Fluval FX5 on a 75G?

Aquarist14 said:

Do you think running a FX5 on a 75 gallon would be over-filtration?

I found an FX5 for $175 on craigslist, it is basically in new condition and I probably can bring him down to the $150-$160 range. As far as I know they can be up to $300 so this is a great deal.

Fluval states that the output is 900 GPH, but in actual use is that correct?

How will fish/plants fare with a high flow rate?

What is the noise like when running?

It's either this or a Rena Xp4 but I've heard they have problems. I need to find one canister filter suitable for running a 75 gallon.

Thanks!

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drfostersmith has 1 for 240$ the 900gph is with o ft of tubing and no media. remember thats the factory rating. depending on the length of you outtake hose and how much media you use it/the micron rating (if its 100microns or less that will halve the flow rate) your looking at 400-600gph. Almost all (if not then all of them) filters rate their flow based off the factory rating. So just remember the actual filter stocked with media and hosing will be at least half the rating. I LOVE my rena's. best bang for your buck . For this tank, an fx5 is overkill for sure. It also depends on the fish, still water/lake fish will NOT be happy in a 75g with an fx5. It will be like a whirlpool in there. But river fish, would LOVE it! My renas are dead silent. I havent had an fx5 in years so i couldnt tell you. But i have been considering getting 1. I agree 175$ is really high, not worth it unless it comes with media. Also remember to be meticulous looking for cracks on this thing. Micro bubbles could cause a problem.

well its all on how its set up just like with any planted tank, you can have all the right pieces but if u dont know how to use them and set them up to do what u want then your results will 100% show. this isnt that much of a filter norm u shoot for 10x the tank size they say its 600 gph now how is that to much?

i can see that if your making it like a hottub"current" then yes your over doing it and will likely have poor results but if thats the case its a easy fix, slow the flow rate down or use spray bars to lessen the "current" without the flow rate, when doing this it helps move any debris from going to dead zones and decaying there get it to the filter where you want it thats why were using canisters if not why not just use powerheads like korelias?

over filtering just means less time cleaning and removing crap id rather spend my time enjoying the tanks and taking pics and scaping rather than cleaning problem areas/issues. the thing i cant stress enough is setting up YOUR tank to your needs we can only give thoughts and examples but your the one that has to chose what u want/need out of a tank.