Fluval FX6 Impeller Cleaning - Quick and Easy (Plus an FX6 Hack)

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The Fluval FX6 impeller cleaning is sometimes overlooked when we do our scheduled maintenance, but it shouldn't be.
The impeller unit is the only moving part in your FX6. I consider that to be pretty important.
Keeping your FX6 clean and running smooth is directly proportional to its efficiency. Not periodically cleaning your impeller can cause damage to the entire unit.
The Fluval FX6 canister filter is one of the best in the industry but without your effort to keep all of its parts nice and clean it will absolutely shorten its life span.
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  • @KaveManAquatics
    @KaveManAquatics3 жыл бұрын

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  • @charlesfranklin3533
    @charlesfranklin35332 жыл бұрын

    Sir Your Info is Always So Helpful. Thank You so Very Much.

  • @josemartinez5941
    @josemartinez5941 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I used your video to clean my fx6, first time doing the impeller. Thank you again

  • @lakramonwilkins5431
    @lakramonwilkins54313 жыл бұрын

    This video was definitely on point. You saved me a few hundred bucks. Thanks!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help! 💪

  • @8662locito
    @8662locito Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your info.. help me allot.. but also thank you for Your service in military!!

  • @jamesdoyle7317
    @jamesdoyle73173 жыл бұрын

    Great timing on this video. Tearing mine down tomorrow. Semper Fi. Brother.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    OHH RAA! 💪

  • @darthblunt3833
    @darthblunt38333 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Kev!!! Once again great camera work, articulate explanation, easy step by step guide. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your prior service. Mad props and respect to you sir. By far my Favorite fishtuber!!!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro, always happy to get your feedback! 😊💪

  • @rokksalt8667
    @rokksalt86673 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dannyhoogenboom885
    @dannyhoogenboom8852 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video , verry good camera work , nicely explained step by step verry clear to understand favorite youtuber ! You got my respect for taking much time and learn people how to do their job well done. Thank you verry much for the awesome service you provide

  • @greyloveralways
    @greyloveralways10 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thanks Kev!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    10 ай бұрын

    Any time!

  • @liquid619
    @liquid619Ай бұрын

    Fast and simple. Appreciate the help.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Ай бұрын

    My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

  • @jadraider
    @jadraider3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your service...

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tomk7801
    @tomk78012 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your help it put an end to a very long day for me.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Glad I could help!

  • @inxsgoat
    @inxsgoat2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid! Thanks

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it helpful! 😁

  • @michaelrussell3636
    @michaelrussell36362 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video bro very helpful 🤟❤

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @snoopdogg734
    @snoopdogg7343 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. ...thank you for serving!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @lakramonwilkins5431
    @lakramonwilkins54312 жыл бұрын

    I'm back in business, thanks to you my brother. Your video was very informative now my fish are happy

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help

  • @icewoodcell8506
    @icewoodcell8506 Жыл бұрын

    This helped 100% I thought my canister was done. Cleaned the empeller and it’s back to running smooth. I purchased it second hand. So it was very dirty inside. Thanks man 💯💯💯💯

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice, Glad I could help! 😁💪

  • @luckynguyen4953
    @luckynguyen4953 Жыл бұрын

    Thank a lot KaveMan, everything I need for my aquarium I always find you on the KZread ... 🙏

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

  • @theadventureschannel841
    @theadventureschannel8416 ай бұрын

    Awesome thank you!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    6 ай бұрын

    My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

  • @sbielec30
    @sbielec302 жыл бұрын

    Once again Kaveman has come to my rescue!! My fluval fx6 was making a funny noise. It would run quietly then sporadically make a loud surging noise. As if it was collecting water then pushing it out. Sort of hard to explain. But it was annoying and scaring my fish. I watched this video, cleaned my impeller and so far the surging push noise has ceased. P.s. I still watch the cleaning fx6 video to make sure I’m turning knobs in correct order when I clean the filter.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol, awesome! Glad I was able to help! 😊

  • @dhammaboy1203
    @dhammaboy12032 жыл бұрын

    I do this every 4 months but I watched this today to re-freshen the process and you do things in your process smarter than me KM! Cleaning the impella section over the sink? Why didn’t I think of that really obvious location!? 😂 And your screw catcher in the sink - genius! 👍🏻 But yeah - cool to see how other people approach the same problems differently!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Brendan, Glad I could help! 😁

  • @rockintracey
    @rockintracey3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, great tutorial.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it helpful!

