Personally I think sumps and wet/dry's have alot more positives than canisters, but if you must go with a canister I would go with 2 eheims. Eheims are already extremely reliable and 2 will almost eliminate chances of failure, plus eheim media is the best around. Pot scrubbies aren't even close in terms of surface area as substrat pro and are more suited towards sumps and wetdrys. A fx5 with scrubbies and floss is nothing more than a glorified mechanical filter, albeit a 240 dollar one when 2 aquaclears would be the same mechanically.chesterthehero;2946471; said:
2x 2028 vs. FX5
- Thread starter livelifeingray
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i suggest get one 2028 and one FX 5. that's what i did on my 120 gallon. i have an inline heater attached to my 2028. i really enjoy the sprayer bar on the 2028 it provides good surface agitation and i like the sound of rushing water. i use the FX 5 for all the extra circulation. i like the variety the 2 give me. the impeller on the FX 5 is a lot better then the 2028, i know that's for sure!! both will last along time though; im definitely a fan of both.
FSM;2954986; said:
the 2028 looks more professional, the FX 5 looks like a ***en garbage can
its behind closed doors, i don't care what either of them look like as long as they keep my fish alive and happy. however, space wise the FX 5 is awkward to position at times for some.
unless your going with the 2260+ Eheim .. the flow rates blow.
Id go with the FX5 along with your HOB'S .. should be plenty
Id go with the FX5 along with your HOB'S .. should be plenty
