Aquatop CF500UV vs Fluval FX5

[vnguye11]

Hi i was wondering what a better bang for buck Aquatop CF500UV for $50 or Fluval FX5 for $100? i know the Fluval is better filter but the Aquatop is cheaper lol

 

[wrslrcichlid]

If I could get a Fluval FX5 for $100 then I would jump on it immediately. Quite frankly I would probably jump on both, but if I only had enough for one I would get the Fluval FX5.

 

[csaechao]

fx5.

 

[brich999]

Fx5 is a steal. Sounds like they are both used and im not sure of long term durability of knockoffs

 

[ascarbo27]

both

 

[DDK]

I vote fx5 but aquatop is pretty well worth the money, if you were going to get one I would choose the fx5.

 

[Oscar Mike]

Offer $130 for both, then sell the fx5 for $150. You'll get the aquatop for free plus $20 profit

 

[sabmakj21]

I have 2 aquatop cf400uv's, very easy maintenance and have been working well. I thought about an fx5 but it looks like it would be more difficult on the maintenance.

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[KiZZLe]

I'm running 2 fx5 on each end of my 300g tank with 4 cf500uv in the middle. My water is stupid clear. Fx5 lacks the uv but has a much better water flow. Get both.


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[aclockworkorange]

Straight up, my aquatop cf500 has outlasted two FX5 motors and is still running like new after a couple years of being on 24/7. And it's quieter.