Fluval FX6 Cleaning - (After 2 Months on an Overstocked Tank)
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- Every Filter has its day! In this video we'll go over how to do a Fluval FX6 cleaning. Keeping a consistent schedule of your fluval fx6 maintenance is very important. Its been about 8 weeks since installing my FX6 and this cleaning will be used to help determine the best cleaning frequency. I don't expect to see a completely filthy filter, but we'll see! 👀
After the cleaning is complete we'll discuss the proper Fluval FX6 canister filter setup to ensure we get maximum efficiency from our beast!
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Everyone has their own method of cleaning, share your method with us. What do you do differently? Don't forget to subscribe - th-cam.com/users/kavemanaquatics
It’s been about 4 months; what’s your review on the Fluval FX6? :-)
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Just subscribed to your channel you should try watching pimp my filter he shows you how to get the best out of your filter it would definitely stop the gunk on your bio media 👍
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Is your fx6 turn on or turn off during this process?
I seriously watch this video every time I do a water change, only because I can never remember the order of turning on and off the valves!!! So glad Kaveman is out here with these videos!!!!!
No doubt !! 😊
Lmao same
Same for me also lol
me too😂
Same lol
What an amazing video. Everything you explained I understood the first time. Huge help. Can’t wait to wait the other videos by subscribing. Like a kid in a candy shop 👍🏻
Thanks bro, and thanks for the sub, I think you’ll find plenty more helpful videos here! 😁💪
Looks like my snapping turtle tank filter after ONE day!!🤣
Just kidding- but it is pretty close…💀
Great video!! New here!!🏆
With the filter still powered, close the inlet valve for 5 to 10 seconds, then close the outlet and power off unit. This will lower the level of water in Canister, water will not leak out when valves are taken off. It only lowers it past the lid but much cleaner with no leaks when energy is applied.
Great explanation! 👍
Good tip. I’ll try it
I just recently got a 90 gallon tank, so I have been watching about a hundred videos a week and I have to say that your video is by far the best demonstration on how to clean the FX6 that I have come across and I have been watching seasoned aquatists (I don't think that's a word) Thank you so much I appreciate it, this is going to be my first time cleaning mine and I will have my tablet watching your video as I do it.
Thank you for those kind words they are greatly appreciated! I do my best to help new comers into the hobby because I remember how tough it was for me to learn! So glad you are finding the videos helpful!! 😊
How long before you did a cleaning did your tank run on the fx6? I also have 90 gal and mine has been up a running 3 weeks with 14 3 inch peacocks not sure when to clean mine
Just got new fluval fx4 for change my old 406 canister, you da best men so many good information for fish keepers.
You only need 4 more subs to hit 1K. Liked, already subbed, and shared to TH-camrs Notification on Facebook. Let's get those four subs today. Great vid. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you man! Appreciate that help! 👍👍😊
Love the video however there's a bit of a misconception with cleaning with tap water. The levels of chlorine that are in tap water is not nearly high enough to kill the beneficial bacteria right away. On average you would need to soak the sponges for close to an hour to do damage. Now this is anecdotal but I've been rinsing my mech filtration in tap water for years with zero cycle crashes. Check out prime time aquatics on this topic, he has an exceptional scientific deep dive regarding this.
Ive seen the video, its a great video. But I still dont trust it lol Also since this is a beginner-focused channel I would never advise a beginner to clean with tap water simply because I assume their tanks are still young and immature, and any potential BB loss could affect their tanks.
I also use tap water. I rinse the bio media in tank water but the mechanical filters I literally use the steam power washer on it to get the shit out and never have cycle crashes.
your passion to help others is commendable kave!💯
Thank you bro! Happy to help others succeed with their aquariums! 😊
I know this is an old video now but i just got my first canister, fx4, on a 75 gallon peacock and hap tank and this video has been the most amazing thing teaching me about it. I also put polyfil in it because of them kicking up sand dust every feeding and im trying to make it clearer
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
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🤔 the crushed coral can be added to substrate of the aquarium. It will do a better job of buffering because it will be spread out. The bio- media in the top tray can go in the bottom tray and medium porosity filtration foam can go into the top basket as it should when considering the foams sponges that come with the FX6 filter comes with are a coarse porosity.
