FLUVAL FX5 OR OCEAN CLEAR?

[sigepoutdoor]

Infinite Aquatics has got a killer deal on FX5 for $210 with a big *** starter kit too.

Fluval FX5 $210

Including:
A-246 Fluval FX5 Fine Filter Pad - 3pcs
A-248 Fluval FX5 Fine Polishing pad
A-1428 Fluval Universal Filter Media Bag
A-1445 Fluval Carbon - 375 g
A-1456 Fluval Biomax Bio Rings - 500 g
A-1480 Fluval Ammonia Remover - 540 g

Price inclusive of all the above mentioned items.

Shipping is FREE until I decide to cancel it.

 

[sigepoutdoor]

Infinite Aquatics has got a killer deal on a FX5 with starter kit.

Fluval FX5 $210

Including:
A-246 Fluval FX5 Fine Filter Pad - 3pcs
A-248 Fluval FX5 Fine Polishing pad
A-1428 Fluval Universal Filter Media Bag
A-1445 Fluval Carbon - 375 g
A-1456 Fluval Biomax Bio Rings - 500 g
A-1480 Fluval Ammonia Remover - 540 g

Price inclusive of all the above mentioned items.

Shipping is FREE until I decide to cancel it.

 

[unknownuza13]

I am running both of these filters in conjunction on a 240. I have the ocean clear model that has massive amounts of the course sponge type material followed by the poly bead filter. I am using a mag drive 14 I believe. In my set up the ocean clear does a much better job than the FX5.

 

[Zeppelin3k]

I vote OC. That is what i use on my 180 wtih a turbo sea pump. i think i have the 354 model. ANother great thing about the ocean clears is that if you want to clean the filter or do a water change all you have to do is hook a hose up the the canister and back flush it, works VERY well and VERY easy. You can also hook a couple diffrent OC models up together to get a clean tank. When you get a pump, make sure its a pressure pump! that is what you need for the OC canisters

 

[Troop]

Zepplin, what size turbo pump do you use? also is your tank drilled? I'm looking for ideas. thanks.

 

[Zeppelin3k]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...hallpartial&Ntk=All&N=2004&Ntt=turbo sea&Np=1
the 1100P, p= pressure pump.

my tank is drilled on the back of my tank on the top, i have it all pvc'd and hosed up. you can make your water comming in and the water getting pushed out where ever you want, kind of custom.

let me check for some pics for you

 

[Zeppelin3k]

the pvc on the sides are my IN, and the one in the middle is my out.

i mounted the pump and canister on a peice of plywood with rubber inbetween to cut down on the sound.

hope this was helpful

 

[Troop]

Zepplin, THAT LOOKS GREAT!... I did not consider two intakes and a centered return. Thanks much for the quick reply. Sorry to leave you hanging but I was at work..and they actually make me work there!. Thanks again

 

[hillbilly]

Yes Zepplin, your picture is of a 354 poly bead filter. I have 2 of them. Fantastic filters!

 

[peanut]

fx5 the best