Fluval FX5 for a 55 gallon?

[travie]

Think a Fluval FX5 would be too big for a 55 gallon? I don't think my single AC70 will keep up with my 55 any longer and I would rather upgrade to a canister. Thanks for opinions.

travie

[Red]

just make sure the flow is not too much for the fish and you would be fine..

[Crispy]

That filter is way too huge for a 55 gallon... a smaller canister would be better...
If you can get away with the flow-rate not bothering fish, I guess it would be fine, but it is overkill.

[Fishguy2727]

For the fish in there I think it is a bit much, but the flow can be controlled. I would lean more toward adding a 405.

[Lady Hobbs]

I agree. Even a 305 and that 70 you have would work.

[PUNISHER VETTE]

I'm going to go against the others and say it would be perfect for that tank.

Everyone worried about flow?....um just put a spray bar on the thing to reduce it compared to the double headed outlet that it comes with.

As for filtration, you can never have enough.

[Fishguy2727]

That is another good option if you want to make a spray bar.

I personally love th FX5 but unless there is a possibility of an upgrade in the future I would say that a 405 would be a great option if you decide to save a little money.

[cocoa_pleco]

FX5 would be fine on the tank, the flow isnt crazy bad

[PUNISHER VETTE]

just curious what's the price difference between the 405 and the FX5?

[Fishguy2727]

Depends on the source obviously, retail is supposed to be something like $200 and $330.

[travie]

I have future plans of upgrading tank size once I get a house of my own, so that is why I ask about just upgrading to the biggest filter compacity possible. I didn't win one on eBay, I'll just wait till another one comes around.