Also a prefilter can be added to the intake to help extend the life of the foams and impeller/ motor.
Chemical filtration is unnecessary but if it must be used then a quality carbon is really all that needed. Carbon is a natural product and can be bought in bulk.
To keep the tank in balance then add an additional inch of substrate. This will create the zones needed to properly house both types of beneficial bacteria.
Good luck with your hobby and your channel.
Big thank you to you KaveMan- I inherited a 250gal tank w/FX6 a few months ago, it is my FIRST tank ever (I don't recommend this!) and it is such a beast to care for and clean (especially for someone who is 5'1"); the first time I cleaned the FX6, I watched some other cleaning video which DID NOT INFORM ME that the impeller must be removed and cleaned! So today is the first time in a long while that the impeller got a good scrubbin' (thanks to the impeller cleaning video you posted a few months later).
My fx6 filter stopped. then I took it apart and cleaned all the engine parts and started working again. After three days he stopped again. I took it apart again and it started working again and now it came back and stopped. What will happen?
Make sure you're not sucking up sand or anything else into the filter that could be clogging the impeller unit.
whats up boss man i see you got a red tall shark in your african cichlid tank i have a mbuna peacock mixed 75gallon tank myself and i have a red tell shark in my other rank can i add him to my cichlid tank with out them killing him
It’s tricky, my red tail been in there since they were all small...so be careful and keep a close eye if you do.
First off, thanks for producing clear, to the point videos! It's appreciated.
OK, I'll admit it, until recently, even though I have a 20-plus year old red eared slider, I never was serious about the aquarium hobby. But despite that my turtle Julio is thriving and doing well. Thanks to you I am stepping up my game big time!
I recently purchased the Fluval 407 and set up the media ala KaveMan. It's looking good.
Well that's it. Just a quick note to say thank you, God bless and be well.
Glad to hear you're stepping up your game! And I'm glad I was able to help! 💪 Thanks for the positive feedback 😊
Whats up kev the crushed coral you use can you guid me on a quick easy way too get that going big fan thanks for the videos
Heres a vid I did on my aragonite sand substrate, same process with crushed coral
th-cam.com/video/zMkeelDI6zU/w-d-xo.html
Im curious on how the bio home system experiment held up , need the update video!! Keep up the awesome videos extremely educational you killin it!💪🏽💪🏽
Here you go bro - th-cam.com/video/NYZzpvKygDc/w-d-xo.html
I think the issue is the white mechanical foam is too coarse. The first (lower tray) should be coarse, tray 2 medium, tray 3 fine. This is how I run my fx6's
Bro one question off the subject, my flowerhorn not eating & not active for the last 15 days, any effective medicine please please answer TIA
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@@KaveManAquatics tx a lottt
How often do you clean your filter.
My schedule will be different than yours...and it also changes from time to time...I clean my FX6 every 3-4 months and my 407 monthly
Dude, hint on putting the FX6 back together. When removing the filter from under your aquarium you first turn off the In Valve followed by the Out Valve. The same procedure when you replace the reassembled filter as follows: reattach the In Valve and then the Out Valve. Now very important, open the In Valve first and then the Out Valve and immediately plug in the filter. It will chug and gurgle and bubble in your tank for a few minutes until the filter gets all the air out of the system. It will then start filtering. The reason why you open the In Valve first is that will automatically prime your canister filter body with water. You only have to independently prime your filter only when you first buy it.
The method I mentioned works as upon opening the In Valve allows water from the tank to fill the canister body, thus priming it. I hope I explained that to where everyone understands it. As I mentioned I run two of these great filters on my 150 gallon. I also have two Fluval E-Series 300 Watt Heaters which are excellent because they have a built in visible LED thermostat and keep the temp +.5 or -.5 from the setting you select. I run both at 83 degrees. I also have an over stock of Tetras/various species, Severums, Assorted African Cats, Silver Dollars, and 3 healthy Panther Crabs. I decorate with rock caves, artificial plants, and Mopani Wood. I went this route after having 85 African Cichlids in my aquarium but soon realized that they excrete a lot of waste. I sold off some of my surviving larger ones let’s just say, the surviving warriors.
