Just a demo for any guys thinking of buying one or just wondering what they are like

If you would like a stronger flow than that, or to have all the water flow in one direction, You can use a 90 degree elbow of PVC pipe instead of the duel output... That is what I have and you wouldn't believe the difference... Just a little tip...

yeah cheers Nicki think it will be fine while im still using this baby 100 gallon but when I get my new tank in the next few weeks ill definitely look at it..

Also im still using the Fluval 405 at the other end of the tank lol

Jeez, would that be ok for my 65 gallon?!? That seems like a hell of a lot of flow there for my small tank.

Flow wouldn't be a problem...but you have to ask yourself if you really need a FX5 for 65 gallon ....what are you currently running?

Holy crap...the fish will think they are at Niagra Falls!

STAFFIE wrote:


I dont really need it. But I do want it. I'm running a fluval 305 and emperor HOB on a 65 gallon right now. See, I've been toying with the idea of getting a 90 gallon for the oscar, and using the 65 gallon for something else. I haven't really decided what I want to use it for, so Ive been kinda shopping around MFK looking for ideas. The fx5 would give me a filter for the 90. I would just get a larger tank all together but I want 2 separate ones..one for the living room and one for the bedroom.

johnnyphoenix wrote:


Yeah I get what you mean... I didn't really need one as I was running two 405s on a 100 gal...but then im upgrading my tank and that will need a FX5 or two

more filtration the merrier...

johnnyphoenix wrote:


You can turn down the flow rate by closing the valves a little, but why bother? unless you have fish that don't like a strong current