whats your opinon

[the big kahuna]

i have a 180 with about 10 cichlids ranging from 10-12 inches 1 wolf 1 12 inch catfish. my question ive just got 2 good offers for filters cash is a concern but not an issue.

would you guys rather run 2 (TWO) xp-3 with a uv sterilizer for 160

OR

would you get 2 (two) fx-5 with no media for $400

what the better deal and would the 2 xp-3 and uv sterilizer be enough?

 

[OscarRobinson]

If you can afford it get the Fx-5. I run two xp-3s and an ac110 on my 120 and its enough but I think the two fx-5s are way better.

 

[flyin lizard]

I used to have two x3 s on my 180 sa/ca tank and it was clean,but when I replaced one of them with an fx5 the differance was amazing..