I really enjoy these videos as they are very knowledge oriented and they are done by someone who has experience and great enthusiasm for the hobby.
Anyway, try the In Valve method I mentioned and that will save you from having to prime the canister before reattachment. Make sense? I hope so.
Love my Eheim Classic 2262. There won't be any bypass when it gets too dirty. The pump starts to get louder and that's when I know to clean. It happens about 5-6 months and bio has always been clean.
Hey Kev i have a 350 liter aquarium whit peacocks en 4 haps ...white lips totaal fich 25...is de fx6 enough 4 my tank??
The boihome media is by far better than anything else ,I have 9kg and 3 sump bricks in my sump filter ,, 600lts cihdlid tank
Do you think instead of tap water or dirty canister water for washing sponges in you could use RODI water without chlorine and with tds 0,also you do have lots of rocks,sand where beneficial bacteria probably thriving so will just colonies filter again quiet quick...just my thought following your channel for a while now thank you for teaching us so many things 😀
Great vid as always thanks Kev BEST CICHLID Channel on TH-cam
Thank you so much!! 😊💪
I thought ChemiPure Blue is for reef tanks? Which is better for south american cichlid tank......chemipure blue or green or elite, in your opinion. I just want to set up my filter with the best options. Thanks and great channel!
U didn't use enough biome media in ur fx6. I have 5 kilo's in my fx6 and 3 kilo's in a 407 plus plants in a 125 gallon tank and it helps but I do change 60 to 75 gallons of water every 4 days in my tank. Which I have 25 5 inch r better size African chilids. The media helps but don't buy it off of Amazon cause it's way over priced. Go to Green wave engineering. U can buy 2.2 pounds at $ 18 bucks verses 18 dollars a pound. Plus they have fx kits to up grade ur fx6 to filter better. I have coarse and med sponges on the outside of every tray plus fine and floss sponges the top plus 10 pounds of bio media still not enough to get it to zero ppm. At the highest ppm is 60 ppm every 4 days in a 125 gallon tank but most of the time it's a 45 ppm.
beautiful cichlid tank there cheers :D "D
Thank you sir! 😊
Can I use tap water. But, I use prime before I cleaning the filter media. Is it OK? And i didn't see you use the fine filter media to get the very fine stuff from the water. Will it make the tank cloudy? Thank you so much.
Superb 10 Stars!
EXTREMELY thorough; better than any advertisement by Fluval themselves & their pretty good yet NOT as thorough as this gentleman!
Give this man a PT job Fluval; he's great for business.
Lol, if fluval could only hear your words lol Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed! 💪
Hey Kev, Jon Martin / Rite Of Passage I have a ? On the water change we have a well out on a farm In Armada Michigan Any thoughts on well water. we have a 200 gal tank . Fan Tails we bring in the baby Koi over the winter
Nice video. I fill my FX4 back up by connecting the inlet hose and opening the valve. Watch down the outlet tube until you start to see the water. You can throttle the inlet valve to slow the water and shut it off as it nears the top. Connect the outlet and start the pump. You'll have a small amount of air come out the return, but your system is primed quickly.
Great tip 😊💪
That's how I do mine as well.
I've just got one of these the fx6 how long before water becomes clear
@@lindaclark4165 Should not take long. Did you keep your other filters or put the cycled media in the FX6?
@@jonathanbedsole1671 kept them
In the latest video of fx6 setup, you mentioned opening up and exposing all 3 baskets to air can kill good bacteria. I’m guessing you can do this since you have 2, but How are you meant to clean it if you only have one fx6 since we have to open all 3 to clean. Cheers
Best video 👍
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Its crazy its so dirty on 1-2 month, i have a 15000 presure filter for 900L aquarium. 3 years its drive now
Would you please do fluval C series hang on back filter , how to properly wash and clean , how long should it change the carbon activated and ammonia remover inside the filter and the bio media ? Anyway love your tips and guidance 😊 appreciate for that .
