Someone please explain how to use it, How to clean it and how often, and also what media to use? Thanks Everybody!

I have filled the 2 top compartments with fluval biomax and Etheim media balls in bottom. I have left it for 3/4 months without cleaning it without any problems (150g tank). When I do clean it I wash the foam under the tap to give a very good clean. I then soak the foam in water with dechlorinator in before putting it all back. I wash 1 basket only at a time in old tank water, i never wash all the foam and do a basket at the same time for me its one or the other. if I wash all the foam and find the baskets dirty I will wait a few wks before reopening to clean the basket.

its a very easy filter to use. but make sure you fill it with water before turning it on. the motor has a ceramic coating that can be damaged if run dry. put the pipes in place (One at each end), fill baskets with media then fill it with water, close it and turn on check for leaks. they are very good filters, you dont get much better.

Thanks Marcus! I have always used HOB filters and never had a problem with them but on my new 103 gal I knew they would never be enough! The tank in so deap that you would never be able to reach the bottom. I will post pics so all will know what I mean. Thanks again!

in my fx5 i use bio max in the bottom 2 trays and fluval pre filter in the top. and i cap mine off with a blue fiber pad to help in water polishing.

u have that tank all set up yet? post pics when u do!

Matt

No the tank is not yet set up. I am so excited because I ordered my new filter (thank gog for Ebay) today and my light! Hopefully I will be set up and running at the end of next week. And yeah I can't wait for those pics either. Thanks

Nicki

i could not imagine how excited you are.
when i am excited about my tank, i could not
sleep unless i did some little thing about it.

I know Paul. I got my shipping info lastnight and that just made it worse! LOL I can't wait to see my O's in their new home! I am going this weekend to find some good pieces of slate for the tank caves. It is everywhere here and I love the look. Wish me luck!

good choice of filter!!!!!!!! great looking odd shaped unconventional tank !!!!! cant wait for pics........good luck with it....how many uk gallons is it please ???

Thanks I just thought with the O's needing to have plenty of room to turn around that a square tank would be a good Idea. The calculator said it's 473l.

I kinda cheated cause I got the glass free, Daddy works for a glass co., Hubby is a master welder and built the tank frame and the stand. so including the filter, light gravel, top, tank and stand I will have about $375.00 US in this total!!! I hope it holds, we are water testing tonight!!!!!!! Cross your fingers!

be assured ...they are crossed ..hope your testing outside !!!!!! LOL

Oh yes outside only!!! LOL. I don't want that mess o my carpet!