Is an fx5 on a 55g overkill?

[Mr Aidan]

I only have the room right now to keep a 55 and could get a used fx5 for 100$ with no media.

I already have a AQ 75 & an eheim 60 gallon canister on it(forgot the name).

If so, what's the best filter media for it and where could I get it?

Ill be growing out a wild Oscar from rapps in the tank by the way.


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[BellycrawlerJaws]

I don't think it's overkill as long as the fish is happy and doesn't mind the current. I had 2 ac110, an eheim 2026 And an aquatop cf400 on my 55 before I moved everything to a 75.


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[Fat Homer]

As stated as long as the fish doesnt mind the strong current you can never really over filter.


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[lp85253]

the filter is almost as big as a 55.......in a word yes it is overkill ...but....for $100 and if the fish dont mind the flow....it will be fine.. gonna take A LOT OF MEDIA to fill it ..but you wont need to fill it to filter a 55.... 1/2 filled should do it...

 

[lp85253]

I don't think it's overkill as long as the fish is happy and doesn't mind the current. I had 2 ac110, an eheim 2026 And an aquatop cf400 on my 55 before I moved everything to a 75.


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thats some serious overkill ...even on a 75....

 

[BODYDUB]

I'd buy it to have a big filter for a future big tank..............

 

[Chicxulub]

I'd do it.

 

[bassfisher91]

Go for it. Throw a few pads in there and it'll slow down the flow considerably. You can also valve down the flow at the output so you could literally put it on almost anything.

 

[woofy]

Ive never encountered problems with over filtering. And trust me i OVERKILL but im a severe over stocker so i need it. Best part is filter clean out day


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[Leptoe]

Kinda overkill IMO. One AC110 would be just fine!