So do these have the "hook" like the hook and loop (Velcro) plastic for the inside magnet or is it something else? @fishguy1978? Any other insights?
Yes, there’s a Velcro pad on the inside and there is an acrylic safe pad available too. As long as you don’t pick up sand in the pad they last quite awhile.
I think most new hobbyists are setting up small tanks. It is getting harder for the stores to sell anything of size. Pet Works told me last year they would no longer be carrying African cichlids as they have such a limited market. I think even Aquarium Paradise is getting more selective on what fish they will accept.
Yeah, Ive noticed PetWorks cichlid collection has been getting progressively slimmer. The sad thing is that the Lakewood Petco is starting to have a better selection, lol.
I'm curious- do you have a schedule for water changes, like what percent and how often?
Weekends, usually Saturday I do my big water change with about 1/3 happening in the 300 and 1/2 or 50 percent for all garage tanks. These usually include a gravel vac every time. If I see a ton of surface waste from the pleco on off days I may do some small mid week gravel vacs. Usually these are 25 percent or less. The other goal is not to overstock so less to clean up.
I have automatic water changer and change 1/3 to 1/2 water volume on all my systems daily. Overkill but I’m on a well and don’t pay for water and keeps my nitrates near zero.
It's too bad we have to run premium fuel in those, hopefully they come out with a flex fuel version.
I'm trying to figure out where the market is for this filter. The new FX2 is ~$285, whereas the FX4 is ~$310, so for only $25 more you get a filter with 50% more capacity. The math just doesn't make sense to me, unless you're dealing with some kind of space constraint.
I think you hit it on the head. I believe some stands dont allow for the larger diameter 4 or 6.
