Fluval fx5 filter

[tmartin722]

Anyone had one or know anything about these filters? I plan on using on my 72 gallon.

 

[Sharkbait54]

They are really big and really powerful. I have one on my 125g it does a great job. It replaced 2 marineland H.O.B filters (lol).

 

[tmartin722]

Do you think wool be too strong for a smaller tank? 72 gallon.

 

[Sharkbait54]

It's overkill definitely, as long as you can direct the flow in a way that your fish can swim properly then it's no problem.

But let me tell you that thing is strong!

On a side note I think convict here had one in his 75g African tank.

 

[bigbanker]

Do you think wool be too strong for a smaller tank? 72 gallon.

There are a variety of ways to slow / redirect the flow. I wouldn't worry about it

 

[tmartin722]

Ok great the guy I bought tank from wants to sell me one and 45 pounds of fugi live rock for $200. From what I can tell looks like a really good deal.

 

[bigbanker]

I agree. Also if you plan on keeping corals depending on how you set it up, many will appreciate the flow.

Or if you can have someone buy it at a good price you can keep the rock or vice versa

 

[tmartin722]

Guy that has it connected it to a piece of pvc that runs length of tank and had holes drilled in it every two inches or so.

 

[bigbanker]

That is what I was thinking. Sounds good

 

[Terrance]

The flow would be fine for your tank. Its not insanely strong at all.