  • @veronicaronnie9127
    @veronicaronnie91272 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, I didn’t know I had to do this 😭

  • @mikecovey4498
    @mikecovey44983 жыл бұрын

    You have become one of my favourite fish tubers.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you! 😊💪

  • @gingersnaps6279
    @gingersnaps62793 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 I am the hobbyist and I was like, " no he ain't cleaning that in the sink". Thanks for risking life and limb on this tutorial.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣 Trust me, I spent some time weighing the risk vs reward 🤣🤣

  • @gingersnaps6279

    @gingersnaps6279

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics 😂😂😂

  • @ilcancelliere6010
    @ilcancelliere60103 жыл бұрын

    What’s up bro? Thanks for the video and for making it so easy to perform cleaning of the monstrous superb FX6. You’re an amazing and Great help for all of us fishkeepers. Let’s go!😃All the best mate

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro, Appreciate those words! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊💪

  • @Nansen1981
    @Nansen19813 жыл бұрын

    Nice one man.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😊💪

  • @samlim6352
    @samlim63523 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kaveman! Now I know how to clean motor!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    My Pleasure!

  • @johnwilliams4806
    @johnwilliams4806 Жыл бұрын

    Super thanks ,, take care

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!! 😁

  • @cooltank83-UK
    @cooltank83-UK3 жыл бұрын

    I love your content kave 🤩👍👍

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro! 😊

  • @jasoncosta1291
    @jasoncosta12913 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video planning on getting a fx6 when I get a 125

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @aravalimarbles7495
    @aravalimarbles74953 жыл бұрын

    Bro, class apart video you made...thank you so much

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro, Glad you enjoyed! 💪

  • @nobinicschwalbe948
    @nobinicschwalbe948 Жыл бұрын

    Great viedo, well understandable

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @vanguardny
    @vanguardny3 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful brother

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it! 😁💪

  • @SirRzr
    @SirRzr8 ай бұрын

    Thanks man! Seriously helped me out, have a fx6 for a turtle tank and was worried id have to buy a whole new one! Saved me easily 300 usd +!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help bro 😁💪

  • @racerofrc
    @racerofrc2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video and thanknyou for your service...

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Thank you! 😁💪

  • @chelseabasstones
    @chelseabasstones3 жыл бұрын

    I was gifted a 75 pound tank with five cichlids. I’m a fish newbie and I was so intimidated when I saw the FX6 hahaha, but after watching this video and the other one where you completely disassemble the canister, I’m confident and excited to get going on cleaning this! Your videos are my fave so far for learning how to take care of the new additions to my family, thank you so much!!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome! Happy to hear you've got the confidence to get going! 😊 The FX6 can absolutely be intimidating. Here's a great playlist for beginners that will be very helpful for you too - kzread.info/head/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

  • @lifeislivinginpeace447

    @lifeislivinginpeace447

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s easy to fix problem, but seems I am forced to clean this impeller everytime,

  • @kevindixo2020
    @kevindixo20202 жыл бұрын

    Once again kev to the rescue... Had an issue with micro bubbles and the impeller needed to be cleaned out so what did I do... I went to kaveman aquatics University 😁.... Again thanks for all your help man... Be blessed keep the science coming ✌🏾💜

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL, I like the sound of that! Glad i could help bro! 😊💪

  • @szopeniak10
    @szopeniak102 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, form Spain 😉.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

  • @szopeniak10

    @szopeniak10

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics @ I am a Pole who has been living in Spain for 22 years. Are you sure you know Andriu Gołota? 😉 🇵🇱 You translate beautifully and from now on I will watch your movies my brother.

