FLUVAL 207 FILTER After 3 YEARS | Are Fluval Filters Good Value & Long Lasting? | 107 207 307 407
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- FLUVAL 207 FILTER After 3 YEARS | Are Fluval Filters Good Value & Long Lasting? | 107 207 307 407
In this video I take a look at my 3 year old Fluval 207 canister filter. It has run almost continuously since I got it on both freshwater and saltwater. I have never had any issues with faults or even needed to replace nay of the seals or parts. I personaaly think the fluval 07 canister filters are very reliable and long lasting.
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I've got a 306 I've been using constantly for over 7 years. The aquastop is a bit stiff but apart from that it's faultless.
I still have a 405 (1980's) and it's still operating. I think that says it all
I've had a 406 running since Feb 2016. I've replaced the AquaStop Valve once or twice since, because it started to leak ever so slightly. I think I've change the impeller and the motor head gasket once. Not so, much because it needed it. But, more as preventative maintenance. Though I'm very diligent at applying silicone grease to the gasket, every time I open it up. Since the 07 series was released, I use the new foam screen media configuration. And I also bought 07 series media baskets with the red handle, so I can remove all the baskets at once. The 07 baskets are 100% compatible with the 06 filters. The Fluval 06/07 series filters are total work horses. I'd buy another in a heartbeat if I needed another canister filter. But, at nearly 7 years of constant use, my 406 is showing no signs of slowing down or needing to be replaced.
I have 2x 206 and 2x306 since 2015/2016 respectively I never ever had to change anything on them. Just ordered 2x407 just so I can reduce amount of cleaning 4 vs 2 canisters but other then that these filters are just great.
I have the 207 on my quarantine tank. I check it, once a month. The bio-load in the tank is light. 2 damsels and a couple of inverts. It's problem free, and has been running non-stop for more than a year. Sparkling clear water
The rock steady Eddy's of the canister stable. 💪👍
Definitely seems to be.
You should clean the propeller, shaft and rod once a month (moving parts). Great video. Thank you.
I have a really old (20+)canister filter that still works, but I might get this one simply for the QoL upgrade. Looks like a lot of thought was put into designing this device.
I bought two 104's in 2004. One went right on my 58 with only media cleaning. The other was unboxed in 2017 and is running on my 10 gallon.
Love the Fluval external canisters, they do a great 👍 job and certainly last the distance. 👍🏴
Yes there nice filters but there more of a mechanical than biological filter they let there self down as they down hold a lot of bio media compared to more others ones with full trays ect sunsun eheim ect but there ease of use is there plus point the ribbed hoses are crap as they collect tons a rubbish inside that hoses need cleaned each 4months or it'll cause bacteria n fungal issues in ur fish the eheim filters are the best filters you'll get cause there parts last longer on most models u can get any parts u need online at a reasonable price the filters are cheap to run silent reliable and will outlast any filter out there there filters seem to last at least ten year if looked after right
I have a 207 which I bought after my old filter decide to spring a leak. I have to say so far I have been really impressed. The only fault (if it is a fault) is every so often it blows air out. How it gets in there I have no idea. There are no leaks. I'm going to take up your advice about upgrading the media as it doesn't trap a great deal of detritus.
I bought the 06 series in 2014 and the removal lever started to become stiffer and difficult to remove the top. Then bought a 07 series in 2019 to replace it and it's going strong. Fluval addressed a few of the weakness of the 06 series and I agree that the red handle is very useful. I'm impressed you've been using saltwater and it's still going strong
Yup saltwater seems to have no ill effect on them
I bought a 207 a few months ago for my 36 gallon Bow Front and it's running great, just bought a 407 for my 75 gallon, replaced my SunSun 305 after 5 years, although I may get a spray bar for the 407. I like the one I have in my bowfront.
I'm also planning on getting another 207 for the 20 gallon tank I set up for my mother back in December and ditching the Marineland Magnaflow 160 it's currently using, plus if I upgrade her tank to a 37 gallon I can use the same canister system.
Do you have pics of your tank? I have the same but haven't seen many similar!
Hey just wondering whats your stock like on the 75? was finding problems with the 407 keeping up thanks!!
@@elzonn, it's Heavy planted with various types of Tetras, Neocaridina Shrimp, snails, a Koi Angel, and a Gold Gourami.
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Good stuff man flip that black sponge in the trays egg crate down that side get hit first.
Thanks
I had the 407, quite noisy for the room I had it in so I gave it away...
nothing like an in-tank sump for quiet running. Kind of a mess to clean though 🙂
Interesting, my 07s are silent
I have a 205 for 10+ freshwater. Still running and i clean it 2-4 times a year. It leaks a bit when i close/slow the flow. But everything else works. I change the O ring a few years ago. Everything else is original.
I also have a fluval 205 filter for my freshwater tank.
Can you recommend the 207 for a turtle? I’ve read reviews on this one and I’m setting up a larger tank for him at the end of the month!
Do you need to use an airstone or a surface skimmer or both if i use this Fluval 107 External Canister Filter in a 112 litre tropical tank. I've never owned a fish tank before and am super confused lol. Any help would be appreciated thanks!
i have a reef aquarium without sump, i just use skimmer QQ3. I was thinking of buying this 207 canister, what is the cleaning period of the 207?
I have a fluval 304 working until now.!!!! I am not sure but i think i bought it about 35 years ago.
Resendly i have replaced the seal. Now after the last cleaning i have noticed that i have little leak.
Do you think is still under factory warranty?
Great video I filled the 307 for the Shaker with three trays of siporax and the sponge prefilter works a treat I have enough room for carbon if needed. Are you still using the Fluval marine LEDs on one of your systems? I'm still using the original LEDs on my Shaker but it only has a few colony's of zoa's at the moment and was looking at the Fluval marine 3.0 as an upgrade.
