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[SePPii]

I' havent be able to find an FX5 in less than 350 bucks though.

FX5 are like $275 new?


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[Oscarito]

Would you guys prefer a wet dry or a fx5 or someother kind of filter for a 100 gal

 

[Armand]

It is up to you really,.for a 100 gal I may go for an Fx5 and a hob.

 

[Conlin2]

The best I have seen right now is 275.00 shipped on Ebay. I don't know why the prices went up.

 

[Conlin2]

You run 2 Eheim 2217s on the 100g tank. I am really liking the 2217 I just got.

 

[CrazyCichlids]

Rhein 2217's are amazing!....I have been running two of them for several years with great success. In regards to the FX5 on Craigslist, bring a container and run the filter for at least 15 mins! Make sure it works with proper flow rate. I would also research online what common problems you need to watch out for with those filters and make sure the one your are buying isn't showing any signs of those problems. It's so much better to be thorough then regretful!!!


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[Oscarito]

Thanks

 

[lp85253]

If you don't trust it ...don't buy it....that's the best advice I can give you on ANYused product

 

[aclockworkorange]

Really, besides the seals and those top screw things, the only things you typically have to worry about on a used FX5 are either the impeller (simple cheap-ish fix) or the motor assembly ($90 fix). The entire motor pops out with 4 screws, pretty simple. So, if you can get a used one for $100 with all other parts, worst case scenario you can still basically get a good as new FX5 for $190. I would hit the hardware store and get a few feet of 1" ID hosing to test it. Remember it turns off after 2 minutes for 2 minutes...


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