I’m definitely interested in seeing a 407 vs FX2 comparison. Your product evaluations are the best! I appreciate your straight forward no-nonsense style.
@fishead4464 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing. I would love the 407 comparison. I would also love to know the petsmart trick too. Thank you sir!
@vassetz7 күн бұрын
Another great episode that clarifies a lot about the FX series.
@mk_cichlids Жыл бұрын
I have an FX4 that's been running on a 6 foot long 100 gallon for years, and I absolutely love it!
@KenSmith-gr2sj20 күн бұрын
Thanks Bentley! I was wondering about a possible difference in size of the media trays between fx2 and fx4 and you told me exactly what I needed to know!
@JPTuner Жыл бұрын
It's not a drain plug. It's actually made for the fluval gravel vacuum to hook up to. It's the return inlet for the water to go back into the filter after passing through the vacuum filter.
@tjautocross Жыл бұрын
Cool comparison and overview of the new FX2. Thanks Bentley!
@droeksonfishkeeping Жыл бұрын
Love your product reviews. Very balanced as always. Would like to see the 407 compared to the FX2. You should actually do product development for these companies. I find they get a lot of things right but there is always something missing in even the best products, suspect the designers are not hobbyists.
@rd7002 Жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Came here straight after listening to your podcast on planted tanks for beginners in the aquarium insider podcast. That was 1.5 hours of my life well spent. Thank you. I also share your idea of the 'medium' tech planted tank, I have various types of java fern & anubias in my tank with diy CO2 and it grows very well indeed. Planning to see a lot of your videos.
@chiefy91522 күн бұрын
Bentley, great review.
@gunnerneikoify Жыл бұрын
Have gobs of the fx6s and fx4s and have never ever used the drain valve any of them. If I need to drain them for whatever reason, I plop them in the bathtub, take the top off, pull the filter baskets and then dump them out. Much faster and way less time and hassle. Not having the drain valve is actually a + for me.
@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын
For some folks with floor drains it makes water changing really seamless. Drain through the filter as you fill with python/hose.
@gunnerneikoify Жыл бұрын
@Bentley Pascoe Yeah, I'm guessing there's very very few people with floor drains in their living rooms though, or where "typical" people have their aquariums. In a basement with access to a floor drain, great. Otherwise, more of a sales tactic I think.
@hardybryan Жыл бұрын
I had an FX5 for years until I broke it. Great filter, but I really wish they'd get away from the hand tighteners. I don't use the drain, but I can see how it's useful.
@andrewhutchinson6376 Жыл бұрын
good video Bentley, thinking of getting an FX2 for my shaker, which is why i think Fluval designed them,i would have loved the FX4 but it won,t fit into the shaker cabinet, i tried my friends which is a shame because i like the utility valve idea...
@m.d.bishop12449 ай бұрын
I really like my old FX6. I don’t remember it having all these fins. Everything fit together like a glove. These look like they are made to never get clogged up because there is so much bypass fins. I also owned the 407 at the same time. And at one point had them both on the same tank. The 407 I added a skimmer. But when it came to cleaning the 407s water was also way dirtier. I thought the fx6 would be doing more of the cleaning but I don’t know how but the 407 was better at cleaning the tank of fine particles.
@videogazer801 Жыл бұрын
This is a damn good informative review
@nozr1383 Жыл бұрын
Nice information, but I think the highlight of the video was you pointing out the loach fart.
@robertangell981 Жыл бұрын
We have a 407 and love it! YES COMPARE!
@johnchambers15733 ай бұрын
Fx2 looks good with the closer fitting sponge. But I don't like the pipes/hoses or the Intake Strainer.
@3-d281 Жыл бұрын
Please go over the 407 vs FX2. The overlap is so great I don’t understand why I should buy the less space efficient FX2 over the 407. Their media capacities are similar, the pump wattages are close and I doubt there is a lot of flow difference when loaded up with media. So why buy a space inefficient FX2 over a 407?
@stoneysscapes7544 Жыл бұрын
Very interested in the FX2 and the price is definitely worth considering, but I am wondering if you can see OASE coming out with a new version of the Bio Master Thermo in the future? Thanks BP
@brianholdridge1860 Жыл бұрын
I just bought an FX2 for a 100g tank. I am curious if I should have considered the 407. The FX2 has been running for a week, and so far, I am happy with it. I do have to dial down the flow a bit.
