Great video w/ quality visual instructions !!! It's the only way I can remember , funnest part of the hobby when I can solve a problem or improve the performance 💙💚

Your awesome. That helped. Adding the Teflon. Just didn't see that in your video. But thanks. Greatly appreciated

Thanks...just used this mod when i installed the FX6 spray bar kit.

@dougwolfedrums

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad someone else could put it to use

With my tanks of 125 & 210 gallons over the years I have just used the cordless Dremel to shave a small section (enough to fit the clip over) of plastic rimming. Then you can slide both clips over that one shaved down section, so I try to off-center the cut & slide the outlet clamp one way & the inlet the other. Though I doubt the clip would fall off anyhow even if over a shaved down section. On my current 210-gallon I have 2x FX6's so I had to Dremel both sides due the plastic dividers/glass cover holders. It is a quick & simple process that I use whenever setting up a new large tank. You can even hold or prop up a fish net or piece of paper (or whatever) in one hand to collect the hot plastic shavings while you Dremel with other. Easy peasy.

It’s a great idea to change hose to smooth inner surface as this increases flow and decreases sediment gather in them. Also, with connecting hose to FX6, the inlet/outlet has a groove that an Oring placed there will make leaks improbable.

Thank you I’m doing this right when I get it.

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching

I hate those original fx6 rim clamps! D___ near broke my finger having to take one off. Thanks for your thoughtful ideas.

I just got an fx6 for my 75 gallon and I had to break those clamps so it would fit onto the rim of the tank. The velcro is a genius idea

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I even took a dremel to one of the clamps trying to carefully cut away the area that was tight. But nope. Glad it this helped!

Great looking set up. I'm looking to do this set up after looking for Fluval fx6 replacement hoses. They cost 40$ each and i need 2 of them. Ridiculous! So yeah I found a 25 foot PVC flex hose that's poly lined and bpa/food grade for 25 bucks il be using instead. Shame on Fluval for making their replacement hoses so expensive. I'm hoping it's flexible enough so that i don't have to make all the extra connections but if i do have to at least now up have an idea of how to do it thanks to this video.

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

That hose should work fine. If you have any trouble bending it use a heat gun or soak it in really hot water and mold it to the shape you need. Thanks for watching!

your the man , thanks ill be stealing this ideal, cause there supposed to come with suction cups that don't work worth a shit and there's room for two bigger ones on inside clamp that wont fit in slot made for and they don't even explain on home page anything about this shit. Again you the man,with the main plan, TY Nate Pate ,Naples Fl.

Wow Thanks for the video

Solid bends slow the flow of water versus a soft bend with the stick hoses. I have 8 fx6s in my house and don’t see the point in doing this at all. The clamps have fit on all 7 of my tanks as well..

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

It sure does. In this instance the measured flow (output volume per unit of time) to fill a 5 gallon bucket is within 0.5 seconds of the stock setup. Taking human error into consideration with a stopwatch it’s barely measurable. But yea many hard 90s over a long section of piping would slow it for sure. That’s cool yours fit, I wish mine would’ve. Thanks for watching.

Do you have one where you can make a DIY surface skimmer as well?

I have a Fluval FX6 I am trying to get set up for a Koi Pond on my patio. I think this work around will workout fine. If you have any advice for me let me know. 300 Gallon Pond.

Hello thanks for the video.. is that tubing you got flexible? I love how flexible the FX tubing is. I have some regular tubing on one of my fx6s and it's not flexible and also kinks. The replacement hose for the FX is crazy priced imo Also what is that one barb called the one you put in the tank and slipped the rubber piece over? I think I have to make my clamp thing bigger cause it will have to go over a piece of wood from my canopy

@dougwolfedrums

5 ай бұрын

It’s flexible but not as much as the factory tubing. Better than most though. They do have some clear very pliable tubing you can get sort of like on a python system. Heating the tubing and getting it placed how you want also works. The fitting is MPT x 1 1/8” HB straight adapter. Or a FPT depending on what type of 90 you use (a matter of female or male threads)

Is the krylon fusion you used the one that says all in one paint primer last time I had bought it it looked a lot different and didn't say paint and primer on it.

@dougwolfedrums

5 ай бұрын

The can designs have changed but it still says fusion on it. You can’t get it at Home Depot but Lowe’s or Walmart has it. You might have had Krylon Colormax

So the pond hose connection at the quick connects did not leak? While it fits, it was not as tight as using the original Fluval hoses with the white rubber cap at the end. It kind of went on the connection looser than anticipated. Leak tested and I had a very small drip. Wasn't until I got some O-rings at Lowes and installed it at the tip of the connector that the area was fully sealed.

@dougwolfedrums

4 ай бұрын

No it did end up leaking a bit I just wrapped it with Teflon tape and it was fine

@diewlaylomei

4 ай бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums Oh thats a good idea, so you wrapped the aquastop valve first, slip the hose on, then clamped?

@dougwolfedrums

4 ай бұрын

@@diewlaylomei yep. I used blue monster Teflon tape because it’s a little thicker

Yooo about to make this upgrade- got a IG just in case I throw a sos up? No pressure

Grea idea! I have a acrylic tank and will need to drill the top to insert the hoses. I am curious to know what kind of paint you used and what brand. Thankyou!

