Thank God someone gets it, I had two fx6s on my 125 reef tank. I was convinced to switch to a sump, it’s definitely not for me. Going back to canisters. Just makes life easier for me. Thanks!!!
What's up dude! Yeah, super easy and super clean. Would have been faster if I wasn't filming a video for it. Doing this once every 3 months for both canister filters....and in the meantime, there is really nothing else to do except feed the fish and do water changes.
Been having issues with our 125 and using Seachem tidal filters. Corals except for softies all died. I hate these hob filters. I have an extra fx6 and fx4 from our old freshwater systems. Everyone says canisters are a pain for reefs, but this method seems to make it much simpler. Very tempted to drag them out and ditch the tidals. Thanks for this!
You are very welcome! Don't listen to what others say. I will admit, I was skeptical, but I'll tell you what...my tank is much cleaner and more clear and I only have to do maintenance like in this video once every 3 months. AND IT'S SO QUIET! There is also zero salt creep. Way too many pros here. Go for it.
Trust me bro the fx4 or fx6 will work amazing. I stuff mine with ceramic bio balls and seachem matrix 0 ammonia and never pass 10 nitrate. Just open it and rinse it all out with old tank water once a month.
I use two of these on my 150 gallon freshwater overstocked tetra tank. Pot scrubber foam pads work also as I’ve seen this idea online. These fx6 filters are the goat. Where do you get the foam sleeves from?
Nah, because I clean it, and I'm using a larger filter, and even using 2. Bottom line is, I don't let stuff collect and my bio load isn't that large. Ever see those videos where people don't clean their stuff out? They have nitrates. I have less nitrates now since stuff isn't collecting, like it did in my sump. That was nasty. I hated that. I was lazy and didn't feel like emptying the sump out every week...that's what you'd need to do. So much nasty stuff in it when I removed that. The nitrate thing is the same if you don't change out filter socks, clean your sand, feed too much, etc etc.
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@@ROTTERtube thanks dude
Thank God someone gets it, I had two fx6s on my 125 reef tank. I was convinced to switch to a sump, it’s definitely not for me. Going back to canisters. Just makes life easier for me. Thanks!!!
Been thinking of one of these for my feed…thanks
I like canister filters in general, do you consider put Purigen in them they last for ever clear the water better than carbon
From what I have seen, yes. But, I use one of each. Not carbon too much.
Looks easy 👍🏽
What's up dude! Yeah, super easy and super clean. Would have been faster if I wasn't filming a video for it. Doing this once every 3 months for both canister filters....and in the meantime, there is really nothing else to do except feed the fish and do water changes.
Been having issues with our 125 and using Seachem tidal filters. Corals except for softies all died. I hate these hob filters. I have an extra fx6 and fx4 from our old freshwater systems. Everyone says canisters are a pain for reefs, but this method seems to make it much simpler. Very tempted to drag them out and ditch the tidals. Thanks for this!
You are very welcome! Don't listen to what others say. I will admit, I was skeptical, but I'll tell you what...my tank is much cleaner and more clear and I only have to do maintenance like in this video once every 3 months. AND IT'S SO QUIET! There is also zero salt creep. Way too many pros here. Go for it.
Trust me bro the fx4 or fx6 will work amazing. I stuff mine with ceramic bio balls and seachem matrix 0 ammonia and never pass 10 nitrate. Just open it and rinse it all out with old tank water once a month.
What I use on my eel tank
Well done.
Do you fill the canister back up with fresh or saltwater as that is 5 extra gallons of replacement every time and could affect salinity levels
saltwater...it remains relative. just like in a sump. treat it like a sump.
What's the point of the filter then? In freshwater we have sand and such but we need the filter for bioload of our tank.
The filter will remove solids so they don't break down in the tank. I only rely on sand and rock for bio load.
Dang!
How are the leds working out for u?
VERY WELL. After I got a PAR meter, I dialed in the lights and things are good.
I use two of these on my 150 gallon freshwater overstocked tetra tank. Pot scrubber foam pads work also as I’ve seen this idea online. These fx6 filters are the goat. Where do you get the foam sleeves from?
Here are the sleeves. I put links in the video description. amzn.to/43SY9ml
And any nitrate issues? All I ever hear are canisters are nitrate factories for salt tanks
Nah, because I clean it, and I'm using a larger filter, and even using 2. Bottom line is, I don't let stuff collect and my bio load isn't that large. Ever see those videos where people don't clean their stuff out? They have nitrates. I have less nitrates now since stuff isn't collecting, like it did in my sump. That was nasty. I hated that. I was lazy and didn't feel like emptying the sump out every week...that's what you'd need to do. So much nasty stuff in it when I removed that. The nitrate thing is the same if you don't change out filter socks, clean your sand, feed too much, etc etc.
@@ROTTERtube very good points. I may drag my fx6 and fx4 out soon. Thanks again!