I found my fx5 nib for $140 in my local paper u just gotta keep your eyes open
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on cans you use flow as a reference for cleaning .... when the output slows considerably its time to clean...
I'm getting mine off ebay.
Thanks!
Still need to know how much and what kind of media to get..
I bought mine here in Canada yesterday brand new from a pet store for $180 with tax. Regular $359.
I'm getting mine off ebay.
Thanks!
Still need to know how much and what kind of media to get..
I think fx5 is shipped w/ media......if not.. go with ceramic noodles and any kind of sponge (they make big black ones..similar in shape to ac110 pads)that you can cut to fit...or do blue /white bonded...from petsmart(but this will need replacing in a year or so)....
also on an fx5 flow slowing down might be hard to see in some cases ..so,even if it doesnt look slow ...clean the pads at least every 2-3 months
boxingday sale? right on i got mine too for a killllller deal. petsmart?
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i have 2 fx5's on my 140gallon.. both are filled as followed...
top trays - fluval bio max fine filter pad
middle tray - fluval bio max and fine filter pad
bottom tray - seachem pond matrix and fine filter pad
all together i have 3300g of fluval bio max, and 4litres of seachem pond matrix and a 1ftx12ftx1" fine filter pad roll creates 40 pads for my fx5's 12"square pad creates 4 filter pads.... and one fx5 holds 5.9litres of media, so almost 2litres of media in each tray, ad i only clean my sponges and fine filter pads out when i notice it blow micro bubbles or reduced flow and my bio stuff i never touch it as the fine filter pads catch everything before it touchs anything else
hope that helps
top trays - fluval bio max fine filter pad
middle tray - fluval bio max and fine filter pad
bottom tray - seachem pond matrix and fine filter pad
all together i have 3300g of fluval bio max, and 4litres of seachem pond matrix and a 1ftx12ftx1" fine filter pad roll creates 40 pads for my fx5's 12"square pad creates 4 filter pads.... and one fx5 holds 5.9litres of media, so almost 2litres of media in each tray, ad i only clean my sponges and fine filter pads out when i notice it blow micro bubbles or reduced flow and my bio stuff i never touch it as the fine filter pads catch everything before it touchs anything else
hope that helps
I just purchased a FX5. From all the research I did it seemed like endless possibilities. At the end of the day, I took the simple route of buying 6 boxes of biomax and only using that. I also purchased the polishing pads and the blue pads which I plan on only using periodically as it is needed.
Some advice. I have used hang on the back filters (specifically emperor 350,400) for 13 years. The FX5 is my first cannister. I went with the fx5 because of quietness and positive reviews I found everywhere, but I will tell you it is a pain to clean this filter. I have had multiple issues setting up my new tank which has required me to open the FX5 multiple times. This is not an easy task. Also, I consistently get air trapped in the filter so it makes lots of noise which takes time to get out. I cannot yet talk to the effectiveness of the filter, but I will tell you that from a convenience perspective this filter is a pain.
Some advice. I have used hang on the back filters (specifically emperor 350,400) for 13 years. The FX5 is my first cannister. I went with the fx5 because of quietness and positive reviews I found everywhere, but I will tell you it is a pain to clean this filter. I have had multiple issues setting up my new tank which has required me to open the FX5 multiple times. This is not an easy task. Also, I consistently get air trapped in the filter so it makes lots of noise which takes time to get out. I cannot yet talk to the effectiveness of the filter, but I will tell you that from a convenience perspective this filter is a pain.
