How is the longevity of the FX6 compared to other filters people have owned? (primarily Eheim). I will be using it in a turtle tank if that matters...
1858757
I have ran a fx5 for close to 4 years with no problems. I added a fx6 approx. 1 1/2yrs ago and the only difference I can see is the fx6 does have more power. They run constant on a 220 gallon African tank. Keep them clean and they will last a very very long time.
1858758
I'm still using the original pads that came with the fx6 and I bought it around june of last year. Although I will admit the clarity of the water is not optimal. I'll need to buy new media soon. But I consider a full year of use from the media to be pretty stellar. The motor hasn't had any issues and impeller maintenance has been zero needed so far. The gasket used on the lid hasn't began to break down at all either so far. I'd give it a 9 out of 10 personally. I've never owned an Eheim product so I'd say its hard for me to compare. Hope this helps.
1858759
This filter is the best filter I have ever used. Very quiet and its easy to service and clean. Keeps my water crystal clear. Highly recommend this canister filter.
1858760
This is my first fx6 however I have owned fluval canisters before and have never had an issue. My fluval 405 has been running for years with no issues and its nowhere near as nice as the fx6. The parts are good quality. Seam like they are built to last not to mention you can get replacement parts really easily. Hope this helps.
1858761
I've had several fluvals from 305,406, and fx6. The two smaller ones I've had for 5+ years and both still work great my fx6 is built even better then those two and I've had it for 10 months with no problems at all. The 406 was used for two years on a turtle tank worked great.
1858762
I switched from an eheim pro about a year ago. Had the eheim for many years but had a lot of issues including the dreaded intermittent leak. The Fluval is great, simple and does not look like it will ever leak. I have it in a 200 gal tank with 2 mature res turtles.
1503598
I've used the eheim for over a year now. It's simply the best filter I've ever used. A hang on back filter isn't even in the same league. Super quite and works great. BUY IT!!!
2177525
I agree with the others the fx6 is a great filter, but it is still necessary to do frequent water changes. No filter will do that for you.
533364
I would go with 150 more filtration for your tank, I have regular 29 gallon tank and I have Marineland 200 filter works great. 2 month went by and water still clear and all water tests pass.
1638020
I think it is a great filter. I have a 75 gal with puffers and a dragon fish which eat bloodworms, shrimp and various food. It clears the water quickly. I got another simple external filter which doesn't compare. I think you'll be happy with it.
2064422
I've seen this as well. Killed off a few fish before I stopped using the aquarium. However, it was the filter that came with the aquarium, not a replacement.
1715865
So far our filter has been holding up pretty good. I haven't had the chance to change it yet. Sorry.
1650568
Hi, the filter that comes with this tank is JUNK. I threw it out. I have 2 GloFish tanks and they are awesome! I bought a whisper 20 gallon filter that takes large cartridges; my tank is SUPER clear and requires less maintenance with my bigger, better filter. Anyways, good luck.
1582440
This filter didn't work out for me. Mine started making noises too. It then stopped working all together. I've replaced it with the Tetra whisper power filter. We have three tanks all using this filter and have had no problems.
1945591
The filter itself does a good job aerating the water. I would say it does a better job than an air pump and the air stone combination but it all comes down to what you are looking for and the conditions you are faced with. For a large volume of water for each fish you'd be fine with just one of the aerating solutions mentioned but if you are faced with a crowded aquarium, it never hurts to have both.
309065
I have the fluval it is a great filter, so good that you go through the filter pads quicker than you might expect or they tell you. I guess I am just a marineland bio wheel fan.
2204796
Just to kinda help you out. I have a 75 gallon aquarium. I also have a fluval 406 canister filter. I use 2 350ml of purigen and it last for 6-7 months. It's not specific to gallons. It's based on how cloudy/discolored/dirty your tank is. 2 bags of 100ml would last me maybe 2 months.
2190871
I use it on a 65 Gal. With 100 although it's supposed to handle it I would go with a bigger pump because overtime you lose pressure as the filters get dirty. It's also a pain to restart when you clean it up. I've had tons of issue with this pump including flushing organic debris back into the tank when restarting it after cleaning and leaks. I actually ended up removing the fine filters and added an Aquaripure nitrate filter, I don't even clean it anymore, just clean the foam filter that's at the intake in the aquarium. If I had to do it again I would go with a Fluval FX5 instead.
971537
This inline UV filter will this work for a 120 gallon fresh water tank with an Eheim 2075 canister filter. I have been using this in a 40 gallon tank for about a year and it performs flawlessly. Since it is inline (inserts into the middle of the return line from the filter to the aquarium) it will work with ANY canister filter. Plumbing will be the challenge, but the fittings provided should allow fitting to almost anything. If the plumbing perplexes you, try Youtube, or talk to an experienced person in a store or in a community of aquarists. I let this UV light run 24X7 with no issues. It is a great product for keeping water clear and for killing organisms which like to kill fish.
984574
I have 5 of these filters that I switch between when they get clogged. They work with the BLC180w, that's what I am using them with. I still have the filter that came with the tool. I have washed it several times and dried it with a hair dryer. With each washing the fabric starts to decompress and get fuzzy. Like I say, I switch between 5 filters so I can't say how long a single unit may last when used and reused alone. I have cycled the original filter through the rotation about 10 times so far and though it is fuzzier than when it was first installed, it seems to be holding up pretty well.
2190869
I have a 75 gallon and run an eheim 2217 which is very large. I know a lot of folks will run two 2217 filters in a 75 or 90 gallon if they are heavily stocked. Eheims have great reputation if you search some of the forums from the hobby specific sites. I decided to not run the pro3 series because the classic 2217 can fit so much more biomedia for big tanks. I left the pro3 for my smaller 45 gallon tank. Check it out yourself and compare the flow rate and capacity before you choose the model.
1801430
The fx6 does have two outputs that put water back in the tank as strong as 2 small water jets would. But u can aim them up or down. If u aimed them up u would get good surface movement while not disturbing your plants or angels.