Only running for two hours , so far so good. Took only 20 minutes to setup. Going with my media plan #1 and will adjust down the road as needed. I started with crystal clear water but I feel this may get me to that next level. Had a DIY 5 gallon bio filter worked great ! An pondmaster in tank , repurposed from my in ground pond , worked for years very well in a 150 gallon Rubbermaid horse tub. Also that dam UV sterilizer I just got. The FX has the same footprint as my bio filter so all good for that. Other two items out the tank , more room for the kids. What I had was a 450 gph flow rate so no real big change in that area. Fx , with media 563 gph. All good ! Will do what I wanted , everything in one package. Three things out the setup and only one thing in .
Did not have the patience to Wait for next Black Friday sale if any. By then the MSRP would be ??? Ebay !!! Found New one several days ago no other bidders I won and free shipping. Good for me . Was $259 with free ship or to me say about $235 and ship. In 2017 don't think we will ever see an FX6 under $200 ever again.
Up and running , registered product warranty , sent off for free vac , well $12.42 for shipping. 12.42 yes but I would NOT pay that $50 retail price they want.
Started very clear but overnight should see it get me another notch clearer. First media setup just a start may tweak it later?