I had one of these in the past and loved it... the only thing I wasn't so fond of was the price. Is there anything comparable out there that is just a good?
Anything comparable to the FX5?
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Sun-Sun canister filters could be a option
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+1 The specs aren't close to the fx5 nor the name as the quality maybe a bit cheap when used. I have the 402b with uv light and working well for 1.5 years now. Can't beat the price.
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I posted this earlier in your WTB post:
I have this, and I like it a lot. Just need to replace 4 of the original o-rings (about $5 fix) and the filter is a work horse. Shoot me a PM and I can give you the exact size o-rings you'll be needing http://www.aquatraders.com/Aquarium-...00-p/42051.htm
I own multiple units(5) of both Sunsun and Odyssea. I prefer the Odyssea for mechanical and Sunsun for biological. The Odyssea is essentially a rip off design of the FX, with the pump on the bottom instead of on top like other canisters. Giving a choice, I would go with Odyssea over Sunsun for performance......but the Sunsuns are easier to clean
I have this, and I like it a lot. Just need to replace 4 of the original o-rings (about $5 fix) and the filter is a work horse. Shoot me a PM and I can give you the exact size o-rings you'll be needing http://www.aquatraders.com/Aquarium-...00-p/42051.htm
I own multiple units(5) of both Sunsun and Odyssea. I prefer the Odyssea for mechanical and Sunsun for biological. The Odyssea is essentially a rip off design of the FX, with the pump on the bottom instead of on top like other canisters. Giving a choice, I would go with Odyssea over Sunsun for performance......but the Sunsuns are easier to clean
+1 to the Odyssea, I have 3. I have the small 500, the 700, and the 1400 which is about 3 feet tall and still way cheaper than an fx5 
Had some issues with the sun sun, but all my Odysseas are running strong!
Had some issues with the sun sun, but all my Odysseas are running strong!Are the I rings that come with it brand new just not good? What problems have you had with these?
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I just got rid of my two fx-5's and got two Eheim 2262's. What a HUGE difference. The eheim's are a way better design. Absolutely no bypass, dead silent, holds way more bio media, and it is much much easier to clean. I absolutely hated cleaning the FX5 - when I pull the center trays out it looked like a chocolate cake - and this was only after 1 month. The amount of scrubbing and rinsing those dam 6 sponges were too much for me.
Doesn't that just mean it was working well?
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