changing FX5 foam blocks

**robroy** · 01-03-2010, 1:04 PM

I've had my FX5 for 2 years now-it came only with the standard 6 foam pads. It never had the polishing pads or other to place in the basket.

I find its pretty crap in terms of mechanical filtratio-its on 100G. I've just ordered some replacement foam which is much finer to replace the 6 foam blocks. Its 30 PPI so should trap the finer particles better than at present.

Anyone else done a similar thing and care to share their experiences?
Rob

**cozmo** · 01-03-2010, 1:07 PM

I just sold my FX5 instead lol.

**tcarswell** · 01-03-2010, 1:48 PM

I hear a lot of good results from using the 20 ppi foam I am yet to do so however. JGray is the man to ask here.

**Err** · 01-03-2010, 5:54 PM

I stuff the top tray of my FX5 full of poly fill, and I run a magnum 350 with the micron cartridge so my mechanical is great, and if I need more I can pre load my mag350 with diatomaceous earth and bam, daitom filter.

**oshp132** · 01-09-2010, 4:12 PM

I hate my FX5

**david503bk** · 01-09-2010, 11:59 PM

I love my fx5. Cleared my heavily stocked tank in 3 days. I am looking towards getting the 20 foams though.

**gangster** · 01-10-2010, 12:05 AM

who makes the 20's?

**robroy** · 01-10-2010, 1:47 AM

Well I replaced the basket foams last night with 30ppi foam-bought it from a German website. It was 3cms thick which seemed adequate.

I made them all taller than the original FX5 foam to attempt to minimise any bypass. I'll let you all know how it does and if its worth it or not

Rob

**david503bk** · 01-10-2010, 5:40 AM

Originally Posted by gangster;3773526;

who makes the 20's?

I found a link somewhere on here. I thought I saved it but I didn't. Maybe Jgray knows.

**spwd** · 01-10-2010, 6:21 AM

I may get some of those 30ppi for mine,what are the standard foams?
Are the foams you got made for the fx5 or is it just a block of foam you have to cut to size and shape?
And i think the fx5 is ok but if i ever need another big canister i would pay the extra for an eheim.

Steve