Fluval Fx5 kit?.

[Eupterus]

http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Freshw...ilter/dp/B003PMSVVU/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp_T2

Just found this, what does MFK think?./ Is this worth getting or it is better to get the FX5 filter alone ?.

 

[Willz]

http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Freshw...ilter/dp/B003PMSVVU/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp_T2

Just found this, what does MFK think?./ Is this worth getting or it is better to get the FX5 filter alone ?.

If you like the bio media they are selling with it, it seems like a good deal. They are usually about $225 online, and getting media for $35 seems cheap. If you plan on using other media probably not a good deal.

 

[ashmyster]

pre filter media is pointless in fx5

 

[Eupterus]

Found a better deal for this kit here:
http://www.stuffbuff.com/items/289408/1732/gbase

 

[Mastiffman]

Better to find a good used one that someone is willing to let go for a reasonable price. Or one that needs a bit "lovin" to bring back into wokring order.

I have 2 FX5's. 1 I got for $50 and it needed a Lock down and a good Cleaning. Didn't have any biomedia though. Just the tray sponges. But looks and works brand new!
The other I got off of eaby for $76 including shipping. It also needed a lockdown and I had to repair the output port that busted off. it came with everything that comes in the amazon link posted in OP....

I may spend the $36 for a new lid but the reapired one is perfectly fine! So far!

 

[calioutlaw1a]

Just get the filter, and purchase some biomedia in bulk.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

If you are buying it, sell away the pre-filter to some sucker at Petco!

 

[redtailcatfreak]

haha i just ordered 2 of the Fx5s off of Amazon this morning and didnt see that. i dont think i would of got that though cause i wouldnt use the pre filter media in them and they had the biomax for like 11 bucks or somethin.