I would just like to say this filter is awesome. It is super quiet, even the restarts you barely notice. Never had it leak once. If you set it up right, this systme is awesome. I have cleaned it once in 2 months, and it was pain free. The hardest part was finding a 1" clear vinyl tube (ordered it online). The only down side to this filter is that when you clean it, you are essentially killing all your good bacteria because you are removing all the water.

@helicrashpro if you don't like canister filters it means you don't know how to use them properly. the right set up with the right canister filters is the best thing EVER for the common aquarist.

there is no too much filtration, just what is needed and what is not necessary and that depends on both the volume of your tank and what fish you are planning on keeping

Great video, i just got a Fx5 , didn't have manual but i got all the info I needed.

@Scuurge i don't think it's overkill at all, a 75 gallon with this flow rate is cycling at about 12 times and hour turnover. i think that's perfect for fish who like water movement, not too much not too little. and thanx for the post, i'm thinking about getting one for my 75 =)

i got tired pumping my sunsun 704 lol. grabbed the the new Fx4!

incredible filter just wish I had a tank big enough to warrant getting one

Also, if anyone was wondeirng I am running it on a 75 gallon. Works great, maybe some overkill on my part but I like a good current for my cichlids.

I have to watch this every time I clean my filter because I can’t remember what order to open the valves when I hook them back up.

@kendrickelliott1370

3 жыл бұрын

pro trick : watch series at flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies lately.

@lukamaxim9752

3 жыл бұрын

@Kendrick Elliott definitely, been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :)

400 gallons one of the best on the market man

For bacteria to remain active in my 125g. I use a Marineland Penguin with the Bio wheel. Also when doing maintenance on the unit place all filter media in pail or pails with tank water and squeeze in there.The water will turn dirty but that's OK because your rinsing in tank water dirty or not the bacteria remain alive.

So for the bacteria problem I would suggest running a small bio wheel in unison.

In this vid, they show you how to clean the filter etc, but i was wondering do you still change the water in the tank ? It maybe a stupid question, but i was just wondering.

@Hordesthugz13 lol not that the actualy valve was stuck. I just put it in warm water and used somr force. its still stiff but I can turn it pretty easily now. thanks for your help anyway!!

I use for my 250 gallon tank one Eheim 1200XL and one 1200XLT that pump together quit 900 gph. Each of them take 25 Watts so together 50 Watts with a 500Watt inide heater. The Fluval FX5 allone pump 600 gph with 48 Watts so i got for the same amout of power use more GPH that i even can adjustable in flow. Maybe my setup is more expensive but after some years of use it will be worthwhile because more gph of on the same amout of power use and my canister filters are on wheels :D

got to say i kinda sad my aqua stop valves are stuck Ive tried with all my strength and yes I am doing it in the right direction cause I got one of them to turn.

How often do u clean it

I'd like to know what to do since my 300 gallon acrylic tank has a larger rim for bracing around the edge. Can't mount it like that and the hose I had to get to has a larger outer diameter so it doesnt even fit in the brackets provided

@fluval

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Drew, as you have an acrylic set up you should be able to notch out the euro bracing to a suitable depth to allow the fittings to clear.

@hawkwind999 Word to that. I have 2 Fluval 405 canisters on my 125 gallon instead of the FX5.

I'm glad I got the Fluval 405, this one sounds like a pain :0/

My filter makes a lot of buzzing noises- it’s driving me nuts- only been set up for 2 months

@fluval

3 жыл бұрын

That's not good! Please contact our customer support team about this, they'll be happy to help you: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/

I just traded in my eheim G160 for the FX6 THANKS for the information

wow! i want this makes emtiying the tank easy and 400 gallons? and its fluval will get it if i get a larger turtle tank!

So...is it supposed to be below the fish tank or above?

@fluval

10 ай бұрын

Fluval canister filters should be installed below the aquarium! 👍

@terapiu

10 ай бұрын

@@fluval i was being ironic...te man in the video keeps repeating it...

How much is that

Damn, i think i will stay with power filters until i become rich

@benmightbehere :)

Just takeoff your two lines and carry the filter to the sink like you do any other filter save all the BS with the drain valve

what happens if i put it in a 10gallon?? lol

Fx6 is just better for a lot of reasons. Not just about the gph.

@AidanTube11

4 жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate on those reasons?

Canister filters = pain in the ass in general. This one is no exception. If you clean it with tap water you will kill the beneficial bacteria which is a BAD thing. Look into a wet dry trickle filter or bio-tower and a sump. They are MUCH more efficient and MUCH easier to maintenance. You want a bio-tower with a filter pad on the top (very easy to clean and change) and a sump with a return pump. You can put your heater in the sump which is nice, but sumps require an overflow (easy to build).

For the cost? Those pumps should be 5x more powerful and up. At least make a quality filter a hobbyist can hook his own pump to. Everything is toy like...when you invested thousands for tank and fish.

@wesleyg4386

5 жыл бұрын

Stonecat to you it's all about the gallons per hour, funny part of it is, it is the strongest canister or HOB on the planet. The reason why it's not over 600 gallons per hour is because it holds so much media also so much it's extremely durable, and has tons of bells and whistles and it holds more media than any canister I know . And it is very powerful you must not have one and if you can get it on sale that's the way to go. I wouldn't have bought two of them if I didn't think they were awesome. 249.99 OTD Petco and 229.99 at Petsmart MGRs special. It is 900 gph with no media. Have a great day.

Nothing man crystal clear water for a while