I'm running a Fluval fx6 on my 55 gallon tank I have hoses that I lengthened to go downstairs away from the tank it's not too far away but it's causing a little bit of restriction from all the hoses is this bad for my fx6?
All I can say is thanks..You make this hobby easy and fun..My go too for any problem that I have...Mr KaveMan...
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Thanks man, gives me insight. My house I just bought has a 300 gal sale water tank and this thing is attached to it, so Im learning cause Im new at this.
i dont stress about always using tank water to clean... Bio media i tend not to rinse with tap but sponges i do often with sink. BUT i dont do it all at once. cycle through what filtration i rinse with the sink (higher pressure cleaning)
You didn’t wait too long, fluval fx is terrible at mechanical filtration, all those big beautiful initial sponges get bypassed like crazy. I’ve had mine for a year, tried every different kind of spine all the same, they stay clean and inner finer filtration by bio media gets mucked up.
I’ve learned these FX filters are truly poorly designed, yet everyone raves about them. Why? Every time I clean mine out (which I do monthly) all the pre-large particle filter materials even the finer sponges I’ve tried in the outside rings are hardly dirty. Nothing like what all the other canister filters I’ve used in the past resemble, full of gunk fish waste and debri. But the fluval inner ring filter media where the bio materials are held are clogged up and nasty (water polishers and finer filtration material goes in these). Anyone ever wonder why the outer rings have these fins that the more coarse sponge filter pieces don’t fit into? I personally believe it’s how fluval gets high flow on these filters. Water just bypasses most of the initial sponge material byway of these open spaces between the fins. Then that water goes through your bio media and the final water polishers clogging them and your media up terribly and your flow drops to 1/3 the initial at the start after just about 2-3 weeks. A filter this big shouldn’t gum up in a couple weeks but it does because all the true filtration is only in the center of the filter where there is no designed bypass. Yes, my nitrates and ammonia levels are zero and the bio-media is doing its job, but my tank is dirty. Nothing is being filtered out of the water sufficiently, the water hits the bio media but the final filtration can only hold so much gunk as the big rings of the coarse stuff don’t grab onto anything. I have tried every material even floss in these out rings and only about 20% of these materials collect debri after running a month. I hate to say it but these filters are terrible. See how clean your coarse sponges are when you clean it? And now look at how dirty the final inner filter piece is. It should be the opposite. Fluval FX are a scam, advertised as high flow, but only because there is so little true filtration going on. My tank is dirty debri on my sand bed, on my plant leaves, because this filter just circulates the dirty water over and over but doesn’t clean it worth a damn. I use a prefilter on the intake as well and if it wasn’t for it, I’d be cleaning these inner ring pads once a week just to keep up the flow. I’m amazed no one else has noticed this or questioned these water flow gaps designed on these outer rings and why the huge area of the initial filter material remains so clean. Tons of bacterial action, for sure! It works great to keep your ammonia, and nitrates at zero, but oh my does your tank look bad as it’s where all the floating debri ends up that should be going into the filter pads. This design just lets a good portion of the water bypass the initial filter material. You will see! I’m sad I wasted money on it, I love how quiet it is and the initial great flow, but it’s not worth the added tank maintenance and muck, I’m done with mine. Going back to better canisters that have no fancy gaps and truly filter every ml of water coming through the filter.
It’s sad but it’s true, look at how the flow charts show water movement. There’s no directed water flow through the big sponges, they just pick up extra debri floating around at the edges.
Should i pour seachem matrix in a bag or just dump it in the tray
you can pour it directly into red trays because you can dunk the red trays into a bucket of tank water to rinse off, but you cant dunk the white basket, its too big. So use a bag of matrix for your white baskets, then you can just remove the bag and dunk in the bucket to rinse. Does that make sense?
@@KaveManAquatics yea, so put a bag of matrix in the bottom of the white tray, then on top dump the matrix into the red tray
You got it bro 👍
Every time I clean my canister when I turn it back on it seems to blow garbage and debris out. How do I get that stuff out?
