Fluval FX6 High Performance Canister Filter

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The Fluval FX6 is the second of the two filters in the FX line, alone with the smaller FX4. Both are the top of the line models Fluval makes for aquariums 125 gallons in size and larger. If you do end up needing to get in there and do some cleaning due toclogsor maintenance issues, there’s an easy to usepurge valveon the bottom.Purge valvesare a necessity for canister filters and can makewater changeseasy, but some of them are a pain to use. Fluval designed theirs perfectly and we think a handful of other manufacturers could learn a thing or two from the subtleties of their design. Media baskets To solve the debris problem, either clean or replace the impeller or clean the entire canister system if the problem lies on the canister.

If you need high power, strong filters, and good build quality, you’re sure to find it on both. Suppose you need the extra jazz though the Fluval FX6 will be the way to go. The price difference isn’t that big either, so if you’ve set your mind to get a Fluval FX series, the price between the models won’t be a deciding factor. The Fluval FX series Filter comes with a unique feature of ‘Purge valve‘ also called as the ‘ Utility valve‘ which comes in handy to avoid a mess. After passing through the foam, the water will pass through the biological media and finally the chemical media. Remember that the filter media will last longer when maintaining the chemical media at the bottom of the filter if you intend on adding new filter media. Works With Up To 400-Gallon Tanks 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 Working Advanced motor technology provides better performance and reliability while consuming 10% less electricity

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The filter circulation of the FX5 is 563 gallons (or 2,130 liters) per hour without any filter media aside from the aforementioned foam that surrounds the media baskets. If there are filter medias present, then the flow will most likely be reduced. Very powerful filter. I am very happy. It is quiet as well. My air pump (tetra) makes much more noise.

Apparently, the FX5 has an issue where a buildup of wastes will slow down the pump. The FX6 also has other improvements that you will find out later on in this comparison guide: Fish Tank CapacityWhen it comes to the circulation of water inside the canister, the FX4 is capable of moving 450 gallons (or 1,700 liters) per hour. The multi-flow nozzles mean you can angle the water flow in different directions reducing its speed. As well as this, if you angle both valves into different sides of the tank it’s going to greatly reduce the flow.

I’ve had a passion for aquariums ever since my first Goldfish in a bowl! Through years of experience I’ve learned how to care and provide for my fish, spoiling them along the way! The joy of this hobby comes from knowing my fish are happy and healthy, growing and thriving. If you’re an aquarist who is looking for an impressive amount ofmedia capacity, this is the choice for you. The visual appeal

You also have the ability to adjust and tweak the output via the dualoutput nozzlesthat are found on the top of the canister filter. This is something you will likely be playing around with at first, so this will save you time and make this process a little easier. Noise And none of the other canisters I looked at had the super cool drain thingy that lets you pump the water out of the body of the canister when you’re doing maintenance. You have to carry the canister full of dirty water to the sink with the rest. Fluval has been churning out high-quality products for a very long time now, and the FX6 canister filter is no exception. 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?

It also produces fewer vibrations than conventional canisters and is really silent due to rubber feet that help decrease vibrations. Vibration is a typical issue with external canister filters, which is not only an obnoxious noise but is also harmful to your fish. Moreover, you should make sure you have the canister filter properly set up. Otherwise, you may experience starting or pumping problems. 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! Another great feature of the Fx series is the purge valve. The valve allows you to empty your tank from the canister so you don’t have to keep removing water manually. All you have to do is attach a hose to the purge valve and then open it. The water will start draining through the hose to wherever you want it to go!Over the past 5 years, I've not only kept bettas and other tropical fish but also connected with a diverse network of hobbyists, seasoned fishkeepers, and even veterinarians. Once you get them seated, the clamps work great at keeping the hoses in place, it’s just a lot of work to get to that point.