Due to many things, we've decided not to setup a 75 gallon community tank. Unfortunately, the store I bought my driftwood from doesn't allow returns, only exchanges or store credit. While I'm sure I could eventually spend $65 in plants and such, my boys suggested putting it towards a Fluval Chi (available in 5 or 6.6 gallons) or an Ebi (7.9 gallons.) The Chi has a filter that appears to float at the top of the tank, while the Ebi comes with an internal. I didn't know if anyone has used either of these, for DPs or even other fish. I'd like your opinions on the quality/quantity of filtration and suitability for my little guy.
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Fluval Chi for a DP?
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tress29
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Fluval Chi for a DP?
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Re: Fluval Chi for a DP?
I've heard and seen the Chi's filtration unit is really weak.
When I go to my LFS, the Ebi seems like it has a better filtration unit.
Either way, you may want to upgrade the filtration system.
When I go to my LFS, the Ebi seems like it has a better filtration unit.
Either way, you may want to upgrade the filtration system.
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Re: Fluval Chi for a DP?
If I were you. I'd just get a normal 10g tank & an Aquaclear 20.
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Re: Fluval Chi for a DP?
I honestly feel that 10 gallons is the minimum for a DP. Mine used to buzz all over a 29 gallon tank. I can't really imagine keeping one in a 5 or 6 gallon. 
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Re: Fluval Chi for a DP?
The bigger the better for puffers.
But what wouldn't I give for a Fluval for my shrimpsters. I adore the Fluval line.
But what wouldn't I give for a Fluval for my shrimpsters. I adore the Fluval line.
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Re: Fluval Chi for a DP?
One thing I've always wanted to do with a fluval chi is a mixed nano tank. Maybe something like banded panchax or celestial pearl danios. Could be a good little project to do it up as a planted nano with "nano fish"?
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Re: Fluval Chi for a DP?
I do have CPDs...Christie_ZXR wrote:One thing I've always wanted to do with a fluval chi is a mixed nano tank. Maybe something like banded panchax or celestial pearl danios. Could be a good little project to do it up as a planted nano with "nano fish"?
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