Fluval FX2 External Aquarium Filter

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Move the valves (red disc on AquaStop valves) into the open position and plug the filter into the mains power to start your filter. Finally, using a bottle brush clean the input and output nozzles to remove any buildup or debris. These nozzles pull apart easily so you can get into all the nooks and crannies. We’ll dive into an in-depth comparison of these two models, highlighting their differences to help you decide which is the right one for your home aquarium. Both the Fluval FX2 and 407 external canister filters are designed to work in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Filter Media

This valve allows you to stop the water flow and then detach it from the filter in one piece, making cleaning and maintenance waaaaaaaay easier.

It may be a bit noisier than you expect when you first switch it on, but it will settle down. This is normal for a new canister filter. Fluval 407 Setup and Install Mechanical media catches all of the debris in the water, if you’ve got loads of stuff floating around in the water, it’s time to rinse out those filter pads! Biological Filtration Media

Bristlenosed Pleco– Although these guys are part of a tank’s clean-up crew and do a great job of eating algae and leftover food, all that algae and food have to come out the other end!Just like when setting up the filter from new it will run for around a minute, shut down, purge the trapped air out of the system, and then restart again. Now fit the rubbery end of the input and output hosing to the AquaStop valves, securing them in place with the hose clamps and a flathead screwdriver. Activated carbon helps remove chemical impurities, odors, and discoloration from the water, keeping it crystal clear and smelling sweet, no one wants their tank to smell like rotten eggs! More media = more surface area to colonize beneficial bacteria = less ammonia and nitrites in the water.

The compact "little brother" to the FX4, the Fluval FX2 Performance Canister is suitable for tanks up to 750 litres and prides itself on itsSmart Pump TM- advanced microchip technology which offers a constant monitoring of the pump to optimize its performance. The FX2 is suitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The multi-stage filter pumps out 1800 litres of water per hour Firstly, unwrap the tubing from around the outside of the canister body and remove the cellophane beneath it. I hate disposable plastic, why companies still use so much of it I don’t know! Like its predecessors the Fluval FX2 also features Smart Pump Technology, which provides optimal filter performance. This advanced technological feature employs an electronic circuit board that continually monitors the pump, to ensure powerful output and energy efficiency. It also manages the filter's unique self-starting feature - just add water then plug and play. To maintain efficiency the Smart Pump will pause on a 12-hour cycle to allow trapped air to escape ensuring the best filtration at all times. By using this formula, you can standardize the process and compare filters from different manufacturers on an equal basis. TANK SIZE (GALLONS) Press and hold in the red clip at the bottom of the AquaStop valves and pull upwards to remove them. You’ll get a bit of water dripping out of the valve, not much, but you’ll be glad you’ve got that towel now!Position the filter as close to your aquarium as you can to avoid any sharp bends or turns in the tubing. Biological filtration uses beneficial bacteria to consume highly toxic ammonia and nitrites, turning it into safer nitrate, which you then reduce with water changes and by having live plants. The Fluval FX2 has a filter circulation rate of 475 gallons per hour (1,800 L/h), making it suitable for aquariums of up to 95 gallons. Since there is no standardized calculation used by all the different manufacturers, each manufacturer may suggest a different tank size suitability for their ‘XXX’ g/ph filter.