Fluval FX6 High Performance Canister Filter

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However, using the Aquastop valves it’s easy to set the flow to suit the specific requirement of any aquarium. Recognized as the “workhorse of canisters” for their legendary strength and durability, high output FX Series filters sweep the tank harder and faster to retain a greater amount of debris.

Fluval FX6 External Filter - Fishkeeper

But, my bigger tanks are dedicated to angelfish, and they DEFINITELY would be overwhelmed by the kind of current that an FX6 can produce. You may not be receiving the required flow rate or find that your Fluval FX6 has low flow after setup.

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You can easily stop thewater flowwithout having to risk damage or and stray water escaping one of the components.You can shut off the water exchange valve, remove the inlet valve, and take out the canister FX6 filter from underneath the tank. However, the appropriate time for cleaning your FX6 depends on the water conditions inside the aquarium, the fish diet you are using, and the bio load. But it’s how simple it is to obtain high-performance filtering with this canister filter that genuinely sets it apart. In the past when I have added untreated water to a tank or pond without following the above procedure, I have more often than not suffered problems.