I usually just hulk the canister to wherever I'm working on it. Maybe ill do it this way. Sometimes it's a time issue.
why don't fill2 buckets with water from the tank ? clean the media and put it in the second, clean etc... and put in the second.
also what a about tap water treated with the chlorine etc...
KaveMan thank u for this instructional video,you’re videos to me are the most informative videos out there,u go step by step and give reasons why u did each step which is very very helpful for a lot of us beginner fish keepers,thank u for these videos and please keep more coming!
I love to read comments like this, So glad the videos are helping you guys and glad you're enjoying them! I will continue to keep my beginner buddies in mind! Thanks again! 😊
Love your energy, liked and subscribed immediately. Thank you!!
Thanks! 😊 And thanks for the Sub! 👍
Thats because u took all the mechanical sponges out to and loaded up with bio-media remember
i dont use tank water to clean my filter stuff , i use gallons of distilled water it does add a little cost but i dont have to remove tank water when doing a filter change or keep dipping my hands in water that could contain parasites
I’m brand new at this
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Kev,
When my FX6's were new, I couldn't remove the valves from the canister lids because they were so tight! Did you ever have this problem? Someone recommended using waterproof grease ($4 from Home Depot) I rubbed some on the O rings and on the inside of the valve body and what an amazing difference it made! They go on and off with zero effort now.
Thats cool, never heard of that. Mine do take some force to remove but I just assumed it was the pressure inside the canister. May give that a shot, thanks for the tip 👍
When I get a cichlid tank I filled my tank with ocean rock as it buffers the ph and gives the fish places to hide etc
I’ve seen u put the the media in a bag but the other video u didn’t. What’s is better in the bag?
Great video Kev, a quick question, whilst cleaning the FX6, do you also need to clean the intake filter inside the tank, maybe it doesn't come apart, I don't know ATM, also would you clean the tube inside the actual FX6?, thanks Nige UK
No you dont have to during every cleaning. But once in a while it wouldnt hurt to clean them both. By once in a while, I mean like once a year...If That! lol
Loved this demonstration ! I just joined the Fluval cult yesterday but now I’m wondering if I should put a polishing pad in the top tray of my FX6
I always do 😁
Hey bro, great vids man, really helping me with my set up, just subed, much love from U.K
Awesome! Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching form the UK! 💪
Actually... you can toss out all the bio media in that filter. Bio media in an external filter is not needed if you have a lot of rock work. I have a 125 gallon with about 100 adult African cichlids. For 20 years I only had a big pond pump and powerheads to circulate the water through the rocks with zero ammonia and nitrite. I recently added an FX4 because I feed two big leaves of romaine lettuce every day along with flakes and pellets, my Hot Magnum filter and quick filter couldn't keep up. You can get cheap FX filter pads on Amazon, I can change out all the filter pads for about ten bucks, all three kinds of pads. That's only five bucks a month to change it all out, don't need to even clean them. Bio balls are way over rated, don't need them unless you have a bare bottom tank with no rock work. I also add a big bag of carbon in my FX4 and change out the carbon every month or two. Swapping everything out is quick and easy. I also do a 50% water change every week.
One more thing, I heard a lady on TH-cam saying that instead of draining your FX with a tube from the bottom she actually would leave it running, close the input valve and disconnect the input hose. The filter will draw air and pump the water into the tank. Sounds like it will work assuming your tank doesn't overflow LOL.
Most hobbyists dont have "a lot of rock work" to adequately provide enough surface area to handle the bio-load of a tank, especially an overstocked one. I do agree that bio-media in general is overhyped and I've even used pot scrubbers as my bio-media for over a year and proved that it works just as much as the expensive big-name stuff.
I now use Matrix because not only does it keep the tank cycled just like the pot scrubbers did but it has also helped in reducing my nitrates. Matrix has the ability to allow anaerobic bacteria to grow and complete the cycle.
