What stage in the FX5 would you use the pre filter in? Bottom, middle or top.
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Since this is the prefilter media I would say place it in the top basket where it will trap larger debris (but I am not sure much will get past the outer foam inserts). It also helps to "break up" the water current to get a more even spread in the basket. The very similar looking Bio-Max rings are biological surface area modules that should be placed in the bottom media basket.
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Pre filter in top. Chemical and floss in middle. Large bio material in the bottom
788435
This starts on F below middle C also. I sometimes wish it was an octave lower, just because that is such a lovely sound. The bass melodicas are expensive!
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Definitely, I would put the filter out of the way and run out top or side. Always pull from filter, make a big mess if you push.
198753
3 for the Bio Max and 3 gives good cover with the carbon. Idk about the pre filter.
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The pre-filter goes in first. The main filter fits on top (pleated side facing downward).
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The filter that is exposed on the top. You may have some splash if the water level is too low!
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It works well for me Keith I would recommend using it . I always use the pop filter with any mike that is being used to keep sounds that come up mostly with S & P.
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Great sound at idle. That all changes as soon as you put your foot into it. AWSOME! I also have The Airaid 450-265 intake. Combo is great
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The fx6 does have two outputs that put water back in the tank as strong as 2 small water jets would. But u can aim them up or down. If u aimed them up u would get good surface movement while not disturbing your plants or angels.
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Depending on your purpose, I run a pre-filter with a 1 micron before my RO unit to grab the most dirt from the tap. Then I have a 5 micron in the RO unit and 2 carbon blocks. After running the pre-filter, my other filters last longer. I use my RO for freshwater aquariums. I have never used anything higher than a 5 micron. Hope this helps.
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That would work but personally, I would put the filter before the softener. The rest sounds ok.
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I have ran a fx5 for close to 4 years with no problems. I added a fx6 approx. 1 1/2yrs ago and the only difference I can see is the fx6 does have more power. They run constant on a 220 gallon African tank. Keep them clean and they will last a very very long time.
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I think you can since it is standard size for pre-filter and post filter, but it is designed/packed for 2 stage as they described. For detail, please compare filters info on it's manufacture.
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Is the same filter , is good only sounds when you push accelerator all the way down.
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I don't have any scientific data but I am very satisfied with it as the primary substrate in the 4 FX5s I use on my 210g petrochromis setup. Ceramic rings as prefilter in one tray and matrix in the other 2. much easier to rinse clean than some ehiem crushed lave I tried in the past.
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They are talking about in-line filters. And yes you should use a filter in front of the intake.
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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.