Anyone using a Fluval FX5 Filter, Im thinking of buying one, just wondering if they are as good as the spec says they are (suitable for a 360 gallon tank) that should do my 100 gallon!
Fluval fx5
- Thread starter phishypheny
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I don't know I work in a LFS and no one has bought one yet. Expensive and waiting for feedback. The design does look solid and 925 GPH is pretty good.
I have one in my 180 gallon they work great !!!
they have 3 baskets in my top one i have KITCHEN SCOURERS and in the second basket i have ALFAGROG and in the bottom basket i have FILTER WOOL to catch the finer particals i plan to change the media as soon as i can afford to but so far it's doing a good job considering i've only had it up and running for about 3 days now.
I would reccomend one to you. There super quiet too and powerful.
they have 3 baskets in my top one i have KITCHEN SCOURERS and in the second basket i have ALFAGROG and in the bottom basket i have FILTER WOOL to catch the finer particals i plan to change the media as soon as i can afford to but so far it's doing a good job considering i've only had it up and running for about 3 days now.
I would reccomend one to you. There super quiet too and powerful.
how much did you get it for? and the flow rate is that considering the height of the hose or just the flow rate at zero Feet. 
Here's all the info for you guys.
Aquarium Capacity: 400 gallons/ 1,500 litres
Pump output : 925g/h / 3,500l/h
Mechanical Area (Foam): 325.5in.2 / 2,100cm2
Biological volume: 1.5 gallons / 5.9 litres
Filtration volume: 5.28 gallons / 20 Litres
Filter Circulation : 607g/h 2,300l/h
Head Hight (max) :10.8ft / 3.3m
Wattages 120v/60Hz / 50w
Wattages 230-240v/50Hz / 48w
Aquarium Capacity: 400 gallons/ 1,500 litres
Pump output : 925g/h / 3,500l/h
Mechanical Area (Foam): 325.5in.2 / 2,100cm2
Biological volume: 1.5 gallons / 5.9 litres
Filtration volume: 5.28 gallons / 20 Litres
Filter Circulation : 607g/h 2,300l/h
Head Hight (max) :10.8ft / 3.3m
Wattages 120v/60Hz / 50w
Wattages 230-240v/50Hz / 48w
Tainted Glory said:
I think the subject was about the FX5 but I would like to see some spec on the
Eheim 3 if you dont mind- dont forget price. I looked at Eheim prior to buying the FX5 - what can I say about Eheim compared to the FX5 ? I will leave out the rest
But I would be interested in the information to compare the two
DanDanUK said:
Its good to here feedback from those with an open mind as well as being on the management team- It will get even more difficult for those to make negative comments against the FX5 as time goes on.
I was getting a little tired of opening the closed minds - I rather keep those minds closed. Better things to do...
Found some specs on the Eheim 3 - 2080 series
Its not even close - the FX5 is by far a superior product and costs less on average.
The components are beter made on the FX5....
Nuff said
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Eheim Professional 3
The Eheim Professional 3 external canister filter combines high pump output (1700lph) and a large canister and filter volume with high reliability and the renowned EHEIM quiet running smoothness. The large prefilter, easily accessibly under the pump head, significantly increased the interval between cleaning. This Eheim filter sets new standards for ease of use in its class -
2 + 1 Safety hose adaptor - 2 inlet side connectors and 1 outlet side connector guarantee the optimum water circulation for your aquarium.
Maintenance flow indicator - easy to view in the adapter, measure the water through flow.
The flow level adjusts the water flow through the filter
The red safety catch prevents accidental release during handling - the adapter can only be removed when the taps are closed
Self priming aid - pushing the priming button starts the water flow into the filter for a quick and easy start up
Large volume top pre filter (1.5lts) pre cleans water to reduce maintenance.
4 strong transport wheels makes the filter easily moved.
Its not even close - the FX5 is by far a superior product and costs less on average.
The components are beter made on the FX5....
Nuff said
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Eheim Professional 3
The Eheim Professional 3 external canister filter combines high pump output (1700lph) and a large canister and filter volume with high reliability and the renowned EHEIM quiet running smoothness. The large prefilter, easily accessibly under the pump head, significantly increased the interval between cleaning. This Eheim filter sets new standards for ease of use in its class -
2 + 1 Safety hose adaptor - 2 inlet side connectors and 1 outlet side connector guarantee the optimum water circulation for your aquarium.
Maintenance flow indicator - easy to view in the adapter, measure the water through flow.
The flow level adjusts the water flow through the filter
The red safety catch prevents accidental release during handling - the adapter can only be removed when the taps are closed
Self priming aid - pushing the priming button starts the water flow into the filter for a quick and easy start up
Large volume top pre filter (1.5lts) pre cleans water to reduce maintenance.
4 strong transport wheels makes the filter easily moved.
