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“I loved how simple it was and how it shows everything off so well.”
“I have the fluval flex 9 gallon tank and my plants never really took off until I ditched the hood and bought a separate light off of amazon.”
“I honestly regret not getting the Flex 15 , would have been good to have those extra 6 gallons.”
“the filter causes enough surface agitation for shrimp and plants it’s was actually to strong in my opinion I ended up modifying it”
“I have a Fluval Flex 9 gallon and I really like it.”
“For a larger option I'm OBSESSED with my fluval flex 9 gallon tanks. They just look so clean and you don't have to have the big ugly heater visible. The flow can be too strong though”
“The only note is that the filter output is strong and you may need to fiddle with it to make it more comfortable for the Betta.”
“Should’ve waited on the fluval flex 9 gallon I got, I’m happy with it still”
“The tank is small enough that really any coral could be in danger if it moves or if the current hits it right.”
“It's difficult to find unobtrusive equipment that fits in the 2" AIO chambers”
“The Fluval Flex 9 gallon is a great tank.”
“I have a 9gallon flex and will post pics in a few days. Stuffed with rotella, a little Japanese hydro carpet and a few random places plants. Love these tanks”
“I have a 9gallon Fluval Flex that I’m using for my shrimp tank to great success— my little guys are positively thriving.”
“I just got a Fluval Flex 9 gallon tank yesterday for my Betta fish and so far so good. I think they make great stuff.”
“The fluval flex 9 gallon is a great starter- got my girlfriend it for her birthday and she loved it.”
“my betta is in a fluval flex 9 gallon! The tank is super pretty imo!”
“My fluval flex 9 gallon factory light grows plants really well actually and I have a really nice Monte Carlo carpet.”
“I just started up a fluval flex 9 gallon. It's quiet, light is good enough for low light stuff.”
“I recently (~1.5 months ago) picked up a fluval flex 9Gallon, set it all up and am loving it”
“No it’s the fluval flex 9 gallon but I thought the light was strong enough it’s a good tank”
“I really enjoy my lil Fluval flex 9 gallon (and so does my betta!)”
“Fluval Flex 9 gallon I believe is the name 😁 I’m loving it so far!”
“I have the fluval flex 9 gallon and it is very good”
“It comes with an oversized mechanical filter which means more debris is going to be caught. The lights are bright enough to grow plants, and lights come in a variety of different colors from the color chart.”