Thanks for the easy to follow setup video. I spent way too much time trying to set it up following the directions. When I found your video I was up and running in less than 15 min and was confident I was doing it right . Thanks
@briantakara84312 жыл бұрын
Installed an FX4 for my 33L tank. I know it's Big Time Overkill but it's an unbelievable filter, and the fish seem to love it. Setting up a 125 with an FX6. Can't wait to see how that one works. Being a true believer of Fluval products, I can't expect anything but a very clean and healthy tank. Thank you KG Tropicals for always providing honest and precise videos we all enjoy and benefits from. Sending you Tons of Aloha from Hawaii !
@DannyMcLaneDC4 жыл бұрын
"overkill, never a bad thing" this guy is my new expert.
@donniebrazis3 жыл бұрын
I have the FX4 on my 75gal tank, my Oscar and both Pleco’s have thrived the past year with it. I did ad a power head with a polishing filter for it. Love my FX4
@sisisoso56022 жыл бұрын
Does it work goo?
@donniebrazis2 жыл бұрын
@@sisisoso5602 works great, I have no regrets, and would buy one again
@sisisoso56022 жыл бұрын
@@donniebrazis mine is making weird bubbles already
@jgreen39104 жыл бұрын
Where to start. This is a good canister filter, however, the marketing is a bit misleading. 1. There are only 3 stages of filtration: Mechanical, biological, and chemical. They break out the filtration into 5 sections. With that said, a lot of aquarists don’t use carbon. I threw my carbon pad away. Marketing = 5 sounds more impressive than 3. 2. The actual compartments that house the bio-media are very small. This means that you aren't going to get a lot of bio-media in this canister filter. The same problem with the FX6. Secondly, the bio-media that is supplied with this filter are ceramic rings, which are ok, but, by no means great. There definitely isn’t enough bio-media to filter a moderately to heavily stocked 250 gallon that it says its rated for. Some would argue that the copious amounts of sponges will house beneficial bacteria, and that is true. Good bio-media has more surface area than sponge however and would hold more. 3. The output of the FX4 is NOT 700gph. Filter makers commonly rate the output of their product based on an empty filter (without media) running with no head height. In other words the output of the filter is measured right at the empty canister filter output, without a hose attached. If one were to fill the filter with sponges, filter pads, and bio-media and then attach a hose to the output and pump it up 4 feet up into a tank, that 700 GPH quickly gets CUT IN HALF. 350 gph would be a more realistic approximate rating. Again, marketing. Be careful how the product is rated. Note: The manual rates this truer output as "filter circulation" at 450gph. It goes on to state that the filter is empty and the input and output hoses are of the same length, but, do not specify what that length is. 4. Not sure where there is the idea that there are 5 baskets. There are 2 primary white baskets with 2 red baskets that fit inside the white baskets and do little more than take up space. I discarded the red baskets as they are useless. Again, marketing. when looking at other canister filters, other manufacturers have additional baskets that actually do hold more media. Sadly, the FX4 has 2 primary baskets and the compartment that holds the bio-media is small. In conclusion, IMHO, the FX4 is hyped-up, with a true flow rate of somewhere around 350-400gph. Its construction is first rate. I’d like to see them reduce the volume of sponges and increase the bio-media compartments. Id also like for them to get rid of the red baskets, and, replace the hosing with flexible, non-ribbed vinyl hose. The intake tube basket is also a bit cumbersome and is an eyesore in the tank. Redesign that input tube to make it more streamline, and, add a pre-filter intake sponge.
@Torthetamebadger4 жыл бұрын
yea its no UV filtration which would have been stage 4, the 5 stage i have no idea what it could be lol
@davidwhite50454 жыл бұрын
Ive always heard cute it in half as far as flow rate. I just did my fx6 removed everything the sent used pool filters course pad medium pad sponge and 10 pounds of Bio Home Ultra on a 75
@davidwhite50454 жыл бұрын
Also have to fluval 110 and a sponge
@liamwalters50294 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with everything said here
@ericj15008 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing friend, one main thing is that you are enjoying the hobby, yes it's through a bad situation but after the fact is to continue to enjoy our tanks. have a great week pal.
@KGTropicals8 жыл бұрын
+Tank Addiction Absolutely, gotta keep the head up and keep pushing forward!!
@brianbaker29554 жыл бұрын
Setting up my Fluval FX-4 was SOOOOOO much easier than the Marineland 360. I'll only use Fluval for now on!! No leaking, not noisy, no water on the floor, etc.