  • @kaelyaniep4267
    @kaelyaniep4267 Жыл бұрын

    Saved me!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear that! 😁💪

  • @suddhashilmukhuty8836
    @suddhashilmukhuty88363 жыл бұрын

    Ur the best

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

  • @tjautocross
    @tjautocross3 жыл бұрын

    Another informative video! I don’t even have a canister filter and I watched. Thanks for your service Kev!!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro! Appreciate subscribers like you! 😊💪

  • @rahimkhakee7750
    @rahimkhakee77503 жыл бұрын

    Mannnn now you got me all up in suspense till next week! Lol💪

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 Sorry bro 😂

  • @rahimkhakee7750

    @rahimkhakee7750

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics 🤣🤣

  • @joys8170
    @joys81703 жыл бұрын

    A good point while it is apart... lube the o-rings with food grade silicone spray.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great tip

  • @redcircleman
    @redcircleman3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your service brother. And thanks for this super helpful video. I’ve been dreading cleaning it, but you just eased my mind. Thanks again.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro! 💪 And Im glad you found the video helpful!

  • @redcircleman

    @redcircleman

    3 жыл бұрын

    I literally just finished cleaning the impeller in hopes that that’s what was causing the noise/vibration, but no luck. I can get the sound to stop if I turn the output knob halfway, but then that means it’s not pushing full power. What in the world.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    What sound are you talking about? I had a sound coming from my motor once as well and cleaning out the impeller did the trick. did you see any damage to the impeller unit?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try asking this question in my facebook group. Great group of knowledgeable fish keepers, someone may have had a similar issue - facebook.com/groups/kavemanaquatics

  • @redcircleman

    @redcircleman

    3 жыл бұрын

    I figured it out. I had too much Matrix media in the center columns. Took a bit out and now she purrs

  • @GaZaGaMer1876
    @GaZaGaMer18763 жыл бұрын

    Even in my sleep I kno there’s a new video uploading lol 😂 nice 👍 video

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks lol Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @balamuruganr8256
    @balamuruganr82563 жыл бұрын

    Super bro excellent

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you liked it! 😊

  • @tommybunk2292
    @tommybunk22922 жыл бұрын

    Great video Kev... now I know how to clean my FX6 impeller correctly. My KZread search was inspired by a Jar Head that had his FX6 stop running because of a dirty impeller. 🤔

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol, That guy is steering you well sir!! 🤣

  • @tommybunk2292

    @tommybunk2292

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics Yes he is !!! 😁

  • @Redneckrino
    @Redneckrino2 жыл бұрын

    Man I like how your videos are so clear on what you’re saying. I thought for sure as soon as I seen your videos that you were a military man thank you for your service.🇺🇸

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    You must have that military eye! lol Thank you Sir!

  • @LL-fb8wz
    @LL-fb8wz Жыл бұрын

    I am here late but better than never.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s my motto! 😁💪

  • @BBBB-zm2pf
    @BBBB-zm2pf3 жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi, Kevin. Been about 20 years for me as well. Time certainly flies. Love your channel!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes Sir it does, Semper Fi Devil! 💪💪

  • @jasonkaminsky3058
    @jasonkaminsky30583 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @wesleyg4386
    @wesleyg43862 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Had some laughs too. Just be careful with the power screw driver.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @thedoctor4515
    @thedoctor45153 жыл бұрын

    Salute soldier

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir! 😊💪

  • @ericnortan9012
    @ericnortan9012 Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    OHHRAA! 💪

  • @Eggnog-xf5hs
    @Eggnog-xf5hs2 жыл бұрын

    Good video didn't know it had so many steps in having that issue right now it's not working :(

  • @raysander5159
    @raysander51593 жыл бұрын

    Kev thanks for your service from a fellow Vet. Why do you shut down in inlet and outlet before unplugging the pump? Cool clips on your bucket too.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Closing the valves traps the syphon in the hoses. So that when you re attach them and start the FX6 again its already primed and ready. And thanks for your service as well!