@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын
You could look at a spray bar to break the flow up
@moloybanerjee888911 ай бұрын
@brianholdridge1860/@bentleypascoe Need to know whether I need to adjust "IN" and "OUT" AquaStop Valve both or need to adjust only "OUT" AquaStop Valve?
@brianholdridge186011 ай бұрын
I originally restricted the intake valve. I ended up buying the spray bar kit and modified that. I made an L shaped (with a PVC elbow) return on the outflow. I drilled the holes bigger on the first leg and pointed the holes up towards the top (acrylic tank) so the water flows along the top and drips back into the tank. The holes on the other leg are just above the water line. This creates a nice current in the tank that doesn't bother the fish and the filter can operate at its maximum.
@alecthenice8115 Жыл бұрын
Lmao the "petsmart trick!"
@gniewokrutny4221 Жыл бұрын
Yes pls do comparison 407 vs fx2 maybe one of the shops will give you one just for video
@marksterlson Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bentley
@nabokovfan87 Жыл бұрын
They fixed the foam finally. That's hilarious. Less bypass maybe, but definitely much easier and cheaper to manufacture.
@flaviodesignaquariums16907 ай бұрын
Do you recall the 3erd gen Haggen canister filter line. 403 filter ? Haggen/fluval Need's to come out w. Fx2 two trays, fx4 tree tray & fx8 four trays. All with new tray style.
@DarkstarSkull Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was wondering what the width dimension on the fx6 that doesn’t include the pump is?
@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын
They do include the pump
@jeremyhaag45069 күн бұрын
@BentleyPascoe , yes but I believe he's inquiring what the the size of the canister is round with out the pump, as I am wanting to know too... because we can turn the pump into a corner of cabinet or even notch a hole in cabinet for pump to fit into. We're interested in the actual dimension of width of canister only please 🙏. Just measure it for us. I'm looking to purchase, tomorrow, a fx6 or fx2 sadly if I can't fit or make fit in topfin 75 gallon cabinet. Thank you
@Bailey-cx8db Жыл бұрын
Please do the 407 vs fx6 thanks. 😊
@jamesparkinson46234 ай бұрын
Are the FX filters OK for goldfish, I know goldfish prefer calmer water?
@georged8228 ай бұрын
I bought an fx6 on sale for a 75 gallon because everyone said "more is better" now I am scared the flow will be too high for a nano tank.
@Roussey885 ай бұрын
You can reduce the flow with the value on the out take
@nabokovfan87 Жыл бұрын
Just compare it to the 405. Doesn't need to be the 407. The main thing is the size and layout. They work very differently.
@dipakb5487 Жыл бұрын
Can you please help by sharing inputs via KZfaq video? Comparison of Canister filter technologies Example: 1) Input at bottom, Output at top Eheim way 2) Both input output at top Sunsun way 3) Fluval way sponges at sides 4) positive pressure from Netlea (Impeller at bottom) 5) Having heater and CO2 mixer inside filter 6) Having seprate pre-filter inside Canister Which one is most effective filter? @BentleyPascoe
@Pearl_Gt4 ай бұрын
I’m gonna make 240 gallon aquarium. What do you suggest should I get a fx4 or fx6 ?
@BentleyPascoe4 ай бұрын
I would go with the 6 just to get the bumped up flow rate.
@DjPosey3 Жыл бұрын
Where can I even buy an fx2 from ? Can't find it on Google really
@softaco3088 Жыл бұрын
I didn't even know an FX2 was a thing.
@rachaelpayton35262 ай бұрын
Will a fx 4 motor fit on a fx2?
@BentleyPascoe2 ай бұрын
No, they're different, but Fluval may be able to answer this better
@Knutahh Жыл бұрын
Compare to a 407! They're also great filters!
@reginaphalanges7331 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Bentley! I have a random question, can these filters be placed beside a tank, to the right or left, rather than underneath?
@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын
Yes, but there is a chance if the tubes are going down some, you might have suction issues. To optimize, you would want to ensure you trim the tubing.
@reginaphalanges7331 Жыл бұрын
@Bentley Pascoe Thank you for your reply! I definitely plan to trim the excess in and out tubing. I sincerely appreciate your videos, you really help me/us tremendously!
