I share your pain with this. I normally use a fishing line to remove Juwel filters. Cut a long piece, push the line behind on both sides and work my way down pulling from one side to the other. Comes off quite easily. Fishing line is plastic hence will remove the potential to scratch your glass.
i did the opposite on a 6ft tank i replaced an fx6 with 2 xl juwel filters = more filter capacity than fluval , much lower wattage per hr than fluval , higher flow than fluval but spread out between 2 units i'm very happy with the results
Sounds pretty ace. Yeah I would never have changed it out had it not been for Fluval sending me the FX to test. I must say I do consider it an upgrade (although maybe not compared to two Bioflows) and I don't appreciate having more space in the tank.
Mate, wanna thank you for the great videos, you were one of the main inspirations for us to get this tank. after seeing you remove the filter i straight way did the same thing! thankfully i got to it about two hours they delivered and set it up so the silicon wasn't as set and a wee bit easier to remove. it makes the tank look bigger!! again, thank you and keep up the great work
Ah wow. Thank you ever so much for your message. For me it's all about enjoying the hobby and sharing it in the hope my videos can assist others to enjoy it too. So feedback like that feels great. Enjoy your new tank! Sure you have many good times ahead with it.
Dear Daniel: I do prefer to free up as much space, for my plants and animals as possible, by using hang-on-the-back filters. However, I also like a nice hard-scape. I’ve switched from driftwood, to rock, in all but two, of my tanks. I find that driftwood encourages algae. With rock, I can simply scrub the algae off or switch out the hardscape, allowing algae-infested rock to remain dry, for a long time. Thank you for sharing this, super-terrific upgrade, on your, amazing tank. I look forward to seeing how you perfect that corner, of the aquarium. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar
Thanks very much E. J. I have been so super busy recently I genuinely haven't had a chance to start working on the repair job but I'm hoping this weekend I'll be able to make an in road.
even easier if you just pull it off slowly from the top, the silicon doesn't stick that well to the filter so slowly pulling it starting from the top, looking at the tank from the front, pull the front top of the filter towards the left and that first bit of silicon will let go, pull a bit more and the second piece next to it will also let go, after that just keep going to the left slowly and all the rear and bottom pieces will easily let go, still need to clean up the silicon off of the glass but no need to force tools in between the glass and the filter
Should have tried that in the first place hey. 🙄 After seeing how easily the last few came away feel like you could be entirely right. Unfortunately I'm passed the point of being able to test it out but hopefully others about to remove their filters will read your comment and attempt that first. Thanks for commenting with this.
@@DanielKeepingFish yeah i've always cut them out before, had about 5 juwel tanks in the past, just got a new 350 and thought id try pulling it and it was super easy only taking about 30 seconds to get out, just wondering if you had the red clips still on the light bar, saw them still on one of your vids, they pull off to and the whole lid will sit nice and flush after, all the best
Obviously you recorded.. lol... Borrow the Mrs stuff.. you know I am big on that 😂 You have a steady hand and good patience for working quickly to not get caught using the Mrs stuff... Excellent video my friend
Im removing my rip filter as I’m not that happy with it . But Iv emptied my tank removed occupants to another tank . The thought of a mishap doesn’t bare thinking of .
Great video. I'm going to be doing the same with my tank, with the fish already in the tank. I dont like the filter and would prefer an external filter.
What was the decision that made you do this? I am pulling the out the only hair i have left with my Juwel tank, i have hundreds of floating particles and its not clearing even with all the tricks etc, starting to think the filer isnt good enough, its really deflated my enthusiasm.
I only changed it out because Fluval sent me the FX to try out. Otherwise I would never have swapped the Juwel filter out, I was happy with how it works. I have been super mad busy past couple of weeks but if I get a chance I'll send you a video of how I had mine set up.
To be fair most of the fair from the kitchen tastes.... only kidding. Better not finish that sentence unless the filter removal tools are used on me next. 😆
People are clearly not using this filter correctly if they feel the need to remove it. It's a very efficient filter if cleaned and maintained regularly.
Yeah I liked it. I only swapped it out as Fluval sent me the FX to try out. I wouldn't have swapped it out otherwise. That said although the Juwel filter was fine the Fluval is a definite upgrade.