  • @melbel7337
    @melbel73372 жыл бұрын

    Hey thank you so much for this! This is exactly the detail and visuals I needed to attempt this! Was worried. Is it possible it can leak from there? Terrified of leaks

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Follow this guide and it shouldnt have any reason to leak from there 😁

  • @csucujo
    @csucujo11 ай бұрын

    I always come back to this video, when I have to clean the impeller housing! Thanks bro👍👍

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad it’s still helpful!!

  • @dzrrdz6834
    @dzrrdz68343 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing any chance you can tell me where to get those clips for bucket to keep hose in place those were cool thanks once again!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had bought a cheap gravel vac off amazon and it just came with it, they do come in handy 😊...heres the link - amzn.to/3ng6sT0

  • @zahirkhan5090
    @zahirkhan50902 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kev … I have a fx6 also but my inlet is not drawing water from the tank … my impeller is sticking and not creating much pressure .. I have cleaned it like you have shown in this video .. still no joy .. what needs replacing to get it to work as it should ? Your reply will be highly appreciated. Thanks

  • @djcano3321
    @djcano3321 Жыл бұрын

    Hey kev I have the same filter an had drift wood I notice the canister wasn’t clearing the water so I removed all the drift wood , but still the water is some what cloudy first time getting the fx6 I have Fluval 407 before any recommendations

  • @johnmaude5065
    @johnmaude50653 жыл бұрын

    Funny what turns up here, I cleaned my impeller for the first time yesterday 👍

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol Hope it went well!

  • @johnmaude5065

    @johnmaude5065

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics yup, just followed the instructions, easy as 😉 I look forward to your videos, I’m in Alice Springs, central Australia

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, Thanks for watching from Australia! 😊💪

  • @kailigmabals3576
    @kailigmabals3576 Жыл бұрын

    Nope I hate my fx6 always a problem so I'm here to have you help lol

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 Glad I can help!

  • @reneesnugent3358
    @reneesnugent335810 ай бұрын

    I purchased the floval aquaclear 70 for 40 gallon to- 70 gallon tank size and used it into my 37 gallon and the flow is way too high for my angelfish. Is there a way to decrease the flow? I originally purchased for removing the metroplex from the 37 gallon. I pulled it because it seemed to stress my angelfish. It is the floval aquaclear 70. For 40 to 70 gallon. I currently am using 2 medium sized aquarium coop sponges instead.

  • @louielazarte7178
    @louielazarte71783 жыл бұрын

    How about sunsun canister filter kev?familiar with that?fx6 is not quite available here in the Philippines.im watching all of your informative videos and it realy helps a lot for begginers like me.another nice vid..!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've never used one, but I may purchase one just to make an instructional video for you guys! 💪

  • @brucelyck7293
    @brucelyck72934 ай бұрын

    How come you didn't clean pump housing up on filter after brushing?

  • @icewoodcell8506
    @icewoodcell8506 Жыл бұрын

    I’m watching this trying to figure out why mine stopped pumping. Hopefully this fixes it

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully it does! This usually does the trick 👍

  • @stanwhite2869
    @stanwhite28693 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kev; where did you find the "handy" clips that was attached to the bucket?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    They came with a cheap gravel vac I ordered...check it out - amzn.to/3gKrxCB

  • @Tony-yy9cc
    @Tony-yy9cc6 ай бұрын

    Hey K man, great video, i thought u would have used lube ?? is it not necessary ?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    6 ай бұрын

    You can, but not necessary 😊

  • @iluciferi5320
    @iluciferi53202 жыл бұрын

    Great video. When the Fx6 begins to make the humming noise all of a sudden does that mean that impeller needs cleaning?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not necessarily, it shouldnt make any humming noises at all. Check to make sure all your trays and media are seated correctly inside the filter.

