FLUVAL FLEX - FILTRATION UPGRADE AND HANDY INLET GRILL TIP 2020
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After having many questions on what I put in the Fluval Flex filter chamber I decided to show you guys and girls.
Hope you this video useful.
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Very much appreciated
Mark G
Geordie Scaper
I’ve had a Fluval Flex 15 sitting in my basement for couple of years waiting for me to finish setting up my larger tanks. I finally got to setting the Flex, and was happy to see I’m not the only one to upgrade to an Eheim pump and heater. Thanks for this video. 😊
A friend of mine just gave me their fluval flex along with their fishes, shrimp and snails. Saw your tank cleaning video and cleaned my tank up the same way you did. I was nervous to do it but the tank is so much cleaner now and everyone survived. Just wanted to say thank you for posting these videos up. I’m new to the hobby and I’ve learned a lot by watching your videos. 🙏🏽
Really nice message, thankyou so much, glad you enjoyed my videos.
Great idea putting bio medium in that 1st chamber. Wonderful way to seed it also for any future aquariums you might set up
You were right on about the filter upgrade. It was like a tsunami at full force. Huge difference. Thank you
Glad the video was of some help to you. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Thanks for the video.
Very informative and no mucking about just straight to the point..... And a cracking Northern accent 👌👌 cheers.
Thanks Richard, really appreciate the kind words and support😊👍
I just bought the 34L white version and I'm absolutely in love with this tank. I'm new to the world and at the moment I only have 1 x white comet and 2 x Shubunkin and they're loving their new tank. cheers for the tips
Thanks for the message appreciate it.
Great video, just bought myself one for a first time tank and this video has been very informative, I was quite surprised with how loud it was when I got it setup!
Thankyou Dan, glad you enjoyed the video. yeah that seems to be the biggest issue with the Flex, the noise and vibration. Best of luck with your setup👍
The only video explaining where to point the nozzles. Thank you!!
Glad you found it useful thankyou.
Hi, thanx for the Eheim tip! I don’t find the Fluval pump noisy, but it does have a tendency to vibrate, because it often touches the sides of the tank, really irritating. Moreover, I have very tiny fish (Flex 34 litres) and they can't handle the heavy flow. Unfortunately you can't regulate the flow like you mentioned🤔. So glad I saw this video 👍. I'll buy this Eheim pump straight away! Thanks!
Greetings from Holland 🐠
Just replaced my Fluval Flex pump with the Eheim 300 pump …..Not only is the tank much quieter but the water clarity is much better too. Glad I watched your video….Kind Regards..Les
Great stuff and thankyou so much for watching.
Great stuff Mark, I'm in the process of starting my mega flex, will be doing mods all over the place and been looking for alternative pumps and like your idea of it sitting on sponge. (Will copy that one). I will be looking to frost out the rear glass (on the sides of mega flex) and also thinking of covering the black plastic with grey slate. I will then be gluing rocks together and making my own tree. It will take a while but will be worth it in the long run. Keep up the good work bud.
Mr R
Thankyou very much Francessco....big project for you there, good luck and enjoy.
This is really informative, thanks! great to see what you have done as your tank always looks so clean and crystal clear water. I'm 3 weeks into my flex set up and everything is great apart from a diatom bloom, argh! Hoping it will end soon, just trying to change the water as often as I can. Great tip for the vents I will definetly do that, I immediately upgraded the pump to the eheim as I heard how bad/noisy the fluval one was and the adjustable power on the eheim is quite useful.
Thankyou very much. Wouldn't worry about Diatoms, you could add, if you haven't done so already, shrimp, Otos and nerite snails. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Does the eheim pump come with tubing , nozzle etc?
That intro was relaxing and tbh got sad when it ended…
Glad you enjoyed it until the end🙈
Another great vid
Getting my Flex next week think I’ll keep the filtration same as yours
Thankyou, means alot....Flex is great for the money...good luck with your Flex👍👍
That sponge in the intake is BRILLIANT. I would NEVER have thought of that. Super simple and smart. As well is the sponge under the pump.
Thankyou Alyssa, glad you found this video useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment🙏
Just got the flex as an Xmas pressie today, cant wait to set it up, thank you for the vids and inspiration!!
Great stuff, glad my videos have inspired you, no better compliment. Best of luck with your setup💚🌱🌿
@@GEORDIESCAPER Thank you, substrate, plants and aquascaping done, letting it run for a few days now and in the week i'll check levels! Quick Q: with the 57 litre, what would you say max fish numbers are? I know the norm is 1 fish per gallon, but I would welcome your advice!
@@Red893 I would go for a smaller Tetra like Embers Tetras and Green Neon Tera, or the micro rasboras and have around 12,
@@GEORDIESCAPERSuperstar, thank you for the advice!!
@@Red893 pleasure👍
If I have a 57 liter Fluval Flex for mixed but compatible fish, what pump do you recommend I buy from Eheim? the 600 you mention in your video?
Lovely little pro tip, also good idea to answer common questions with a video
Thanks so much Jurijs. Really enjoy making these videos. What do you think of the new Flex scape? Felt pressure with this one because of the amazing feedback and critique from yourself.
Mark G no pressure Mark, simply enjoy doing what you do 😉
@@JurijsJutjajevs thanks Jurijs...I'm absolutely loving it, everything about this hobby and making video for TH-cam👍
So glad I watched this video, ordered a new pump straight away! I have a fluvel flex 34 and 57 .. 34 is fine sound wise but the noise that was coming from the 57 was getting unbearable to say the least. Peace at last ...
Great news and thanks for watching👍
The music is dope!
Just replaced my pump on the Fluval flex, with Eheim 300……so well pleased I listened to your advice ! Not only is the pump quieter the water is clearer too…Kind Regards Les
That's great glad you're happy with it👍
Is it quite? And what's size tank is your flex
@@Twisted-84 …extremely quiet…15 gal
Is the 300 best for a planted 15 gallon fluval flex?
@@Twisted-84 it is for me as I keep a Siamese fighter and shrimps… I have it on the lowest setting.. so easy to clean too… the plants are … anubias , Xmas moss, Java fern…I use co2 for the plants
Hi Geordie, thanks for the vid, just got out flex 57 second hand and starting to set up this weekend. Quick question, do you run the filter pump 24/7 or on a timer? Thanks P
24/ 7 filter pump and heater. Lights on a timer 7 hours👍
Best of luck with your setup Paul.
Great vids! On the bottom intake do you need to
keep rocks and plants away and leave a space around it? If so how much?
Do you put some foam across the bottom intake to keep livestock out?
Thankyou. I leave space, think it should be ok as long as nothing is totally blocking or touching it. i leave enough space so i can easily fit and remove grill. if i have small livestock i fit sponge in the actual grill so it's easy to remove and clean. Hope this helps.
Great video!
Thankyou glad you enjoyed it👍😁
hi i got this tank be4 xmas atm i finding the filter pump i have to rinse out sponge in it every day to make it work again have you had same problem,this is onlyhappening now thelastweek orso? worke well before this now water stops completely i have another filteration to put insie tank if needed, just want to no if anyone has same problem bit of nusiance thanks
Definitely some useful information here, but I have a question. I am also concerned about small fish or shrimp getting into the filtration...you used some sponge that was cut to fit behind a removable piece. The sponge seems easy enough to get ahold of, but does that removable piece actually come with the tank, or is it something extra I should buy and if so, where should I look? I assume there's one at the bottom as well? Could you also possibly recommend a similar pump that I can easily get my hands on in the US, if you know of any? I searched for the one you recommended but it seems as though I may need a special adapter in order to plug it in, and if I should need parts, etc, in a hurry this may present a problem, although I will obviously keep the pump that comes with it. I'm relatively new to this and am planning on setting this up with several live plants as well as a small school/community with a single "statement" fish. I sadly already have a few parts I don't think will work very well with this tank because of the setup, such as a bubble wall and an LED airstone. Regardless, I'm super excited to get this going in the most optimal setup as early on as possible so I don't have to take things apart a week into setting it up. I appreciate any help you can give me!
Hi Chris,
As I understand it, you never used to get the clip on inlet grills but you do now and I did with mine. I wouldn't worry to much about the pump the one you get with it is fine, parts etc will be easier for you to get hold of. Now my Eheim pump has been on for a while the noise difference is minimal. There's two inlets top and bottom👍Hope this helps and good luck with your setup.
Quick question, the replacement pump you use does it come with the piece of tube too? We got this tank second hand and came with a oumo that doesn't seem to work as well so looking to upgrade it.
Hi there, it doesn't unfortunately, you could see if Fluval sell it as a spare.
Thanks for such a useful video. It is interesting for all Hagen Fluval Flex owners.
Liked your decision about how to avoid vibration from the pump working. Now, I really think to change that noisy standart pump on the Eheim.
The only thing I didn't understand clearly is what you use in the first chamber in that sack?
Hi there and thanks for taking the time to comment, glad you enjoyed and got something from the video. The first chamber I generally use nothing. I throw in bags of filter media (Seachem Matrix) to help speed up cycling in other tanks. Hope this makes sense.
Many thanks
Mark
@@GEORDIESCAPER thank you for the answering
Great vid mate. Cheers!
Thanks Marc, glad you enjoyed😊👍
Great tips 👍 would you still upgrade the pump to the 300, 600 or 1000 on the 57 even if keeping guppies?
Thankyou. I would still use the 1000 because the flow can be controlled👍
Thank you very much for this video as I have brought same flex and the pump is very noisy and now I know what pump to by to reduce noise.. thank you
Thanks Alex, the Eheim pump does reduce the noise and is a much better pump but the Flex is still quite noisy in my opinion, not sure if it's lid vibration. Others say there tank is very quiet after changing to the Eheim.
@@GEORDIESCAPER thanks for this information very helpful indeed. As I was torn, dont want to wait money and get the same problem, but watching your video and feedback, I now know what to do.. extremely grateful thank you..
Thanks Alex, best of luck with your setup👍🌿🌱
amazing work .Are you using R.O water or normal UK tap water for your wonderful tanks?
Thanks so much and thankyou for taking the time to comment😊yeah UK tapwater (dechlorinated of course).
Howay! Great suggestions. Will try the Eheim pump over my noisy & failing stock pump. Can you use the stock filter outlet though - as I don't want too much flow for my Betta?
You can yes, if I remember rightly flow can be controlled from the actual pump.
Awesome! I was thinking about the little sponge you put in the intakes and also the Fluval foam pads. What kind of sponge did you use for the intakes? And are these pre-filter you're using 3:20 ?
Thankyou...The sponges were cut from Oase pre filter sponges 30ppi.
GEORDIE SCAPER Thank you!
They're lady pads
I have this same Fluval Flex 15 gallon. I see many references to the stock pump being noisy. My experience is different. I've found the provided pump to be extremely quiet, and I can't hear anything at all unless I put my ear right up near it.
Hey Greg, that's great, no need to upgrade or change👍
hello Geordie, the pump Eheim 600 is silence ? ( can you measure the decibels with app. sound meter? ..) because I ordered Eheim 1000 and had to return because it was tragedy, more noisy than original ..thank you very much ..
Hi there, I can only go on my experience with this pump as I am not affiliated with Eheim or Fluval in any way. I find it quiter as do many in forums etc (that's why I changed to the Eheim after reading good reports from other Flex owners) maybe it's worth getting in touch with one or both of the companies to express your concerns with the noise. I find if I hear any vibration it's coming from the cables touching the lid. Hope you get sorted.
Best regards
GS.
Hi Mark, if you had the mega flex 123l,would you keep both filter Chambers exactly the same as your small flex, also what size eheim pump would you use, thanks mate. 💚👍
I'll be honest haven'g had the flex for a long while now. I would probably fill the chamber with nets of biomedia such as Seachem Matrix to hold as much beneficial bacteria as possible, I think a pump rated at around 1500 lph and flow controlled would be your best option👍
Yo, thanks from Canada. I may try this pump out.
I'm hoping my stock pump quiets a bit over time, but I'm not holding my breath. To be honest, I'm a bit disappointed about the hum of the pump being noisier than anticipated.
Sounds almost like a small freezer while it's cycling in the corner.
Other than that, I love the tanks esthetics and room for modifications.
Cheers, brother.
