Equipment Review and Discussion

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:23 pm **FX5 vs 405**

I just got my new 75 gallon form a 20 gallon and I think I am going to go all the way and get a FX5. Is this the best filter i can get? Will i need to keep the intake away from the turtles some how?

How does it compare to the 405?

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:03 pm

I can't give you a first hand comparison, though I think there is a topic regarding these 2 filters. Both are strong filters, though the FX5 seems to be a much better filter for turtles.

The intake will have it's own guard, but you need to make sure it's firmly attached. For additional protection, you can add a prefilter which is like a hard foam cover.

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:16 pm

I gave a complete answer in the other thread, but I've got experience with both the FX5 and the 404 (one generation older than the 405).
I think the FX5 is superior to the 405 in almost every way. Only downside is that it's bigger, and a little bit louder than the 404, though not significantly.

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:57 pm

I bought the FX5 on Ebay. I am excited for its arrival. Thanks for the feedback.

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:20 pm

I just got a Rena XP4...

Just awsome. Priming is easy, setup is easy, comes with a lot of attachments.

but thats just my opinion

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:19 pm

Sorry,I can't help 'ya here!

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:22 pm

TurtleLover_S&B wrote:Sorry,I can't help 'ya here!

Uh.. then what's the point of posting.

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:05 pm

to show someone has read and cared to respond in some way to the post

Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:29 am

Chrisbarnett wrote:
TurtleLover_S&B wrote:Sorry,I can't help 'ya here!

Uh.. then what's the point of posting.

Just what bradmeisel said!!I want to show people I care.

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:44 pm

I can't wait until I save up enough money to buy a Fluval 404 canister filter!!!!

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:46 pm

i luv my canister

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:59 pm

I would love to get a FX5! If it was $100! :lol:

I just have to save up $70 and I'll have enough to buy my one off of Ebay for no more than $85!

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:06 pm

169 on ebay (plus shipping) or 199 with shipping

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:15 pm

Ehhhhh.....to expensive for me.

Fluval 404 canister filter(brand new) -- $85, free shipping!!!!!

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:30 pm

that seems a little more reasonable

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