@aquanox9277 Жыл бұрын
the fx is a great filter its really powerfull but its well over rated n over priced the baskets are a right pail to clean they dont hold alot of media there good at keeping big tanks clean but not heathly as theres a lack of space for biomedia i had a new fx4 on a 300littre tank i had to add a eheim classic 2213 to get more space for biohome media to keep my nitrates down i ended up selling it after 10months iv used over 12 diffrent canisters n the eheim pro 4 is by far the best
@Jamie-dh5rm9 ай бұрын
I have a RES turtle and I’m debating on the fx2 vs fx4. He will eventually be in a 75-120 gallon but right now just a 55. Would the fx2 be too small for his 120 if that’s what he gets?
@BentleyPascoe9 ай бұрын
You have the same capacity, just a slightly smaller pump.
@Jamie-dh5rm9 ай бұрын
@@BentleyPascoe thank you! I think I’ll be going with the fx2 as I don’t mind needing to do more water changes. I like how compact it is
@ericw6331 Жыл бұрын
Hey bently, do you think the fx4 would be too much flow for an angelfish in a 125g? I put a co-op powerhead on my spongefilter in a 75g and the angelfish did not like it. Thanks
@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын
I've had angels with an FX6 in 125g do just fine, so I think you're ok!
@ericw6331 Жыл бұрын
@Bentley Pascoe thanks, I know Cory's view on canisters, what's your opinion? I have only ever used sponge and tidal 125 HOB. How would you filter a 125g? Hoping to upgrade 75 soon. I have a angel, 7 roselines and cardinals right now. You helped me with my fluval 3.0 a while back, very much appreciate your advice. Oh and can I put crushed coral in filter? As you know our seattle water has nothing in it.
@P.B58646 ай бұрын
500 liter aquarium, what should I take, 407 or fx4?
@BentleyPascoe6 ай бұрын
Either would work fine, whichever you can get the better deal on
@P.B58646 ай бұрын
@@BentleyPascoe Thank you. Like from Rostov-on-Don, Russia🫱🏻🫲🏼
@P.B58646 ай бұрын
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@XxSwagGamersxX Жыл бұрын
Hey Bentley would that be to powerful for a 3 gallon?
@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын
If you're going 3 gallon super mega river, it's perfect! 🤣
@John-Ebsen Жыл бұрын
I have never used the drain on my fx4 or fx6. I think they should have tried to make it shorter.
@philipwatts9033 Жыл бұрын
I have fx4 I just wish it wasn’t so loud
@ummfish4878 Жыл бұрын
my fx4 is silent..sounds like somethis isnt together correctly or you have a bad pump... you should check it to see if its all sealed.
@philipwatts9033 Жыл бұрын
@@ummfish4878 Really? I’ve tried everything I’ve been told to do and it still makes a loud noise. What would you suggest? I’m trying to get them to send me out a new pump as that is the only moving part with the impeller
@ummfish4878 Жыл бұрын
definatly sounds like a pump issue.@@philipwatts9033
@philipwatts9033 Жыл бұрын
@@ummfish4878 👍
@philipwatts9033 Жыл бұрын
@@ummfish4878 I’d like to hear your one please
@-AndrewR Жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
@AQUAGUYUK Жыл бұрын
er the fx6 has more trays so more media
@StanTheObserver-lo8rx Жыл бұрын
I rate them Bentley as expensive,very expensive, and left leg and arm.
@bonwrentaylor2743 Жыл бұрын
I'd just opt for an Oase Biomaster (or Eheim) & be satisfied with knowing I had a far superior and more easily maintained filter than ANY Fluval filter. Just based on my extensive experience with using Oase, Eheim & Fluval external filters .....
@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын
Sure, everyone has preferences. I know a number of people who don't like Oase or Eheim and many more who LOVE them. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Got something you love, keep rocking it and be successful with it!
@madmonkey40 Жыл бұрын
You conveniently skipped the most important comparison, the price. FX2 costs more than the FX4 and is only $20 less than the overpriced FX6 which is a ridiculous price point for a significantly smaller filter rated for less than half the capacity. I hope no one is dumb enough to look at that and still think it's worthwhile.
@BentleyPascoe Жыл бұрын
When I first saw it, it was at 289, seeing it at 349 on Amazon is depressing
@Tony-yy9cc Жыл бұрын
ThanQ ThanQ ThanQ, Ive been going crazy trying to find differences everywhere, your video was absolute fantastic and full of the information i have searching for, i cant ThanQ enough. Great work Bentley. but can i ask 1 Q please...can i use the Fluval gravel vac on the FX2 canister ?? because of the NO drain pug on the bottom, can i use the Inlet on the top of FX 2 ??