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MelonHead · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:11 am Post subject: Fluval FX5 - Yeah, baby!

I'm so psyched!

Those of you who know me know I have a beautiful 150 show tank & a pretty nice setup overall. But I have pretty much bought all of my equipment second hand from day one. I'm not complaining - it's great stuff, but I've had to pinch pennies to get it.

Anyway - because of that, I've been running four seperate filters on the 150 - two Magnum 350's, an Emperor 400, and a Whisper 60. It works great, but I have four intakes showing and it makes for more maintenance to be sure.

So...my fish-dork fantasy was to get myself a Fluval FX5 rated for up to a 400 gallon tank/925 GPH. But they retail at $299.

Anyway...I found one on ebay brand new for $180 delivered!!!

Hope that doesn't sound weird...but next to my Whisper 60, a few heaters and my 55g tank - this will be my first new piece of aquarium equipment so I can't wait!

I'm reading the documentation online as we speak. (I know - what a dork)

AnneRiceBowl · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:36 am Post subject:

LOL I kind of know how that is.

That's a massive filter!! Let us know how she performs!

MelonHead · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:53 pm Post subject:

I will keep you updated. Can't wait!

Here's me following the process...

Your item has been processed for shipping.

Dear xpect2win,

Hello,

Your order has been processed for shipping. Most orders are shipped via Fedex and depending on distance, you should receive your item within 1-5 business days. Shipping time doesn't include weekends or holidays.

If your order was processed on a Friday, we do our best to get your item
shipped a.s.a.p. Depending on the time payment was received your item may have not been processed until the following business day.

ahgg_eek3dance

mbovinet · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:42 am Post subject:

You will love this filter. No question about that!!

Congrats on such a sweet deal

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MelonHead · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject:

It's on the way!

clunkster · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:32 pm Post subject:

So are you running around the room doing cartwheels ?
You will love this filter, i know a few who use it and swear by it Wink

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MelonHead · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject:

clunkster wrote:

So are you running around the room doing cartwheels ?
You will love this filter, i know a few who use it and swear by it Wink

you might say I'm a little excited...

It's only three hours away in Kansas City! Think they'd let me drive down & take it off the truck?

AnneRiceBowl · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

LOL Then you'd be doing over 100 MPH on the highway, slip on ice, crash into a frozen body of water, and then die. I don't think a filter it worth risking your life over. Just put on Depends (those are adult diapers for you members that live outside of the US) to keep from peeing your pants while you wait on it, Gary. Depends are more replaceable than your life.

mbovinet · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

Got and get it Gary!!

LMAO...........

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MelonHead · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject:

AnneRiceBowl wrote:

LOL Then you'd be doing over 100 MPH on the highway, slip on ice, crash into a frozen body of water, and then die.

Holy Sheep that's dark.

Now I'm NEVER leaving the house again.

AnneRiceBowl · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject:

That's gray compared to how dark I can be.

Just trying to look out for ya!!!! lmao

MelonHead · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:42 am Post subject:

Well - it's on a truck somewhere between Council Bluffs and my house...out for delivery. And I'm stuck at work.

So unless it's super easy to set up, you won't be hearing from me tonight. Very Happy

If it is super easy, I'll post a butt-load of pics.

AnneRiceBowl · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

WOOOHOOO!!!! I look forward to pics! Very Happy

This will be the longest day at work for you EVER!! LOL

clunkster · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:29 am Post subject:

AnneRiceBowl wrote:

Just put on Depends (those are adult diapers for you members that live outside of the US) to keep from peeing your pants while you wait on it, Gary.

?????????????? Gary wears them ?????????????? Shocked

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MelonHead · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:48 pm Post subject:

Only on drinking binges, clunk.