8 Months Update & Maintenance Fluval 07 Series Canister Filter | Fluval 107 207 307 407

Here’s my thoughts after 8 months with the Fluval 07 series canister filter. I have to say, I am pleasantly surprised how much I like this canister filter. But, it does come with some minor inconveniences, and things I feel could be improved on future models. Do you have a Fluval 07 or 06 canister filter? Let me know your thoughts.
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0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Maintenance Session
1:15 - Flow Rate is Superb
1:49 - Prefilter & Media
3:23 - Media Setup
4:08 - Few More Things
5:10 - B-roll
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[@TankTastic]

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[@wanderlybasso2078]

You have to lift the ledger to stop the flow BEFORE you remove the plug from the powerpoint. By doing that you will no longer have water spilling from the quick connector.

[@TankTastic]

Yup, someone else told me that too and it works. My fault guys, I dont read manuals lol

[@croaton07]

Don't do reviews if you don't even bother to read the manual. You're passing along false information otherwise.

[@andywrollo2915]

Just found this video. Great stuff. I just got 207. Really impressed. Much better than the other in tank ones I have. Great tip leave it full of water and rinse stuff. Thanks 👍👍

[@TankTastic]

Best bang for the buck filter imo. And yes, just wash it in the filter, you gotta wash it with tank water anyways. 😁😁😁

[@chadabey9623]

thank you great video .. got one and waiting for delivery .. I wish had seen this earlier

[@VinnysAquatics]

Great update 👍 very good filter also 😁

[@TankTastic]

Indeed!

[@nazb33]

What a fantastic video. Your explanation is brilliant. Thanks 🎉

[@WildManMN]

Great looking tank

[@WhiteCloud746]

love your videos

[@ttables2007]

Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@TankTastic]

Welcome!

[@nigelwatson9114]

Love the aquascape. Definitely going to pick up an 07 on black friday

[@Core_NYC]

Great vids bro. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!

[@TankTastic]

Thank you bro! NYPT in the house!

[@MarcelloBranca]

very nice review

[@TankTastic]

thank you!

[@JermichaelAdventures]

great content bro 👍🏽

[@Allthingslife30]

Nice!

[@rponce78]

1:05 pure gold right there.

[@johnfeet5476]

It couldn't be any easier. Love your Rummy Nose Tetras! Thanks.

[@TankTastic]

Thank you!

[@TommyTHawkz]

Hah! Was just looking for a 307 review. Glad I stumbled on yours! -Bubbathepuffer

[@TankTastic]

Haha, sup dude!

[@rickbarg3980]

Yours has the clear lines compared to the ribbed ones that it comes with ,that’s means more flow .Great review

[@Wonsumfun]

Hi I bought the Fluval 7 series from your recommendation. For the first time doing maintenance on it, I had the same problem with water squirting out but releasing the tubes. I read the manual for my second maintenance, and it says to close the Aquastop (gray lever) BEFORE turning the canister off. It makes a vacuum in the tube and stops a lot of the water from squirting out. Thanks again!

[@TankTastic]

Yea, I completely skipped the manual. Yikes 😂 Someone else mentioned that too. Thanks man, the community came together and no one crucified me yet lol

[@vanillagorrilla]

Thanks dude I just bought a 2k set up for 100 bucks yep u heard me right I got a nice jewul tank with the 307 filter man it’s tidy

[@luckylume6768]

Personally love this filter too

[@MilosStevanovic1]

I been having fluval filters from 206 all the way to 407. But once I got Oase biomaster 600 I will never go back. So easy to clean pre filter. You can individually swing your hoses where you want and you can put the heater in the canister filter. Fluval must step up the game with everything.

[@12GaugePadawan]

Great video! Really informative! If you had to choose, would you go with the Fluval or Oase?

[@100bgeagle]

Pre-filter sponge is a must, as it keeps mostt of the gunk from entering the filter!

[@ccpelaez12]

Little trick I figured out to not have it spill... first shut the valve, then turn off power and wait a couple of minutes (literally a min or two) and then go ahead and remove. less spillage that way. Cheers!

