Canister Item ID: #855


Fluval FX5 Canister Filter – Fluval A218


WAS $ 359.99 NOW $ 287.50

Product Information:

  • Multi-stage external canister filter system includes a self-priming instant-start system that eliminates the need for manual siphoning
  • Features multi-directional twin output nozzles
  • Purge valve allows for partial discharge of debris without needing to move the unit
  • Convenient, easy to change lift-out stack of media baskets
  • For freshwater and marine aquariums up to 400 gallons

Item Description

Fluval FX5 Canister Filter – Fluval A218.

Item Reviews

5 Responses to “Fluval FX5 Canister Filter – Fluval A218”

  1. Deanna Demicell says:
    March 15, 2010 at 12:00 am

    The fx5 comes with hoses too. You will need to buy some carbon (at least) to get it up and running. Oh yea, and the pump is silent. One more thing make shure this big pump fits!!!

  2. J. Knopic IV says:
    May 23, 2009 at 12:00 am

    I’ve been running the FX5 on a 125 gallon turtle setup for about two months now. Setup is very easy, especially if you have previous experience with canister filters. I saw another review that stated that the filter was noisy, but mine is pretty quiet even when the tank stand’s door is open and the filter is exposed to the room. My flowrate has been relatively high, especially considering that it is packed with biomax and polishing pads. It is important to note that unlike other Fluval canisters, this beast actually filters water from top down, so you’ll want your finer media like polishing pads in the bottom basket.

    I docked a star because I am not a big fan of the design of the internal media baskets, nor do I like the cheap plastic ‘T’ rods that are used to pull them out. Also, despite the stop valves on the intake and outtake hoses, be ready to clean-up water when detaching for routine cleaning.

    Although the Eheim Professional Canister Filters are arguably better for certain purposes, you aren’t going to beat the value of the Fluval FX5. The features and specs you get are equivalent to several much more expensive filter options.

  3. Henry R. Hernandez says:
    August 13, 2008 at 12:00 am

    This filter works great, would recommend it to anyone with a large tank, ours is 150 gal. It is big but it works perfect, crystal clear water.

  4. Daquan C. Johnson says:
    January 28, 2008 at 12:00 am

    I got one of these from my local F/S, and it works great. It is very large though, which to me is a good thing. More Water volume which is always a plus with saltwater aquariums. It comes with a DVD that tells you how to set it up. You don’t really need the DVD, because it is quite simple to set up and get started. It comes with more than enough hose to do the job. I have the hose coiled around in the bottom of my stand it is so long. Every night it shuts off to let the air bubbles escape and then turn back on. You don’t have to do anything to start it. So far their have been no leaks or mechanical failures.

  5. J. Kenton says:
    January 11, 2008 at 12:00 am

    The good:

    Great manual

    Setup was reasonable

    Everything I needed was included

    Very clean water

    The bad:

    Noisy, noisy, noisy

    It’s big, very big

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