I wouldn't have believed it myself if it didn't happen before my very own eyes 🤷♂️
Yo Kev, i just wanna say your my favorite channel to watch bro. Idk if it's your perfect explanations that make it easier to understand or your pro experience with your fishes. But i enjoy watching every time. P.s. i own a Turtle Aquarium 🐢 🐢🐢 no fishes yet
Thank you bro! I appreciate that positive feedback! Glad you're enjoying the channel 😊💪
too bad they don't make also a inline CO2 diffuser and a in line heater for the FX4-FX6. FLUVAL WAKE-UP!!! I wrote them to inquire why not ...maybe if enough of us do they will!!!!
Unplanted tanks wont need an inline co2 but the heater inline isnt a bad idea 👍
So... I guarantee you don't need any biological filtration media in that Fluval FX6. I have a 125 gallon tank with around 100 adult mbuna with zero biological filtration. The rockwork in my tank is plenty. I have a 550 gallon per hour pond pump on one end, a 350 gallon per hour powerhead on the other at top water level, and a hot magnum filter on the back at 250 gallon per hour. I have no sump, no undergravel filter, no canister with biological filtration and have zero ammonia, zero nitrite and just a trace of nitrates after running this for 15 plus years. I do a 50% water change per week and change out the carbon in the hot magnum every week, that's it. You have plenty of water flow and rock work in your tank, I'm sure you could totally get rid of that FX6 and you wouldn't have any ammonia or nitrite buildup, all you really need is a small carbon filter like a hot magnum. I'm considering the FX6 or something similar for a bare bottom pool with red tailed cats, with that setup you for sure would need bio filtration in an external canister, but not for a cichlid tank with a lot of rocks. I say trash the bio media and add more carbon or other chemical media, maybe add a polyfilter. I'm actually surprised that the FX6 doesn't have a finer sponge material, seems like the pores are way too big all the way around.
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I been looking for a good demo video on this filter all day and yours was definitely one of the top two most informative and detailed. I think you should check out the pond gurus video on it and try his sponge technique for the outer rings. I’m definitely subbing to you bro good job.
Thanks for the Sub! I’ve seen pond gurus video, it’s great. Haven’t had a chance to look for those sponges he uses though...I have 1 other good video on setting up the FX6...check it out and let me know what you think.
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2 months?! Wtf dude! I used to clean mine once a week!
Thank you so much! This will be my first good filter( for my aquatic turtles) and I have been doing so much research! This is the forst video that has actually been step by step on how to do it and is helping so much! Thank you!!!
Have you had any issues after 2 years? Any leaks?
@@arafluko3487 Ik ur comment is old but I've had this filter for maybe 1-2 years now and it's still working perfectly! I have a messy turtle, and the filter itself is a bit of "overkill" on a 75 gal, but I've had no issues!
Did you start small with the crushed coral? I’ve been building it up mixed in with my substrate however, I’m slightly afraid with adding it to my media for sudden changes. Thank you.
Yes, add it in gradually. Wait a few days after adding before testing to see if you need to add more.
Love your channel, bro. You have really helped me take my hobby to the next level. Setting up my 1st sump this weekend🎉
Glad to hear it! 😁
Check out a channel called Pondguru on TH-cam, he shows you how to set up/pimp your FX6 canister filter to get maximum benefit from your Biohome media and not forgetting better tank conditions for your precious fish. 👍🏴
Seen it, not a fan of biohome anymore.
I think Seachem, Fluval, Aqueon should look into the Indian market with its 170 million population. Nothing reliable available here when the craze for this hobby is far reaching. Amazon India here is totally worthless with it's poor logistic and unreliable products. Flipcart is better but product unavailable.
Sounds like a great market for the big names to be in. Not sure why they arent there already! Thanks for watching from India though! 😊
Is one FX6 unit Filter enough for 150 gallons question mark?
The simple answer is Yes. The more detailed answer is, it depends on your bio-load.
My wife always run with fx6! Always remove full of water. 💪 Empeler is easy to clean if he have problem.
Hi i got a new fx6 2 months ago and done my first clean today, the top sponge was dirty so i will clean it now after 5/6 weeks, the problem i noticed was inside the filter there were around 10 or 20 snails, i googled their shape and i think they are trumpet snails, MST, any idea? are they safe?