[@TankTastic]

Yup, others mentioned too. Felt like a dummy for not reading the manual 😭😭😭

[@ethanrees556]

Brill video 👍

[@darrenderousse4804]

Man another great video! Got me thinking about this one instead of the bio master 250 🤔 oh and that scape is looking amazing! Great job man! Keep up the quality content! 👍🏻

[@TankTastic]

Thank you bro! For the money Fluval is great. But if you have the budget, Oase is the way to go. Both great though!

[@darrenderousse4804]

@@TankTastic cool! Thanks bro!

[@filthygaijin6566]

I wish I knew about using the latches to take the top off when I cleaned my 307 a couple weeks ago. Everything is all good though. Much obliged.

[@Getz6471]

Great video mate! How do you change the OEM filter pipe? Those original pipe doesn't go well with planted tank. Appreciate your reply.

[@TankTastic]

Just buy the following and swap out the OEM (yea they look terrible with planted lol). Get 16/22mm for the 307. - amzn.to/3DFDLHv - amzn.to/3x21oav

[@dorianf1456]

Great video. Wondering what you use for heater? I'm trying to find a good inline heater but cant find anything available.

[@TankTastic]

I use an in-tank heater lol. My room is always at 75 degrees so I barely use a heater tbh

[@erictok678]

謝謝你。我也要買!

[@arfara33]

i loved your vide, i do have a little trouble whit water spilling but my main questions is, werer did you get those houses, those are not the original ones, i need to change them because the original ones, generate a lot of grime and it is really a problem

[@TankTastic]

Get any 16/22mm tubing. I go with Chihiros because its softer: amzn.to/31OMIk3 But you can use whatever 16/22 mm tubing. Even the ones you have for the python or aqueon water changer works

[@robinkilkki6276]

up until today when watching this video I have always squeezed the canister between my thighs and pulled the motor out of the canister. now I finally know how easy it is to separate these two components on the table

[@jimisweetnyc]

😍😍

[@anstettsimon661]

Great video! I'm thinking about buying a 07 filter, but the only thing that makes me a bit reluctant is that they don't come with an integrated heater. Or maybe they come with one and i didn't see it. Any advice about it?

[@mikerichardson3082]

I've got the 307. no internal filter or space for one. However fluval do inline heaters aswell.

[@WhiteCloud746]

So here is a key point from someone who has multiple canister filters. On balance, the Oase Biomaster series is better than the Fluval '07 series, especially if you get the Biomaster thermo with the integrated heater. But, hear me out. The Fluval is a great value, has an excellent three stage sponge plus fine pad set-up, and has the best flow control if you are using lily pipes. On that last point, the Fluval '07 flow is controllable on the filter head, but with the Oase the flow is controlled on the inlet and outlet pipes. Thus, with the Oase, if you use your own lily pipes, you lose control of the ability to control the flow. But, with the Fluval '07 series, you have the ability to control the flow irrespective of whether you are using the factory stock/plastic pipes or your own metal/glass pipes. Which is better? It depends on the set-up. Final point, I do really wish Oase would make a custom fit /factory cut fine pad like Fluval.

[@TankTastic]

Great assessment!

[@pecosR0B]

Did you use 16/22 tubing? (or 5/8" ID and 7/8" OD)? I hate the tubing it comes with and trying to decide if I want to swap to lily pipes or something

[@pecosR0B]

And of course my Asian brother loves rummy nose tetras. They're one of the main reasons I got into this hobby.

[@nicholasholmes9183]

So I am trying to decide on 307 or 407 for my new 75g tank. The 307 would give me 4x the rate and the 407 would give me 5x the rate like you suggested, I was torn because for my set up I am reading that many of the fish and shrimp don't care for too much flow. I have co2 injected fully planted set up in mind similar to the one in this video. I like the idea of using the 407 if I can adjust flow rate down to something suitable for my inhabitants because there is 5 trays and more surface area. I also read that spray bars can help in this situation as well? I am torn here.

[@TankTastic]

Def the 407, and yea you can adjust the flow rate. If plants really grow in, you are going to need the extra power.

[@johnfeet5476]

The valve at the hoses controls the water flow so you don't have to worry about flow rate, It is completely adjustible.

[@musiconvinylisbetter.1449]

2-2,5x on both of them. The fx4 will give you enough flow, 6x. I have the Oase 350 on a 24 gallon tank and give me 8x.

[@robertannable9584]

You crack me up, dude! Haha You’re a ghetto AF horticulturist. Love the vids! What city you live in?

[@TankTastic]

Hahaha I’m from Brooklyn.

[@commoncurt4569]

Sorry for asking on two different vids, but what brand are the gray inlet/outlets you are using with the fluval?

[@TankTastic]

Np man, I actually did a video on them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4HSqqKBaLNpjtU

[@commoncurt4569]

@@TankTastic Oh shit! They didn't even look like SS. Thanks

[@falinang3842]

Did u change the inlet and outlet part? Because I am using the original one but the inlet part is too long for my tank? Any suggestions on how to solve it? Thanks

[@TankTastic]

you can always cut it, but for me I never use the hose that it comes with. I always go with clear hose size 16/22mm on Amazon: amzn.to/3RDrb22

[@benoitlevesque9609]

Very good and reliable filter, But the ribbed hosing is atrocius, Gonna put vinyl tubing on mine.

[@MumenRider78]

What were the dimensions of the tank? Are you still using the fluval?

[@george230]

Where did u buy the hose at for your 307. Would u be able to provide a link. Greatly appreciate that.

[@TankTastic]

Got you, get the 16/22mm hose: amzn.to/3DFDLHv

[@Moebeetta]

I’m currently utilizing 2 AquaTech overhead filters for my 100gal tank, after a month or 2 I’m getting a dark colored film possible charcoal/algae on my aquarium glass. Will this filter prevent this from happening?

[@kelvinmcclain8027]

You really don’t need the charcoal filter. If you do regular water changes. Just remove it. If your gonna use it though, be sure to rinse the charcoal media well to get all the dust off before placing it in your filter system. For now, clean your tank and then began that process to clean and rinse your media filters.

[@denissegb8918]

So you left the hoses in the tank and they didn't drain the tank like siphons?

[@tfns2021]

What is the size (mm)of the clear hoses attached to this fluval filter?

[@dennisbinkhorst2039]

Ok, so releasing the hoses from the canister without spilling goes a lot smoother on my Eheim Professional 4's. However those do not have a pre-filter.

[@TankTastic]

Yea, and a lot smoother on my Oase too. No issues. This guy named Enzo on FB mentioned to shut off valve then turn power off to mitigate the issue, so will try that next.

[@dennisbinkhorst2039]

@@TankTastic Too bad though those valves aren't that cheap. But yeah, sounds plausibel.

[@dominiktuchowicz7680]

Manual clearly says to close valves and keep running for few seconds to get rid of water from head. No spilling. Biased reviews.

[@Joesmith-bu4zn]

Hi, What host do you use to connect the filter and the outlet?

[@TankTastic]

this one right here, go with the 16/22mm for the 307 and above models: amzn.to/3wUn2yD

[@mo25115]

Great content! Would you go with a 407 or oase 600 for a 40 gallon breeder community tank low tech. Moderate to heavy stock. Thanks!

[@TankTastic]

I used a 307 on my 40B and it was plenty for me. But I had a heavily planted tank.

[@mo25115]

@@TankTastic would you pick the oase over the fluval. After some research it seems the 307 or maybe oase 350 might be enough? Thanks

[@TankTastic]

I would pick oase over the fluval.

[@mo25115]

@@TankTastic Thank you so much!!

[@tomassvitorka]

Hi, what’s the noise level of the filter. I have 207 and it’s about 50db

[@TankTastic]

Dont have a decibel meter but in my cabinet I cant hear it

[@zachhart-bayfield9368]

To stop the water squirting out the top whenever you lift the red lever and take the pipes out, you have to pull up the grey lever while the pump is still running, then turn the pump off and lift the red lever.

[@TankTastic]

Yup, you the 5th person so far that pointed that out. Lol I feel like I’m the only person that didnt read the manual. 😂😂😂

[@adrianporter8415]

Hi mine keeps getting airlocks after i’ve cleaned it out makes noises ?

[@edwin_chew]

I had been using a 307 for about 7 months now.. I found that that red bracket with the blue sponge pre filter is taking up too much space. I rather have more space for the bio media. Now that I'm using a sponge as a pre filter at the in take strainer, the blue sponge is now useless only taking up space.. this 307 is also not as effective as to polish the water as now I'm using another internal filter with polyfill to do the job.. the current space for the bio media is not quite enough as its install in a 65G tank.. I had to find other ways to put in more bio media.. Overall.. 307 is just a little too small for the stated up to 65G tank.. The flow of 1100L/ h is quite alright just it will be perfect if the pre filter area in the cannister can be modified to be use for more bio media.. Thanks.. Like to hear what others think about it!!

[@TankTastic]

407 would of been better for your size. But I like Oase or the fzone ss filter if you are aiming for media capacity.

[@ManuelCastillo-kq3xy]

This type of filter, are recommended for mareen saltwater Aquarium?

[@Super00music00]

Hi may i know the size of the tank you used for this filter? Thanks :))

[@TankTastic]

90p

[@neil6159]

Is this filter better than eheim professional 3??

[@Anthony-bd5ni]

how many liters is the tank in this video?

[@anthonyarkwright7644]

Whenever you clean your filter out remove the o ring clean it with a wet cloth and coat it in vegetable oil and replace your seal will last for years if you do this

[@FAAace09]

Bro how loud is this filter as im looking to purchase for a bedroom setup to replace my internal juwel lido 120 as its just not very good atall tbh but it is literally silent

[@TankTastic]

I sleep in the room it is in sometimes and its not even in a enclosed cabinet.

[@100bgeagle]

I have 2 406,407 in my living room, in the open and I hear more noise from my air bubbles than my 2 filters!

[@aarona5351]

How often should I clean my filter? Also, how 9ften do I clean my tank gravel and how much do I take out (125l)

[@TankTastic]

Oh that’s totally depending on how you stock your tank, plant mass, type of filter. So I’ll just give you my routine. On my 143L, I do 30-40% wc weekly, I clean substrate, remove dying plants, clean the glass. I use a Fluval 307 for that tank and I clean it once every 2-3 months. Also if your filter is dirty, you will notice a drop in flowrate too.

[@aarona5351]

@@TankTastic thank you very much. I will be using a fluval 107 for a 125l tank

[@TankTastic]

Imo, I would go with the 307. 107 might not be enough for me

[@aarona5351]

@@TankTastic ok will take a look ty

[@psychedtraveler6611]

Is a 207 good for a 29 gallon or do you recommend the 307?

[@TankTastic]

307, you got room to grow with that one and future proof.

[@psychedtraveler6611]

@@TankTastic ty

[@jayson8o8]

What light fixture is that (our left/your right)?

[@TankTastic]

Thats the Twinstar 900SM Light 2, check out my comparison video for it with the Light 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYbal2hrbJd5btE

[@thisismynight6295]

Had an idea on cleaning do it in reverse so chemical biological then mechanical

[@vicrodriguez4133]

Is there a way to control de water output??

[@TankTastic]

Yes sir

[@chaory2016]

What’s the height from the bottom of the unit to the top of the primer pulley? I have a cabinet that is 15.5 inches tall. If I get this unit, the valves will be sticking out from the back of the cabinet.

[@TankTastic]

16-17”?

[@chaory2016]

@@TankTastic on Petco’s Website it says 16.5 to the top of the valves. How higher does the valves sits from the primer?

[@TankTastic]

Maybe an inch? You have to account for some of the tube that will go on the in/out flow valve

[@chaory2016]

@@TankTastic I got the 307 and it fits well. I just have to unlatch the hose when I pull out the filter.

[@TankTastic]

Not too bad, great value filter

[@johnjr47]

If you have to pick one canister filter between the fluval or Oase which one ?

[@TankTastic]

Oase, easy maintanence is pretty important to me.

[@johnjr47]

Thank you 😊 do you think a sump Is better then a canister filter is so why

[@TankTastic]

Never used a sump before, but that would be the easiest to maintain and fully customize. But a canister you can carry around, etc.

[@johnjr47]

@@TankTastic Thanks u have some wonderful tank and a awesome KZbin channel very informative

[@johnjr47]

How often should you replace the prefilter ?

[@TankTastic]

I Wash it once a month

[@johnjr47]

Thank you

[@Silentdeath1194]

I have a 36 gallon bow front would a 207 be overkill ?

[@TankTastic]

No, I would go with a 307. I use a 307 in my 40 breeder currently.

[@Silentdeath1194]

@@TankTastic thank you

[@temporalstudious2081]

What do you recommend for my 40 breeder? The 307 or 407

[@TankTastic]

I used a 307 on a 40b, I like it. But when fully grown and crowded with plants, sometimes I wished I had the 407.

[@temporalstudious2081]

@@TankTastic many people were telling me the 407 would create way to much flow in a 40 breeder and it’s over kill . I just want opinions

[@TankTastic]

If the tank is completely empty, yea it would be. But if the tank is fully grown with plants. Its not that bad, plus the flow is adjustable.

[@TankTastic]

@@temporalstudious2081 plus if you ever grow out of your 40b and go bigger, that 407 will be more useful.

[@edabasler624]

Anybody gut a fluval 207 here and knows how loud the filter is? I'm thinking about buying it but my aquarium is in my bedroom so I need it to be quite...

[@TankTastic]

I have a 307 and cant see it being any different in terms of sound. So you can def sleep in the same room.

[@edabasler624]

@@TankTastic thanks, do you by chance have a video where you film the filter running on its own without any music? Btw great video really like the channel!

[@rob6310]

1. Gray lever 2. Unplug 3. Red lever and no water squirt!

[@musiconvinylisbetter.1449]

It's actually just over 200 gallons per hour.

[@cotui0]

Thats a waterbox 90p?

[@TankTastic]

The cabinet is a waterbox, the 90p is a no brand rimless I got on fijicube.com

[@__-xq9gp]

What size tubing??

[@TankTastic]

16/22mm

[@woltergrant]

0:41 LMFAO ME every time I clean my 307 too! Only real flaw with the filter, sure other things might be improved but this seems to be a flaw to me.

[@TankTastic]

Lol yea man, it sucks. But it’s kind of like a ritual now. If it don’t squirt it ain’t a real Fluval. 😂😂😂

[@SafariY0]

Has it started leaking on you yet ?

[@TankTastic]

Nope

[@save7043]

I feel it is a lousy one. The head cannot align after less than 1 year of usage. Can’t stop the leak.

[@TankTastic]

Did you try replacing the O-ring? I’ve had it for over a year and it’s ok for now. Should still be under warranty no?

[@save7043]

@@TankTastic I did not replace it. It is less than a year… should have stick to Eheim.

[@save7043]

@@TankTastic I don’t think it is the Oring. It can’t even close it

[@TankTastic]

Thats so weird, maybe just a defective unit. I havent had this issue

[@lancs711]

That lid had stuck thanks

[@hakman239]

Floss doesn’t go on top

[@j-bolo6637]

I thought I’d come down to the comments to see numerous comments account rot and corrosion. I was close to buying this shape crv a couple of years ago but after a small amount of researching reliability, found rust and corrosion was a huge down fall to Honda’s but mainly CR-V’s… along with the clutch in the diesels needing replacing with many advertised. I did learn after owning a mk1 that rust was able to write a car off unfortunately

[@chrissheppard342]

What you on about crackhead?

[@croaton07]

Downvoted for not even taking the time to read the manual. It's not that hard.

[@bagariusyarrelli7142]