Hi yes I am. Tbh I see the Fluval marine led as a mid range one it works "Fine" definitely better than the aquasky it comes with for marine. I don't really know a marine alternative that comes in the bar shape that's any good
@@EverydayAquarist that's ok. I might look at the TMC aquabeam strips and the rail system
They are very good lights. I have used them before
Fluval vs eheim ??? Which is better ??
Can you use 16/22 clear silicone hose for this? Thanks
Yes. You should have no problems connect it to the filter. However, you may have some issues connecting the hose to the Fluval supplied siphon tube and output nozzle/spray bar. I use Eheim installation kits (input and output) with my 406. I find it makes maintenance of the hoses and plumbing at/in the aquarium much easier.
Good but the vibration is loud
I have a reef tank that is ran on a fluval 407 and a juwel internal filter and the water is spotless
Nice, you managed to comment before i even finished setting up my upload details lol
@@EverydayAquarist That’s a first for me lol
The water will be spotless on any tank if it's geting filtered a lot of times each hour and ur filters are set up right with course medium n floss befor the bio I run two filters on my tanks I run two different types of canisters on each tank I turn each tank over 8_12times per hour and the water as cristal clear the good thing running two filters in steed of a huge one is ur flows not too strong Ina smaller tank uv more bio media room u can use more of the different types of filters u like u can get best of both worlds with different type can run a uv on one an inline heater on other but it does cost more to buy two than one big one but if one breaks down uv still one going
@@AquaNoxLTD I have a inline ehiem uvc on my 407…It’s handy that on the 407 you can adjust the flow so I slow it down as much as I can so there is more contact time with the water and uv…
I have the 407 and love it. Not sure why some of the CZcamsrs who do reviews of them say they are not worth the money. I think it’s a good value myself.
Someone commented on how there’s was noisy. Mine is silent…. I can just barely hear it. Something was not right with there’s…. Air in the system, maybe debris in the impeller, etc.
I think some people value price/water turnover rather than build quality. Mine are silent too
I have this filter and the previous model. Everything you say about the build quality and longevity is correct. I have also brought filter floss like you in large packs. This is where I disagree slightly with you. I find the fluval pads far superior to other stuff. A pack of 3 from Maidenhead aquatics is £4.50. You can easily get a month out of one pad in an established aquarium. This sits on top of the black sponge you pulled out. This frees up a tray you are wasting. I also believe people waste to much on filter media. You can buy 10 litres of lava rock from Pro shrimp. This makes brilliant media. You can use the smaller bits to get more rocks into your media trays. No need to waste money on expensive brands or buying off well known CZcamsrs. Lava rock is very porous but you know that already. Going back to the floss. I have a Tidal 55 and I'm change the floss weekly in that. The fluval pads you should get 3 months out of a single pack.
I'm glad you're finding the filter to be good quality as well. Lava rock is definitely great bio filter, I already have 40kg of lava rock in the system it's attached to so no need for any bio in this filter really I just never got round to removing it
Lava rock has a lot of surface area but it’s not very pours I use bio home that’s very pours sucks the water up
have you used the aquamanta canister filters before
They are the Maidenhead Aquatics own brand. Junk, always breaking
@@EverydayAquarist i use one and the primer is an absolute pain. not to mention how when setting it up my bedroom was flooded with water once it started the priming. will never buy one again but the current one seems to be doing its job. will probably get the fluvals or some other brand in the future
Floss doesn’t go in the top tray that causes your media to become clogged
I'm just chucking floss wherever it fits but thanks. I'm only using it for mechanical anyway
@@EverydayAquarist ok but normally floss would be after mechanical filtration if it’s in the top tray concentrates all the fine dirt in your bio media causing it to become clogged and become usless have you watched pond guru the pre filter foams you can replace with course and fine pond foams that would make it better
@@hakman239 He also sells over priced filter media. The reason why he makes those videos.
@@hakman239 pond guru saved my live🤗 both fluval extern filter and juwel bio intern filter customized as pond guru advised. My water is crystal clear and all the parameters are very good. And yes filter floss has to be placed in the lower basket, before the biological filtration. Filter media wil kept clean👍👍👍
@@no-knickers-emma1112 I use his media
I have 407 have it less then 6 months there is a issue with the motor! I reached out to them with pics etc have heard nothing from them won't be buying another fluval canister filter again
That still looks so modern lol! I got a free fluval 203 that was just in poor order. I tried to fix it, but it was just so old. All i could find was 15 year old forum posts about it being old and derelict back then lol
Having problems with my 207, the rubber gasket on the priming thingy keeps coming off. Indeed I just broke the priming shaft while trying to put the rubber seal back on. Anyone have some advice?
Can be bought as replacement parts. Fluval website has a list of all parts numbers from what I remember
@@EverydayAquarist Thank you.
Yeh tryn be a lot more careful it's so easy to break bits on most filters get replacement parts if u can
My 307 primer broke 3 times and I am so frustrated that got 2 more spares, total 6 over a period of 10 months since I bought it for my turtle tank. And today it broke again so I am searching CZcams for solutions and found this video. Every time i prime it was very tight, even as I pull or push slowly it snapped at the same location at the connecting part. I also once had the rubber loosen after a few times priming. 😢
@@jasoniconmaniac my rubber came off on the first replacement lol I put it back but is there like a lubricant that will allow it to now come off? I feel like I read it on some other video but cant find it
Why does my 207 have a slight gap around the head when it’s fully closed
Not sure but if it's not leaking I wouldn't worry
@@EverydayAquarist does yours have that or is it completely flush
Not completely flush
@@EverydayAquarist that’s how mine is I asked fluval they said it’s normal
My flow is shocking after 3 weeks…
These tanks are nasty ..