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

I used Krylon Fusion in I believe it was Satin Black. It adheres to plastic and is non toxic when cured.

@patrickmurray3724

Жыл бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums Thanks! I am definately making these for my tank.

@DLMyth2

Жыл бұрын

Do you need to sand down the PVC with 130 grit paper first for the paint to adhere? Or can you just spray it and forget it?

I know this is an old video, but I used that same pond tubing as well and it’s causing a small drip leak around the fx valves. Did you have that same problem? Also, we’re you not worried about dropping something painted into your tank?

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Put some blue Monster Teflon tape around the fitting and it will get rid of the drips I had to as well after I made the video. Use Krylon fusion paint. It’s non toxic after it cures. Thanks for watching!

Boiling water or a heat gun makes many tubing connections work fine..

Don't you need 4 slip/FPT coupling in total? This way you have each end with them for the fittings? Also, if each tubing mod is the same wouldn't you need 2 1" barbed fitting & 2 1 1/8 barb fitting? Sorry for asking I'm a newb when it comes to DIY so I like to double check everything before I order the parts. I so want to do this since the fx6 rim connector is driving me nuts.

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Yea so I used what I had laying around but it would depend on what’s on the other end. They make barbs that are slip, mpt, ftp, etc. Mine were slightly different I just showed the easy or common way. Realistically you can pipe it however you want as long as you make 2 90s to get over the rim and then somehow connect your input/output. And yea the 1 1/8 fitting is just a really good fit. So you’d need two per fx set up

@DLMyth2

Жыл бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums Thanks for the info. Only experience I have with tubing is with PC watercooling so this is new to me when it comes to fish tanks. I always like to research everything before I start a project. Thanks again.

Hey man trying to make this for my fx5 currently waiting on parts. Any parts list for the 407 as well I'm trying to make one of these for that filter too

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Yea I’m doing a 307 right now should have the video up soon

I'm a new and proud owner of a fluval fx6 as of today but I have a question... cam you advise me on how to set the pipes up? Like going from filter to tank... does it need to have a drop/droop shortly after leaving the filter? Or does it need to be as vertical as possible going up to the tank? If that makes sense

@dougwolfedrums

Ай бұрын

No it doesn’t have to drop that just happens when you leave excess. You technically want the line as short as possible.

@parsons15

Ай бұрын

@dougwolfedrums so in and out pipe... Should I go straight from filter and up to the tank? Keep the pipes as tight as possible? Or should I leave a little slack? If tes on slack, then does slack need to be right after the filter? And should the slack/droop touch the floor? Or just give it a little drop? Thankyou, and sorry for the constant questions.. Judt only have one pipe and don't want to mess it up haha

@dougwolfedrums

Ай бұрын

@@parsons15 I would just leave enough slack so that you can get it easily in and out of the tank. There’s no need to leave it hit the ground.

How is your setup with the fittings running now, did you have any issues-leaks?

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Still running great. No leaks. I changed out the tubing for something I found slightly more flexible but otherwise all still good

@surebet7g

Жыл бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums thanks for update. I have stock pond and bracket doesn’t fit rim.. I will use two 1.5inche 90’s -run hoses thru for intake and output. Secure with 1-1/2 in. Rigid 2-Hole Conduit Straps…

@daveybreedlove8650

5 ай бұрын

Curious what tubing you have gone with now I.want something flexible and that won't kink

What did you use to paint the pvc...is it water safe?

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Krylon Fusion… adheres to plastic and is non toxic when cured

3:22 has klein driver out for diy. winning. i had the same problem w fx4 setup on 75. know it's older but thanks for the video. i haven't made any mods yet but am considering. i love the performance of the filter

what kind of paint did you use that is safe for fish tank?

@dougwolfedrums

5 ай бұрын

Krylon Fusion. Just let it cure for 24 hours it’s non toxic.

I find it rather piculiar that Fluval would provide a lesser quality hang-on bracket for the FX series filter than that of the 07 series filters... Aside from the importance of having a impeller included with the filter, this is probably théééé most important item in the package. For those who have had a hose slip out of the aquarium, you know what I'm talking about!!

Hey you have the 1st fx6 output into the 2nd fx6 input? That way you only have one intake and one output running into your tank? That’s what I thought I saw😁

@dougwolfedrums

2 жыл бұрын

No it’s two separate intakes and outputs on two separate filters. I just have the outputs crossed over on the back

@oscarrobles5771

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums ohhh I see

@oscarrobles5771

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums good video though 🙂

I made a custom 3D printed hose clamp for the FX6 that would fit your exact tank rim if you're interested

@travdacichlidkeeper6101

Жыл бұрын

Sean Z how do your 3D prints hose clamp look?

@roberthipolito7904

Жыл бұрын

Do you sell these custom clamps? I need 6 of them. Thank u

@DrinkingWithDrewShow

Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking a 3D printed option would be awesome. How can I see them or contact you?

