CCXGT
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So, it's a 60G Malawi Mbuna tank.
It currently has 12 fish in it and is being filtered by a Fluval 306.
I am well aware of the need to overstock Malawi tanks and have just ordered a Fluval Fx5.
These two canisters combined will provide the tank with over 7x turnover.
Now.. My question is, how do I get the Fx5 running on the tank without interrupting the already cycled 306?
I do plan to run both canisters in the end so I doubt I can move much media from the 306 to the Fx5.
I have read posts stating that as long as one filter is cycled, the second will not run a mini-cycle.
Is this true?
Even with the size difference of the 306 and Fx5?
Any help is appreciated.
PS - I could also use media setup examples for the Fx5..
This is the 306 setup;
Outside - 4x Foam Pads
Top - 2x 100g Carbon Bag + 2x Polishing Pad
Middle - Biomax Ceramic Rings
Bottom - 2x BioFoam
This is what I have so far for the Fx5;
Outside - 3x Foam Ring Pad
Top -
Middle - Biomax Ceramic Rings
Bottom - Biomax Ceramic Rings + 100g Purigen Bag
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It currently has 12 fish in it and is being filtered by a Fluval 306.
I am well aware of the need to overstock Malawi tanks and have just ordered a Fluval Fx5.
These two canisters combined will provide the tank with over 7x turnover.
Now.. My question is, how do I get the Fx5 running on the tank without interrupting the already cycled 306?
I do plan to run both canisters in the end so I doubt I can move much media from the 306 to the Fx5.
I have read posts stating that as long as one filter is cycled, the second will not run a mini-cycle.
Is this true?
Even with the size difference of the 306 and Fx5?
Any help is appreciated.
PS - I could also use media setup examples for the Fx5..
This is the 306 setup;
Outside - 4x Foam Pads
Top - 2x 100g Carbon Bag + 2x Polishing Pad
Middle - Biomax Ceramic Rings
Bottom - 2x BioFoam
This is what I have so far for the Fx5;
Outside - 3x Foam Ring Pad
Top -
Middle - Biomax Ceramic Rings
Bottom - Biomax Ceramic Rings + 100g Purigen Bag
Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice