Fluval U-Series Filter Maintenance
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- A step-by-step guide outlining the recommended maintenance schedule and process for all Fluval U-series underwater filters.
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Simply just want us to spend more $😑
I buy similar filter pads on ebay. Each pad I use for a year or year and a half. I don't use carbon. I use cut pressed floss. The bio media is such a small amount. I skip that. I've used this good product for about 5 years.
So do all the places you buy
There's certain expenses you must deal with if you wish for a safe, clean and healthy aquarium. How easy you want that to be depends on how much you're willing to spend, financially and time wise.
I see that every month you change the carbon filter but in the video, it shows the black side facing out on removal then when you replaced it the white side is showing (carbon side facing sponge). Is there a reason you reversed it?
Greg, good catch, the carbon side should always be facing outward, thanks for pointing that out.
Fluval Aquatics ok yea I wasn’t sure. Thanks! One other question. I have the u2 and I upgraded to a 20 gal from a 10 gal. Within a few days the water is cloudy. Can’t figure it out. I’ve been doing all the maintenance as well at the specified interval. Just have a very young turtle in it....4 month okd
So the black bit faceing out?
You mean the carbon faces the inside towards the media .. surely
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@@rikebbarwick3878 Rike, yes, as we show in the video, the polyester side is positioned outboard to capture particulate matter and the carbon side faces inward to the core asit should.
Gosh, I haven't changed my filter pads, foam or biomax media for over 2 years! I just clean em out and rinse every month. Think I need to sort myself out!
Don’t copy this, I made the mistake of doing so and it resulted in a massive spike killing my fish. Far too often to be cleaning and replacing filter all down to money and making you buy more unnecessarily.
Hi Toby, the video indicates the filter media should be cleaned in aquarium water, not tap water. If this is done, it's quite literally impossible to disturb your nitrifying bacteria and cause an ammonia spike.
it’s used. it’s s so foreign to me. somebody plz
Where can I get the clean and clear pads. It says the closest location is 2074.4 kilometers away from me. Over 1200 miles is a little too far for a fish filter. Fluval says thats the closest one and I can't find anyone who sells it online. The filter I bought didnt even come with it. I dont know why the u1 filter even exists if you cant supply the parts.
Hi there, our customer support team will be happy to help you with this! You can contact them here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Fluval Customer Support confirmed this for me. A new Fluval U3 Filter owner, I tried in vain to locate a source for the cartridges outside the UK and Europe.
No explanation was given. It is odd the instructions highlight the product, and the video includes same, without a disclaimer.
The carbon side needs to be the other way around, i have a virgin new U2 and the carbon is not the same way as you put in the replacement
The carbon should be the side that is exposed to the filter outflow.
I'm trying to adjust the flow of the output but it seems so mild.i turn it all which way. And water comes out, but I feel like there is no pressure. Is it supposed to be like that?
Hi there! Our customer support team will be happy to help you with this. You can contact them here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us
what if i eat the brown stuff i found in my filter?
Don't.
You will be fine
What did you do my good sir.
it tastes like chocolate 😁
It becomes the brown stuff out your bum.
how in the world does this thing work? i got it with the tank. no instructions and can’t get the bottom off. and what are the two holes in front? do u attach hoses or what? video didn’t help. help
Hi there! You can learn more about your U Series filter and download the instruction manual here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/shop/product/u-series-underwater-filters
Why do you have to use the Fluval cycle? Im new to this hobbie, fishing is much easier haha.
Hello John, Cycle Immediately introduces a powerful team of beneficial bacteria, providing a safe biological habitat that helps prevent fish loss in the aquarium. 😊
@@fluval Ah right thanks very much, i get you.
Die Pumpe hat plötzlich keine Strömung mehr. Woran liegt es?
Hallo! Der Motor muss höchstwahrscheinlich gereinigt werden.
@@fluval wie geht das denn? Habe eigentlich alles gereinigt. Danke für die Antwort!
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2:23 you appear to have put the new carbon pad in the wrong way! Commenting just so others do not make the same mistake.
The manufacturer is wrong huh?
