POWER77 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Quick question... I have a 450L, Currently running 1x Aqua one 1200 and 2x Eheim internal 2012 filters. Because it is a African tank I am looking at a high stocking density so am after a good quiet external filter. Have read good reviews on both the FX5 and Aqua one Nautilus CF2700. Taking into account the price difference of about $250 (FX5 more expensive) I am leaning towards the Aqua one. Has anyone owned both? and if so how do they compare? Also interested in feedback on the two individually, thanks for any advice in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I have both and prefer the FX5 for ease of use. But I think the Nautilus is cheaper to run from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Not had both but like my new cf2700 on my native 450L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ismart120 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I've found my 2700 to be fine, but my stocking will be less strenuous than lots of africans and I sometimes have issues with it getting reasonably clogged. Given the choice, I've heard good things with the fx5, and its rated for larger tanks so may be better in the long run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Fx5 all the way. go big and awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thw only good reason to not get an fx5 is if you can't afford one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thw only good reason to not get an fx5 is if you can't afford one. If ya can afford to keep and stock a tank around 500L then you cant not afford one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWER77 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Had a measure up last week and found the FX5 was way too big to fit through my cabinet door and wasn't that keen on cutting the side off so got the CF2700 on Saturday. Am running it with a CF1200 and 12000 LPH wave maker so water circulation is really good and the wave maker blows any crap off the bottom towards the intakes. Will update in a week or so, only had it running a few days so can't comment much on performance apart from the fact it's super quiet and and has a good output. Oh aaand most of the fittings are made from really flimsy plastic (already cracked one). I spose that's to be expected for the low price compared to other brands around the same size though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Is your tank by chance a Jewel 450ltr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWER77 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Nah it's a custom stand with a closed front and doors on each end. The CF2700 is such a tight fit I have to take the top off to get it in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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