Fluval FX2 External Aquarium Filter

Product Information

Basically, there are 2 parts to the fittings, the clamp that fits onto the tank, and the cover that secures the piping in place.

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 Goldfish– These guys love to dig around and stir up the substrate and are known for pooping a lot, so you need a filter that can cope.

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Energy efficiency: The Fluval 407 is the more energy-efficient option that can potentially save you money on your bills in the long run. For heavily planted tanks, you may want to avoid using activated carbon as it will filter out all the nutrients in the water that your plants thrive off, it will also soak up any plant fertilizer you add. You could fill the top media baskets with some extra ceramic rings instead. 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 Once the media is in place (and it’s got gunked up after a while!), these g/ph figures reduce drastically and the real-world turnover rate will probably be around 50% less.Move the priming handle up and down 3 or 4 times until you can hear the filter filling itself with water. You will need to lubricate the rubber o-ring occasionally using a silicone based lubricant . Pump Performance and Efficiency Tank size: The Fluval FX2 canister filter is suited for tanks up to 95 gallons, while the Fluval 407 is suited for tanks up to 75 gallons. Both the Fluval FX2 and 407 external canister filters are designed to work in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Filter Media

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 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. If you’d bought the FX2’s bigger brother, the FX4, you could have drained the water from the canister directly into the tub using the filter’s drain valve, a great feature that the FX2 is missing unfortunately. 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!

The impeller is the white part that sits inside the cover and just pulls out. You can also clean the impeller housing with a bottle brush while you’re at it.