@gunnerneikoify3 жыл бұрын
The fx4 isn't near big enough for a 125 gal aquarium alone. Fluvals claimed 700 gph is measured with the canister empty, with zero filter media inside and no head space. With the correct amount of filtering media inside and your typical 2-3 ft head space, that 700 gph number will be easily cut in half and actually probably more,, making its output (at best) 350 gph. That means with ideal conditions and with brand new clean media the best someone can expect this canister to turn over a 125 gallon tank is only 2.8 times and hour. And as the filter media gets more and more dirty before being cleaned, that number will continue to go down. In all actuality, for a 125 gallon tank you'd need 2 fx4's. Even one fx6 is just barely enough for a 125 gallon aquarium.
@mikemonahan48362 жыл бұрын
I just put one in my 75 gal. Great video. My silver dollars are so happy I got rid of my top fin pets mart garbage canister filter.
@Byron43432 жыл бұрын
Can you hear any noise?
@michaelagostino34838 жыл бұрын
Yes, let's see the fx-6 clean out video. Great video on the fx-4.
@KGTropicals8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Agostino thanks😛
@kevinscichlids10017 жыл бұрын
I was skeptical about the Fluval fx4 but after watching your video you changed my mind. Thanks glad i saw this video.
@ShotofJameson8 жыл бұрын
Yes on fx6 cleaning. !! I have fx5 and fx6 on 150 ac tank and haven't cleaned either yet , been running since may 27 lol
@DansReef8 жыл бұрын
Nice Overview of the FX4 John, love your channel, looking forward to seeing the discus getting back into there original tank. Keep up the good work :-)
@KGTropicals8 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@partypoison4858 жыл бұрын
Just ordered myself a FX-4 my first Fluvial filter, cant wait to try it out.. Thanks for the video.
@alexl33838 жыл бұрын
How much you pay and where you order it from
@partypoison4858 жыл бұрын
All my usual aquarium product website's had sold out, so just had to order from eBay. Paid about $400 au with shipping and apparently i can to go fluvial.com to get the gravel cleaner free.. so I'm cheering lol.
@migueleespinosa26325 жыл бұрын
I use two FX6s on my 120 African Cichlid tank. Way overstocked. The tank is perfect!
@danielrydberg93383 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so much for your video!!!!! I just upgraded my marine360s to an FX4 because of your video
@bwortham19875 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a FX4 for my 60 gallon...Thanks for the info
@davidvaughan37712 жыл бұрын
Do a show showing a pre canister before your canister, adding lots of bio material, they sell some nice ones
@fluff41155 жыл бұрын
Great Video by you . I too would like to see you clean your Fx6..... Thank you
@THEWATCHERISLOOKING7 жыл бұрын
Yes clean it out. I wanted to clean mine out when it reach a year. I wanna see the steps you take cleaning it. February will be a year. I may need to change my sponges as well. The water flow is not what it use to be.
@Meowbor3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the effort and easy direction.
@jerrysabino90794 жыл бұрын
You should mention the fittings on the bottom of the canister are for the fluval vacuum which is another outstanding Fluval product
@ReptileRaptureRR3 жыл бұрын
That argument between the parrot and the Oscar though.
@eversafter134 жыл бұрын
Got an fx4 on sale for a 120 gallon. Excited to see how it does!
@davidt41238 жыл бұрын
Yes please show us how you clean your fx-6. As always great video! Can't wait for the new discus tank!
@jasonfuller40428 жыл бұрын
yes let"s see the fx-6 clean out video great video john on the fx-4 and thank you for sharing with us
@sbzack34917 жыл бұрын
Id like to see a maintenance video of the FX series filters. I just had one of my hang on the back filters go back so I upgraded to an FX4. Its so quite!
@HeRo-qd6tk4 жыл бұрын
Excellent infos. I am working on my next project and this helped me take down info on those. I would like the Oase too but hard to find in Canada and much less knowledge on those here. Fluval is so well known. Thanks for the coaching and demo.
@danielvillafane72674 жыл бұрын
Terrific video, very well done. Thank you!.. going to buy one for my 125 gallon Central American cichlid tank.
@rylanpina97983 жыл бұрын
He is correct, you want to turn it over about five times but just because it says 750 gallons an hour does not mean it has all the media in it and has been used. So you should always cut that number in half.
@Maxmgm212.7 жыл бұрын
Just a heads up on the spray hose In to the tank after 12 hrs it turns off and when it starts it kicks pretty hard one of my hoses came off and water drained all the way down it happened when I was sleeping .. I added clamps on that hose as well after that accident I have 3 fx6s and I love it great product
@erick61027 жыл бұрын
Maximiliano Garcia where did the hose come off? At the top of the tank or at the top of the canister?
