One of the most common problems with the FX6 filter is that after cleaning the FX6 will not startup. As an avid Aquarist, Marine Biologist, and PADI Diver, Millie is dedicated to exploring and preserving the wonders of our oceans. Alternately you can remove the bottom bio foam pad and add even more biological media to this top tray. The tank owner should understand the different elements from water conditions to bio load before jotting down a cleaning schedule for their respective tank with an FX6. If so this is a good indication that your 1 month mark is a good time to do a cleaning, maybe even a little sooner.

Fluval FX6 Filter - Wharf Aquatics

Right out of the box you have theself-primingfeature which saves you from having to do any hands-onmanual siphoningto get things started. This filter has been on the shortlist for best canister filters on the market and built quite a reputation for itself since its predecessors have been dominating the market for years. After passing through the foam, the water will pass through the biological media and finally the chemical media. I can’t tell you how many times I have let bio load destroy my aquarium’s optimal conditions before learning how to understand it and take care of it properly. A heavy bio load is what eventually clogs up your filter media and decreases the efficiency of your filter.Connect the multi-directional output nozzle to the end of the tubing with a locking clamp, and the most part is done.

FX Series - Fluval USA

Granted, this is a bare bottom setup, but I’m used to still having a bunch of gunk at the bottom of the tank that has to be vacuumed up, even in a bare bottom tank. Designed for aquariums up to 1500 L (330 UK gallons), FX6 is the high-capacity workhorse of Fluval’s canister line-up, enhanced with all the power and reliability you’ve come to expect from a high-performance filter.When you replace fluval foams with this upgrade it does make sense because the poop is getting broke down in 2 stages as apposed to only 1 with the original foams that came with filter.

Fluval FX6 with 16 /22m Hose | UK Aquatic Plant Society Fluval FX6 with 16 /22m Hose | UK Aquatic Plant Society

With the filter being so large it has a huge media area that gives all the space you could want for media of your choice. Each of these 3 trays has a smaller tray nested inside of it to allow variation on types of filter media. There is a cool drain that you can open up at the bottom of the filter to let water out of the canister.This is amazing for anyone who simply wants to plug it in, let it operate, and not worry about it throughout the day. As you can see it’s very important to complete any preventative maintenance and on-going care for this expensive filter. In my experience I have experimented and determined the best cleaning schedule for my tank and I can help you find yours. On a 12-hour cycle, the pump will pause and allow trapped air to escape, ensuring the best filtration efficiency at all times.

Fluval FX6 Review: Best Canister Filter of 2023 - Epic Aquarium Fluval FX6 Review: Best Canister Filter of 2023 - Epic Aquarium

This means that we will add our mechanical filtration to the top tray and then biological and chemical filtration to the lower set of trays. If you clean this with tap water, you will harm the integrity of beneficial bacteria that are useful for your filter and the tank. To find out, I purchased the FX6, ran it through some tests and took a closer look at this canister filter to see if it outperforms the competition and where it may fall short.However, using the Aquastop valves it’s easy to set the flow to suit the specific requirement of any aquarium. At the moment there's 2 plastic screw points to screw the pipes into which then connect to the tubing - infact looking at it - wouldn't surprise me if the holes are big enough once the plastic bits are off - just to work out how to get bigger pipes through and watertight! This goes along with the usual recommendation of using a Fluval FX6 canister on a tank that is around 100 gallons as this will cycle the water 4 times per hour. Staying with the Aqua Stop Valves may be used to regulate the flow and stop the water from flowing entirely. Whenever you have products that are built by such a reputable company, that gives you a reason to feel confident right off the bat.