fluval 305 and 405 or an fx5

[kmc150]

the title says it im lookin to see what would be better to run on my 102 gal tank. my stock will be 20 african cichlids 1 clown pleco 1 unknown pleco 1 royal farlowella and 4 synodontis catfish. i have a fluval 305 already but i have to get some parts for it and i also looked at the cascade canister filters as well. any sugustions will be great

 

[Sonny503]

Another 405 will work for you, but add a FX5, that would be even better. Try Ebay, I've seen FX5 with shipping for $230. your 405 will cost roughly $200 MSRP, so fx5 is great, has great resale value too. gl

 

[killerfahaka]

fx5

 

[kmc150]

should i run the fx5 alone or should i put the 305 with it

 

[Briwike]

dude go with eheim much better filter and easier to maintain.

 

[phillydog1958]

should i run the fx5 alone or should i put the 305 with it

With your stock, one FX5 would work, but feel free to add a smaller Fluval, too.

 

[knobhill]

is the boy crazy? FX-5 all the way!

 

[Sonny503]

Eheims are great,
For the $$$ go with FX5. since you already have the 305, not a bad idea to over kill with your filters.
unless you have a use for the 305.

 

[aclockworkorange]

I think the design of the FX5 is superior to any of the smaller fluval canisters. I actually don't like the smaller ones, but love and own an fx5.

 

[kmc150]

im gona go with the fx5 and another question can i hook a uv sterilizer to the fx5 and still have enough flow to filter the water