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Using two 200W Eheim Jagers, one on each side. They're dialed in tight, never seen more than 0.5F fluctuation. Sponge backup's a good call though, gonna grab one this weekend.

FX6 is solid for that size tank. I've got one on my 90 gallon with similar setup. Just point the output towards the glass or use a spray bar to diffuse flow. My Discus don't mind it once they adjust. How often you doing water changes?


Thanks, gonna try the spray bar. I'm doing 30% changes every ...

Setting up a new canister filter for my 75 gallon Discus tank. Got an FX6 but worried about flow being too strong. Anyone run this setup before? Tank has sand substrate, driftwood, and a few Amazon swords. Water stays around 84F, pH 6.8. Fish are juveniles, about 3 inches.

I tried flakes once, but my Discus just spit 'em out. Maybe it's the brand? I use New Life Spectrum pellets now, and they go nuts for 'em. Tank's got a bare bottom, which makes cleanup easier, and I run a UV sterilizer to keep things clear. Water changes are 25% every five days.

I've never kept Discus, but my community tank took weeks to cycle. Why's the temp so high? Seems like overkill unless you're breeding.