Fx5

[Kreeep]

Well my xp3 finally died and so I have an fx5 on its way. I'm assuming it won't come with any media. So what's everyone's recommendation for media. I was just planning on moving my seachem matrix rocks from the xp3 but what about the other baskets? The tank is 125 with 5 silver dollars 1.5-2", 2 oscars 3-4", and 1 male convict 2-3". Thanks

 

[aclockworkorange]

Just fill em all with matrix or whatever bio media you like.


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[Bderick67]

I wouldn't recommend regular matrix, small pieces can get through the bottom of the basket and into the impeller.

 

[Kreeep]

No foam pads like I had in my xp3?

 

[MN Fish]

Seachem pond matrix all three baskets buy it on Amazon . I ran that in my FX5 for over a year no pads works great water is crystal clear.

 

[digidat]

Seachem pond matrix all three baskets buy it on Amazon . I ran that in my FX5 for over a year no pads works great water is crystal clear.

i'd definitely have to agree with here, i use seachem pond matrix and I think its fantastic, for the surface area and price you can't go wrong

 

[Kreeep]

So without pads and just seachem what's involved in cleaning the filter. Do you rinse the rocks or just dump the cannister or what?

 

[Bderick67]

The foam pads are in the outer ring of the FX5.

 

[arodini]

Kreep, forget about what you know about XP filters or any others with motors on top as this fx-5 works very differently. and from what I read, allocate extra time for cleaning it, but you'll get extra clear water in exchange.

 

[MN Fish]

I take out the foam pads and put the media right back into my Fx5 while I am cleaning the foam. I never take it out of the trays I clean mine about every 2 months takes about 15 minutes.