For our Fluval FX4 review, we installed Fluval FX4 External Canister Filter to a 200 US Gallon tank. But unlike our Fluval FX6 review we had installed the filter in a live aquarium setup an here are the results of testing it for about a month. The filter works just great!!! Spotlessly cleaning your tank and that too without making any noise. If you don’t prime your filter it can often cause the motor to burn out because water isn’t running over it. So as you can see priming is important.

The FX4, FX5 and FX6 will then automatically restart again. This mechanism is used to ensure that the filtration remains most efficient. Rubber FeetIf you’re like me, you’re looking for a high capacity filter with plenty of storage space for customizable media. And by choosing a name brand filter you get the best customer support possible for possible issues. She is always eager to connect with fellow marine enthusiasts, scientists, conservationists, and publications seeking engaging marine-related content. 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 !!! Finally your water enters the bottom tray where it is chemically filtered to remove any toxins or medications that may be in the water. Should you use the media that comes with the Fluval FX6?

Self-starting – just add water, plug in and Smart Pump™ will take over. Trapped air auto-evacuated every 12 hours to ensure maximum efficiency If you are looking for a canister filter for a big fish tank that can hold at least 250 gallons, then you most likely run into the FX series during your research. Fluval has released three models in the series so far with the FX4, FX5 and FX6. So, which of these high performance canister filters are best suited for your fish tank? Whenever you have products that are built by such a reputable company, that gives you a reason to feel confident right off the bat. The Fluval FX6 canister filter, on the other hand, was designed to keep everything silent and still, which is excellent news to your fish, your tank as well as yourself. Smart System

Replacement of Glass Bulbs/Tubes: Glass bulbs or tubes can only be replaced if they become faulty within 14 days. I got the FX6 set up, added seasoned filter media from one of my established tanks and added the goldfish. However, with that being said the fast flow rate and amount of filter media are going to make the water look crystal clear on a tank 220 gallons in size or smaller.

The Fluval Fx6 External Filter is a high performance aquarium canister filter. The very latest design from Fluval offering super quiet operation. The canister utilizes 3 internal media baskets to place your mechanical, biological and chemical filtration media inside. Each of these 3 trays has a smaller tray nested inside of it to allow variation on types of filter media. This makes it easy to include a few different sizes and types of biological media.The Fluval FX4 has a pump output of 700 gallons (or 2,650 liters) per hour. Both the FX5 and FX6 have a pump output of 925 gallons (or 3,500 liters). Foam Surface Area

Likewise, because of its size, it’s going to be quite heavy and hard to move around when you’re trying to clean it. Hey there! I'm Antonio, the passionate owner and chief editor of Betta Care Fish Guide. With over half a decade of hands-on experience, I've become your go-to expert for all things betta and tropical fish.Very powerful filter. I am very happy. It is quiet as well. My air pump (tetra) makes much more noise. Each basket is going to house foam on the outside which will act as mechanical filtration removing any large debris before it reaches the biological and chemical media. Excluding postcodes below inScottish Highlands and islands, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Isle of Scilly: (Currently we do not deliver to Northern Ireland)