Fluval Fx5 Modification.

[Jgray152]

Im sure if I presented this to them they would "redesign" it so it would have nothing to do with my idea which means....if I had a chance before getting a percentage, that would go out the window.

I have thought about buying Fx5s for real cheap some where and moddifing them and selling them for more but I wouldn't make much and the ending price would probubly be around $300-350.

 

[duke33]

I'm going to try this....

 

[rasa92re]

So, any updates JGray? Has anyone else tried this on their FX5. I would love to but I am a bit strapped for cash now and wouldn't be able to replace it.

 

[bigboss]

Hey Justin, i'm thinking of doing this conversion fto my three days old Fx5. However i wonder what happens to the activated Carbon in your set up?? You got rid of it completely. isn't it an essential product to perform the filtration??

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

Carbon is not an essential part of filtration. It is only required when colour and odour is present or post-medical treatment.

 

[bigboss]

Carbon is not an essential part of filtration. It is only required when colour and odour is present or post-medical treatment.

Cool. However i'm curious about what would be the routine if i get oddors in the tank (actually i have that problem since one week ago)??

 

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Picture of the output im using. This is the GREAT and works fantastic.

could just be me but i do not see any other the pictures in the thread

 

[Miguel4u2]

Yea, pictures are gone, this is a oldish thread after all

 

[Jgray152]

Hi all,

The filter works great, I never did completely finish the cover so it doesn't purge 100% but its still quiet and filters great.

I have discovered that using silicone to fill in thick areas will not work as the silicone will not "dry" completely on the inside. A 2 part mix of silicone or something may need be used. Explained more in the link below.

Odd the pics are not working. If you go here http://www.stoneteknh.com/fx5/internalmod.html you can see some pics. I'll try to get others loaded.

As for carbon, I suppose you could get a large filter bag, add a bunch of carbon to it and add it as a separate layer in the filtration.

 

[4D3]

Hi,

are there any pics of this? none work and it is hard to see what your meaning through the text.

Also i noticed that this mod was made in 2008, it is now 2013, have fluval made any changes to the 2013 canisters to improve them working>? I am a bit jubious purchasing one if they dont work straight out of the packet, i have no issue modding as long as there is a guide!!

thanks