Thanks very much Alison. Glad to hear you like yours too. I wouldn't have been happy to rip the Juwel filter out for just any brand and so far I'm not disappointed.
I like how much info is on the box .Guess it's good advertising if it's sitting on a shelf at a store. Ya those plastic clamps don't give ya a lot of confidence. Looks like a great little system. Self priming the best.. wow what an impeller and magnet .. You make it look easy. I have only used canister filters in the pond and they were terrible so it's nice to see one that puts confidence back in them. Isn't there always a problem lol Time to drain yet once again 😂 It's doing a great job. That tank is looking awesome
Peace of mind is one of the prominent features of this FX series I reckon bud. First filter I've had that I haven't felt I've needed to watch for hours once set up and keep checking on it every five minutes thereafter. Somewhat to do with the reputation of the filters backed up by playing with it whilst setting it up and noticing how good all the parts and features are.
Very thorough and well done review, Daniel! I also like how it splits the outflow so you can choose how you want that. The impeller looks more like a jet turbine than any impeller I've seen! An idea for the lid: there's a black plastic board, (maybe 5-6mm thick) that we got a sheet of at the home improvement store and used to make panels for covering the electrics under my racks. It's pretty tough, I wonder if you can get something like that? You might be able to make a hinged lid with it if you can get short enough screws or run black electrical tape along the seam of both halves on both sides. Anyway, I'm sure you'll figure out a good solution! Looks like a great filter, hope you're having a nice week! 🙂👍
Thanks very much for the suggestion Tara. I will need to look at what the hardware stores have although the ones around here aren't great it has to be said. Haha.. more like a jet turbine... right. 😉👍
Hi Dan ny... wow I had no idea they made a 2!! What a wonderful opportunity for you!! I'm a Fluval gal!! I noticed how curious your fish were while watching you!!
Yeah Deb. I think they idea of the 2 is to maintain the high level performance in a size that fits more people's cabinets. I'm super impressed with it so far. My fish tend to be super nosy. They're like me when I notice a delivery in a cake or fish store haha..
I added the new Aquael Hypermax 4500 to my new Juwel Rio 450. Not officially released here yet. This filter has two inlets and two outlets. I have a video on my channel... I just butchered the lid. 😊 Doesn't bother me. But I can understand if you would rather not. Easier than moving the tank for me. I wasn't fussy but you could do a far neater job than I did! I also did it years ago with a Juwel tank to add a Fluval 405.
To get over the problem of the lid hitting the pipes at the rear, I would just cut the corners off. You can get used or new flaps for a fraction of the cost of new lights and messing with diy covers. I think as you said branding the plug would be good, maybe make it red also.
We are putting a goldfish tank together (55 gal) and was locked in on the FX2 but am wondering if an FX4 would be total overkill in that tank. I am not worried about price, just want to make sure we filter enough! We have several tanks but have always been a salt/reef type so this is new stuff. THANKS and awesome video!
Can’t stand these Daniel but you did a great video on it and we hope it works out well for you….we have an FX4 on the closet and it’ll probably stay there lol😀😀👍👍
The carbon pads are really nice. They do the job of carbon, then they do the job of a mechanical/bio filter. Carbon doesn't release anything back into the tank, for those who don't know.
been looking for a new filter as my juwel bioflow has started to send electricity all round my tank its even on the foam i have on the back and has started to affect my corals so had to remove it .. this one looks like it would do an excellent job
Great review, I just added the Fx2 to my 150 gallon. I like to use air stones but the instruction says not to. I notice you have some in your tank I think. Do you use air stones?
450 litres. It's a Juwel Rio. Think it's an amazing filter. Only thing is on the Rio the tubes are a bit wide and push the lid up. If that's not a problem for the tank you have I would definitely recommend this filter. I had to cut the lid on the Rio to get it to sit right. I recorded it so I'll get a video up about it when I get a chance.
