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Post Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 3:44 pm   FX5 aftermatket filter pads

I was just looking at filter pads for the fx5 on e-bay and noticed some that are not fluval brand.Has anyone bought these? I was thinking about getting the blue ones 6 for about $8.00 Wondering if they are good quality? Fluval brand are 3 for about $8
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Post Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:08 pm   Re: FX5 aftermatket filter pads

A single fluval pad will last you years. You can rinse/clean that thing until it falls apart. 3 for 8 is more expensive, but the 3 pack that fits the filter exactly will probably last 10 or so years.
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:14 am   Re: FX5 aftermatket filter pads

I don't have one of the blue pads yet just useing the polishing pad that came with it. I was just wondering about the aftermatket filters they are very cheap. Sometimes you get what you pay fore.
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