@charlesfranklin35334 жыл бұрын
Show Us how to Properly Clean the Fluval FX6 Canister Filter. I Can't Wait Sir. I Just Bought One a Couple Of Day's Ago.
@nickmarzella7701 Жыл бұрын
I would actually like to see the FX4 clean out video....thanks 👍
@cannonball6665 жыл бұрын
You don't have to order a new hose because you cut one too short. They make hose barb unions that join two hoses together.
@ashleyaquatics16434 жыл бұрын
Just bought the FX4 for my 75 gallon and fixing to set it up so that’s why I’m watching this video to show me visually how to install and start up this filter. Also where did u def the driftwood in the tank behind u
@daishonpumphery24087 жыл бұрын
thanks very helpful running 2 fx4 on a 125 gallon
@evansmomperousse17473 жыл бұрын
I would like a maintenance video and a water change
@dennisgriffiths64708 жыл бұрын
nice video on the new fx4! also awesome shout out to the house of tropicals in Glen burnie. was just there Saturday afternoon. will definitely keep an eye out for you. considering it's probably like a 2 1/2 hour ride you probably don't go to often.
@KGTropicals8 жыл бұрын
+Dennis Griffiths I go up there maybe once every 2 months, I wish I could go more often but it's a hike.
@theshankarraman8 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Great video. I have been watching many of your videos. They are informative, gives a great direction and you are absolutely sincere and honest. I am from India and I use a sunsun 302 for a very small 25 gallon gold fish tank. I understand it's sold as Aquatop in the US. In addition, I have an air pump with some mechanical filters. Do let me know according to you how is the biohome ultimate (pondguru videos). Will appreciate a video on your recommendations on media to be put in filter. Thanks
@jkbbq8 жыл бұрын
Would still love to see the video of cleaning out the FX6
@Steve2003003 жыл бұрын
I have a sand base aquarium, as regards to filter intake you could always use a litre coke bottle cut it in half and put the intake inside the bottom of the coke bottle and put some filter floss inside the bottom of the bottle with the intake. Do think that would be ok?🤔
@ChrisBrown-wk4qt3 жыл бұрын
It may be my bio load but my fX4 got so dirty within a couple weeks on my 125 gallon. I bought the fX6 for the 125 and put the fx4 on my 90 gallon.
@masonj193 жыл бұрын
Yeah I never trust the manufacturers statements. The fx4 even in just how much biomedia it can hold is probably best for 100 gallon I have it on a 60 gallon.
@sonnydi3p8 жыл бұрын
yes. i would like to see a cleaning of the fx6.
@j0k3r3138 жыл бұрын
I want to see the fx6 clean up. Like the black stand. Good setup
@KGTropicals8 жыл бұрын
+j0k3r313 Thanks😛
@paranorman16465 жыл бұрын
i have the fx4 on my 75g oscar tank and love it its so quite only way i could tell if its running is by looking at the outflow lols
@3volk7152 жыл бұрын
This rim connectors were a pain for me and are what made me realize I was using a reptile tank instead of a fish tank! Luckily it was a turtle tank so it was meant to hold water but none of the HOB attachments have ever worked for me because the plastic rim is larger than a normal tank.
@Kilelrs2 жыл бұрын
Were you able to find a solution? I have a Oceanic 90 Gallon bowfront, I've run into the same issue and am looking for the solution.
@newvisionremodeling88925 жыл бұрын
Those hoses should have no droop in them, you will be able to purge all air if those hoses are cut a little more and go in a straight upward angle, you will achieve better flow as well 🖒
@maryhirth6463 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video on water change and maintenance on the FX4?!
@vastedad2 ай бұрын
There's no overkill when setting up a FX4 on a 125...actually, a more realistic approach (and I have learned this after advice from more than 2 well experienced fish keepers) would be cutting the advertised flow in half and then divide that by 3 and there's the biggest tank you should be using these filters on...a FX6 is more adequate for your 125 and up to 150 gallons. I realize this video is 5 years old; now, but for newcomers, they need to know how to use those canisters, properly. Love your content, though. Still, it's best to do in depth research to prevent much avoidable mistakes. Fluval, indeed, is a powerhouse when it comes to products for fish keeping.