Hi Daniel. I'm currently using a Hygger double sponge filter. This filter has two containers at the bottom. I'd like to fill them with Activated carbon, to reduce bad odors + keep water clearer. I've seen Activated carbon balls (plastic casing). Are these OK to be added into a double sponge filter???
Yeah totally. Just be aware activated carbon only lasts so long. It's all relative; the more impurities the carbon absorbs the quicker it becomes ineffective. Generally if we're changing it out once per month we should be about good.
No the pipes didn't fit. I ended up cutting slots in the lid to accommodate them. I'll pop the link for the video at the bottom of this comment but if that doesn't work go to my full list and it was nine videos ago. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/uDUqwR74p-0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=O-aCMey9PVEsCVNl
Juwel doesn't seem to want you to use anything but theirs. I have noticed this. I also noticed that Fluval, on the other hand, made Aquasky lighting that is compatible with the Juwel T5 lighting system. What pain having to dig the box out to find the outlet tubes don't fit. Shame on you 'Juwel' 😕
@MarkNSmyth @MarkNSmyth from Mrs DKF's kitchen. Shusshh... don't tell her haha... Probable get them in most stores that sell cooking/baking equipment. Think it may be called a cake slice.
I share your pain with this. I normally use a fishing line to remove Juwel filters. Cut a long piece, push the line behind on both sides and work my way down pulling from one side to the other. Comes off quite easily. Fishing line is plastic hence will remove the potential to scratch your glass.
That is such a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing your tip. I bet a lot of people will find that useful.
My new Rio arrives in the next few days..? This is one of the first jobs, looks easy enough thanks for the tips from you and the comments section 👍🏼
@@rustandoil oh cool. Enjoy your new aquarium!
It's so hard to remove the filter from the juwel rio, you need extra careful in doing so. Great job my friend you did it.
Thank you very much Marie. Definitely tredded carefully whilst attempting this.
i did the opposite on a 6ft tank i replaced an fx6 with 2 xl juwel filters = more filter capacity than fluval , much lower wattage per hr than fluval , higher flow than fluval but spread out between 2 units i'm very happy with the results
Sounds pretty ace. Yeah I would never have changed it out had it not been for Fluval sending me the FX to test. I must say I do consider it an upgrade (although maybe not compared to two Bioflows) and I don't appreciate having more space in the tank.
I've had my Rio125 and Vision 260 for about 20 years and both filters have now come off by themselves, you just need to wait.
Mate, wanna thank you for the great videos, you were one of the main inspirations for us to get this tank. after seeing you remove the filter i straight way did the same thing! thankfully i got to it about two hours they delivered and set it up so the silicon wasn't as set and a wee bit easier to remove. it makes the tank look bigger!! again, thank you and keep up the great work
Ah wow. Thank you ever so much for your message. For me it's all about enjoying the hobby and sharing it in the hope my videos can assist others to enjoy it too. So feedback like that feels great. Enjoy your new tank! Sure you have many good times ahead with it.
Your going to be in so much trouble when Mrs. DKF sees this….but until then you’re secret is safe with us 😀😀👍👍
Awesome video Daniel!!
Thanks very much boys. So far so good. Either she hasn't watched the video or she's saving it up to make me pay big time haha..
Dear Daniel:
I do prefer to free up as much space, for my plants and animals as possible, by using hang-on-the-back filters. However, I also like a nice hard-scape. I’ve switched from driftwood, to rock, in all but two, of my tanks. I find that driftwood encourages algae. With rock, I can simply scrub the algae off or switch out the hardscape, allowing algae-infested rock to remain dry, for a long time.
Thank you for sharing this, super-terrific upgrade, on your, amazing tank. I look forward to seeing how you perfect that corner, of the aquarium.
All my best,
Sincerely,
E. J. Brinegar
Thanks very much E. J. I have been so super busy recently I genuinely haven't had a chance to start working on the repair job but I'm hoping this weekend I'll be able to make an in road.
Love the filter removing tools
Gotta have the right equipment haha..
even easier if you just pull it off slowly from the top, the silicon doesn't stick that well to the filter so slowly pulling it starting from the top, looking at the tank from the front, pull the front top of the filter towards the left and that first bit of silicon will let go, pull a bit more and the second piece next to it will also let go, after that just keep going to the left slowly and all the rear and bottom pieces will easily let go, still need to clean up the silicon off of the glass but no need to force tools in between the glass and the filter
Should have tried that in the first place hey. 🙄
After seeing how easily the last few came away feel like you could be entirely right. Unfortunately I'm passed the point of being able to test it out but hopefully others about to remove their filters will read your comment and attempt that first. Thanks for commenting with this.