They wont harm your tank but they could get into the impeller unit and damage the fx6. They will continue to multiply as well.
Your other 2nd fx6 I think only has matrix media in all 3 levels with a white pad on top. If I get a 75 gallon and use only 1 FX6, I wonder what to put in it. Just matrix like your other one or set it up like this one? Media, perigen black sponge filter vs the other fx6 you have that has that white filter pad in it? Just curious.
This video is very old. I have since changed my setup to matrix in the bottom 2 trays, about half of the top tray with matrix and then purigen and white pad on top. The other video is more recent and the best setup 😁
Crushed coral won’t loose anything until it completely dissolves, you should of just washed it and put it back.
There is conflicting information about this theory. Some say what you stated to be fact. Others say that one mineral or another can deplete completely before the coral is completely dissolved. In my case, I judge by the fluctuation in PH. once it begins to drop, that’s the clear indication that the coral isn’t working anymore. Whether it’s still there or not 😊
That side sponges isn't enough, the lowest basket should be mechanical filter only. And top part should be the bio media. That orientation, you have less fish waste on bio media. Check pondguru's video on optimizing canister filters
Sorry bro, but thats incorrect. This is an FX6. Water travels from the top down, so mechanical goes on top.
Yo Kev I bought the FX6 and out of nowhere My water just got Clowdy!Any reasons you think it could have Happen?
Did you use the new media it came with? Did you rinse it out first?
Nice man👍👍😃wow
Thanks! 😊
Hey Kev, what do you do when your fx6 starts making a motorboat noise it's been running about a year or so should I dismantle and clean the impeller assembly. Also, how hard do you scrub the canister and baskets
That would definitely be my first step. Check for damage to the impeller as well. Heres a great video on that - th-cam.com/video/qeBVJq58zjM/w-d-xo.html
You dont ever need to scrub the baskets or canister hard at all. Simple spray and rinse is more than enough. Remember the gunk and grime is all beneficial bacteria. 😊
60% of my fish's diet consists of live food. My aquaclear 110, and 2 marineland internal canisters aren't keeping up, I am doing 20% water changes every 2 days 😅. Maybe it's time to upgrade to the FX6
You wont regret the upgrade! 😊💪
I used your link and bought an FX6.. might be a little over kill putting it on a 125 fresh water. But its a cichlid tank im sure it will get a workout..
Not at all. Perfect for a Cichlid tank! Appreciate you using my links, thank you!
Man all you fish people with your crystal clear tanks.
I should make a video on how fast a Fluval FX6 gets destroyed by my red ear slider dump truck bio producing monster.
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The top of that canister is a pretty shitty design. All those little compartments that hold water, hard to dry, why not just big one big circle that you could run your finger around with a towel and be done?
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I’m changing over from hang in back filters (2) for my 75 gal. Can I use the bio balls at first to keep the bacterial load there after used to when I chest set this up? My sponge has been there for two treats as well- is it ok to transfer some of these things to the baskets to help transfer more easy to a canister filtration ?? system?
Absolutely! Thats the best thing to do to help your new filters establish themselves. 👍
How do you inspect the impeller ? Thank you for answering my other questions .
Check this out - th-cam.com/video/qeBVJq58zjM/w-d-xo.html
lol, i think the mechanical filter should be on the bottom, water enters thru the sides going down, up the bio media, having gunk on the bottom side means water flow in the media is going up? i don't use an fx6 but something s wrong with the filter to trap gunk within the media lol
That is not the flow of water in an FX6. If you want to learn more about the FX6 I have a playlist filled with helpful videos 😊
Question, where can I get those exact aquarium decorations. The rock structures you have.
You can find all the products and equipment I use and recommend in my affiliate shop 😁 - linkpop.com/kavemanaquatics
Very good l just got a FX6 fluval canister need to know the media that you used please help me.
