AQUA ONE EXTERNAL FILTER[NO MORE FLUVAL FX6]

AQUA ONE EXTERNAL FILTER[NO MORE FLUVAL FX6]
I have used Fluval FX6 filters for years but now I am getting to the point where I think they are more trouble than they are worth.
Aqua One Aquis are the future for me and I want to share my experience using these filters.
thanks for stopping by guys

[@VinnysAquatics]

Great job brother 👍 always enjoy your videos! Great information on the canisters 😁 keep doing what you do my friend!

[@bigfishlad4847]

Thanks as always Vinny means a lot coming from you dude

[@Noquitgetfit]

Think I'm going to have to get one of these. For. Boris, amazing video as. Always mate 👍

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yea mate well worth and cheers man

[@trinick28]

You put me onto the Aquis 1250 and I love it ,,,,,so easy to maintain and clean,,,,,,,and touchwood no problems with my FX6 either,,,,,,,,,Keep these great videos coming

[@bigfishlad4847]

Cheers John 👊

[@ashscichlids7057]

Wow your Red Devil/Midas.. whichever it is, is 🔥🔥🔥. I have a Midas as well. I do love my fx.. I have a fx4 and it's awesome but always happy to learn about other products!

[@bigfishlad4847]

Its a Red Devil and thanks Ash 💙

[@riteshfamily369]

Nice video brother good going its helpful thanks for sharing😊👍

[@bigfishlad4847]

Thank you

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Glad I found this ive so had it with fx externals definitely buying this sometime this week

[@bigfishlad4847]

I still use the Aqua One Aquis to this day I love them

[@Daz-0161]

Thanks mate you’ve just saved me a few quid literally, looking for a filter for my 100 gallon Oscar tank

[@bigfishlad4847]

I still belive these filters are the best to this day mate

[@markneedham2287]

I run the oase biomaster thermo 600 in my tank. Not as cheap as the aquaone but as serviceable, as quiet and has the added bonus of a built in heater. Id definitely have a look at the aquis at that price range though

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes mate great value for the money I wouldn't get anything else now

[@phantomshenanigans2337]

Just got one it's amazing my all ponds solution 2000ef flooded my home last week only six months old never again binned all there products

[@bigfishlad4847]

You won't be disappointed bud

[@AquaNoxLTD]

Maybe the sunsun flooded ur house as the oring got cut IV a spare sunsun hw702 and if u take oring off u need to file the plastic as it's a bit sharpe

[@mrhellboy218]

I'm quite a fan of the aquael canisters too

[@bigfishlad4847]

Never tried them dont think I have seen them and I love their heaters

[@adamsan7494]

I've got a FX4 on my flowerhorn tank. No complaints about the filter. I have converted it to biohome ultimate, the same as the pond guru suggested. I'm not really into canisters though. I prefer sump's. Mainly because of the extra water volume and flexibility.

[@bigfishlad4847]

I believe the FX4 is better than the 6 for all the things I said to be fair but I just love the Aqua One

[@cheveburkinshaw860]

I’ve used biohome for years I love it

[@adamsan7494]

@@cheveburkinshaw860 Knowing what I know now. I'd only use it when you haven't got much room for media. It's probably the best aquarium media but very expensive for what it is.

[@cheveburkinshaw860]

@@adamsan7494 I always use in canister best things it holds together a lot cheaper options start breaking down over the yearsnot so much in the sumps I run Baki rod great value .

[@Fishkeepingmadeeasy]

I love fluval but the FX range in my opinion are so flimsy and plastic compared to other filters in the same range! I love aqua one internals so might try these externals 👌

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes mate i can't see further than these Aqua One Aquis now to be honest

[@craiggalbraith8537]

Absolutely tremendous filter. I've got a aquis 1250 on my flowerhorn tank. I've also got an occelaris 1400 but it's nowhere near as good as the aquis imo

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes they are fantastic ain't they I don't think anything comes close cheers for watching bud

[@acuariombr]

good video, my like, greetings

[@bigfishlad4847]

Thank you

[@MrFrosty888]

I have aqua one filter took me 5 mins to setup clean vs 34 mins setup and clean and like you said motor drama problems thrusting

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes such an easy filter to use and maintain I still feel the same thanks for watching 👍💯

[@philipwatts9033]

Im running these on a heavy stocked 4 ft mbuna . Brilliant filter and no noise. Could you recommend where to buy a 6 x2 x2 tank with stand? So many places but lots of bad reviews

[@bigfishlad4847]

Cracking filters ain't they mate, I would recommend Aquariums 4 life or Maidenhead cheers for watching

[@philipwatts9033]

@@bigfishlad4847 Thanks for that . Appreciated

[@paulaerasmus5527]

I purchased my first Aquis 750 II series. Running it on my 130 Litre. I find the outflow of water very weak. Im using the 'rain bar' part. I never expected the outflow of water to be so weak. How do i know if this is normal?

[@bigfishlad4847]

That does surprise me I have always had the 1250 tbe flow is good on them to be fair, is there air getting in anywhere maybe

[@ghostintheasylumbasement698]

I had a 750 aswell. I found the out flow to be shit so I changed to a nautilus aqua one filter and that works alot better

[@Lionchuu]

Does the impeller/motor ever get jammed by sand in your aqua one filter?

[@bigfishlad4847]

Never had that issues with them although all the time in the FX6

[@KrystianaRose]

I agree, I hate my FX6’s. I have two. They are heavy and finicky and just plain unpleasant to clean. I have had a couple of Aqua ones in the past for smaller tanks but was talked into getting an FX6 for my 6ft tank.

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes I felt exactly the same and have never used one since also still have the Aqua Ones running and still brilliant 💯 thanks for watching

[@KrystianaRose]

@@bigfishlad4847 I just bought myself an Aqua One Nautilus 2700 for the 6ft… going to phase out the FX6’s once it’s up and running.

[@bigfishlad4847]

Nice one great filter 👌

[@leebuckingham3779]

The aqua one has half the power of the fx

[@Stallion-Koi]

You sound local to me, in researching fluval Fx6 with internal heater not sure whether to buy two Fx6? I want a filter with self kicking motor all them priming systems waisting your time with eventually stop working

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes I am from Stockport how about you? These Aqua One are still going on my tanks and they are hassle free to be fair I actually found the Fx6 more hassle lol cheers for watching mate

[@Stallion-Koi]

@@bigfishlad4847 yeh no worries pal. I'm from Salford. Just purchased a 7ft tank scaped the bottom with black gloss tiles just worked on the wood Scape, need plants, light, filters etc but getting there. I'm still undecided FX6 pricey but like I say the more you maintain your filter the priming system or trapped air issues occur. The fx6 self start up and gets rid of trapped air. I think the FX6 must win on that basis.

[@bigfishlad4847]

Thes release air though mate never an issue to be fair but its each their own isn't it and we all do different things that work for us but my vote goes to these lol 7ft tank great size what are you stocking it with?

[@Stallion-Koi]

@@bigfishlad4847 I'll look into what your saying later with that filter, if saves me money I'm all for it but has to outweigh just cheaper factor. I Was gonna do koi fry mate but can't be bothered there koi farms out there two years on still selling fry with bacterial issues. I'm gonna go Discuss, Angels, Rams, Cardinal tetras, rummy noses, Corys, green dragon plecos.

[@bigfishlad4847]

@stallion fish keeping/gardening sounds nice mate so great fish there also you have a bigger tank so Fx6 may be better cause what it does do is more media and flow rate

[@mediscusnut7994]

Hi gr8 video... can you put up a link or say where you purchased your Aqua one aquis 1250 . cheers in advance

[@bigfishlad4847]

Thanks mate appreciate it i bought all mine from Abyss Aquatics but i believe they dont sell them anymore so not sure where to get them now sorry

[@mediscusnut7994]

Cheers , my local shop only has the 850 at the minute or the Ocellaris range thought I'd give you a shout for your go to. will go online today , just wondered the best online source to order from.all the best, good luck 👍

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes i would say online is the best bet mate hope you find one

[@MrFrosty888]

I got the fx4 was faulty then got the 407 then it didn’t feel great or water flow. I can’t buy another fluval left a bad taste for me

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes I kind of fell out with the Fluval range but I just use the Aqua One Aquis now

[@billywillimson899]

What’s the overflow box called been looking for it for time and can’t remember the name for the life in me

[@bigfishlad4847]

Which over flow box do you mean bud?

[@billywillimson899]

The internal filter with her weir built in mate

[@bigfishlad4847]

@@billywillimson899 ah right they come with the tank they are built into the Juwel fish tanks just a big internal filter mate

[@liamwalters5029]

Do these self prime like the fx’s or do they have to have water pumped through them to start up

[@bigfishlad4847]

I have never used the primer ever on any i have had mate

[@liamwalters5029]

@@bigfishlad4847 so you turn them on and they go ?

[@bigfishlad4847]

@@liamwalters5029 I showed it in the vid bud i fill the in pipe with the lock on and then it sucks the water through when you open it

[@liamwalters5029]

@@bigfishlad4847 so you did sorry pal long day at work

[@liamwalters5029]

How many tanks you running now ?

[@kevinhillier9023]

spot on there paul i have 1050 ones on both of mine there great so easy and quiet i have them in bedroom av no problem sleeping watch pondguru on youtube shows ye how make them better with better bio media

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes i seen him but to be fair I just use them as they come simple like me lol

[@justinrvarga7236]

Great video mate 👍🐠. I had an aqua one but had a few issues with them. Looks like the quality may have been improved overall. I’m tempted to get the 3000 ocellaris or 2700 nautilus. In the meantime I’m really happy with my sunsun hw3000 cannisters. Great value for money. The fx6’ are great filters but not much room in the trays for biomedia

[@bigfishlad4847]

Yes great filter I couldn't get these what I use so I bought a Betta Internal it works OK but not a fan cheers for watching bud

[@stace3672]

I cant figure out whether to get the 3000 ocellaris or the sunsun 3000. Which did you end up getting? I cant decide

[@jackhornbuckle7308]

Mine won't start

[@bigfishlad4847]

Which won't start mate the Aqua One or the FX6

[@aquaticfanaticsuk]

Mate, I've got a little secret. I hate external filters. Don't tell anyone!

[@bigfishlad4847]

Haha I love them feels a bit weird transitioning to using only Sponge Filters now and I won't tell anybody lol

[@aquaticfanaticsuk]

@@bigfishlad4847 that's one of the things I love about this hobby (and probably the main reason I'm on social media). Everyone who has been in the hobby long enough has their own philosophy. I past the point of trying to be one of those 'internet expert's'

[@AquaNoxLTD]

The aqua one has better trays more room for bio but fx4 has better flow better mechanical filtration and a better motor the aqua propellers are cheap n nasty

[@bigfishlad4847]

My propellers have lasted for ages on mine so pretty happy with them thanks for watching 👍💯

[@leebuckingham3779]

I'd rather run 2 fx6 filters over 4 aqua one as the fx6 is twice as Powerful

[@bigfishlad4847]

Each to their own mate I suppose I still would take these over the FX6 but I suppose its each person's experience cheers for watching Lee appreciate it