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Fluval FX5 Canister Filter

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  • 09-05-2007 9:46pm
    #1
    Liam90
    Registered Users Posts: 645 ✭✭✭


    hey guys!

    Im looking to buy a fluval fx5, but am having trouble finding somewhere that sells it in Ireland, anyone know of anywhere that sells them? and if i can't find anywhere i will most likely buy it off the internet off these guys cause the shipping would be free.

    http://www.aquatics-kingdoms.com/

    anyone have experiance with them before?

    thanks for the help!


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    #2
    WiiFallenAngel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭WiiFallenAngel


    Hello Liam,

    Here is a good website for Irish fish keepers, I am on there but have not posted in a long time. They should be able to help you out, I know some of them work in the pet shop business.

    http://irishfishkeepers.com/forum/index.php


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    Shelli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 919 ✭✭✭Shelli


    Petstop in Blanchardstown SC had them last week, loads of them, I'd say they still have some left at least. Had a look at them myself, looks amazing, definately going to go with one of them for my next tank upgrade, which will be soon hopefully.


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    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,161 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    I've had problems with external Fluvals before. Leaks(Big issue with externals), breakdowns. refusal to start the impeller. The main issue is that if anything does go wrong spares are very very difficult to get when the product range changes(every year). Try getting spares for a two year old fluval. Forget it. This isn't much of an issue with cheap internal filters, but it does become an issue with externals.

    That's why I went for the Eheims. They are pricier, but you do get what you pay for. Much better construction, better parts tolerance and if anything does go wrong they guarantee a supply of spares of at least 10 years after the model is discontinued. You can still get parts for stuff they made in the 60's :eek: When you factor in the longterm cost then the initial price difference is far less. The filter media is better and it looks like a higher capacity too. The Fluvals do have a higher flow rate, but I found that not to be as big a deal as you might think. I found they had far more bypass on the filter than the Eheim.

    DON'T buy Eheims in Ireland though, the prices here are beyond belief. Up to double the price compared online.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    mbuna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭mbuna


    Got mine ai Aquapaws aquatics in clifden €295
    No Complaints with the filter.


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