@joekamer77794 жыл бұрын
would love to see you cleaning the FX 6 or any of the FX series
@aravalimarbles74953 жыл бұрын
I suggest fluval R&D to make the hosing rework so that it can fit in chinese (minijiang, sobo etc) tanks also, although the filter is superb
@omatad8 жыл бұрын
would be nice to se cleaning of your fx6 :)
@k8fox8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I am also running a 30g sump on this tank and wanted the water a little clearer. The sump seems to be passing a little too much particulate matter back into the display.
@terryschwarzenbach3242 жыл бұрын
I have a 75 gallon with a tidal 75 and sponge filter I only have two chiclids. I want to get a fx4 so I can add more chiclids how can I add it with out losing too much beneficial bacteria.
@bigPhilcollects8 жыл бұрын
John love the videos, look forward to watching. Ordered some of your food, excited to try it!!! Also have a extra PEPSI for me. ha
@jackiekearney7 жыл бұрын
Please do the cleaning. Part. Just got my Fluval FX4. Ty.
@kingeky4 жыл бұрын
When it says 700 gallons per hour is without any filter media. with filter media it's 450 gallons per hour
@brianmizway9324 Жыл бұрын
I get this is supposed to be enough filtration for a 125 but I just saw you make a video with an fx6 on a 75. And I've seen people with 125 gallon or higher go with 2 fx6 for theirs. Maybe everyone is crazy over filtering who knows. I'm thinking of upgrading to a 75 later in the yr with cyclids. I was thinking fx6 but now I'm stuck between fx4 or fx6. I woukd like to have enough filtration to overstock if it ends up helping with less aggression.
@KGcichlids8 жыл бұрын
Sand looks great in there!
@HadEnough7453 жыл бұрын
What about the O-RING? Why no mention of the O-RING? Very important.
@laurakaziavin83928 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on how to maintain the motor on the FX6!
@anthonysmalawipredators87948 жыл бұрын
hmm, weird. this video didn't show up in my sub box but was showing on my home screen. glad I caught the vid
@AdrianSanchez-hy3iz3 жыл бұрын
What do I do if my fx4 is not pumping any water but could still hear the impeller running? Please help .
@cannonball6665 жыл бұрын
Why would you try to limit ammonia with ammo-chips during cycling a tank? You want to feed the bacteria with lots of ammonia to grow the largest colonies.
@lalogonbrazy3 жыл бұрын
I just bought this filter and its not pumping water through the intake and hardly pumping water through the outtake .Please help
@FIRYX-5 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍😁 Greatings from Poland.
@7.3fordmechanic813 жыл бұрын
So just picked mine up and set it up. Well got to excited and forgot to add one of my media bags. Anyway. How to u de pressurize this thing? Just spilled about a gallon or two on the floor
@dunczykdunczyk91755 жыл бұрын
Hi John can you show if you know how looks water flow inside FX4 or FX6? I would like to put Purigen inside and I wondering where is final filtration inside / final, before water will leave canister?
@reidsmith30028 жыл бұрын
I wish I had gone with a fluval. Always kinda been afraid of buying a used one and at the time I wasn't willing to dish out the money for an fx6 so I bought a c530 and i have issues with it everytime i clean it.
@jamiekeg4 жыл бұрын
Love your channel thank you very much for your help
@krisflores6563 жыл бұрын
How is this fx4 holding up in the 125? Or would you recommend an fx6 for a 125 long?
@tobiasgriffin22892 жыл бұрын
I’m fairly new and about to change over to canister opposed to hang over fluvals. Have 125 gallon. Is this still beat filter to get? Video I see is old
@ericnortan90123 жыл бұрын
I just got an fx4 for 55g grow out tank.
@RiverLifeUS4 жыл бұрын
How much water do you add to the FX 4 before restarting after maintenance? Oh, about 2 gallons - THANKS John!
@josephromero15962 жыл бұрын
We just hooked one up yesterday and works great but keeps making a swishing nose every few seconds- that normal?
@janettehosein71702 жыл бұрын
Wait just watched this you put your in and out at different ends of the tank? Are you suppose to do this?
@MrFatmax68 Жыл бұрын
Great insight thank you
@AQUAGUYUK Жыл бұрын
Need the 6 for that size or two 4s
@jgro6503 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos! I cannot find the answer to this anywhere and maybe it’s a simple one... when my fx4 primes 12 hours after I’ve cleaned the tank that day, it pushes out TONS of fish waste. Seems like everything that the filter brought in 12 hours is getting pushed right into the tank when it comes back on. It doesn’t do this when it first comes on and primes after cleaning. Only the prime sequence it does after the first 12 hours post filter clean. I am following all the directions for the layering of media. I can’t find anything about this online.
