On July 12 I installed my first Fluval FX5 on my established 100 tank and removed the Magnum 350. Up until now it has been running non-stop without any diminished flow but after more then 4 months running I figured it was time to at least take a look. Below each photo explained.
Below you can see the full stack of circumference and basket filters and the Poly-quilt polishing pads inundated with dirt.
Below you can see when the filter is rotated not all the pads have been used up yet, This is the beauty of large circumference surface area filtration. I could have easily gone another 2 months before servicing was needed.
Below you see 1 of 6 huge sponges lifted out of its frame in 3 increasing close ups showing how the polishing pads really collect the dirt and how white the obstructed portion of the filter looks in comparison.
Lastly below you see how easily it is to peel away the Poly-quiltfilter blanket without leaving any bits behined and making for a much faster servicing as the sponges hardly need any cleaning. You wont see this kind of dirt on a stackable filter, not unless its clogs.
Below you can see the full stack of circumference and basket filters and the Poly-quilt polishing pads inundated with dirt.
Below you can see when the filter is rotated not all the pads have been used up yet, This is the beauty of large circumference surface area filtration. I could have easily gone another 2 months before servicing was needed.
Below you see 1 of 6 huge sponges lifted out of its frame in 3 increasing close ups showing how the polishing pads really collect the dirt and how white the obstructed portion of the filter looks in comparison.
Lastly below you see how easily it is to peel away the Poly-quiltfilter blanket without leaving any bits behined and making for a much faster servicing as the sponges hardly need any cleaning. You wont see this kind of dirt on a stackable filter, not unless its clogs.