FX2 vs FX4 vs FX6 - Comparing the Fluval FX Canister Filters
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- The Fluval FX series of filters has long been hailed as one of the best canister filters out there. The latest entry, the FX2, is a smaller version of the FX4. How do these filters compare, and which one is right for you?
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I’m definitely interested in seeing a 407 vs FX2 comparison. Your product evaluations are the best! I appreciate your straight forward no-nonsense style.
Great video, thanks for sharing. I would love the 407 comparison. I would also love to know the petsmart trick too. Thank you sir!
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Cool comparison and overview of the new FX2. Thanks Bentley!
I have an FX4 that's been running on a 6 foot long 100 gallon for years, and I absolutely love it!
It's not a drain plug. It's actually made for the fluval gravel vacuum to hook up to. It's the return inlet for the water to go back into the filter after passing through the vacuum filter.
This is a damn good informative review
Love your product reviews. Very balanced as always. Would like to see the 407 compared to the FX2. You should actually do product development for these companies. I find they get a lot of things right but there is always something missing in even the best products, suspect the designers are not hobbyists.
good video Bentley, thinking of getting an FX2 for my shaker, which is why i think Fluval designed them,i would have loved the FX4 but it won,t fit into the shaker cabinet, i tried my friends which is a shame because i like the utility valve idea...
Thanks Bentley
Very interested in the FX2 and the price is definitely worth considering, but I am wondering if you can see OASE coming out with a new version of the Bio Master Thermo in the future? Thanks BP
Nice information, but I think the highlight of the video was you pointing out the loach fart.
We have a 407 and love it! YES COMPARE!
I had an FX5 for years until I broke it. Great filter, but I really wish they'd get away from the hand tighteners. I don't use the drain, but I can see how it's useful.
Thanks for the video. I was wondering what the width dimension on the fx6 that doesn’t include the pump is?
They do include the pump
Do you recall the 3erd gen Haggen canister filter line. 403 filter ? Haggen/fluval Need's to come out w. Fx2 two trays, fx4 tree tray & fx8 four trays. All with new tray style.
Yes pls do comparison 407 vs fx2 maybe one of the shops will give you one just for video
ThanQ ThanQ ThanQ, Ive been going crazy trying to find differences everywhere, your video was absolute fantastic and full of the information i have searching for, i cant ThanQ enough.
Great work Bentley. but can i ask 1 Q please...can i use the Fluval gravel vac on the FX2 canister ?? because of the NO drain pug on the bottom, can i use the Inlet on the top of FX 2 ??
In theory yes you could
I really like my old FX6. I don’t remember it having all these fins. Everything fit together like a glove. These look like they are made to never get clogged up because there is so much bypass fins. I also owned the 407 at the same time. And at one point had them both on the same tank. The 407 I added a skimmer. But when it came to cleaning the 407s water was also way dirtier. I thought the fx6 would be doing more of the cleaning but I don’t know how but the 407 was better at cleaning the tank of fine particles.
I just bought an FX2 for a 100g tank. I am curious if I should have considered the 407. The FX2 has been running for a week, and so far, I am happy with it. I do have to dial down the flow a bit.
You could look at a spray bar to break the flow up
@brianholdridge1860/@bentleypascoe Need to know whether I need to adjust "IN" and "OUT" AquaStop Valve both or need to adjust only "OUT" AquaStop Valve?
I originally restricted the intake valve. I ended up buying the spray bar kit and modified that. I made an L shaped (with a PVC elbow) return on the outflow. I drilled the holes bigger on the first leg and pointed the holes up towards the top (acrylic tank) so the water flows along the top and drips back into the tank. The holes on the other leg are just above the water line. This creates a nice current in the tank that doesn't bother the fish and the filter can operate at its maximum.
Great video, Bentley! I have a random question, can these filters be placed beside a tank, to the right or left, rather than underneath?
Yes, but there is a chance if the tubes are going down some, you might have suction issues. To optimize, you would want to ensure you trim the tubing.
@Bentley Pascoe Thank you for your reply! I definitely plan to trim the excess in and out tubing. I sincerely appreciate your videos, you really help me/us tremendously!
Please go over the 407 vs FX2. The overlap is so great I don’t understand why I should buy the less space efficient FX2 over the 407. Their media capacities are similar, the pump wattages are close and I doubt there is a lot of flow difference when loaded up with media. So why buy a space inefficient FX2 over a 407?
Please do the 407 vs fx6 thanks. 😊
Fx2 looks good with the closer fitting sponge. But I don't like the pipes/hoses or the Intake Strainer.
Where can I even buy an fx2 from ? Can't find it on Google really
Lmao the "petsmart trick!"
