem 2262 and 3 Aquaclear 110. When you run canisters and Aquaclear you get great water movement on the Tank. I always run both types filtration for that reason.

Seems like a lot of pipes hanging into the tank, but I agree it probably turns it over well.

 

[Timmy]

I have 2 FX6's and 1 FX4 on my 210

 

[bland]

I run a single fx6 on my 125g. Waste is picked up with weekly water changes to keep my water parameters in good condition. Never had water problems and I clean the canister once every 4-5 months.

1 oscar
5 severums
1 giant danio

 

[Mr Pleco]

On my 125 I run an Fx-6 and two Aquaclear 110s. On my 220 I run an Fx-5, ehiem 2262 and 3 Aquaclear 110. When you run canisters and Aquaclear you get great water movement on the Tank. I always run both types filtration for that reason.

lot of intake tubes ? For water movement I use wavemakers like Jebao
http://www.fish-street.com/jebao_wp-40_13000l_wave_maker

 

[monkeybike]

lot of intake tubes ? For water movement I use wavemakers like Jebao
http://www.fish-street.com/jebao_wp-40_13000l_wave_maker

That's what I do too, keeps all that Panaque poo off the bottom