I'm thinking about purchasing a FX5 for my 180g aquarium. I have a HOB filter and used to have a Magnum, but it died after all these years. I'm thinking about making it a cichlid tank.
The question I have about the FX5 is setting it up. The stand for the aquarium does not have a stand so putting the filter below the tank is impossible. I have about 5 inches or so from the back of the aquarium to the wall so if there is any type of method to hand the filter low off the back, that would be impossible. I do however have plenty of room on both ends. Is there a way to do that effectively? Is there a way to hang it off the end and still provide good filtration and aerate/move the tank like it would be hanging from the back?
Thanks for the advice!
The question I have about the FX5 is setting it up. The stand for the aquarium does not have a stand so putting the filter below the tank is impossible. I have about 5 inches or so from the back of the aquarium to the wall so if there is any type of method to hand the filter low off the back, that would be impossible. I do however have plenty of room on both ends. Is there a way to do that effectively? Is there a way to hang it off the end and still provide good filtration and aerate/move the tank like it would be hanging from the back?
Thanks for the advice!