FX5 Current Help

Tcal01 · 11-27-2012, 06:48 AM

my 90g has recently finished cycling and i have been thinking about stock for a really long time, basically before i even got the tank. i have noticed that the fx5 throws arounf a lot of current/water flow which i am worried about since i am going to be stocking the tank with some angelfish and possibly some other fish that arent well adapted for such high current. do you guys know of any way to reduce the current, whether it be on the filter itself or if i have to fabricate something? im not trying to make this tank a river biome or anything, thats for another time...

Darkblade48 · 11-27-2012, 07:40 AM

If you have some quick disconnects, you could reduce the flow on the output (not the input) side.

Alternatively, if you are using a spray bar, you could drill slightly larger holes, etc.

Even a sponge placed in front of the filter return would slow down flow.

Steveboos · 11-27-2012, 07:44 AM

Honestly the Flow isn't that strong for most fish. My Fx5 and Angels are perfectly fine and they have been in that tank for around 8 months. If you really want to slow it down, just pack tons of filter floss in the canister trays and that will lower you from 680 GPH to around 450 GPH.

ChadRamsey · 11-27-2012, 11:44 AM

if you feel the need to reduce the flow a tad, where the hose attaches to the top of the canister, there is a nob that you can adjust to reduce the flow. I did this on mine as well.

alipper · 11-27-2012, 01:44 PM

I have an FX5 in my 75 gallon and the flow isn't as strong as I thought it would be. I did put a good amount of filter media and sponges in the filter though.

mcaquatic · 11-27-2012, 02:04 PM

the flow probably isn't as strong as you think. Furthermore this filter is known for loosing power over time.

Tcal01 · 11-27-2012, 03:47 PM

alright ill try your guys's suggestions. thanks for all your prompt responses

11-27-2012, 06:48 AM	#1
Tcal01 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Redwood city, CA Posts: 122	FX5 Current Help my 90g has recently finished cycling and i have been thinking about stock for a really long time, basically before i even got the tank. i have noticed that the fx5 throws arounf a lot of current/water flow which i am worried about since i am going to be stocking the tank with some angelfish and possibly some other fish that arent well adapted for such high current. do you guys know of any way to reduce the current, whether it be on the filter itself or if i have to fabricate something? im not trying to make this tank a river biome or anything, thats for another time...

11-27-2012, 07:40 AM	#2
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,167	If you have some quick disconnects, you could reduce the flow on the output (not the input) side. Alternatively, if you are using a spray bar, you could drill slightly larger holes, etc. Even a sponge placed in front of the filter return would slow down flow. __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

11-27-2012, 07:44 AM	#3
Steveboos Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 109	Honestly the Flow isn't that strong for most fish. My Fx5 and Angels are perfectly fine and they have been in that tank for around 8 months. If you really want to slow it down, just pack tons of filter floss in the canister trays and that will lower you from 680 GPH to around 450 GPH. __________________ 125 Gallon Dirted/Fully Planted Community Tank 55 Gallon Amazon Tiger Barb Tank 29 Gallon CRS Shrimp Tank 20 Gallon Yellow Neo Tank 20 Gallon Half Moon Amazon Serpea Tank. 10 Gallon Blue Velvet Neo's 10 Gallon Betta/Cherry Neo Tank 10 Gallon Betta Tank 12G Rimless Club

11-27-2012, 11:44 AM	#4
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,179	if you feel the need to reduce the flow a tad, where the hose attaches to the top of the canister, there is a nob that you can adjust to reduce the flow. I did this on mine as well. __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't.

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alipper Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CT Posts: 218	I have an FX5 in my 75 gallon and the flow isn't as strong as I thought it would be. I did put a good amount of filter media and sponges in the filter though. __________________ 75 low tech planted.....20 rummynose, 4 lemons, 1 GBR, 1 angelfish, 7 peppered cories, 2 BN 20H low tech planted....2 guppies, 3 cories, 4 ottos, 8 amano, ? RCS, ? assassin snails

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mcaquatic Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 666	the flow probably isn't as strong as you think. Furthermore this filter is known for loosing power over time.

11-27-2012, 03:47 PM	#7
Tcal01 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Redwood city, CA Posts: 122	alright ill try your guys's suggestions. thanks for all your prompt responses

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