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I have the option of getting either a FX5 or FX6 for the same price. Which would you get? From what i seen the they pump the same amount of water and filter the same amount. Let me know which you prefer.

Does anyone have any spare FX5 lid screwdowns? Those orange plastic anchor pieces on bottom tend to break over time and want to have some extra lid screwdowns on reserve. Thanks.

Ok, FX5 experts, my hoses are all set up in place and now am getting my trays ready. Andrew, who previously owned my FX5, had it set up like this: Top tray: Filter sponge on outer ring with biomax bag in center Middle tray: Filter sponge with two carbon bags in center Bottom tray: same as...

I recently bought an FX5 for my 120 extra high and it appears that the intake hose may be too short. My 120 is 26" deep and according to the Fluval instructions the intake tube should be about 3" from the bottom. Can all you FX5 experts provide some guidance on the following: 1. What is...

Obviously, an FX5 is an incredible canister filter. Any thoughts on the Aquatops? It's obviously less expensive, but is it good?

Does anyone know off hand if any of the local stores stock the impeller assembly for the FX5? I came home to my fish gasping for air at the top of the tank and a filter that was not working. I took it apart and the shaft for the impeller had snapped. No idea in the world how it happened but...

Anyone try engineering a replacement for the cheap plastic piece that is used on these clamps? I'm talking about the orange piece that tucks under the lid and holds the bolt in place when.tightening the clamp to secure the lid. I'm looking over one of my recently acquired fx5 filters and...

Starting to see more people using 2 FX5s in their tanks. why? I'm all for extra filtration, but at what point do you consider adding the second one? I have a 90g with an FX5 and 2 power heads. before I added the powerheads, poop would collect on the sand. Once I added the powerheads, the...

I'm sure that the question has been discussed before about canister filter vs. sump, but I dare ask it again. Here's my setup/needs. Tank is a 90 gallon, not drilled, no current filtration. Inhabitants will be green terrors, jack dempseys, giant danios, and may some sort of pleco. The tank...

I am tinkering with the idea of replacing two FX5s on a 125 with four AC110s. I love the FX5 filter. It does a wonderful job. The problem is that the tank is in my classroom and the classroom sink is short and shallow, making it difficult to clean the filter components. My concern is that four...

I am going to be installing my new FX5 and want to see how others are packing the 3 layers.

Hello all, I have had a 125 with and FX5 for several months now. I have been cleaning the filter regularly and until a couple weeks ago, the water used to be crystal clear. For some reason, it is not so anymore. I see a lot of fine debris suspended in the water. The filter is clean and I...

Would anyone know if poret can be used as a substitute/replacement for the 6 foam pads? would this work or cause a clogging issue? im curious but dont want to cause a problem or have to clean the fx5 more frequently.

I have a fluval FX5 filter, up until recently it has been working great, now it is constantly filling with air. The intake is not near any air source, there are no apparant holes or leaks in any of the fittings, It's getting air into the filter somehow. Anyone have any ideas on how to correct...

I picked up a previously owned FX5 a few weeks ago and just got it set up this weekend. The previous owner warned me that it was a bit noisy, so I cleaned the motor and impeller prior to getting it set up. It has been running now for about 24 hours and it is a bit on the noisy side despite my...

I've got an FX5 coming from ebay to set up on my 180G :)! I just wanted to poll those who have them to see what you use for media in the filter. I have heard that Seachem pond matrix is a good option for bio, but I have never used it. Let me know what you guys are using. Jon

I just picked up two on ebay for $436 including shipping. The seller has a bunch up for auction. He is asking 189.99 plus 29.00 for shipping. I bid on three and had no competition on two of the three. So far that is the best price I have found anywhere.

I WAS DOING SOME READING TODAY AND CAME ACROSS SOME INFO THAT OTHERS MAY FIND USEFUL. ;) http://www.innovationlandscaping.com/fx5/