120 Gallon Filteration

[zwfish]

I have a 120 tall with two seachem tidal 110s on the back. I was wondering if it would be better to replace those with a fluval fx6 or not?

 

[McFly]

As far as overall filtration, the 2 HOB filters are filtering more water/hr..
The canister filter will give you a little more flexability with filter medium,
at the cost of more work with maintenance. The FX6 will be a more
proficient filter in design....

For the cost, it's a difficult decision. I prefer canister filters, but it's my
preference. Fluvals are pricey, and I'm not sure it's worth the expense.

Do you have a specific reason you're wanting to switch filters? (Curious)

 

[grump299]

The fx6 is a superior filter and I think it will work great for a 120.

 

[zwfish]

As far as overall filtration, the 2 HOB filters are filtering more water/hr..
The canister filter will give you a little more flexability with filter medium,
at the cost of more work with maintenance. The FX6 will be a more
proficient filter in design....

For the cost, it's a difficult decision. I prefer canister filters, but it's my
preference. Fluvals are pricey, and I'm not sure it's worth the expense.

Do you have a specific reason you're wanting to switch filters? (Curious)

just thinking of switching it up

 

[Brian Knowles]

I have a Fluval 6 and a Fluval 4 on a 125. Both have ben tricked out with mechanical ceramic and polyfill…. Tanks stay crystal clear all the time. I used the Fluval mechanical in the bottom void below the baskets. Does a great job of getting the do-do., I have a very high biolad. keping up with nitrates is a must, Don't know anything about the two Seachem tidals, but I can say the FX6 is a good choice.

 

[A201]

I'd stick with the Tidal 110's. I run two AC 110's on my 120 long, and the filtration is much more than adequate. Cleaning is a breeze, (squeeze out the sponge) once a month. Although the big cans like the FX-6 provide great filtration, you have to deal with the drawbacks; difficult to clean and deal with the fear of an undiscovered leak. Cans have the potential to be nitrate generators, so meticulous maintenence is a must.

 

[coralbandit]

Go sump !