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Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:25 am
by DMD123
Sorry forgot to reply on filtration on the 210. I use two FX5's with some custom plumbing to be able to add a 36w TurboTwist UV and two Hydor 300 watt in line heaters.
I am debating taking out the Eheim and putting in an FX5 instead. That would be very hard core over-filtration! But due to money being a bit tight I think I will just add another AC110.
Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 8:22 am
by Pufferpunk
Entire name of the FX5?
Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:47 am
by Welch4
Fluval FX5 Canister
Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 1:33 pm
by DMD123
The Fluval FX5 has been replaced by the FX6 model. These are BIG filters.
Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:04 pm
by Pufferpunk
Cool, I'm gonna need one! Do they last forever like the Eheims?
Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:04 pm
by Pufferpunk
Cool, I'm gonna need one! Do they last forever like the Eheims?
Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:19 pm
by DMD123
You can get two FX6's for the cost of one Eheim 2262. While the Eheim will likely last a long time the Fluval is just an affordable alternative that does still last a long time, just not sure how long.
Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:56 pm
by Pufferpunk
I have Eheims over 20 years old.
Re: New Oscar in the house
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 12:32 am
by DMD123
There has been debate on their longevity but many are out there and been running for years. Mine are going on over 3-1/2 years now and show no issues.