Hey there and thanks for taking the time to comment. The Eheim pump is good quality but mine is still humming (annoying as hell) the lid seems to vibrate aswell, moving it out of my bedroom into a gallery/studio i'm working on....again thanks for the message👍
@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks for the headsup. I'll do some research into quiet pumps. I appreciate the video and info!
no probs...hope you get sorted👍
@@GEORDIESCAPER Hey Geordie. It's been a few weeks with the Fluval stock pump on. Happy to say the pump did actually quiet down after a couple weeks of cycling. Just wanted to update my comment. Thanks again!
I’ve had my flex for about 5 months. I’ve removed the grills from both intakes. I find my shrimp like to migrate In and out without issue for anyone wondering. Without grills and foam I can keep my skimmer in this section and run it 24/7. Crystal clear water.
Sometimes less is more and i'll probaly start doing that. Thanks for sharing Louise👍
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Doesn’t carbon suck out nutrients for plants mark? I decided on buying the two x 57 flex’s I mentioned just earlier in your other scaping video comment. I’ll pimp my filter a lil for max effect ...
I'm not 100% sure on this but that was the thought years ago but lots of scapers, planted tank enthusiasts use carbon or Seachem Purigen along with liquid ferts with great results.
great tips again....is that compact 600 in your flex 57 and would it be suitable for the flex 34 or would the compact 300 be better for the 34 if yours is the 57?
Thankyou, 300 would be fine but I would go for the 600 as the flow is adjustable, least you have the option to increase and decrease flow👍
@@GEORDIESCAPER ok cool, going to grab that 600 at the end of the month looks nice and easy to maintain as well
Excellent video! I have bought the Eheim gear today! 👌May I ask you the dimensions of the sponge under the pump? Likewise the intake strainer please? Obvious question, I take it that you had to cut the Fluval hose? I have to agree I love my Fluval Flex, your set up is SO good I'm mirroring it! Thanks again for the video 👍
Hi there, so glad you enjoyed this video and always nice to inspire someone. Afraid I can't answer your questions as I genuinely can't remember. I did this 4 years ago and done 100's of various setups since.
@@GEORDIESCAPERThanks for the info - I'm looking forwards to this upgrade!
Hi
I have the Fluval flex 57l and just replaced the filter with the eheim 600 you suggested. I’m still finding that there is some vibration noise and seems worse with the lid on. Should I have the filter adjusted down to lowest setting ? Will that make it quieter ? Is there anything else I can do to make it quieter ? I have all the power leads coming into to gap in the middle of the lid, is this correct ?
Hi there, It's been a long while since I had this flex. You could try standing the pump on a sponge. Yeah, it's the best place to have leads coming out. Again, try a bit sponge wedged between any leads, etc, and tank see if this helps. I was lucky and had very little vibration noise.
What's the filter you are using as a pre-filter??
Hi Mark, what pump and heater would you use on the 34l flex mate, 👍
Any good quality pump rated around 500lph, heaters I would go for the Oase ones, great quality 50w power should do it.
Hey buddy. Today I went out and bought another filter sponge what you have in your middle section. So would you recommend me to put this new foam in the left side chamber and have the middle sponge there to
hey Shaun, do no harm. If your tank is heavily planted just leave the one in, if there isn't many plants adding the second sponge will help with filtration just remember to wash sponges in tank water to avoid killing off beneficial bacteria.
Would the Eheim 1000 be too much for a fully planted flex 15 or should just get the 600 like you did? Thanks!
600 is fine in my opinion👍
Thanks mate scoooooooooooo!
Thanks Adam😊
Question! Im trying to decide if I NEED to buy new pump. Currently have the stock pump and am currently in a bacterial bloom. Can’t figure out why. I’ve noticed the chambers went from full to 3” below top. Norm was about 1”. If I turn the pump off it goes back to the OG level. I noticed in your video the levels aren’t that high. Do you think the pump levels on mine could be pump not running well aka cause of bloom?
*I’ve done all the norm check for decomposing things. Etc. may have been over feeding by coworkers but we’re going on 2 weeks no change.
Hey Gillian, everything you say is perfectly normal. The chambers designed in a way so the water level drops, not 100% sure why but there's a Fluval video explaining in detail. Bacterial blooms are perfectly normal, beneficial bacteria clog together in the water column giving the water a milky appearance sometimes lasts days, sometimes weeks. The water if not already will be crystal clear in no time.