@@DanielKeepingFish yeah i've always cut them out before, had about 5 juwel tanks in the past, just got a new 350 and thought id try pulling it and it was super easy only taking about 30 seconds to get out, just wondering if you had the red clips still on the light bar, saw them still on one of your vids, they pull off to and the whole lid will sit nice and flush after, all the best
Obviously you recorded.. lol... Borrow the Mrs stuff.. you know I am big on that 😂
You have a steady hand and good patience for working quickly to not get caught using the Mrs stuff...
Excellent video my friend
Still haven't got to the bottom of why Mrs DKF is spending money on filter removing tools haha...
Thanks very much mate.
@@DanielKeepingFish my pleasure my friend
great video as you know I removed mine a few weeks ago.... I hope you got Mrs dkf new filter removing tools😂
Haha.. I'm going to hear about it when she sees this. 😆
Im removing my rip filter as I’m not that happy with it . But Iv emptied my tank removed occupants to another tank . The thought of a mishap doesn’t bare thinking of .
@@prairrie safe approach is the best approach. 👍
Great video. I'm going to be doing the same with my tank, with the fish already in the tank. I dont like the filter and would prefer an external filter.
Oh cool. I hope you found it useful then and got a tip or two from it. Hope it all goes smoothly when you remove yours.
I have removed a few of these over the years also using kitchen utensils lol
Haha.. Great minds mate...
Good job 👍
Thanks mate.
What was the decision that made you do this?
I am pulling the out the only hair i have left with my Juwel tank, i have hundreds of floating particles and its not clearing even with all the tricks etc, starting to think the filer isnt good enough, its really deflated my enthusiasm.
I only changed it out because Fluval sent me the FX to try out. Otherwise I would never have swapped the Juwel filter out, I was happy with how it works.
I have been super mad busy past couple of weeks but if I get a chance I'll send you a video of how I had mine set up.
Fajny filtr :) 👍🔔
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You gained some nice space now!! Note so self, don't eat cake at the DKF mansion. It tastes like fish poop. LOL 🐟💩🍰
To be fair most of the fair from the kitchen tastes.... only kidding. Better not finish that sentence unless the filter removal tools are used on me next. 😆
People are clearly not using this filter correctly if they feel the need to remove it. It's a very efficient filter if cleaned and maintained regularly.
Yeah I liked it. I only swapped it out as Fluval sent me the FX to try out. I wouldn't have swapped it out otherwise. That said although the Juwel filter was fine the Fluval is a definite upgrade.
The filter is not suitable with shrimp. So you are clearly using the incorrect filter if you would have a shrimp tank. Don't be so judgy.
It's definitely better that that fx6 .
Hi Daniel. I'm currently using a Hygger double sponge filter. This filter has two containers at the bottom. I'd like to fill them with Activated carbon, to reduce bad odors + keep water clearer. I've seen Activated carbon balls (plastic casing). Are these OK to be added into a double sponge filter???
Yeah totally. Just be aware activated carbon only lasts so long. It's all relative; the more impurities the carbon absorbs the quicker it becomes ineffective. Generally if we're changing it out once per month we should be about good.
How did you plumb in your canister. Would the dig outs be wide enough for an fx6 inlet outlet?
No the pipes didn't fit. I ended up cutting slots in the lid to accommodate them. I'll pop the link for the video at the bottom of this comment but if that doesn't work go to my full list and it was nine videos ago.
Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/uDUqwR74p-0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=O-aCMey9PVEsCVNl
Cheers 👍
Juwel doesn't seem to want you to use anything but theirs. I have noticed this. I also noticed that Fluval, on the other hand, made Aquasky lighting that is compatible with the Juwel T5 lighting system. What pain having to dig the box out to find the outlet tubes don't fit. Shame on you 'Juwel' 😕
Where did you get the knife ?
@MarkNSmyth @MarkNSmyth from Mrs DKF's kitchen. Shusshh... don't tell her haha...
Probable get them in most stores that sell cooking/baking equipment. Think it may be called a cake slice.
Have you had problems with the braces rotting
Don't!
Just use some fucking fishing wire... jesus christ
Awe come on now. That's taking all the fun out of it isn't it?