Fluval FX Canister Filters - Before You it Plug in - WATCH THIS!

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Do you own or plan on buying a Fluval FX series canister aquarium filter? Before you buy one, or before your next maintenance, watch this. In this video I share 5 common Fluval FX canister mistakes that can make a big difference in both performance and durability. They have certainly worked with the FX-6 I'm currently running on my 100 gallon African Cichlid tank.

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[IFG_OFFICIAL]

Had to comeback and show love to this video. All of my comments were deleted when my channel was hacked.

[JENNIFERLANE-ggiu]

Best video i found for automatic shutoff without any knowledge

Thank you Ben

[Striker_]

Thanks for the great tips/mistakes. I just bought a used FX4 got home set it up and plugged it in and then a few seconds later it would shut off. That's when I stumbled to this video. I have to learn to read the manual ;)

[ulterracalibration]

Ben you are so awesome! Honest and passionate about your work! I have learned so much from you, now mind you I’m a 75yo. Male! I have had aquariums for >50 years! Old men do not like changes! You just got to humorous all the time!

[Danleesixoneonetwofive]

Articulate and concise 👍 thank you, I’ve spent way too long trying to find clear info and I’ve finally succeeded😁

[sgenov]

I just got my fluval a few hours ago, thanks for this :)

[xbigbuddhax]

Hero ♥️ plug and player here, found out canister was switching off was normal, thank you ☝️

[sibertiger]

Ben!! Thanks a million for this very straightforward, clearly spoken, and not rushed info! I just bought the Fluval FX4 as my Eheim Ecco kicked it's own bucket after 18yrs of operation! I could NOT find anywhere how the water flows through this thing so I can set up the baskets properly and your step #3 is invaluable. Thanks bud from Calgary Canada.

[jsatty]

I definitely panicked because mine shutoff right after i plugged it in thanks man 😭😭😭, you explained exactly what i did to a tee. I unplugged it and looked at this video asap trying to find answers.

[lsdgfuwyegfowf]

This was soooo helpful! I bought my fluval second-hand, with no booklet. Thank you!

[mattphillips]

Your chuckles are well timed with regard to having leaks... great vid

[scottblinn]

Thank you brother! Haha I definitely panicked when it shut off and is why I watched this vid. I'm glad it was the first one I

[Threedog]

After my servicing, I had forgotten to open my input valve. When I plugged it in, nothing... no attempt to start or anything. I thought that was pretty awesome that it sensed a no flow without attempting a start; prevented some damage, I'm sure.

[morgansjodin]

Have to say that I love the cap you wearing! :)

Got two FX6, Sunsun 704 & 703 and a CrystalProfi E902 to my 190 and 80 gallon tanks.
Both the Sunsun canisters started to leak within a year, and for me the leak on both filters came from the Inlet and Outlet Connector, took everything apart and used plumber tape behind all orings.. that did the trick.
Also had an issue with the FX6, but in that case it where a leak in the middle of the hose that started to spray water and not the pump itself.

My apartment have newly laid parquet floor so I don´t want anymore leaks..

I´m going to put each canister in a small container and then put a WiFi water-detector (puck) at the bottom of each container, if there is a leak the sensor will both sound an alarm and send a warning to the phone, it´s a total cost of about 250€.

Like your videos, keep it up.. regards from Sweden!

[MrCthrash]

I have had the same fx6 for almost ten years and never once have I taken apart the motor housing still runs fine

[fished]

Hey Ben. Good tips for the FX series. Another great video. Have a great Sunday.

[yricvyb]

Thank you I got the canister and did not get instructions. I panicked man you are a lifesaver once again thank you.

[Threedog]

Thanks for the tip on the sponge material. I was about to order some. Even if you replace instead of rinsing the sponge in tap water, there will be no good bacteria either way. Also, you could rinse half in tap water every other cleaning to keep half of your beneficial bacteria in the filter.

[jeebgsxr]

Guilty Of Panicking Because My new Fluval shut off 😂😂😂 ... thanks for your help!

[VanniX_Mech]

I’ve been watching everything from you to figure out how to build my set up, thank you so much for all of the help!