5 Gallon Fluval Spec

tiggity · 06-08-2012, 01:12 AM

Saw one while I was ar Petsmart tonight. It looks like the 2 gal version, but it is longer, same filtration type, and a slim led light.

It was listed at $99 and I was tempted to pick it up, but was in a hurry and the wife would not have been happy

I wish I took a pic, but again, was in a hurry.

Thought would share this for you nano tank keepers!

**Sugardaddy1979** · 06-08-2012, 02:25 AM

You sure it was a Fluval spec?

tiggity · 06-08-2012, 02:47 AM

Absolutely, I thought it was a mistake but it was a Fluval Spec.

someoneishere · 06-08-2012, 03:11 AM

sure its not the chi one? Don't think i've seen a 5-gal version of spec. wish i would've bought that instead of the 2gal version if there's one.

tiggity · 06-08-2012, 03:26 AM

Going back tomorrow for a pic and verification. I did a double take when i saw it but it is a 5 gal. spec.

Probably new since I can't find info on the internets.

blink · 06-08-2012, 03:32 AM

I saw the price tag at my local petsmart but they didn't have stock out yet.
You describe it as longer, but in what dimension? Side to side or front to back?

tiggity · 06-08-2012, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blink

I saw the price tag at my local petsmart but they didn't have stock out yet.
You describe it as longer, but in what dimension? Side to side or front to back?

Front to Back, it look like it had the same width of the 2gal.

blink · 06-08-2012, 05:22 AM

Hmm, interesting. Think I'd rather have an evolve4 based on what my imagination thinks it looks like.

tiggity · 06-08-2012, 06:57 PM

Pics!

Full Box Shot (next to a 2gal Spec):

Close up image of the tank:

Dimensions (17.2"L +/- 1~2" for filter compartment x 6.3"W x 10.6"H):

h2oaggie · 06-08-2012, 07:01 PM

Hmmm, very interesting shape. Not very useful IMO, and they once again used the distracting silver pieces on the front seams.

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**Sugardaddy1979** · 06-08-2012, 07:38 PM

I'm gonna be on that like a bad rash. They are great for shrimp tanks. And for the price you can't beat the all in one deal.

blink · 06-08-2012, 08:06 PM

Ok, that looks a lot sweeter than i thought... Gonna have to inspect one in person.
Shrimp tank here we come, fluval is just all over the nanos.

tiggity · 06-08-2012, 08:08 PM

I'm considering getting one to replace the 6.6g Petco Bookshelf tank I have in my office.

JasonG75 · 06-08-2012, 08:19 PM

DANG...100$ for a 5gal tank PITTA

blink · 06-08-2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonG75

DANG...100$ for a 5gal tank PITTA

Buy it now at this low low price and they will throw in a light AND a filter.

06-08-2012, 01:12 AM	#1
tiggity Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 409	5 Gallon Fluval Spec Saw one while I was ar Petsmart tonight. It looks like the 2 gal version, but it is longer, same filtration type, and a slim led light. It was listed at $99 and I was tempted to pick it up, but was in a hurry and the wife would not have been happy I wish I took a pic, but again, was in a hurry. Thought would share this for you nano tank keepers! __________________ 40B Dirt \| Aqueon Evolve 8 Dirt \| Fraternity of Dirt #120

06-08-2012, 02:25 AM	#2
Sugardaddy1979 Sic em (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 632	You sure it was a Fluval spec? __________________ Sunsun Pimp Club Member #068

06-08-2012, 02:47 AM	#3
tiggity Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 409	Absolutely, I thought it was a mistake but it was a Fluval Spec. __________________ 40B Dirt \| Aqueon Evolve 8 Dirt \| Fraternity of Dirt #120

06-08-2012, 03:26 AM	#5
tiggity Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 409	Going back tomorrow for a pic and verification. I did a double take when i saw it but it is a 5 gal. spec. Probably new since I can't find info on the internets. __________________ 40B Dirt \| Aqueon Evolve 8 Dirt \| Fraternity of Dirt #120

06-08-2012, 03:32 AM	#6
blink Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 495	I saw the price tag at my local petsmart but they didn't have stock out yet. You describe it as longer, but in what dimension? Side to side or front to back? __________________ "Do not need anything to block the Seascapes." My 25 gallon Solana cube 12G Rimless Club

06-08-2012, 03:11 AM	#4
someoneishere Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 101	sure its not the chi one? Don't think i've seen a 5-gal version of spec. wish i would've bought that instead of the 2gal version if there's one.

06-08-2012, 05:22 AM	#8
blink Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 495	Hmm, interesting. Think I'd rather have an evolve4 based on what my imagination thinks it looks like. __________________ "Do not need anything to block the Seascapes." My 25 gallon Solana cube 12G Rimless Club

06-08-2012, 06:57 PM	#9
tiggity Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 409	Pics! Full Box Shot (next to a 2gal Spec): Close up image of the tank: Dimensions (17.2"L +/- 1~2" for filter compartment x 6.3"W x 10.6"H): __________________ 40B Dirt \| Aqueon Evolve 8 Dirt \| Fraternity of Dirt #120

06-08-2012, 07:01 PM	#10
h2oaggie Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 688	Hmmm, very interesting shape. Not very useful IMO, and they once again used the distracting silver pieces on the front seams. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk __________________ 4g Schuber-Wright shrimp tank

06-08-2012, 07:38 PM	#11
Sugardaddy1979 Sic em (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 632	I'm gonna be on that like a bad rash. They are great for shrimp tanks. And for the price you can't beat the all in one deal. __________________ Sunsun Pimp Club Member #068

06-08-2012, 08:06 PM	#12
blink Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 495	Ok, that looks a lot sweeter than i thought... Gonna have to inspect one in person. Shrimp tank here we come, fluval is just all over the nanos. __________________ "Do not need anything to block the Seascapes." My 25 gallon Solana cube 12G Rimless Club

06-08-2012, 08:08 PM	#13
tiggity Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 409	I'm considering getting one to replace the 6.6g Petco Bookshelf tank I have in my office. __________________ 40B Dirt \| Aqueon Evolve 8 Dirt \| Fraternity of Dirt #120

06-08-2012, 08:19 PM	#14
JasonG75 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,498	DANG...100$ for a 5gal tank PITTA __________________ *The Fraternity of Dirt #26* *Just because its dirt doesn't make it low Tech*** 75 Dirted http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...d-upgrade.html

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