@crisc3376

Жыл бұрын

Do you sell them? I'd like to purchase 2.

@robertcolceri1692

Жыл бұрын

I would like 2 of them.

Great video! Do not use that pond hose. I used it and it eventually gets rock hard. When I went to clean my FX6 it broke and flooded my living room. It gets hard and will easily crack. Weird how it’s so soft and movable then gets hard. I replaced mine with silicone tubing.

@dougwolfedrums

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And I can see that being 100% correct. I made a couple changes to the set up and they were already hard. So I switched out to a gray vinyl food safe tubing I had laying around.

@MakoyUnggoy

Жыл бұрын

100% correct with this!

@jordilizaola8304

Жыл бұрын

​@@dougwolfedrums what size tubing was it

@marycollins1024

Жыл бұрын

Still 1”?

What type of flat black paint did you use ??

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Krylon Fusion. Non toxic once it’s cured.

@tonycapobianco3737

Жыл бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums thanks for the speedy reply!!

Could you please tell me the brand of your led strip light?

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

They are GE

@LionheartRacingSeries

Жыл бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums saw the logo at the 4:06 minute mark. Did some digging found out the company name its Current USA. Was gifted a strip but missing the remote. Found a replacement thankfully.

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

@@LionheartRacingSeries ohhh my bad I though you meant under the tank bc I have a video installing motion controlled strip lighting in the stand. Yes they are current USA. mine was made for reef tanks but it works just fine for freshwater too

Yeah, I am having a hard time with the connection that came with the fx6. I need your help bro.

@dougwolfedrums

2 жыл бұрын

Which connection bud?

@jjaqzi

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums the elbow piece, the clamps that keep the intake in place. I bought a tank from someone and the way that the tank is made I'm not able to get that piece in the space provided for it. It has a wood canopy that I can't take off.

@dougwolfedrums

2 жыл бұрын

@@jjaqzi kinda hard without seeing it. If the clamp or elbow won’t fit through the canopy sounds like you would have to cut the wood

Mine started leaking with this mod at the top of the filter where the valve is at.

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Wrap the top of the valve in some of the thick blue Teflon tape. Some brands the pond tubing is so thick it won’t let the hose clamp tighten down. This will seal it until the tubing softens a bit

Wow! You should make these and charge for them bro.

@dougwolfedrums

2 жыл бұрын

Haha Im sure someone is already doing that but I haven’t looked

Unable to see the parts list.

@dougwolfedrums

2 жыл бұрын

That would most likely be because I forgot to add it lol. Thank you for the heads up I will update it shortly and let you know when it’s there!

@stevenperry3682

2 жыл бұрын

On there now thx.

Small world… I also shop at HD in Charlotte

is there any way to replace the rubber piece that connect the Output Nozzle with a short PVC fitting ??

@dougwolfedrums

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if the output nozzle would glue into 1” PVC. I think it’s metric so probably not. But one option is when you glue your 2 90s together that go over the rim, make sure one that goes into the tank is threaded on the inside. Then get a male threaded 90 and use that as your output. It’s obviously only gonna be 1 out now instead of two, but you get way more flow and it pushes across the tank nicely.

@MakoyUnggoy

Жыл бұрын

There was a video on instagram, the twin outputs were pulled out and a 3 quater inch single pipe was pushed into place and the flow rate was incredible that was coming out. A 10 second job that made so much difference

@billbullock4534

Жыл бұрын

@@MakoyUnggoy didn't someone say it puts more stress on the motor with one output?

Because the original hose has rubber piece on the ends- did you have any leaks with just the clamps and no rubber?

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

I used blue monster Teflon tape and that stopped any drips. I eventually switched to food safe gray pvc hose and didn’t need it anymore

@markb8954

11 ай бұрын

@@dougwolfedrums. Can you add a link or say where you got that new replacement hose please. Thanks

@dougwolfedrums

11 ай бұрын

@@markb8954 the pond tubing? I got that at Home Depot. I’ve since switched to Kuriyama Kuri Tec. It’s grey food safe tubing used for medical water treatment systems which I happen to do for work lol

I just don’t understand stand why there isn’t a surface skimmer for this

@dougwolfedrums

5 ай бұрын

I assume bc if you place the output (convert it to a single instead of dual) at the surface level is moves enough water and keeps it agitated to the point you don’t need a skimmer

Yeah, that Fluval hose is proprietary. Made so that standard hose sizes will not work with the filter. That's so owners are stuck buying replacement hose from FLUVAL. Isn't the profit motive great?!

@dougwolfedrums

Жыл бұрын

Yep it’s a pain. I like how light weight the hose is but I don’t like it being corrugated on the inside

oof ... not trolling ... dump the canister man, complete waste of money, and hob are really only useful for clearing cloudy water at set-up or maybe to clear meds with carbon. Sponge filters, all anyone needs for daily filtration. Quit falling for the marketing scams, save some money and improve your hobby. Good luck.

@IanEisenberg

5 ай бұрын

Uh, yeah… congrats for being “that guy”. There are multiple ways to filter aquariums from sponge filters to sumps. They all work and it’s just a question of preference.