Have gobs of the fx6s and fx4s and have never ever used the drain valve any of them. If I need to drain them for whatever reason, I plop them in the bathtub, take the top off, pull the filter baskets and then dump them out. Much faster and way less time and hassle. Not having the drain valve is actually a + for me.
For some folks with floor drains it makes water changing really seamless. Drain through the filter as you fill with python/hose.
@Bentley Pascoe Yeah, I'm guessing there's very very few people with floor drains in their living rooms though, or where "typical" people have their aquariums. In a basement with access to a floor drain, great. Otherwise, more of a sales tactic I think.
Hey bently, do you think the fx4 would be too much flow for an angelfish in a 125g? I put a co-op powerhead on my spongefilter in a 75g and the angelfish did not like it. Thanks
I've had angels with an FX6 in 125g do just fine, so I think you're ok!
@Bentley Pascoe thanks, I know Cory's view on canisters, what's your opinion? I have only ever used sponge and tidal 125 HOB. How would you filter a 125g? Hoping to upgrade 75 soon. I have a angel, 7 roselines and cardinals right now. You helped me with my fluval 3.0 a while back, very much appreciate your advice. Oh and can I put crushed coral in filter? As you know our seattle water has nothing in it.
They fixed the foam finally. That's hilarious. Less bypass maybe, but definitely much easier and cheaper to manufacture.
Hey Bentley would that be to powerful for a 3 gallon?
If you're going 3 gallon super mega river, it's perfect! 🤣
I have a RES turtle and I’m debating on the fx2 vs fx4. He will eventually be in a 75-120 gallon but right now just a 55. Would the fx2 be too small for his 120 if that’s what he gets?
You have the same capacity, just a slightly smaller pump.
@@BentleyPascoe thank you! I think I’ll be going with the fx2 as I don’t mind needing to do more water changes. I like how compact it is
I’m gonna make 240 gallon aquarium. What do you suggest should I get a fx4 or fx6 ?
I would go with the 6 just to get the bumped up flow rate.
Can you please help by sharing inputs via CZcams video?
Comparison of Canister filter technologies
Example:
1) Input at bottom, Output at top Eheim way
2) Both input output at top Sunsun way
3) Fluval way sponges at sides
4) positive pressure from Netlea (Impeller at bottom)
5) Having heater and CO2 mixer inside filter
6) Having seprate pre-filter inside Canister
Which one is most effective filter? @BentleyPascoe
Are the FX filters OK for goldfish, I know goldfish prefer calmer water?
Will a fx 4 motor fit on a fx2?
No, they're different, but Fluval may be able to answer this better
500 liter aquarium, what should I take, 407 or fx4?
Either would work fine, whichever you can get the better deal on
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Just compare it to the 405. Doesn't need to be the 407. The main thing is the size and layout. They work very differently.
I didn't even know an FX2 was a thing.
I bought an fx6 on sale for a 75 gallon because everyone said "more is better" now I am scared the flow will be too high for a nano tank.
You can reduce the flow with the value on the out take
Compare to a 407! They're also great filters!
the fx is a great filter its really powerfull but its well over rated n over priced the baskets are a right pail to clean they dont hold alot of media there good at keeping big tanks clean but not heathly as theres a lack of space for biomedia i had a new fx4 on a 300littre tank i had to add a eheim classic 2213 to get more space for biohome media to keep my nitrates down i ended up selling it after 10months iv used over 12 diffrent canisters n the eheim pro 4 is by far the best
I have fx4 I just wish it wasn’t so loud
my fx4 is silent..sounds like somethis isnt together correctly or you have a bad pump... you should check it to see if its all sealed.
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Really? I’ve tried everything I’ve been told to do and it still makes a loud noise.
What would you suggest?
I’m trying to get them to send me out a new pump as that is the only moving part with the impeller
definatly sounds like a pump issue.@@philipwatts9033
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I’d like to hear your one please
I have never used the drain on my fx4 or fx6. I think they should have tried to make it shorter.
er the fx6 has more trays so more media
I rate them Bentley as expensive,very expensive, and left leg and arm.
I'd just opt for an Oase Biomaster (or Eheim) & be satisfied with knowing I had a far superior and more easily maintained filter than ANY Fluval filter. Just based on my extensive experience with using Oase, Eheim & Fluval external filters .....
Sure, everyone has preferences. I know a number of people who don't like Oase or Eheim and many more who LOVE them. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Got something you love, keep rocking it and be successful with it!
You conveniently skipped the most important comparison, the price. FX2 costs more than the FX4 and is only $20 less than the overpriced FX6 which is a ridiculous price point for a significantly smaller filter rated for less than half the capacity. I hope no one is dumb enough to look at that and still think it's worthwhile.
When I first saw it, it was at 289, seeing it at 349 on Amazon is depressing