@jimc45774 жыл бұрын
I'm running two FX4 on a 120 gallon tank...
@rayoropeza22043 жыл бұрын
Hi, I was thinking of doing the same. Hows 2 FX4 canisters working for you so far? I have a 125 gallon tank also with one FX4, thanks!
@chrisparsons69013 жыл бұрын
Do the ceramic tubes have to be in filter bags? I noticed you didn't put them in bags but you did put that other stuff in bags.
@williamempolen28132 жыл бұрын
im getting a 75 gallon, and frankly im a bit lazy on cleaning, plus dont want to have to lug a bucket around. would the 4 be to much overkill?
@alexcampos65492 жыл бұрын
My FX4 won’t stop throwing bubbles into the tank
@dlealchicago7 жыл бұрын
i agree about what you say with Cichlid tanks, is this overkill for a goldfish 60 gallon tank?
@davidbeckner83333 жыл бұрын
I'm having problems figuring out how many gallons my bow front is. I've gotten such a variation in numbers I'm just as confused now as when I started. Tank is 48" x 23" x 12" at the ends and 18" in the middle. Please tell me how many gallons it is. Just started the FX6 last week in it and want to know if I should get a smaller canister. The tank is home to Balla's, Roseline's, Odessa barbs, two catfish and a bristlenose.
@hanissahmarshall18453 жыл бұрын
Mines didn’t provide enough oxygen my Arowana almost died I had to install my old hang back on there too
@ericsnyder74623 жыл бұрын
Filters don't provide oxygen... Especially if the outlet is under the water.
@hanissahmarshall18453 жыл бұрын
@@ericsnyder7462 thank you because I seen in people tanks that’s all they was using was these so I tried it
@luvmywetpets8 жыл бұрын
Thanks John.. great vid! I enjoyed!
@vanschermerhorn71673 жыл бұрын
Would you use a canister filter on 135 gallon tank 6' x18" high x24" deep or (2) Seachem Tidal 110 filters ? I plan to grow plants in the new tank . Thank you
@nikkig49358 жыл бұрын
Yeah do a video cleaning it.
@VfRuckus2 жыл бұрын
Be sure to note that the pump is rated for 700 gph, but the filter circulation is actually 450 gph.
@therandomman66478 ай бұрын
He has the filter next to the tank, which bumps it up by a LOT
@therandomman66478 ай бұрын
Head height is a major factor, so it is close to around 600gph
@Izrael11263 жыл бұрын
Hi there, love how you explained. I have a question. Can you control how much water to flow/filter?
@sonyafreeman59363 жыл бұрын
So I would be safe with the FX4 on a 60g overstocked Peacock/Hap tank
@MF-nh9kf5 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for all the videos. Just to understand, the fx6 was too much for the 125.? Thanks
@popsurreal42663 жыл бұрын
Awesome video , was trying to decide between a fx4 or fx6 and gonna go with the fx4
@Jash3811 Жыл бұрын
Can fx4 can be used for 50g tank 190 lts goldfish tank
@craigwoodhull30287 жыл бұрын
Woody's Discus (FB) I am having a 150 gallon tank and stand make at this point in time. Only have a EHIM 2217 on my tank now, With a HOB filter and a sponge filrer. I am sure the fx4 wiil be enough filtration, but as they say in the discus world "you cannot over filtrate a Discus tank. (same with other Cichlids). What is your take ? Woody.
@GravvDigger5989 Жыл бұрын
Hey I need your input desperately! I recently jumped into doing African Cichlids and my old 407 (used for angelfish previously) just wasn't cutting it for a 75 so I decided to get an FX4. It seems to be quite a bit louder (deeper sounding) than the 407. How would you rate the noise level of this filter in comparison? I wonder if I got a bad motor. I don't want to switch back to the 407 but it seems odd how loud this filter is in comparison.
@davidvaughan37712 жыл бұрын
Your first mistake is going by the up to.., in gallons… the up to 400 gallon for a 150 is in my opinion ( depending on what you stock( salt water fish) could still be to small, not enough pour bio filtration anorobic
@josephmuscat97642 жыл бұрын
Hi for 184 gallons what do you suggest? Fx4 or Fx6?Thanks
@dennispreston20685 жыл бұрын
I'm starting a new 125 gallon setup goin to be a few bottom feeders what would be the best for bottom ....gravel?
@madisongriffin29893 жыл бұрын
How can I get the most out of my fluval fx4 I have it on my 125gal but my water quality can still be a lot better. Water is currently a 7 out of 10 will amochips help