....one thing I would recommend is a water change once per week around 40%-50%.
Do you do the same for the lower inlet grill. If not what do you do. Great ideas.
hi there, yeah exactly the same for the lower grill👍
Nice tip on prefilter
Thankyou, glad you found it useful.
Hi. Question about upper intake. Does water level has to be under the intake. Mine is somewhere on the middle
I think middle is ideal as it asks a skimmer too.
I’m have the same tank but I find the flow to be too strong for my betta. I tried to do what you did my putting the sponge I got he vents but it creates an uneven water level from the back compartment and the main water column. I was thinking about switching to an eheim pump like you did. You think the 300 would work or the 600 on the lowest setting ?
Hi there, i would probably go for the 600 on the lowest setting, you could also try taking off the nozzles to change/settle the flow (George Farmer did this in his Flex with a Betta). Hope you get sorted👍
GEORDIE SCAPER thanks for getting back to me! I just purchased the 600. Thanks for the informational video !
No probs, hope it does the trick for you and your Betta👍
Mark,I asked this question on the Fb Flex group but nobody has answered as yet so would value your opinion, It's actually reguards a Flex 123, so if I wanted to put CO2 in the tank to aid planting,would it be practical/possible to cut in an IN-Line diffuser into the short delivery hose, or is it to short?
Also Mark,regard upgrading the pump on the flex 123 would there be a benefit using the Eheim 1000 tuned down of on full output ?,
Hi Ed, I wouldn't like to say for sure regarding the CO2 as I've never used inline (I would only consider using inline for larger tanks, 200 litres and above) I would defintely use the Eheim Compact 1000 and at full flow...sorry I couldn't be of more help regarding the CO2.
@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks for the swift reply Mark,Channel is first class,extremely helpful,informative and interesting, Please keep up the great work.
tons really kind of you to stay thankyou😊
what filter did you get?
Hi. With either the pump provided or the one you have upgraded to, how do you remove the hose to clean it? The clip around mine securing it is so tight. I also see you have a clip on yours. Thank you in advance for any advice.
You could leave it attached to the pump and use a pipe cleaning brush. That's usually the easiest way.
horizonaquatics.co.uk/item/oase-spiral-brush
@@GEORDIESCAPER Thank you! I have the smaller fluval flex aquarium, 34l. If I was to replace the pump with a eheim one would i need the model below?
I'll be switching my tank to a planted aquarium with soil substrate tomorrow. Any tips on maintaining the CO2 levels so the plants will thrive but also the oxygen levels for the fish?
Sorry for all the questions, still very new to fish keeping :)
You could still use the Eheim compact 600 because the flow can be adjusted unlike the stock one. Always best to have more filtration in my opinion.
With CO2 injection i would use a drop checker which will give you a visual on the CO2 levels of yourtank. If you google CO2 drop checkers there'a some great info out there.
Hi, the hose on the original pump is so tight. How do you remove it to fit into the Eheim?
My old tank I always used an air stone. and that's what I've used in this Fluval Tank.
I've never used an air stone, I prefer to try and break the water surface with outlet nozzle/nozzles to encourage better oxygen exchange. If airstones are best for you stick with it, many people love having air stones👍👍
@@GEORDIESCAPER Agree. I always prefer to break water surface tension with a outlet or a HOB filter.
What pump came with the tank? Do u think necessary to replace with a better one eg: eheim 600?
Hi Lisa, it comes with a fluval pump which is fine but I prefer to over filter for better circulation, unlike the fluval pump you can control the flow aswell, handy for Betta fish for example.
@@GEORDIESCAPER Hey there...is it easy to remove the hose and swap the original pump for the Eheim?
Do you have a link for where you can buy all the parts for the pre filter. Thank you 🙏🏻
no probs,
pump:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716CHQVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B4NnFb8CASMC1
fluval inlet (if you don't have them):
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077NLS8MS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_h6NnFbPJWY4P2
Any medium type sponge will do just cut it to size.
lid props:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324199617836
GEORDIE SCAPER you’re a gent thank you
@@DamienMagician my pleasure.
I have the same tank. I dont like the look of the look off bubbles and tubing in the tank with an air stone. I can just put the stone and tubing in the empty chamber in the filter box, right? That shouldnt hurt the gas exchange by going through the filter would it? Or should I put on the other side of the filter in the pump chamber?