Hi Daniel, just having a binge on all of your videos tonight. I bought a Juwel tank today and I was just wondering, what's the best way to remove the factory included filter from the glue fixing? Did you just use a blade? or did you heat it or something? Sorry if that's a stupid question haha. Cheers mate
Hi Eco. I literally just uploaded a video on how I did it. Not saying it's optimal but a few people have commented that it's pretty much how they did it too. Here's the video, hope it helps: czcams.com/video/sIKF5kOLvxU/video.html
I keep debating on these . I’ve read fx6 leak and are noisy and a pain to clean. I’m assuming the fx2 are the same I would just love more flow rate on my 6x2x2 . Just can’t decide
Been worry and leak free so far. I will do an update a bit further along and let folk know how it's going but no reason to expect it not to be very reliable.
Oh I don't know, I kinda like them compared to the typical boring pipes most other manufacturers use particularly the clear ones where you can see the waste building up in them. I kinda like the classic black Fluval pipes and the way they are ridged so handle bends with pinching. Guess that's one of the cool things about our hobby though, always different options and we all prefer different ones hey.
@@DanielKeepingFish ribbed for your pleasure 😁 you’re absolutely right, different strokes! There are those who like to satisfy their OCD with clear hoses and lily pipes. I’ve completely gone off the eheim green and now don’t mind Sicce’s grey silicone! Haven’t actually seen Fluval’s ribbed hoses up close to be honest but they remind me too much of exposed laundry drains! 😁👍
Every fx filter has design errors. You say having your tank close to the wall isnt thier fault but no packaging tells you how much space you need between wall and tank, do they think we have them in middle of our rooms.
The Juwels are lovely tanks, yes the filter is built in but it works and everything is hidden, i loathe canisters these days, too awkward and bulky etc.
I gave up on canisters a while back too mate and I didn't have any problem with the built in filter at all. Took a special filter for me to even consider going back to canisters let alone ripping the Juwel filter out.
Am on the verge of ordering a replacement cover so I can cut that instead but that's one of the cool things a out our hobby hey; always more than one way of achieving a result.
Thanks for demoing this product for us!
Cheers Koro.
Very nice demonstration and congrats on your new filter mate🙂👍🏻
Thank you. Was a real joy getting to play with it and discover all the details and features.
Love my fx2 absolutely Brill filter. I was surprised at how easy it was to set up. Brilliant review Daniel.
Thanks very much Alison. Glad to hear you like yours too. I wouldn't have been happy to rip the Juwel filter out for just any brand and so far I'm not disappointed.
@@DanielKeepingFish I've got mine on my green phantom tank and so far so good. I really rate it
Awesome review! it looks well built and has a lot of water flow, your tank looks clear too!
Thank you. Yeah super well built. They've put a lot of time into getting this right I reckon.
Lovely filter! Great review DKF! 😀
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed making it. So many fun features to explore on this solid filter.
I like how much info is on the box .Guess it's good advertising if it's sitting on a shelf at a store.
Ya those plastic clamps don't give ya a lot of confidence.
Looks like a great little system. Self priming the best.. wow what an impeller and magnet ..
You make it look easy. I have only used canister filters in the pond and they were terrible so it's nice to see one that puts confidence back in them.
Isn't there always a problem lol
Time to drain yet once again 😂
It's doing a great job. That tank is looking awesome
Peace of mind is one of the prominent features of this FX series I reckon bud.
First filter I've had that I haven't felt I've needed to watch for hours once set up and keep checking on it every five minutes thereafter. Somewhat to do with the reputation of the filters backed up by playing with it whilst setting it up and noticing how good all the parts and features are.
Very thorough and well done review, Daniel! I also like how it splits the outflow so you can choose how you want that. The impeller looks more like a jet turbine than any impeller I've seen! An idea for the lid: there's a black plastic board, (maybe 5-6mm thick) that we got a sheet of at the home improvement store and used to make panels for covering the electrics under my racks. It's pretty tough, I wonder if you can get something like that? You might be able to make a hinged lid with it if you can get short enough screws or run black electrical tape along the seam of both halves on both sides. Anyway, I'm sure you'll figure out a good solution! Looks like a great filter, hope you're having a nice week! 🙂👍
Thanks very much for the suggestion Tara. I will need to look at what the hardware stores have although the ones around here aren't great it has to be said.
