anyone use fluval fx5

[matt2426]

i am going to order a fluval fx5 for my 125 gallon tank just curious on how everyone on here likes it. i was using 2 fluval 405s before but decided to upgrade i had to keep replacing parts on my 405s looking for some feedback on this filter thanks

[Wahter]

i am going to order a fluval fx5 for my 125 gallon tank just curious on how everyone on here likes it. i was using 2 fluval 405s before but decided to upgrade i had to keep replacing parts on my 405s looking for some feedback on this filter thanks

Here are a couple of posts - with some comments from FX5 owners.

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=76580

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=77650



Walter

[swank]

I've had one for 6 weeks, runs great and quiet. To be honest I dont even hear it running, I check the fluval once and awhile to make sure its running. Its on a 125 also.. purchased my fluval on ebay for $200 new.

[josephl]

I've got 2 FX5's going in my 240 gallon and love them.

Quiet and easy to clean

[Harriett]

I got my FX5 as soon as they became available in the US. So several years later, I still like it. Good investment, they work hard, easy to maintain, very very quiet.
I bought mine for a 180g planted discus tank and did find it was not quite up to the task on it's own [my viewpoint, of course] so after a few months I added a second smaller canister [Cascade 1200] and now I am happy. I made a spray bar for the FX5 that runs horizontally along the bottom of the tank at the back, and the output goes up the back wall. Moves the water around gently at the surface, doesn't blow off CO2.
Best regards,
Harriett