Im gonna buy the g6 for my 125 gallon saltwater tank.. its fish only with live rock. what filter media should i do in it with this filter?
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well it comes with the nodes and the carbon filters in the regular filter which I have corals and fish it works great right out of the box
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You can use any filter media you like with these marina filters - not just the cartridges. If it is loose media, I would recommend using a net bag or a bit of panty-hose to keep the bits from coming loose and getting into you tank.
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Everything that is needed to start filtering is included. Only things that are not included is the filter media, bio balls, etc. It all depends on the type of aquarium you are trying to set up (fresh water vs salt water). I run GFO in mine for my reef tank. Carbon is useful in just about any aquarium. If you do use a filter media, I would suggest buying filter bags as well, or else it will be spread through out the filter, caught in the filter floss, and wasted when you clean the filter weekly. Most medias last more than 2 weeks, so you want the ability to take the media you are using out and put it back in after you are finished cleaning. Or else you will have to replace the media, which wasn't fully used. Even with out the above materials, the added flow and filter floss will help in over all tank health.
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Hi Edward, I have the big filter series that take two filters. I use it for a fifty gallon rubbr stock tank I keep in the basement to keep giant goldfish brought in from the winter. I keeps the tank clean as there are 8 really big goldfish. I usually pull out the two filters about every three weeks or so. I also take out the whole unit and clean out the scum from the unit, So-- 3 into 52 weeks in a year-- 17 or 18 times. These are messy fish, so maybe I change them more often than I need. Hope that helps.
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Hi George,It comes with basic filter for fesh water. For Mechanical Filtration: Pre-Filter, Chemical Filtration: Chemical Cartridge (carbon)I find the best feature for this Fluval G6 is EC. Many people just added aquarium salt to their fish without knowing the exact conductivity for their fish habitat. It is many benefit for your fish if you provide the appropriate conductivity for your fish.Enjoy,Dan Trinh
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That depends on what you plan on using it for. If keeping shrimp or fry just an air pump and some tubing. If using in a larger tank with multiple fish you will need an additional filter ( HOB or Canister )
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Best arrangement for Sliders is to have the bottom two baskets and half the top basket filled with biomedia (any kind of ceramic rings will work well). On top of the bio media in the top basket a bag of carbon and a bag of purigen, and on top of that the blue filter pad. I have used this media stack for about 1.5 years without cleaning, and the water is still perfect. I have 1 adult RES in a 75 gallon tank. See this thread http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t;=30145
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Honestly I have a 50 gallon with the 306 on it and I'm not very happy. I'm trying different things so I can't condemn the 306 just yet. What I can tell you is a have a 75 gallon for 2 pretty much full size Red Eared Sliders with a condo so the tank is full and I have about 20 Goldfish with the Fluval FX6 and the water is crystal clear! Have it on for almost 2 months and haven't even need to do a water change yet. So worth the money. And if at this point I wish I would have gotten the FX6 for my 50. My advise go with the FX6 --so worth the extra money!
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I beleive this filter uses standard sizes that you can find at most hardware stores. (IE. same filters you fuse for some of the more standard filters in the store). Filter performs better than expected. I use for gardening, fish, as well as for drinking water. Best price for a 4 stage 100 gal an hour filter that comes ready to install and I highly recommend for anyone intending to use for aquarium/ gardening. If used mostly for drinking water I might get something with a tank to install under the sink.
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I have a 100 gallon tank with 6 giant cichlids, snails, plants etc... And my Fluval 406 keeps it crystal clear. Best filter ever.
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I think it is a great filter. I have a 75 gal with puffers and a dragon fish which eat bloodworms, shrimp and various food. It clears the water quickly. I got another simple external filter which doesn't compare. I think you'll be happy with it.
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I agree with the others the fx6 is a great filter, but it is still necessary to do frequent water changes. No filter will do that for you.
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It depends on what fish you have it requires two filters but one is made for goldfish and the other is for fish like tetras, etc. If you tank smells you might want to change half the water and put in clean filters.
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You still need mechanical Filtration media such as filter pads. But I still use other things like Seachem Purigen. The two keep my 75 gallon saltwater reef tank in perfect condition. I hope this helps but at the end of the day it's all how you set up your filtration, stock the tank and perform maintenance.
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I think you will be happy with this filter. I am using one in my 200 gal fish tank I like it because 1. it is a good filter 2. It keeps the water oxygenated. ( lot's of bubbles ) :-) when I get my 75 gal tank ready I all ready have one for it.
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It uses a gravel tray as the intake, so any kind of filter media should work fine (I used a green dish scrubber)
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A good filter is only part of having clean & clear water, invest in a good protein skimmer like reef octopus for your size tank. You'll be amazed at the difference.