I thought 50NL was easier on Bodog than 25NL, but I played less than 5000 hands (at 50NL).
I withdrew most of my bankroll and moved back down to 10NL. I was losing for my first 4000 hands at 10NL, but now I seem to be crushing 10NL again.
I suppose what I'm getting at is maybe your 3000 hands is too small of a sample to guage the fishy-ness of 5NL. Don't get me wrong, if you're rolled for it, certainly give 10NL a chance.
Good luck.