Big Rich

Hello Everybody

I own a 125 tank the question is., Where in your opinion would be the best spot to place the filter pick up tube for maximum filtration? Rena filstar 3

Tanks,

Big Rich

agabr123

if you can afford it i would look into getting two filters for a 125, that way you can have one on each end of the tank so you don't miss anything. otherwise i would consider putting it about 1/3 of the way in on the tank, and then getting a powerhead and putting it at the very end of the other side of the tank

Big Rich

Thank you Alex..

agabr123

you're welcome

FishCreek

I am in the process of setting up a 125. It has 2 xP3's. They will be set up one at each end to avoid any unfiltered dead space in a tank this long. I currently run 1 xP3 on my 55. Info I read on another forum said that tanks should be filtered 4 to 6 times per hour for maximin filtration.

Dozey

I cycle my tank 12X an hour. Current doesn’t seem to be an issue at all for my guppies and neons.

Big Rich

I read somewhere in here that for correct filtering it had to be 5 or 10 times the gallons. Right now I'm just looking for a cycle to happen. I have also looked on eBay and i have seen the new Hagen fluval fx5 canister filter

The Fluval FX5 is a large capacity, multi-stage external canister filter system. Fluval FX5's massive capacity and powerful integrated motor processes and recirculates 607 U.S. gallons (2,300 liters)of water every hour, enabling precise management of water conditions for aquariums as large as 400 U.S. gallons (1,500 liters).

Fluval FX5 features include:

- A self-priming instant-start system that eliminates the need for manual siphoning.
- Unique click-fit AquaStop Valves that regulate water flow, rotate at 55 degree angles and allow for fast set-up and leak-proof maintenance.
- An innovative multi-functional aquarium rim connector to easily secure hosing in place.
- A convenient clog-free strainer to prevent build-up of solids that could impede water flow.
- A purge valve that allows for partial discharge of debris without needing to move the unit.
- Multi-directional twin output nozzles tp create specific water flows

agabr123

i think you want 8x the amount of gallons, so if you have a 125 gallon tank then you'd want a filter rated for 1000 GPH (gallons per hour), or two filters that when put together add up to at least 1000 GPH

Big Rich

Alex,

That's Nuts....! lol

Thanks,

Big Rich