  • @alexiscordero5639
    @alexiscordero56393 жыл бұрын

    Kev when u do maintance your filter do you also clean the tubes and disassembled the pump as well?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope, almost never clean the hoses, maybe once a year...and the impeller gets cleaned every 3-4 canister cleanings.

  • @antonyschofield6784
    @antonyschofield6784 Жыл бұрын

    Its a shame you're not based in the UK would be great to catch up with you and talk fish an aquariums i cant wait to have my first experience with the FX6 filter and finally upgrade too a much larger aquarium so I can grow some massive show fish

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Keep at it and you’ll get there soon! Cheers 😁

  • @antonyschofield6784

    @antonyschofield6784

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics thanks again for replying mate really appreciate it do you have any plans to go even bigger yourself? Or you happy with the 210?

  • @alitweed2164
    @alitweed21643 жыл бұрын

    Another epic vid.. as a retired veteran myself.. fish keeping🐠 is free therapy 👍🏿 except when the cichlids go crazy, that’s another story 😂😂

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea I know exactly what you mean! lol Thanks for your service bro!

  • @Daisytoronto2011
    @Daisytoronto20119 ай бұрын

    My husband took out the impeller on the fly QL fx5 and gave the whole filter a deep and thorough clean . He put back everything but when we plugged it in, it’s not working. Do you have any any ideas why? Please help. Thanks

  • @joshuamcguirk6831
    @joshuamcguirk68313 жыл бұрын

    was actually thinking about getting one 🤔 , I got two tidal 75 hob

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those are great HOB's...but the FX6 is a beast! 💪

  • @joshuamcguirk6831

    @joshuamcguirk6831

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics for sure going to wait for the sale at petsmart

  • @mattmayers3012
    @mattmayers30122 жыл бұрын

    How often do you clean yours?I'm loving my FX and it's way quieter than my old HOBs!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    My impeller? maybe once a year 😁

  • @Seven7ails
    @Seven7ails Жыл бұрын

    Bro, may I ask why don’t you use a pre filter for the fx6 like a sponge or the eheim pre filter? ✌🏽

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    IMO, a pre-filter prevents a filter from doing what it’s designed to do. I don’t want poop stick to a pre filter that Inhave to reach in, get wet, take it off, clean it, then get wet again putting it back on every week or so. I prefer the poop to go into my filter where it belongs and not have to touch it for 6 months plus 😁 oh, and my water stays crystal clear without a pre-filter. JMHOT 😁

  • @mistahss9612
    @mistahss96124 ай бұрын

    FX6 making a noise thought cleaning my impeller would fix it but it’s still making noise. Does this mean I have to replace it? 😭

  • @doinitgooddigger3707
    @doinitgooddigger3707 Жыл бұрын

    Hi My fx4 motor unit housing gets really hot when running . . . Is this normal, how I can cool it down ??

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Really hot?? No, that’s not normal. I would call Fluval and ask for a replacement. They will take care of you if your filter is fairly new.

  • @shawnpatterson6914
    @shawnpatterson6914 Жыл бұрын

    Quick question . I’ve noticed your reusing your bio media in your FX6 when you clean out your canister. How often are you replacing the bio. Are you changing one basket at a time so it doesn’t spike. To keep some bio bacteria. Thanks again brother

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Never change out your bio-media. It's good for 10-15 years. Just slightly rinse in tank water during a cleaning but never replace. 😊

  • @aussbasstony9763
    @aussbasstony97633 жыл бұрын

    Have you had a situation where you put motor back on and the filter won’t run . I’ve had to pull it apart 6 times and screw back to get it going why I have no idea.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hasn't happened to me yet (knock on wood lol) Maybe your impeller just wasn't seated properly? or it could mean there's damage on it that you don't see.

