Filter Question

Reapar · 10/18/2009, 06:30 PM

I have a 46 Gallon Bowfront reef tank.

I have had it set up for about a year.

At the moment I am using a Fluval 205 canister filter
http://www.aquariumguys.com/fluval-2...er-filter.html

I would like to upgrade it but my cash reserve is low.

a friend of mine is breaking down his set up and has offered to give me a Fluval FX5.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/971/product.web

He was using for a 125gallon tank. He seems to think I will be fine, but I am not sure.

Anyone input would be helpful.

Thank you in advance

Playa-1 · 10/18/2009, 09:48 PM

I would take it and sell both of the canisters on ebay and then you will have the funds to upgrade

Chris3323 · 10/18/2009, 10:13 PM

Are you concerned that it is going to be too much filtration? I have a Fluval 305 on a 10G!

Reapar · 10/21/2009, 08:41 PM

I was worried it would have to much flow, that it might disrupt or dislodge things in my tank.

10/18/2009, 06:30 PM	#1
Reapar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wheaton Posts: 180	Filter Question I have a 46 Gallon Bowfront reef tank. I have had it set up for about a year. At the moment I am using a Fluval 205 canister filter http://www.aquariumguys.com/fluval-2...er-filter.html I would like to upgrade it but my cash reserve is low. a friend of mine is breaking down his set up and has offered to give me a Fluval FX5. http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/971/product.web He was using for a 125gallon tank. He seems to think I will be fine, but I am not sure. Anyone input would be helpful. Thank you in advance

10/18/2009, 09:48 PM	#2
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I would take it and sell both of the canisters on ebay and then you will have the funds to upgrade

10/18/2009, 10:13 PM	#3
Chris3323 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 102	Are you concerned that it is going to be too much filtration? I have a Fluval 305 on a 10G!

10/21/2009, 08:41 PM	#4
Reapar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wheaton Posts: 180	I was worried it would have to much flow, that it might disrupt or dislodge things in my tank.