Great content. I love my Fluval S series which is built much like yours. I clean mine every month, but may cut back to three months based on your information! Thanks great video.

I really like the UV on my canister. A bit of extra comfort when adding new fish! Great video as always.

Perfect timing. I just got a Oase 200 Thermal based on a video you did a few months back. Thanks for tips on how making cleaning so much easier. I clean mine about the same. I do like the color coded hoses on your Aquatop Forza FZ9 UV. Great idea.

You’re a life saver man thank you

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

Жыл бұрын

Glad I can help. We all need someone to help when we first get into the hobby. Glad you are doing well.

😊 thank you 🙏

Great video. I really enjoyed it. I just bought my first canister filter, Aquatop Forza 3 UV. So far, so good. It's not totally clear yet, but it's been running about 24 hrs now, and it is a new filter.

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

3 ай бұрын

Patients

Thank you this is very helpful.

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

Жыл бұрын

Yu are very welcome. I hope you will give me a like and subscribe as well.

The Canister used in this video is the Aquatop Forza FZ9 UV Canister. I have only had it a short time. I will link the purchase options here. Thanks. fishtanksdirect.com/aquatop-forza-fz7-canister-filter-w-uv/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cF6OotRrh1_k2hHAqdLsfBA9muw_D1xvF7_Xqxmcvk0Fa12mlfnWHYaAoGcEALw_wcB

Great video as always. I'm trying to figure out which cannister filter to get and I believe you had the one I want to get. Would love to see a review on your Oase. I was curious which model was it and what ended up going wrong with it? I'm a little concerned of all the reports I've been seeing about the 350/600 models purging air constantly because air somehow gets in the system. I have the 33gallon waterbox on its way this week and I'm wondering if the 800 biomaster would be overkill? Its a great price for black firday. The question is though can you filter too much? From what I've seen the GPH is about half what they advertise this is due to the rating being done with no media. So the the 800 would be about 400 "real" GPH @ 33gallons that's 12 cycles per hour. I've heard some people say 5 minimum and the other day I heard you really want 10. What are your thought on this. Thanks as always!!

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

2 жыл бұрын

Mode Oase Filtosmart 200 Very quiet!

Wow thats the canister I have, don't see much about them anywhere but it's run silent with no issues for 4 years now

George, I am a first time user of this exact canister in your video. We just did our first change and followed your video... thank God you did this one! I was so nervous and lost! So Thank you!!! I have 2 questions for you that i hope you get to see and will help me out with a response. 1) our UV light indicator is not coming on if we push the switch to I or O (btw which is on??? lol) so does that mean the UV light is bad already (only 2 months old on the canister). 2) Can you do a video on how to take apart the top of the canister and clean if this is something we should do and maintain PLEASE! The user manual seems to indicate this should be done as a 'routine maintenance' yet not very good instructions on doing it or how often is 'routine'. I really appreciate your videos... you are so good with detail explanation and steps and whys/why not's all included in a great paced video!!! Thanks again George!

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

2 жыл бұрын

I think you have a defective switch. Is the UV indicator light on? Also i have not cleaned that part and would not worry about that as much as the main canister. I is on O is off! Thanks for the compliment! Sorry it took so long but I have been out of the country. Again I would maintain your Canister but don’t worry so much about the top being taken apart. I will research it and get back to you. ❤️😎

Thanks again for the help. How about priming once this entire process is complete? HOw is that done? Plugged in? Unplugged?

Hi George, working on collecting equipment for my 65g discus/angel build. Petsmart currently has the Fluval FX2 on sale for the same price as the Fluval 407. Should I get the FX2 or is that too much filtration? TX

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

5 ай бұрын

Never to much Filtration. I would like to talk one on one. Do you have a facebook page?

Hi! I am wondering how often you actually replace the filtration pads? I have a Forza 13 that has three white pads and one blue... or actually the manual for it shows 3 but I only received 2 plus the blue scrubber pad... I made a makeshift third pad and will have to order the right one. Thanks for your help! Also I have Orandas in the tank and the water seems to have debris even though it has only been a month or so... thanks for your input.

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

6 ай бұрын

You can continue to use those pads what you need to do is take them apart rinse them out in aquarium water and then just put them back in. Never replace them completely. You’re just killing off the good bacteria.

@user-xv8jr4ki5u

6 ай бұрын

@@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto thank you very much!