  • @aussbasstony9763

    @aussbasstony9763

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics cheers mate 👍

  • @samlee2944
    @samlee29442 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Do you think an fx4 would be overkill for a 55 gallon cichlid tank? Well stocked but not over stocked. Thank you!

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Over filtration never hurt anyone, or any fish lol If you've already got the fx4 go for it!

  • @samlee2944

    @samlee2944

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics thanks! I haven't got the fx4 at the moment. It's about 200 in my local area, where as the fluval 307 is about 140, so not a huge amount more considering the performance upgrate, given the 307 is rated for a about 250L and the fx4 at 1000L it seems like it'll be worth the extra money!

  • @aravalimarbles7495
    @aravalimarbles74953 жыл бұрын

    Bro, like you shown clearly step wise how to move out the filter from the place, like this, please show how to reinstall again on the place...what to do step wise...TIA

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you mean, the impeller reinstall or the whole canister reinstall?

  • @aravalimarbles7495

    @aravalimarbles7495

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics just the plugging and connector etc. switching on again at the right place..

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aravalimarbles7495 Ahh, I got you bro

  • @shawnpatterson6914
    @shawnpatterson6914 Жыл бұрын

    Great video bro once again. Not trying to kiss your sausage or anything but because my tank has never looked better with using no chemicals at all. I’ve also started using live plants with my set up . Not only having live plants is beneficial for the environment it makes the over look much more realistic. Im gonna start making some videos myself and I’ll always be mentioning your channel on everything I’ve learned . Keep it up bro take care …..

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it bro!! Good luck on your channel! 💪

  • @629ripley
    @629ripley2 жыл бұрын

    I noticed my flow rate has slowed a lot, maybe I should clean this, it’s been 3 years. 😳 Also is there a gasket or o ring when attaching the impeller housing back on?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes there is, make sure it goes back on. The impeller wouldnt normally cause a decrease in flow rate. Usually its clogged up sponges and/or media. But cleaning the impeller wouldnt hurt and can only help 😊

  • @jjaqzi
    @jjaqzi2 жыл бұрын

    How often do you recommend the impeller be cleaned?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not often at all, maybe once a year...if your FX6 is running well without any issues dont even mess with it.

  • @aukeveldman8118
    @aukeveldman81183 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! How often do you do?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not that often, maybe every 3 canister cleanings I'll go in and clean the impeller too

  • @aukeveldman8118

    @aukeveldman8118

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics and how many times you clean the cannister?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    well on my 210 gallon I have 3 of them. One is for flossing, I clean monthly. The other 2 get cleaned every 4 months

  • @aukeveldman8118

    @aukeveldman8118

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your information!

  • @868_av8r
    @868_av8r3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid. I got a FX4 on my 100g cichlid tank. BUT the drain valve is leaking.... and it's under a year old...sigh.. it an awesome filter otherwise

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahh man, sorry to hear that. It is a great filter though!

  • @huyquoctran2088

    @huyquoctran2088

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go to homedepot and find the correct size o ring for the valve. Cost Few cents . If you don’t know what to look for then i guess buy the drain valve from fluval but that would be expensive.

  • @868_av8r

    @868_av8r

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@huyquoctran2088 hey, well unfortunately dont have a home depot in my country lol... But yuh I thought of that today

  • @mommy1523
    @mommy1523Ай бұрын

    How often does the impeller need to be cleaned like this?

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Ай бұрын

    Maybe once a year or so if you keep up with other good maintenance practices.

  • @BenSlt.
    @BenSlt.3 жыл бұрын

    she will see you anyway bro, you better delet this vid before your wife see it😂😂 keep it up ma maaan nice job

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Too late 🤣

  • @FranciscoLopez-oi8bm
    @FranciscoLopez-oi8bm3 ай бұрын

    ❤if see my comment can you tell me where I can buy the impeller assy please l look on Amazon and fluval but is not listet.can you help me I wach you on U love all the time to get know knowledge.

