fluval fx5

kgbower · 11/06/2009, 04:46 PM

I was looking to get some feedback on the fx5 filter. I want to run one on my 125 and was wondering if I could run a uv inline on this and what diameter the lines are.
Thanks

mmullaly · 11/09/2009, 02:09 PM

I wouldn't run a UV filter in line unless the UV unit has a 600+ gph flow rate. I run the FX5 with only GAC and GFO. no sponges and no other media. your main bio filtration will be your live rock and substrate, your main mechanical filtration should be your skimmer.

P.S. I replaced the ribbed tubing with 1" clear tubing on both the input and output.

kgbower · 11/09/2009, 02:13 PM

Ya that's how I was planning on setting it up, I will definatly switch out the hoses. How do you like that filter on your reef tank?

mmullaly · 11/09/2009, 02:21 PM

The FX5 is ok. There are times that it will dump lots of mirco bubbles in the tank. You should clean it out every 2 weeks or so and clean the impeller / motor every month. When I upgrade to a bigger tank. I'll most likely ditch the filter for a nice sized sump.

11/06/2009, 04:46 PM	#1
kgbower Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 36	fluval fx5 I was looking to get some feedback on the fx5 filter. I want to run one on my 125 and was wondering if I could run a uv inline on this and what diameter the lines are. Thanks __________________ Dragon Eel's are cool until they attack EVERYTHING!! Current Tank Info: Never big enough!

11/09/2009, 02:09 PM	#2
mmullaly Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Feasterville, PA Posts: 97	I wouldn't run a UV filter in line unless the UV unit has a 600+ gph flow rate. I run the FX5 with only GAC and GFO. no sponges and no other media. your main bio filtration will be your live rock and substrate, your main mechanical filtration should be your skimmer. P.S. I replaced the ribbed tubing with 1" clear tubing on both the input and output. __________________ Nothing like the smell of skimmate in the morning ! Current Tank Info: 155G Bow, 40G sump, Shallow Sand Bed, Mixed Reef, ETSS SumpBuddy 60 Skimmer,6 AI Sol Blue lighting, 2 Vortec MP40w, Apex Lite Controller, Iwaki MD40RLXT Return, Iwaki MD55RLT for Skimmer, ATS, GFO and GAC Reactor

11/09/2009, 02:13 PM	#3
kgbower Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 36	Ya that's how I was planning on setting it up, I will definatly switch out the hoses. How do you like that filter on your reef tank? __________________ Dragon Eel's are cool until they attack EVERYTHING!! Current Tank Info: Never big enough!

11/09/2009, 02:21 PM	#4
mmullaly Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Feasterville, PA Posts: 97	The FX5 is ok. There are times that it will dump lots of mirco bubbles in the tank. You should clean it out every 2 weeks or so and clean the impeller / motor every month. When I upgrade to a bigger tank. I'll most likely ditch the filter for a nice sized sump. __________________ Nothing like the smell of skimmate in the morning ! Current Tank Info: 155G Bow, 40G sump, Shallow Sand Bed, Mixed Reef, ETSS SumpBuddy 60 Skimmer,6 AI Sol Blue lighting, 2 Vortec MP40w, Apex Lite Controller, Iwaki MD40RLXT Return, Iwaki MD55RLT for Skimmer, ATS, GFO and GAC Reactor