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[Hellman]

How many people like the FX 5 Canister filter i want to get one for my 125 gallon fish tank but i want peoples reviews on this filter compared to the aqua clear 60-110 gallon filter

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

10!​

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

9.

-1 because it leaked once. But it is not due to poor design but poor manufacturing. I was unlucky enough to pick an FX5 that just happen to have a lousy O-ring attach to the motor. Nevertheless its a good filter, once I had the o-ring replace, this baby is rolling!

PS, comparing FX5 to an AC is like comparing diamonds to pebbles.

 

[Brian_Indiana]

10. I have two FX5's on my 220.

 

[Conner]

9.

PS, comparing FX5 to an AC is like comparing diamonds to pebbles.

Comparing an FX5 to any HOB is like comparing diamonds to pebbles.

AC's are very good hob filters, I use several myself. But an FX5 is a totally different kind of filter from a HOB. Even though they essentially do the same thing (filter the water).

 

[Conner]

And I plan on buying 2 FX5's to plumb to my 220g tank once I get a place to set it up.

 

[buddha1200]

10 -best canister i ever owned ,i now have 5

 

[aclockworkorange]

10. My favorite filter. I own/owned renas and eheims, for a big canister FX5 is where my money will go every time.

 

[libayn]

its a great filter, i own 3 FX5.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

Comparing an FX5 to any HOB is like comparing diamonds to pebbles.

AC's are very good hob filters, I use several myself. But an FX5 is a totally different kind of filter from a HOB. Even though they essentially do the same thing (filter the water).

ACs - pebbles
any other HOB - dust