  • @roystevenson1297
    @roystevenson12973 жыл бұрын

    hi kev I just got through watching your video how to clean FX 6 Motorhead I have a question I have a Samsung 404 canister every time I put the pre-filter sponge on the intake I have little particles floating around the sponge is claim but I still have particles floating know if I take the sponge off the intake my water is crystal clear like I said every time I put the wires back on and it is clean I still get particles floating around how do I fix that I am kind of worried that sand will get in the suck up into the filter that's one of the main reason why this phone's is on ther somewhat

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dont use pre-filters for that reason. I feel every time you take it off to clean it you will release dirt back into the water. Sand is going to go through those prefilters anyway. Just leave it off if your water is clearer without it and raise your intakes higher so it wont suck up any sand.

  • @roystevenson1297

    @roystevenson1297

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics yah I do get Lill Sand in my filter wit the pre-filter so you said you don't use them do get sand in ur as well

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea I do get some sand in there. It's going to happen when you have sand substrate.

  • @roystevenson1297

    @roystevenson1297

    3 жыл бұрын

    And that's wit per filter or not it's still going happen anyways you know I think that's wy my nitrites is high because peashooter is slowing down my water flow I do see a lot poop an unate food that's not really getting sucked it might be the pre-filter what do you think

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Possible, do you have a wavemaker installed? - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWdqs8SImb2wpto.html

  • @MrDon967
    @MrDon967 Жыл бұрын

    I forgot is there a play on the impeller? My impeller moves up n down a little.

  • @MrDon967

    @MrDon967

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh nice so it does have a little play. I wonder why mine stopped then my impeller wasn’t dirty just probably a centimeter of smudge.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it does. Sometimes something can get lodged in there and cause it to stay stuck. Most likely a safety feature to prevent damage. Opening it up and cleaning it out again usually solves the problem. 👍

  • @MrDon967

    @MrDon967

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics ya i cleaned it up looks like my motor is shot i ordered a motor comes with impeller also figured might as well replace both instead of guesswork

  • @peterbdavies
    @peterbdavies3 жыл бұрын

    I have a couple of questions... 1. Cool photo behind you. What did you do in the military? 2. Was that also your wife's toothbrush you used? 🤣🤣

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol, yea my wife’s spare 🤷🏼‍♂️ I was an Avionics Tech on the AV-8b Harrier jet for the Marine Corps.

  • @peterbdavies

    @peterbdavies

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaveManAquatics Cool. I am in the UK and work in aviation.

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thanks for watching from the UK!

  • @mikemjm748
    @mikemjm7482 жыл бұрын

    Missed a spot lol

  • @DeborahNBlack
    @DeborahNBlack2 жыл бұрын

    Merci !

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Deborah! I appreciate the support! 😊

  • @Lorenz_c
    @Lorenz_c3 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    💪

  • @lifeislivinginpeace447
    @lifeislivinginpeace447 Жыл бұрын

    I have 2 Fx6 and 4 fx4s everytime I clean the filter media, I am forced to unscrew motor and clean it. I bought the fx6 brand new and 4 months my first cleaning, I am forced to unscrew motor and clean. I set everything up nice and clean, all ready, plug in, nothing, unplug, plug back in nothing. So I unscrew all the screws, unhook my water lines, pig that monster heavy pump up again and pull out my filter media, take out side, hose inside real good, then I test it, so I fill 1/4 way with water, plug in, no work, I drain, get a Philips head and pull motor off, clean with hose, though I see nothing in there, it looks cleaning to me. Then I go through the mess of putting motor back on, check it and it works, and go through all the trouble of set up again. This heavy monster is not 1,2,3. Why does these FX Fikter make you always take pump apart. Lots of work, I have 6 and they all break my back

  • @KaveManAquatics

    @KaveManAquatics

    Жыл бұрын

    This is not normal! Something you are doing during cleaning or maybe even while the filters are on the tank, something is getting into the impeller unit. OR maybe at some point in time something got in and damaged it. Try replacing the impeller unit and see if this problem persists. Good luck!

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