I've one on my 100G (not as big as some of the beats on this site) and so far have no complaints. Cleaned it out for the first time after 4 months without any hiccups. Its quiet too. Have noticed it does lose it flow a bit in time though
Fluval fx5
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So a fluidized bed would take care of the bacteria that I would get with a w/d? Was thinking that, didn't think the canister would hold enough biological filtration for that kind of tank. Fluidized bed it is also.
Another question, anyone have a uv sterilizer hooked up with one of these? Any pointers on those? Brand, size, hookup advice?
Another question, anyone have a uv sterilizer hooked up with one of these? Any pointers on those? Brand, size, hookup advice?
im not going to go off on 1 again 
if you want a filter thats going to give you 10yrs+ good service buy an eheim
the FX5 maybe a good filter but fluvals track record is not great and i just cant see it lasting longer than say 5yrs
if you have the extra money buy the eheim 2080 its just a much beter filter IMO
if you want a filter thats going to give you 10yrs+ good service buy an eheim
the FX5 maybe a good filter but fluvals track record is not great and i just cant see it lasting longer than say 5yrs
if you have the extra money buy the eheim 2080 its just a much beter filter IMO
I have 2 fx5s on my 125 (and a wet/dry) and they work well. Fill up the cannister with ceramic or with pot scrubbers or both. I second JOHNPTC's suggestion that you get 3, especially with that stock list.
If you have the money, get an eheim 2260 or 2262.
If you have the money, get an eheim 2260 or 2262.