Haha.. more like a jet turbine... right. 😉👍
Wonderful video
Brill video Daniel thank you 🤗💕
Thank you very much Debz.
Hi Dan ny... wow I had no idea they made a 2!! What a wonderful opportunity for you!! I'm a Fluval gal!! I noticed how curious your fish were while watching you!!
Yeah Deb. I think they idea of the 2 is to maintain the high level performance in a size that fits more people's cabinets. I'm super impressed with it so far.
My fish tend to be super nosy. They're like me when I notice a delivery in a cake or fish store haha..
Great filter and review mate
Thank you very much mate. High praise coming from yourself.
Thank you, Daniel 😊
Thanks Audra.
Great job Daniel 👊 , working on your videos today . we got behind on them 😁 😊
Don't worry too much mate. Only expect people to watch videos that interest them. They're not Pokemon, don't have to catch 'em all haha..
@@DanielKeepingFish well they interest me , plus I got to collect them all 👊😁
I added the new Aquael Hypermax 4500 to my new Juwel Rio 450. Not officially released here yet. This filter has two inlets and two outlets. I have a video on my channel...
I just butchered the lid. 😊 Doesn't bother me. But I can understand if you would rather not. Easier than moving the tank for me. I wasn't fussy but you could do a far neater job than I did! I also did it years ago with a Juwel tank to add a Fluval 405.
To get over the problem of the lid hitting the pipes at the rear, I would just cut the corners off. You can get used or new flaps for a fraction of the cost of new lights and messing with diy covers. I think as you said branding the plug would be good, maybe make it red also.
We are putting a goldfish tank together (55 gal) and was locked in on the FX2 but am wondering if an FX4 would be total overkill in that tank. I am not worried about price, just want to make sure we filter enough! We have several tanks but have always been a salt/reef type so this is new stuff. THANKS and awesome video!
Hi Daniel great video as always! I was just thinking though, there doesn't look like there is much surface agitation now though?
WoW something I can get lol, I’ve just ordered one for my 4 x 2 x 2
Yes at last haha..
You'll love it. Very very good canister in my estimation for sure.
@@DanielKeepingFish I already run a FX 6 and a FX 4 and a number of 07 series, I love all of them
Can’t stand these Daniel but you did a great video on it and we hope it works out well for you….we have an FX4 on the closet and it’ll probably stay there lol😀😀👍👍
Haha.. we've all got systems and equipment we either love or loath mate hey. Would be pretty boring if we all felt the same about everything.
@@DanielKeepingFish 🤘🤘
The carbon pads are really nice. They do the job of carbon, then they do the job of a mechanical/bio filter.
Carbon doesn't release anything back into the tank, for those who don't know.
been looking for a new filter as my juwel bioflow has started to send electricity all round my tank its even on the foam i have on the back and has started to affect my corals so had to remove it .. this one looks like it would do an excellent job
It's pretty good Mandy. I did try hard to think of any improvements or anything negetive to say but the plug branding was the best I could do haha..
Great review, I just added the Fx2 to my 150 gallon. I like to use air stones but the instruction says not to. I notice you have some in your tank I think. Do you use air stones?
Great review!! What camera do you use?👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you. It's just my phone; Samsung Galaxy Note 20.
Nice demonstration of the F×2 fluval external canister filter. The electric blue acara is checking out your every move...i wonder why.🙂
Thank you. Haha... because they always want fed a think some food might appear I guess.
Those 2 salvini get along? I hope mine do. Awsome blue acara.
In my tank David? They're not Salvini they're Rainbow Cichlid bud.
Oh ok, they look like my juvenile savini.
@davidrhine8562 yes a wee bit for sure. Nowhere near as aggressive when they mature though hey.
Great video. What are the 2 yellow fish in your tank.
Thanks very much.
The yellow fish are Rainbow Cichlid: czcams.com/video/Zl1RnzGbI0M/video.htmlsi=qgTclphe4IP1YGyw
Hi Daniel, what is the size of tank you put this on? It looks like an amazing filter and I may give it a try.
450 litres. It's a Juwel Rio. Think it's an amazing filter. Only thing is on the Rio the tubes are a bit wide and push the lid up. If that's not a problem for the tank you have I would definitely recommend this filter. I had to cut the lid on the Rio to get it to sit right. I recorded it so I'll get a video up about it when I get a chance.