Hi David, personally I don't think an airstone is needed. You can get the gas exchange needed by simply pointing one of the outlet nozzles or both to agitate the surface which gives the gas exchange to produce more oxygen. It's not the bubbles from the airstone that produces the oxygen it's the bubbles breaking the water surface. Hope this helps.
@@GEORDIESCAPER ok thank you...yeah I knew thats what did the trick. Thank you...now I have someone to blame when my fish die...just kidding
@@fishkeepingfreak haha! DISCLAIMER I'm no expert just my experiences and understanding🙈🤣🤣
The place where the air pump and heater goes keeps loosing water somehow and I don’t know why. Any ideas on why I’m having this problem ? It’s only the back right slot nothing else in the back is loosing water
Hey there, not 100% sure but I think this is normal....here's a link from Fluval which explains the filtration system (If I remember correctly)
th-cam.com/video/tWZ4oh04Wyg/w-d-xo.html
the pre filter doesn't really help tho on the top because waters not passing thru it. I'd assume the bottom one has that tho?
Yeah bottom one has that too,, used the sponge to keep shrimp from getting into the filter chamber.
@@GEORDIESCAPER Oh true OK lol
where did you get that little grill cover from??
Grill cover came with the tank and cut sponges to size. Amazon or ebay may sell the grills as fluval flex spares.
Hi would that pump work in the 36l tank? Thanks
I'm not sure to be honest, it would be fine because the flow can be adjusted. I'm not sure if the filter housing is the same size on the 36l.
Thanks
Thankyou Eric.
I need help. My filter is sucking up half the water in the third chamber, is that normal?
try stopping it, clean the filter media in tank water, clean pump impeller. follow that with a 50% water change. Hopefully that will sort it, if not i would contact Fluval.
Hi does the inlet guards that hold the sponge come in the box thanks
Yeah they do now👍
GEORDIE SCAPER thanks 👍
I wonder if you could add an aeration stone in a chamber or would that need to be in the main tank?
I don't think an aeration stone is needed, you can use outflow nozzle to break the water surface to get more oxygen distribution👍
@@GEORDIESCAPER thanks for the reply. I have it as a beta tank seems like he loves it but I placed a pre filter sponge over the output to reduce that current from the nozzles. Thoughts on accomplishing slower flow and oxygen?
@@theedapperdad8208 50% weekly water changes will keep everything balanced and introduce oxygen into the tank.
Awesome! I need this kind of grill for my fluval spec V. Could you give me a link to order this, please? Thanks
thankyou, I got the grill with the tank and added the sponge. not sure about the Fluval Spec. Have you tried Fluval's website see if they have something similar there?
hope you get sorted
GS👍
ra ra. I have the fluval flex and the fluval spec v. There are no grills for the spec. In my spec I use a rectangular washing up sponge (the ones with a thin scourer on top) behind the intake grill. It just sits on top of the black sponge and fits perfectly , it stops any debris getting in there and also stops my longfinned bettas tail being sucked in when he rests there. Hope this helps, I've been running mine like this for 5 years and no problems.
@@denisepollitt1021 awesome hint! Thank you very much!!
I found that sponge blocks way to quickly try pebbles or small gravel also the rear is such a waste of space and you can use a simply sponge filter and remove the rear I will be as soon as the other non broken tank arrives ,,,love the footage though
Might seem strange but I don't mind sponge blocking quick, good sign of how much waste its catching and real easy to take out and rinse. I see alot of people removing the back for more space I would prefer to buy a cube tank and buy other hardware separate. I think that's the attraction of the Flex, real easy, off the shelf and beginner friendly. I'll be totally honest I wouldn't buy the Flex again, personal taste but I'm not keen on bow/curve front...and like you say alot of wasted space. Thanks for the feedback, very much appreciated👍
@@GEORDIESCAPER Think its set for new fish keepers a one stop shop if you will but looking back I have found the finish to be quite poor on the silicone and the fact that the rear compartment on the early versions had no flow direction and only on the later they changed the lay out also the "intank"media basket system helped but again extra £90 on the bill
have a look at this lol th-cam.com/video/Un7ywzRb0vQ/w-d-xo.html
What is the size of the hole where the return nozzle fits in?
