Fluval 307 Canister Filter Unboxing and Assembly

[@clarissamead8354]

I have been watching lots of videos on how to set this filter up. It's easier for me to see it done than to read. This was one of the best I have seen on this. My issue though was I needed to know where to cut the hose and how to install the filter onto the tank. You did not show those..

[@tgmaquatics]

I appreciate you 🙏 Im glad I was able to help you and you found the video helpful. I do apologize for not getting the hose cutting on video and I’m sure I’m probably to late but i just cut the hose directly in the middle to give myself two equal size pieces and cut away any excess if needed if the hoses were still to long.

[@brianrodericks1871]

Your enthusiasm is priceless, you did good great presentation!

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank you so much! That means a lot, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😅

[@nibbs95]

DUDE, you just saved me a ton of time going over the manual. You also look like my favorite son in law.

[@tgmaquatics]

Im glad I could help! Ain’t nobody got time to read manuals 😂 Your son-in-law seems like a fine gentleman haha, thank you for watching! 🙏

[@peekster09]

Thanks so much! Excellent guide for setting up the 307. After I unpacked the media trays I forgot the correct sequence arrangement for the bottom two baskets so I’m grateful for your video so I could get that right. Thanks again for taking the time to share, great job!

[@tgmaquatics]

@@peekster09 I appreciate the love, thank you 🙏🏽 this is exactly why we make content like this, in hopes that we could help others and keep the community going! I’m thankful that my video was helpful for you! Hope you love the filter, it’s been awesome for me!! Cheers!

[@mrdemocracy7106]

You did fit the motor head gasket I assume?

[@diane5522]

Oh no I needto see how the end bits go on at the end of the vid. Rest was brilliant though. Thank you

[@corydorablecaliaquariums]

Love your enthusiasm! Great vid!

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 More to come!

[@sweatyturtle1]

dude you helped me out so tremendously in getting the beast all arranged properly for my fish!! thank you! that book was not helpful, but you rock!

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank you so much for the love I appreciate it 🙏 I’m glad I was able to help and make it easier for you. Hope your tank turns out amazing!

[@MissGeorgiaPenny]

How often do you clean the filter and how do decide the flow of water?

[@tgmaquatics]

@@MissGeorgiaPenny with a mature filter, you could get away with cleaning your filter once a quarter or even every 6 months. They key is to test your water weekly before your water changes as you should be doing. As for the water flow it depends on what type of fish you keep to determine the strength but what’s most important is surface agitation

[@A.TAYLOR]

I was thinking about upgrading from my Fluval Aquaclear 70 for my turtle tank to this! You explained everything so beautifully man compared to other videos I’ve watched. Thank you so much just what I was looking for, easy to the point.

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank you so much for the love and support! I say go for it, you won’t be disappointed. It’s an awesome filter to be honest. More to come very soon! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@hertskoi]

nice to find a video that you can see a lid on tank with the 307 most ive seen have been mounted lights i have a 307 on way and wanted to make sure it could be done with out cutting the lid on a new tank subbed aswell

[@diane5522]

Excellent. Thank you soooo much 😁😁😁

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank YOU! Glad I could help!

[@richardhiggins988]

you have not mentioned the rubber seal that fit,s the canister without it the filter will leak

[@tgmaquatics]

I appreciate the comment but yes at first I didn’t notice a seal came with it but if you continue watching I found it at the 15:55 mark of the video and discussed/installed it.

[@jimjohnson1313]

Great job bro

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@shantellesilva1978]

I’m just curious on the tubing I just bought one today and have one hose so are we suppose to cut it ?

[@tgmaquatics]

Yes! Fluval only includes one hose but with plenty of length for most tanks. I extended mine and matched it end to end and cut it in the middle with cooking scissors. If anything you can trim off a little more at a time until you have the perfect length for your input and output

[@bythesealabradors8754]

So do you just cut the hose in half?

[@tgmaquatics]

That’s exactly what I ended up doing and it worked out for me. You just wanna make sure that you create a direct path up to the tank with as little bends as possible so that you get the best flow.

[@clarissamead8354]

just wondering how your hose worked out cut in half? I just watched a video that said the outtank hose needs to be shorter for better filtration? I am temporary putting this filter beside the tank and wondering how it would work just cut in half?@@tgmaquatics

[@Krisv44]

Thank you soooo much !!!

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank you for watching! Glad it helped!

[@elchangata]

Best video bro thank you now i can go and buy me one

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank you I really do appreciate the love and I’m glad I could help! You won’t regret getting one!

[@elchangata]

Question: How often do I need to clean the filter?

[@tgmaquatics]

@@elchangata typically if you’re on top Of you weekly water changes you don’t have to clean out the filter that often. For me, I’ll do it about every 6 months. If your testing your water regularly as you should and the parameters look great other then Nitrate levels which decrease with water changes, then sometimes you can go a little longer but until you get the hang of this routine, every 4-6 months is probably a safe bet.

[@kai_s.5177]

Could you adjust the flow?

[@tgmaquatics]

Yes! If you go back to the video and check out the 19:40 mark, that’s the part that controls your water flow. Hope that helps! Sorry if the video was a little all over the place, I was learning all about the filter for the first time myself at the time 😂

[@kai_s.5177]

@@tgmaquatics thanks 😂

[@NWGarage]

Great video !

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank you so much!

[@Luke-gf7bv]

Does anyone know if it's ok not to have the Media Basket Cover on the top of the media? When I had mine it made a very loud noise so I'm assuming against the propeller.

