Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Fluval FX5 Canister Filter - Fluval A218 Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been running the FX5 on a 125 gallon turtle setup for about two months now.Setup is very easy, especially if you have previous experience with canister filters.I saw another review that stated that the filter was noisy, but mine is pretty quiet even when the tank stand's door is open and the filter is exposed to the room.My flowrate has been relatively high, especially considering that it is packed with biomax and polishing pads.It is important to note that unlike other Fluval canisters, this beast actually filters water from top down, so you'll want your finer media like polishing pads in the bottom basket.

I docked a star because I am not a big fan of the design of the internal media baskets, nor do I like the cheap plastic 'T' rods that are used to pull them out.Also, despite the stop valves on the intake and outtake hoses, be ready to clean-up water when detaching for routine cleaning.

Although the Eheim Professional Canister Filters are arguably better for certain purposes, you aren't going to beat the value of the Fluval FX5.The features and specs you get are equivalent to several much more expensive filter options.

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Fluval FX5 Canister Filter - Fluval A218.