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plecoking2010

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I Have lots of plecos need the water to be crystal clear. I allready have 2 xp-3 and 1 xp-1 need to know what the best filter would be Fluval FX-5 or Xp-4 thanks need info quickly searching on ebay right now
 
plecoking2010;4800456;4800456 said:
I Have lots of plecos need the water to be crystal clear. I allready have 2 xp-3 and 1 xp-1 need to know what the best filter would be Fluval FX-5 or Xp-4 thanks need info quickly searching on ebay right now
This has been done to death....FX5 no doubt. what size tank?? That might help!
 
plecoking2010;4800456; said:
I Have lots of plecos need the water to be crystal clear. I allready have 2 xp-3 and 1 xp-1 need to know what the best filter would be Fluval FX-5 or Xp-4 thanks need info quickly searching on ebay right now

Also maybe check craigslist i've seen a couple of used ones go for 90-175 dollars
 
Whats with all the hostility on here lately? The man was just asking a question, Isn't that kind of the point of this whole forum thing? I plan on adding a FX5 to my setup in the near future, this seems like an amazing filter.
 
plecoking2010;4800616; said:
thanks yeah i i think i am going to get one next week my plecos are pooping like dogs ready to see it in action

HAHA! my pleco is to lol, that's why i decided to make myself a Diy Trickle/Sump/Wet/Dry whatever you want to call it out of a sterilite 3 draw and a tote.
 
im in the process of getting it all together just waiting for 3 parts which should be here by wednesday but it should flow at approx 900 plus gph after head loss, and have tons more surface area compared to a FX5. I'll have to wait and see though ive seen a lot of setups like mine and they work wonders, mines mostly gonna be for Bio filteration though.
 
Not try to rain on anyones parade but I think the FX5 is the biggest hunk of crap I have ever bought.

Pleckoking- save you money! go for an eheim 2262. Trust me from one Panaque lover to the next you will never regret that purchase. costs more but worth every penny.

I regret spending the money I did on the FX5. To me it is an over sized power head. I should of just bought the 2262 the first time.

Edit or what sniperofgods said. That is even better if you have the room to set one up
 
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