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Post Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:22 pm   Just checking this is still best filter choice

Hi all. Sheldon is finally getting her new digs-yah! She should have her new 120 gallon home some time late next week. I know previously it was advised I get the fluval fx5. I guess I just wondered if this is still a good choice for tank size. Sheldon is just shy of 7 inches (someone was bigger than I realized) so I don't think she should have trouble with the water stream but I just wanted to check

Also on a side note, I had looked at a company who makes turtle tanks with the ramps and platforms included but they appear to be made of glass. How does anyone feel about that? Thanks again

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Post Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:57 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

fx5 is the filter I would buy for that tank. It's a great filter.
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:38 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

I just purchased an FX5 myself hope it gets here soon. From what I have been reading its a great filter. Can I ask who sells the tanks your talking about? Look for the filter on e-bay I got mine for $260 with media.
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300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:23 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

It's probably www.glasscages.com
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Post Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:16 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

Just arrived !
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1 Male Mississippi Map/Mississippi
1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
(Housed in the same tank)

300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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Post Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:17 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

I like.
1 Male Mississippi Map/Mississippi
1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
(Housed in the same tank)

300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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Post Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:19 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

Can't wait.to get rid of that vacuum hose!
1 Male Mississippi Map/Mississippi
1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
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300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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Post Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:31 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

I actually like the fluval hoses. No kinks. Glad you got a fx5, it's a fantastic piece of equipment for the price.
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Post Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:19 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

No unboxing pics? :)
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Post Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:25 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

Look up FX5
1 Male Mississippi Map/Mississippi
1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
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300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:17 am   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

Yes, it was glass cages, glad for the great reviews, I'll be back online contacting you all if I'm confused :D
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:21 am   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

They have some real nice tanks!
1 Male Mississippi Map/Mississippi
1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
(Housed in the same tank)

300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:19 pm   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

So Did you ever get an FX5? I really like mine.
1 Male Mississippi Map/Mississippi
1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
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300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:10 am   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

Me? Not yet, the XP3s are still going strong.
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:38 am   Re: Just checking this is still best filter choice

Dani ?
1 Male Mississippi Map/Mississippi
1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
(Housed in the same tank)

300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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