Beeman
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As a supplemental filter to a AC 110 on a 55g(mbuna cichlids), not withstanding that an FX5 is THE best, but a bit of an over-kill on this size tank, what canister filter would be a good size/quality partner?
ddavila06
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stay within fluval and get a 505 ..i have the 405's and havent had any issues .......the 505 is the newest model 
Andrewtfw
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If you like HOBs, I would go with another ac110. If you prefer canisters, then I agree with Damian and would suggest you go with the 505. You could also just ad a sponge filter for supplemental. On my 75, I have a sponge filter on one half and an ac110 on the other. With weekly water changes, I have not had any issues.
Beeman
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Exactly where I was going in fact. A 110 and a big sponge. I am going to drive it with a power-head. Any opinions on the new Marineland power-heads? I have used only AQ power-heads in the past, but they are a bit pricey now.
verbal
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Isn't the 406 the newest Fluval canister that is smaller than the FX5?
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JLW
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There's no such thing as a fluval 505, or 50Anything. Their latest update is to the X06s, and the 406 is the biggest in this line. (There's also the G-series and the FX5). I'm a fan of the Fluvals... they're easier to service, easy to use, and reliable.
Their latest update is to the X06s, and the 406 is the biggest in this line. (There's also the G-series and the FX5). I'm a fan of the Fluvals... they're easier to service, easy to use, and reliable.
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Really?
Service? What's that? Haven't opened a couple of my Eheims in over a year, and every time I do am left wondering why I bothered. Sort of like my Toyota - true ease of service is not having to...
Service? What's that? Haven't opened a couple of my Eheims in over a year, and every time I do am left wondering why I bothered. Sort of like my Toyota - true ease of service is not having to...
Hawkman2000
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There has never been a 50anything. the 06s are the newest line.
I know you can't really have to much filtration, but an AC 110 and a 406, why spend the money? I would think 2 306s would be more than enough for a 55g. Also, with 2 306s you wouldn't need any power-heads, just install venturi on the outputs if needed.
I know you can't really have to much filtration, but an AC 110 and a 406, why spend the money? I would think 2 306s would be more than enough for a 55g. Also, with 2 306s you wouldn't need any power-heads, just install venturi on the outputs if needed.
ddavila06
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yea yeah, i made a mistake is 406- the old model 405. sorry but it was understood regarless lol
Andrewtfw
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I run two 405s on a 40b planted tank. I like the capacity of the fluvals but other than the fx5, I don't like how soft the output is.
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