How to Clean Fluval FX6 Canister Filters (Quick & Simple)

Today's video is a step by step guide on how to clean a Fluval FX6 Canister Filter. In the video, I explain how to remove, clean and reinstall the filter with a quick and easy process.

Canister filters can be intimidating to clean, but it's really not too difficult once you do it a few times. The FX6 has a few tricks to it when it comes to cleaning and maintenance, and I walkthrough those in the video. I also mention the correct setup of the media and filter trays for the Fluval FX6 canister. A full unboxing video can be found here:

If you're interested in any of the products use in the tank and video, feel free to check out the links below.

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Thanks again for watching, and we'll see you next week!

[blackdiamond]

EVERY time I do a cleaning and water change, I refer to THIS video. I just don’t feel confident without it!!

[HorseDee]

I've always had canister filters but the Fx6 is just built different and it's great. But I definitely almost overflowed everything and this video was a fish room saver. Lol thank you. Great video.

[ParisBarnwell]

Hey just want to say thank you for the video because my boyfriend just got this for the first time and we was lost trying to figure it out. But thanks for the video we got it done the right way .💯

[denaclaud]

Thank you for doing these videos... you have no idea how helpful they are. And you can't go by the 'Likes' because I've used this video 4 times to ensure I don't forget anything and I just 'liked' it for the first time. Very, very clear instructions and video. Thank you again. I have Discus tanks...but my main display tank is 150g with an FX 6 and an FX 4. My other display tank is a 92g Red Sea.... so no Fluval filters there. Then there's a 45g, a 37g, a 20g QT and a 15g QT.

[joakimlager]

Looks very clean and healthy in The tank. U have The feeling 4 it.. Wow

[richardburnssmith]

Fx6 is the daddy of canister filter's ❤ they are awesome even better with a uv clarifier on them

[brianp]

Good video love the FX6. I used to rise my sponges in tank water but no more. I can get them much cleaner using fresh water out of the tap and the sprayer in my sink. After I clean them I soak the sponges in the sink with some prime to get rid of any chlorine. I then add a cap full of it to the filter when Iassemble I do rinse the bio media in tank water.

[Skysmeller]

Great explanation, not sure if it was to get best video lighting but cleaning a dirty FX6 over a carpet with a towel is
Pretty wild, I always go outside for those but you know what you’re doing

[charlesfranklin]

My Chicago Brother's You Guy's Are the Best.

[christopherbohdan]

Need to clean the impeller as well as part on maintenance. I learned this years ago on my first FX6.

[phillipspangler]

I use fx6 in my 250g along with the sump and main oump. I have 4 large koi in tank, works great

[ShtrMcGvn]

Cleaning the filter on carpet. I love it 🤣🤣

[deedit]

Love the bala with the chilids . I heard it was possible as long as it’s bigger.

[metrotrain]

How do you hang the power strip? Velcro?

I remember seeing in another video of yours also. It was nicely hanging.

[InYourCorner]

Great video as always.... One day I would like one of these to replace my 2 75 GL Power Filters and a sponge filter for my new 90 GL. How long does this whole process take? also how frequently do you need to do this?

Bonus question if you don't mind....

I'm looking to do a tank setup similar to yours in this video, but was considering adding Angelfish & Apistogrammas/ some type of schooling tetra.

Would this work? if not what are your suggestions?

[dwhiteman]

I noticed that after you had drained the water out of the tank you used they python hose to refill your tank. When you do that do you add a dose of prime all at once?

[billbillinger]

Love the tank, and great info. I bought an FX4 for my 90 gallon Cichlid tank as my old one wasn't able to keep up very well. Now I can't keep the tank clear to save my life. After it cycled and the bacteria were established after about a week it was crystal clear for a few days, ever since then it has been Hazy/cloudy...My instinct says to mess with it or "clean" it but I also hear I should just leave it alone as all water parameters are great...Not sure what to do. it's been about 2 weeks straight now of hazy water. Fish don't seem to mind they're all healthy...not sure what to do.

[petzpastelpalace]

For years now I’ve washed my sponge filters in tap water and then dipped them into tank water before putting them back in the filter. I feel like it helps to make the sponges last longer and I’ve never noticed it affect my tanks negatively.

[zoranaleksov]

Hi mate what is that green adapter you have on the tap and where can you get one from thanks

[Eggnog-xfhs]

Your video is very helpful!! I've seen different videos but no one puts new filter media? How long do you use it for?