Here you go - th-cam.com/video/7pnrrTDt1CQ/w-d-xo.html
Mine is sucking air from somewhere. Checked the gasket, valves, hose clamps, evenly tightened top screw bolts... drain plugs leaks when closed but not when it’s open though. Runs fine just burps every 5 min. Or so. Any ideas? Thanks...
Make sure your hose connections on top of tank are fully submerged. Also make sure no bubblers or airstones near the intake. It'll suck the bubbles in. Drain plug shouldnt be leaking though air in it or not...
Hey buddy..you didn't put a blue pad or a white pad in any of the sections..why is that?..I have a blue pad in the bottom of the second tray,so the chemical get the cleanest of water..ty
Blue or white pads should only go on top of the top tray. Any sponges below that will only trap detritus where you dont want it to be trapped. In this video I only used the black sponge on top, but its similar to the blue pad. Watch one of my more updated videos for how I set up the FX6 - th-cam.com/video/WlKVa0qzjwg/w-d-xo.html
Kinda wish the input and output valve were a different design. difficult to pop them off when the Fx6 is under the tank. Instead of having to push in the button and pull/push it up, shouldve just been a lever of some kind. something easier to handle.
I hear you, sometimes it can be a struggle to get those off.
Your filter media is dirty because you dont have any filter floss. The foam you have in top of your media basket it too coarse and it flows straight through it. If you put filter floss on the top you need to change it once every 4-6 weeks but it keeps your media clean.
You are absolutely correct. This was the first cleaning of this FX6. After adding in the poly fil the media is never dirty anymore 👍
You mentioned having a bag with coral in the FX6. I have a coral stone in the tank. Should it be replaced or does it keep the properties?
It will also eventually deplete but Im sure it could take years, depending on the size of the stone. Just keep an eye on your PH and make sure it isnt dropping and is staying stable during the week.
purigen needs to be regenerated in bleach solution. I use 2 bags, one in the filter active and the other is being cleaned. When cleaning my fx6 swap the bags.
It doesnt NEED to be regenerated. But yes, you can if you wanted to.
What size tank is this? I’m going setting up a 125 gallon today and trying to decide if I need 1 or 2 of these filters
This is my 75 Gallon tank. What kind of fish do you plan to keep and how many?
Thanks for the details. Best vid on the FX cleaning that I've viewed. (I knew it would be) Is there a reason why some folks use NO chemical filtration such as Purigen? Seems odd to me. I await your recommendation for an FX2 or FX4 from a comment I made on a previous video. Thanks as always. You are the BEST.
Glad you enjoyed it! Chemical media like Purigen is always optional, never necessary. It will absolutely improve your waters quality and clarity but some people are happy with what they can achieve without it. I responded to your last FX4 comment. Recommended going with the FX4 cause of your big goldfish and pleco 😁
@@KaveManAquatics Thanks. Saw it and it is on the list of things I'll get in 2025! I visited Strictly Reef in Reno, NV and mentioned that I may have grown out of what the chain stores can provide. They will make a tank that fits me (short enough to reach in, for maintenance, with out a ladder). They will even make the cabinet to match it and put a door on the end for additional convenience in servicidng the Fluval. The salesman at the front counter walked me around the store to show me what they can do. Now that's customer service.
I found my new fish store.
where do you get the coral? Or where I can get it
That canister is barely dirty.. , if you want botton and middle tray clean, you need filterfloss in the top one. Education, for sure. Great there. But you clean the canister when you notice the flowrate is lowered.
It was, but it was lowered due to the amount of biohome and crushed coral that was in the filter. I agree it wasnt dirty enough for a full cleaning. But in my defense, at the time I was gauging the proper frequency of cleaning for my tank. Because as Im sure you're very aware, every tank is different. 😉
I came across this guy purely by accident and I'm glad I did. I don't know what it is about him, I think it's his genuine sincerity about his hobby but he's entertaining to watch and I learned a ton. Thanks man
Glad to hear that! Thank you so much for that positive feedback! Glad you're enjoying the channel! 😁
Thank you I just done my first fluval Fx6 maintenance following each step with you! I was so intimidated now I am confident to keep doing them.
Awesome! Glad I could help! 😁