Is this the right prefilter for a FX6?

[Irecruitfish]

I have no problem cutting it etc just needed confirmation that I'm not way off.



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255OZ...t=&hvlocphy=1016367&hvtargid=pla-305618825450

 

[Irecruitfish]

May start a new thread but does anyone use prefilters for their canister's?

 

[Dloks]

With the flow of an fx6 using a prefilter like that will clog it ASAP I would steer away from sponge prefilter just my 2 cent. Had many fx5/6 clog with sponge prefilter weakens the flow drastically

 

[TwoHedWlf]

I can't tell how big it is for sure, looks pretty small and judging from the "40 gallons and up" I'm guessing it's more for something a fraction of the size of an FX6. Like the Fluval 206 range. For an FX6 you're going to want something pretty big.

 

[Irecruitfish]

With the flow of an fx6 using a prefilter like that will clog it ASAP I would steer away from sponge prefilter just my 2 cent. Had many fx5/6 clog with sponge prefilter weakens the flow drastically

Thanks for sharing your experience!

 

[Irecruitfish]

I can't tell how big it is for sure, looks pretty small and judging from the "40 gallons and up" I'm guessing it's more for something a fraction of the size of an FX6. Like the Fluval 206 range. For an FX6 you're going to want something pretty big.

Hmm good point

 

[robcope]

I use these and eheim 6664 prefilters on all four of my fish tanks and never had severe clogging issues. I do have one on my fx4. Comes with enough adapters to find the right fit. I clean the prefilter every two weeks and the canisters every two to three months. These work well and keep the canister clean. If the prefilter didn't clog the canister would. I really believe prefilters are invaluable. I even use these on all my aqua clear 70's and 50's.

 

[robcope]

Oh, and as soon as you see reduced flow, take five minutes to clean the prefilter. Much faster than taking apart an FX6 or in my case FX4.

 

[robcope]

 

[Irecruitfish]

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So that prefilter your saying is better than what comes with the fx6?