Hi Daniel, just having a binge on all of your videos tonight. I bought a Juwel tank today and I was just wondering, what's the best way to remove the factory included filter from the glue fixing? Did you just use a blade? or did you heat it or something? Sorry if that's a stupid question haha. Cheers mate
Hi Eco. I literally just uploaded a video on how I did it. Not saying it's optimal but a few people have commented that it's pretty much how they did it too. Here's the video, hope it helps: czcams.com/video/sIKF5kOLvxU/video.html
@@DanielKeepingFish Legend! Thanks man. Keep the video's coming 🤩
@@ecofilterireland6454 no worries. Hope it does help.
Ok, I love the fact you referred to your kids as human fry. 😂 I am going to refer to mine as human fry as well.
Haha.. been calling them that for years. Main difference is the human fry have caused me way more stress than the aquatic ones. 😆
@@DanielKeepingFish that's an understatement!
I keep debating on these .
I’ve read fx6 leak and are noisy and a pain to clean.
I’m assuming the fx2 are the same
I would just love more flow rate on my 6x2x2 .
Just can’t decide
Been worry and leak free so far. I will do an update a bit further along and let folk know how it's going but no reason to expect it not to be very reliable.
Will leak if you not tighten the knobs correctly. This is a non issue if setup properly.
@@chopsuuyobaldo3894
Well I’ve bought the fx4 and I can’t believe the noise it makes I’m trying to get a refund.
How did you remove the Juwel filter? I'm playing on putting the same setup in mine
I recorded the steps in case anyone asked so I did. I'll try upload a video next couple of days.
There you go: czcams.com/video/sIKF5kOLvxU/video.html
installed mine absolutely zero water coming. The pump is making a lot of noise but not pumping water whatsoever. Any idea what I could do wrong ?
Have you put water from the tank into the canister? Fill it at least two thirds.
Also make sure the intake actually is in the water, all the seals are tight and both valves are in the open position.
Turn the blue valves on.
My FX2 works perfect and you can't hear it running. Tank is crystal clear in 24 hr.
Yeah they're pretty good hey.
Great video, thank you 🙏 Gotta hand it to Fluval, they make the ugliest pipes and inlet/outlet accessories in the industry!
Oh I don't know, I kinda like them compared to the typical boring pipes most other manufacturers use particularly the clear ones where you can see the waste building up in them. I kinda like the classic black Fluval pipes and the way they are ridged so handle bends with pinching. Guess that's one of the cool things about our hobby though, always different options and we all prefer different ones hey.
@@DanielKeepingFish ribbed for your pleasure 😁 you’re absolutely right, different strokes! There are those who like to satisfy their OCD with clear hoses and lily pipes. I’ve completely gone off the eheim green and now don’t mind Sicce’s grey silicone! Haven’t actually seen Fluval’s ribbed hoses up close to be honest but they remind me too much of exposed laundry drains! 😁👍
I'd say get yourself some plexi glass make your own lid then you won't need to worry about cutting the juwel lids
Yeah I'm thinking something along those lines. Thanks for the suggestion.
Every fx filter has design errors.
You say having your tank close to the wall isnt thier fault but no packaging tells you how much space you need between wall and tank, do they think we have them in middle of our rooms.
And 2 return spouts creates dead spots, all in all yes for big tanks they are ok but thetes lots of bad points for most ppl
I like it but I think £225. Is a bit pricey.
The Juwels are lovely tanks, yes the filter is built in but it works and everything is hidden, i loathe canisters these days, too awkward and bulky etc.
I gave up on canisters a while back too mate and I didn't have any problem with the built in filter at all. Took a special filter for me to even consider going back to canisters let alone ripping the Juwel filter out.
Just insert holes in the juwel cover LOL
Am on the verge of ordering a replacement cover so I can cut that instead but that's one of the cool things a out our hobby hey; always more than one way of achieving a result.
And the pipes hitting the lid is poor design.
They designed the fx series on lidless tanks
Get a glass lid with the back plastic thing you can remove