@@brando16 they actually are in the video and admit to it in another comment in this section, the carbon side should always be facing out according to the correction in their comment so he is right.
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Just ordered my U2. I hope it's everything that is said.
How much?
@@BassBoostedWorld $27
@@Tiersmoke92555 Ohh I see
@@Tiersmoke92555 The problem with these filters is the daily, weekly, monthly cost of replacement filters/cartridges, etc. thats why the initial cost is cheap. Once purchased you are forced to keep paying.
@@markb8954 I use sponges in it.
Die Kohle Seite kommt doch zum inneren des Filters oder? Er wechselt den Poly-Aktivkohle filter aus und legt dann die Poly Seite nach Innen... Hmmm man sollte schon genau eine Anleitung machen bzw ein Video machen als Hersteller. :-)
Can I applied the solution if the fish are on it ?
Thought this filter would also work like an air pump. But I'm not getting any bubbles. Somebody pls help.
Hi! Please ensure the Venturi valve is installed correctly: the filter should be positioned so the top outlet is at least 1cm below the water surface, with the venturi above the water surface. If you continue to have issues, please contact our customer support team: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
the biomax should not be this difficult to find i wish i hadnt bought this filter
Sorry to hear that, Elemge. Did you know that we have a customer service team at your disposal to help with this? Please contact them for assistance. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
My instructions tell me to insert a clean and clear cartridge, but one did not come with my purchase nor can I find one anywhere.
My U2 didn't either but you can buy a pack on Amazon and eBay. Other shops do as well.
Can’t get my Fluval U4 to work at all! Followed the instructions and nothing happens. Very disappointing considering how much it cost.
Hi Jon, we're sorry to hear about this. Please contact our customer support team for assistance: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
@@fluval All sorted now, the filter is working fantastically and the Fluval customer service advisor was great.
Thanks
Does the carbon filter out plant fertiliser?
Carbon, especially when new, can remove some trace elements present in many liquid plant supplements. We recommend waiting at least a week or two after having changed the carbon in your filter before dosing with a liquid plant supplement!
thanks sore this
It says every month replace 1 x Poly carbon cartridge isn’t there 2 one on each side, do you change both every month?
If necessary yes.
I replace them every month but 2 weeks apart from each other. So side 1 is replaced, 2 weeks later, side 2 is replaced, 2 weeks later side 1 is replaced again and so forth. It probably isn't necessary to do this but I like the idea that at least one will always have that extra bacteria to help with the biofilter, since the bacteria grows on everything, including the filter floss used for the PolyCarbs sheets.
Fantastic video for new fish owners.
Don’t go by this video 😂😂
I am confused. I watched your video (many times) which shows the filter material being placed into the filter holder in two different ways, and, unless I am misunderstanding, your replies state exactly the same thing. To Greg Summers you said that the carbon side should always be facing outward and your reply to Rita B Barwick says that the carbon side faces inward to the core. Please confirm - the carbon side is the black side - yes?
Joy, sorry for the confusion. The black side is the carbon side yes and the polyester side should always face the side which receives the incoming water first to mechanically cleanse it...the carbon side should be set up to remain free or debris as its job is to chemically filter dissolved substances and does so more effectively when clean.
@@fluval Thank you - that is very clear to a non-technical person. Very helpful.
HI, can you please tell, how and where to place activated carbon in the aquarium ?
+Jyothish Jayapalan Activated carbon should be placed in a power filter to ensure good water movement throughout. Make sure to rinse it thoroughly first. Regular replacement is important as it can leach substances back into the water when saturated (for example: removal of a specific pollutant or discolouration or medication removal after treatment). You can always refer back to the instructions on the package as well.
+Fluval Aquatics thanks for the support (y)
why and just why would you replace the biomax
Bio max items can over time just get clogged up reducing the amount of Bacteria that can be in/on it, though I've never seen a reason to, you can like in the video replace half of it or just a quarter of it yearly.
Still I agree you rarely have to mess with the Bio max material aside from a good monthly rinsing in aquarium not tap water.
You really do not need carbon at all. It's only to keep the water clear for your eyes. It's a gimmick. Doesn't help the fish.
Good for absorbing medications at the end of treatment.