Adding TWO (2) Fluval FX6’s to the 125 gallon aquarium…Unboxing!

[@reidpowers3932]

You need to add a wave maker with return output and wave maker all on the same side. That is the best setup 👍nice tank

[@blakev3934]

Cool idea

[@reidpowers3932]

@blakev3934 works great man minimal water changes depending on stock. Just keep a constant loop going. Take care bubba🤙

[@jasabasenara8124]

What a great vid with good music. A pleasure to watch. 👍

[@blakev3934]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated

[@cichlids253]

I run intakes on both ends and both outputs in the middles with the nozzles facing up and outwards so it agitates the surface and creates aeration on top of water

[@CPUDR66]

Love the setup man …….. !!!!!!

[@arthurpellett9256]

I think that’s a great improvement dicus will benefit

[@christophergarza210]

Nice tank set up! Although one FX6 is plenty enough. Also you might want to buy a Rocketfish multi plug power surge. Just so you can get the maximum voltage power & reduce an eventual power outage. Other than that keep grinding bro! 😎🐟🇺🇸

[@blakev3934]

I'll check it out!

[@easy4978]

love FX6 !!!

[@IABowhunter-nk2wt]

Believe it or not, Fluval considers the use of more than one FX5 or FX6 on a single tank a "misuse" of their product that voids the warranty! I've just gone through it with them. I have 2 FX5s and 2 FX6s in series on my heavily stocked 450 gallon cichlid tank. When I asked a question about it they asked for a picture of my setup. As soon as they saw the pictures, they voided my warranties and told me I was "misusing" their products!!!

[@salvatore1117]

That’s an insane amount of filtration and flow for a 125. You could’ve spent $40 on a power head or maybe even a spray bar kit to accomplish the task.

[@blakev3934]

Yes you’re correct… but that wouldn’t be as fun now would it!?! 😂

[@raypeters962]

you can never have to much ask your fish

[@cichlids253]

Not really discus require pristine water to be really healthy I run 2 fx6 on my 135

[@salvatore1117]

@@cichlids253 one FX6 would be just fine. You’re not gaining anything by adding a second one except for maybe not doing water changes as often. There’s plenty of beneficial bacteria, filter media and power in one FX6 for a tank that size.

[@cichlids253]

@@salvatore1117 yes and no definitely not with all the fish I had in there I was over stocked so having two was needed with just one fish sure I could only need 1 now but when it’s bigger I would definitely need both . Plus my fish loves high current and requires pristine water I still do 50 -80 percent wc weekly

[@dailodai9586]

that's crazy!! you have as much filtration as I do in my 400g

[@iradiduarte27]

Wait you can go THAT long without changing the media filters and all? I think you said 18 months? I’m not familiar with this type of filters. I use the hang in back normal ones. Can never get my water to stay crystal clear. Will these types do the work? I’m about to get a 125 gallon. Will ONE if these be enough? Thanks

[@breonsmall00]

1 will Definitely do

[@arjenmr1749]

I'll also be adding two fx6 on a 125gallon. In the end, what did you find to be the best intake/output set up? Did you keep it like this?

[@blakev3934]

I kept it the same… added a circulation pump that runs three times a day on a timer that moves a lot of the dead space. Highly recommended.

[@funnymoney6969]

Those filter are awesome! . Tank looks great. Overkill . Lol

[@blakev3934]

Thanks Jeff! The obsession continues… 😂 😂 😂

[@CaliCowboy805]

So what would be ideal for a 120 - 125 if u don't think 2 is necessary?? I was going to set up 2 FX4's in my 125 tank.

[@breonsmall00]

Thatd work as well ​@@CaliCowboy805

[@omerweiner9524]

Beautiful tank man! What brand light are you using it looks great

[@denisemoore9316]

Somebody is going to get in trouble put that on that dinning room table!!!! Ijs 🤪

[@blakev3934]

Haha…. Yeah she’s used to all my shenanigans. I try to clean up everything so there’s no complaints! Thanks for watching!

[@italypro]

“Overkill Is My Middle Name” lolol Great setup. Looking forward to a review in a few months. Any plans with the 306?

[@joeader6046]

I find its trial and error for setting up the outputs not to positioning of it just the angles of it

[@brianmizway9324]

I like your tank stand. From petsmart right? I wonder if this stand is built any better than the original looking stand they normally make.

[@bigfishcb]

I’m about to put 2 on my 375..do you think two FX6s is enough or would 3 be best? My goal is to eventually get three running it but wanted to start out with two with about 35 African cichlids going in the tank.

[@blakev3934]

I think that would be great… two should do the job with that type of bio load. I would recommend a more robust biological media such as bio home ultimate. Just as your fish grow out and create more waste, I would keep up on regular water changes and filter maintenance. That could be said about any type of filtration with any sized tank. Thanks for watching!

[@fishitoffishing7984]

I have a 125, the same thing as yours, and I want to get into getting fresh water stingrays and I know they need a lot of filtration so could I get away with one fX6 or would I need 2

[@CaliCowboy805]

Where do you find the freshwater stingrays???

[@davidvaughan3771]

Just had a $400 fx6 brand new sitting in the he garage? Must be nice.....

[@blakev3934]

Not a rich kid here. Paid significantly less than that for that extra filter. Work hard=Play hard

[@CaliCowboy805]

😂 for reals. But were there's a will there's a way.

[@davidvaughan3771]

To all lesser fortunate fish hobbiest, 2 sunsun 3000 w With 700+ gph will run you about 275$...they are just as good and have UV lights also....plus you save about 125$

[@dennispeleg7843]

How's the stand holding up?

[@blakev3934]

The stand is still rock solid… very happy with the quality!