Well this thread is going to do one of two things cause a real stink or fall to the bottom like a lead Pipe!!!!
First, I have a FX5 and it's a nice filter but I don't think it's all that. I think there are canister filters out there which are equal or better. Other than it's backflush what more does it offer from other canisters on the market. It's trays are all sponge with almost no space for extra media be it bio or or more mechnical. And the way the filter is designed if you try to add aditional mechnical it clogs up in quick order if you have fish of any size because the extra media space is so limited.
So allow me to clairfy this thread is not about I am a Eheim person or Rena, or Aquatop etc. I use this forum the most because I think it is a fast moving up to date resourse, with awsome knowledge. But I can't understand the FX5 this and the FX5 that. I honestly feel it's not all that. In other words I think there are many other products out there capable of doing a equal or better job? OK so my helmet is on, I'm ready for my onslaught, or to get the big Ban Him to never be heard from again. But are there any out there willing to make a case for a little debate without ripping me a Good One??
First, I have a FX5 and it's a nice filter but I don't think it's all that. I think there are canister filters out there which are equal or better. Other than it's backflush what more does it offer from other canisters on the market. It's trays are all sponge with almost no space for extra media be it bio or or more mechnical. And the way the filter is designed if you try to add aditional mechnical it clogs up in quick order if you have fish of any size because the extra media space is so limited.
So allow me to clairfy this thread is not about I am a Eheim person or Rena, or Aquatop etc. I use this forum the most because I think it is a fast moving up to date resourse, with awsome knowledge. But I can't understand the FX5 this and the FX5 that. I honestly feel it's not all that. In other words I think there are many other products out there capable of doing a equal or better job? OK so my helmet is on, I'm ready for my onslaught, or to get the big Ban Him to never be heard from again. But are there any out there willing to make a case for a little debate without ripping me a Good One??