Best canister filter

[fishyfriends3]

I'm planning a tank upgrade to a 6x2x2 600 litre 180 gal. For either mbuna or using it to expand my tanganyikan community. Any recommendations on the best large canister filters currently available ?

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[Fishdude3233]

I hear that the fx5 is a boss, but you could do multiple 406 fluvals

 

[fishyfriends3]

Okay I'll look at the fx5 what about the fx6 ?

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[Fishdude3233]

I actually meant fx6, but I'm not very well versed with fluval's canister filters.

 

[fishyfriends3]

Is worth waiting for the fx7 ?

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[FishBoy185]

No I wouldn't wait to get the fx7. Just go ahead and get the fx6 along with a couple of AquaClear 110s andyou'll be fine. You can always upgrade your filtration lator.l

 

[fishyfriends3]

Okay thanks aquaclear 110s I'll look at them.

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[fishyfriends3]

Can't get hold of aquaclear in the UK. Maybe two large canisters but that will be mucho moneyo.

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[jdempsey1980]

Marineland C-530 & maybe a H.O.T. 250

 

[fishyfriends3]

Thanks do u think one fluval fx6 would be enough?

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[jdempsey1980]

Probably enough, as long as your livestock inventory stays within parameters for the tank. I always go overkill on filtration and oxygenation.

 

[david1764]

Using two FX6 on my 180.

I've ended up with 2 F (2 °F = -16.7 °C)X6s on my 180. Tried to go cheaper with a 406 as backup. Way to small for the job. The FX6 is a monster. The 406 beside it looked like a joke. The FX6 is definately in a class by it's self. Good luck.

 

[jdempsey1980]

Nice choice

 

[bobbyS]

The Fluval FX6 you can't go wrong.