Tank and flow

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I’m picking up a 90 gallon tank in the next few weeks. I’m still debating what to do for a filter.

I’m thinking of getting a used FX5 but am wondering if it may possibly be too much flow for the little guys? alternatively should i get a smaller canister like a fluval 405 or xp3.. or one of each! I have been looking at a few used ones on some forms.

any input?

[BallAquatics]

I use HMF filters in all my big tanks…..

http://www.swisstropicals.com/Poret%20Hamburg%20Mattenfilter%20Kits.html

Dennis

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Looks like a nice simple design, Thanks for sharing.. it would be good for the breeding tanks! However I do want something hidden for the main “show” tank. which is why i was thinking a canister

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If i do the canister route would you do one large one (fluval fx5) or two smaller ones (404)?

[BallAquatics]

With 2 you will have twice as much equipment to “hide”.

Dennis

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Good point. Ill do one big one. and just shoot the output at a tank wall or something to diffuse it (or a spray bar if needed.)

Cheers!

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