Sorry, I can't help you there. I haven't had the Flex for around 3 years now.
@@GEORDIESCAPER thank you any way for the reply. I have a different tank but would like to add a nozzle like that to it but I am not sure if it would fit
can tell me where you got the sponge from to rest the pump on it. I ordering a compacton600. hoping it easy swap it
The sponge was from an old juwel filter. Any sponge will do just cut to size.
@@GEORDIESCAPER oh right just that one looks quite thick. I got sponges but there only about inch thick
I think it was this one
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000G04LX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_NTDZ56PR7QGHXJK1GSN5
@@GEORDIESCAPER thank you. hope you and your family are safe
No probs, hope you get sorted.
Thankyou....stay safe mate👍😊
where do you get the pre filter grill
It came with it, but I think you can get them on eBay.
Just ordered the eheim compact 600
Do toy need to order new nozzles tubing etc?
Should be a direct swap👍
New cable grips to secure tubing?
@@leelongstaff7840 I managed to pull it on and off but I guess no harm in changing it up.
@@GEORDIESCAPER thanks
Got one from amazon…arrghh cam with 2 pin plug. Do u think its ok to use europesn adapter? I guess 5 amp rather than 1 amp??
how thick would say the sponge is what resting the pump on just am new and getting this tank so i probably. copy of you
Around 3 inches thick.
@@GEORDIESCAPER thank you. and hello from another geordie i am in felling
just noticed your other message after you've watched this video. hope it helped. The tank itself is still get a buzzing sound to it, lid causes vibration so it's not the quitest tank but still great.
@@GEORDIESCAPER yeah it helped a lot a in middle doing research on everything be getting fluval flex and betta after lockdown. i was wondering if can email answer some questions if don't mind helping a beginner out. my email is leepearson1993@hotmail.co.uk
your water pump goes silent ? I have original what I have is very noisy pump .. thank you ..
Eheim pump is quiter, had to change because this tank is in my bedroom and the noise drove me crazy🤯
@@GEORDIESCAPER :)) without a chance at aquarium in the bedroom ..Im light sleeper...but I already ordered the Eheim Compact Pump 1000*..thank you ..
@@MrJurajk24 think you'll be impressed with the Eheim pump👍
What do you put in sizes the fater
I'll be honest,,ages since I had this and not 100% sure.. Media was ×1 sponge and a net full of Seachem Matrix. I think the pump was an Eheim 1000lph
I have got a air pump running in my flex and I think it’s unsightly, Has anyone else got a pump is running in their flu for flex and is it worth it having one with this thank having the water flow outlets thank you
I wouldn't bother with the air pumps. Break the water surface with one of the outlet nozzles to help produce oxygen.
How Often u clean the Aquarium?
Once a week👍
Hi what is the hose size for the 600?
I can't remember to be totally honest, it's been a while since I had this tank running. What is hosing for, is it the 600 pump?
@@GEORDIESCAPER yeh just the pump, got it sorted now but thanks for the reply. Your videos are class mate, I’ve got the bug for the hobby so constantly watching vids 😎👌🏽
Tune please :)
Super ! orgered that pump . chers !
Great stuff, thanks for watching👍
What stand is that?
Just some cheap thing I had, wouldn't recommend it.
What is that (blue ) filter behind the filter intake screen?
I used to keep small shrimp in there so I cut some filter sponge to put behind the grills.
GEORDIE SCAPER any filter sponge?
@@coolwater411 mine was medium type sponge, i find fine sponge clogs to quick.
GEORDIE SCAPER I have coarse filter sponges will that work?
Yeah should work fine👍
Just searching for u on fb...to chat about flex’s ...Mark G..
Uuummm,,, don’t think I’ll find ya...lmao too many Marks.
Lisa Saxon via fb if you have the time...cheers.
I post regular on Instagram @geordiescaper
english for germans????
I do my best but I have a strong Northern UK accent (Newcastle area known as Geordies, hence the name) I'll add subtitles but sometimes they don't pick up my accent. I'll aim to be more clear as I do appreciate it must be difficult for some. I have much better microphones now which help with the clarity.
don't understand!
what is this english?????