Fluval FX6 High Performance Canister Filter

Product Information

Advanced motor Technology provides high 3500 litre per hour flow at 10% less consumption than previous models.

Aquastop Valves on the top of the unit adjust the output of the pump from the maximum setting down to 0GPH as needed. This is typically done for maintenance needs or simply to lower the amount of current and aquarium turnover. Fluval Parts & Customer Support This initial travel will trap all particulate substrate, food and waste in the large sponges to prevent it from clogging the finer media inside the media trays. This also means that when you pull your canister apart to clean it, most of the nasty build up will be centralized in the sponges and other mechanical filter media and not in your biological and chemical media. This makes routine maintenance a breeze! However, the Fluval FX6 offers a competitive advantage in serving even bigger tanks since it features a very effective filtering system. The Fluval FX6 will be more than plenty if you have a large aquarium or a medium-sized one. After all, you can’t over-filter your water, and there’s nothing to compromise either way. Less Noise when WorkingWe put a lot of emphasis on simplicity of use in our evaluation, so aside from the Fluval FX6’s sheer performance, the setup procedure is an excellent illustration of how this filter excels in either way. Fluval FX6 vs. FX4 Best of all, despite the extra power of the FX6 it actually uses 10% less power than older generation models. This comes thanks to advances in motor technology as well as a smart monitoring system that monitors water flow, power usage, and air contained in the system to efficiently regulate output. As well as this the AquaStop valves mean you can choose to adjust the water flow, and in the case of maintenance stop the water flow altogether, simply by turning them 90 degrees. Just remember to purge the filter before you do this!

Now that you know what’s going to be inside the canister, the next most important thing to know about is the water flow. You need a filter that’s able to pump at least 4 times the amount of water in your tank per hour. And this is the minimum amount. More is always better when it comes to the number of times a filter can circulate your tanks water.And the nozzles even have different modes of output so you can change them based on the needs of your fish. Reassemble the canister and reinstall the media baskets in the sequence in which you want them to connect to the water.

I’d say this filter does its job and then some, big time! Maintenance: How To Clean Your Fluval FX6 Canister Filter You could do empty/fill your tank using the utility valve, avoiding the mess caused by manual siphoning. If you’re an aquarist who needs the absolute best water quality for your corals, sensitive fish, or messy reptiles, high capacity canister filters like the Fluval FX6 are the obvious choice. The Fluval FX6 doesn’t just do an excellent job at filtering; it’s also silent while at it. It’s so quiet that even to notice it, you have to be pretty close. It achieves this by using fewer mechanical joints on unidirectional impellers, making it the perfect choice for anyone who gets annoyed at different noises. With the Leak Proof design of the media basket, leakage is avoided ensuring there is no bypass. Fluval FX series filter could be used for Freshwater and Saltwater AquariumsYou can also use both the FX4 and FX6 on fish tanks that can hold less than 100 gallons. With that said, you most likely have to reduce the water flow significantly if you are keeping fish that prefer a low flow rate. Understanding the path of water in your FX6 we place the sponges on the outside to be mechanically filtered first. Then as it overflows into the top tray it is mechanically filtered again with a medium and then fine sponge. This will help in removing all detritus from your water and give you that crystal clearappearance. Before we begin, let’s talk about the elephant in the room, which is the FX5 High Performance Aquarium Canister Filter. According to a user from Cichlid-Forum, a retailer explained that Fluval discontinued the FX5 and replaced it with the FX6. The Filter would start, then run for approximately 2 minutes and shut down automatically remove air bubbles and then automatically restart. Now that you know what’s going to come with the filter, it’s time to talk about what it all means. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fluval Fx6, whether you should get it for your tank, and why it’s so great! As well as some things you should be aware of before purchasing.

For our Fluval FX6 review, we installed Fluval FX6 External Canister Filter to a 350 US Gallon tank. The tank water was cloudy with added impurities and bio-waste to test the actual filtration efficiency of the filter. The filter did an exceptional job in cleaning the impurities and other waste making the water crystal clear. I wanted to get a solid handle on what it’s like to use an FX6 day in/day out to really get a true user experience. You have to force the hose to fit the curve of the bottom piece of the holder and then clamp the top onto it. Let’s just say that I said some VERY unladylike words while I was trying to wrestle the hoses into these things. You’ll notice set up instructions on the flaps of the box when you open it, and then there’ll be even more detailed instructions on what to do inside the box as well.

Fish Tank Capacity

I thought that having to break down this big canister to do maintenance was going to be a major pain, but I​​ was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was. This means less work for your mechanical filter media, and a reduced chance of the tubing becoming clogged. With a smart pump technology, the Filter takes care of the priming by itself. Just add water to the Filter while closing the lid and start the Filter. That’s everything required for starting the filter !!! There are also really big mesh bags of activated carbon included. I personally don’t use carbon, unless I need to remove meds from the water column, but for all you diehard carbon fans out there, you get lots with this filter. To solve the debris problem, either clean or replace the impeller or clean the entire canister system if the problem lies on the canister.