I put my media in backwards with sponges going in last. How big of a problem is this going to be? 😬

I’ve recently started with these sort of filters mine is a aqua one 750 how often will it need to clean

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

3 ай бұрын

I hardly ever clean mine less than once a year. If you are doing water changes as prescribed, then there is very little build up. Most of the time I will open my canisters and find there is nothing to clean. Check them if they start to make sounds that are not normal or if you see a build up on the hoses. And ALWAYS use Tank water during a water change to rinse your sponges etc. never straight tap water. Thanks for watching and please like and subscribe if you have not already!

So after the process of cleaning the canister, what is the best way to replace the water that you lost? What is the best way to condition it? Thanks for the video. I just got this exact filter and it was helpful.

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

Жыл бұрын

Use water from the tank to clean in a 5 gallon bucket and also save some tank water out to restart the pump making sure all seals are tight and no leaks. Great filters and silent! Good Luck.

How often do you clean out the whole canister? I change filters and charcoal every 6-8 weeks. But curious on the whole canister

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

Жыл бұрын

I don't use charcoal. I change water almost daily these days because I have a great system. A far as Canisters go I try and clean them about once every six months.

@katiehavranek9807

Жыл бұрын

@@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto Thanks for your reply. I actually learned that discus do not do well with charcoal so I got rid of it. Happy discus.

how far up do you fill the water once canister is all back together?

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

Жыл бұрын

all the way in the fill hole before turning on and use water from your tank as well. Please subscribe.

It amazes me, why does everyone make these videos doing canister filter clean outs right next to the tank on you hardwood or carpeted floors, hunched over. Grab it by the handle and walk that thing to the tub or sink!!

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

Жыл бұрын

I am confident in my abilities. But you are right. It would be better to take it to a tub or large sink. Thank you good point.

You would have to use chlorinated water to rinse your Carbon. It’s important to rinse the dust from the carbon.

How come you didn’t prime it?

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

10 ай бұрын

If I did not film that I apologize. It has a prime feature. Many times after cleaning I fill it with tank water and it dosen't require a prime. Not sure why but a great canister.

Good vid, but you missed a little something that many folk do not realise... Your pipework! Yeah, those very important pieces of tubing that takes your water into and out of your filter. If neglected they fur up. They get a bio-load build up which can, and does reduce your flow rate. Might be nice to offer info about cleaning then often, and maintaining your flow rate. Most folk just do these "Cleaning your canister" vids and forget to mention or show the cleaning of the pipework which really does reduce the flow rate if neglected. Clean canister every three to four months, neglect piping... Ordinary folk, and folk new to this hobby wondering "Why is my filter loosing flow?" Then choose to spend money on a newer/more expensive filter (Because KZread influencers said this is the best)... Nope! You just need to clean your piping from time to time. I clean my piping every month because it gets a build up of waste (you cannot argue with it, it will happen regardless). I clean my filter every three months (which is about the right amount of time for the Bio-load of my tank stocking)... Please, when you do these vids, give the more vital info alongside the "How to clean your filter". The pipework is also a part of the filter, and is so often overlooked. It will save folk many nights of wondering what is wrong, and save them a lot of money that would be better used elsewhere. Keep up the good work, and all the best!

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

9 ай бұрын

I agree with everything you said and was actually going to do a video about that very subject. Look for that in the next few months. Thanks for watching.

@andrewdefty6044

9 ай бұрын

@@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto Glad of the vid, did not mean to pour scorn... Just something that others seem to miss out on mentioning... It really is a big missed thing that can hamper the performance in a large way. I never knew about it until I got my first canister. I thought it was going south after a few months. Then I read the instructions a little deeper and it stated that the pipework would reduce flow if uncleaned regular by almost 40-60 percent... I was shocked by the percentage, and as such I do this monthly now which really does assist in keeping things working as they should. I honestly broke down the filter and cleaned it thinking that it was clogging up when it was not even slightly dirty. Glad that you will address this as I would hate to see folk spend hard earned cash on filters and or un-needed remedies which wont work. Keep up the good work, and all the best!

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

9 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate the insight... truly! @@andrewdefty6044

What about the propeller

You're wasting perfect water from the canister.......The water you take out of the canister is IDEAL for watering your indoor plants and also your outdoor garden. Plants LOVE this water, it's instant fertilizer..better than any fertilizer you'll ever buy.......my plants thrive.

@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto

2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@mumikasa

3 ай бұрын

Send me your address, i will send you the water😜