[@tgmaquatics]

Not sure if you could but I wouldn’t remove it simply because it was designed to operate with in on there. Plus, it helps direct the flow of the water leaving the canister more efficiently with that hole on it. That’s just my two sense. If you decide to run it without the cover let me know how it performs

[@TequillanSunrise]

I hear using carbon with a planted tank is a bad idea?

[@tgmaquatics]

So typically carbon is really only used to removed odor from your tank water or to neutralize any chemicals/medications from your water. If you’re asking if it’s necessary the answer is no especially if you’re adding fertilizers to your planted tank as the carbon will do it’s best to remove it.

[@TequillanSunrise]

@@tgmaquatics I wasnt sure how it could be bad for plants I was always told to remove carbon if you have live plants. I get mixed information honestly. I got a 307 comin just watching videos. So far yours is the best sir.

[@tgmaquatics]

9/10 times people will say to remove carbon for the reasons I stated earlier. Filters are usually sold with carbon and the fish keeping hobby is always advertised with carbon in starter packs and what not and it’s made it seem like it’s a must have when it really isn’t. If you wanted to us carbon you definitely could but I’d would remove it for 24-48 hours when adding fertilizers or any additives to your water so that it has a chance to do what you want before adding the carbon back in because it will neutralize whatever you put in the water. I’m glad you found my video helpful. I’m a consumer in this hobby too and I have all the same questions so I try to be a thorough as possible. Hope you enjoy the others just as much 😊

[@TequillanSunrise]

@@tgmaquatics Excellent, thankyou I may experiment with that idea. I cant wait till my tank is lookin good again.

[@tgmaquatics]

Good luck!!!

[@Jash3811]

For 50 gallon (190l) fancy gold fish tank , fluval 307 or 407 please suggest

[@tgmaquatics]

A 307 would do you just fine but if you can afford to get a 407 I would definitely do that!

[@kennethcabral4659]

that lever on the top of the filter head is actually a bellows you can use once you have the hoses hooked up to the tank to prime the filter with water from the tank then all you have to do is plug it in

[@tgmaquatics]

100% correct!

[@Shine432sun]

MUCH RESPECT! THANK YOU!

[@tgmaquatics]

Thank YOU for watching! 🙏🏽

[@anthonybatchelor3468]

Wallace And Grommit is the cartoon 😂 really famous here in the uk

[@tgmaquatics]

😂 I used to love watching that as a kid

[@Uhhhhhok]

Is this filter fine for a 55gal ?

[@tgmaquatics]

So starting out the answer is yes. I currently run this filter on my 55gal with ZERO issues with water quality for over a year now. If you want crystal clear water with very minimal particles floating around you should go bigger. Over filtration is always a good thing. Just remember, filtering your tank isn’t enough no matter how much if you’re not keeping up with scheduled water changes. Thanks for checking out the video, you might find some more helpful stuff in the others.

[@avroneelbiswas]

These carbon filters are dust or small stones-like stuff? I recently got a Fluval 307 and I got stone-like stuff in a net bag.

[@tgmaquatics]

Yea, carbon comes in those bags as small granules. The purpose of carbon is to adsorb a number of dissolved contaminants such as chloramine and chlorine, tannins (which color the water), and phenols (which cause odors)

[@ejaytattoo]

I GOT THE SAME PUMP FOR XMAS. ALL I WAS LOOKING FOR WAS WHAT TO DO WITHT HE PUMP.... IM DISAPPOINTED I WATCHED IT ALL JUST TO BE BLUE BALLED TO HAVE YOU STOP RIGHT WHEN YOU GOT TO THAT PART

[@tgmaquatics]

Wait what do you mean? First off I’m thankful for you watching but what exactly were you hoping to see?

[@diane5522]

I needed to see that part too. All the end bits that go-in the tank that was left on the table. I don’t know where they go. Brilliant video though. Thank you. I had no clue about canister filters and you explained it all perfectly but still don’t know about the bits left on the table though lol

[@edwin_cho]

Is there a reason why the blue sponge is placed vertically? Isn't it better if the pre filter sponge is placed horizontally? Maybe then there won't be any missed debris to go to the bio media? Cool video bro!!

[@tgmaquatics]

Hey so thanks for the question first of all but like Citylights said along with being easier for maintenance, the filter is sort of split in halves. So in other words on the intake side the water comes into the canister filling up the half with the blue sponges which then forces water through to white coarse sponges. Once that happens the water is then forced down and up through the the other side of the filter where it goes through the last set of semi coarse black sponges before filtering thru the rest of the media. I hope that all made sense lol. I can definitely make a video on this to make it easier to understand, just let me know! Thanks for the support!

[@edwin_cho]

@@tgmaquatics i understand how it works actually. Now that i install a sponge on the intake strainer.. the blue sponge pre filter in cannister kind of seems unnecessary.. as the baskets for the bio media seems kind of small, i was thinking about modifying the pre filter side for more bio media.. i know i should hv bought a bigger cannister but now that i already own a 307as thot that i can make it more efficient.. what do you think? Thank for the reply!

[@tgmaquatics]

I’ve seen people throw a filter on the intake tube but I’m not sure if they’ve had the idea you have which sounds pretty legit. I would love to hear about what you come up with for modifications.

[@lolavanenburg1647]

You forgot the seal, around the motor..very important that’s on…otherwise leakage !

[@tgmaquatics]

I appreciate the comment but yes at first I didn’t notice a seal came with it but if you continue watching I found it at the 15:55 mark of the video and discussed/installed it.

[@madelinepagan4318]

LMAO :,)

[@stormyg9169]

Hello I normally have a sump system never a Fluval. I had to set up an emergency 36 gallon bow front tank does this make efficient oxygen for a saltwater tank? Thank you!!

[@tgmaquatics]

I appreciate you leaving a comment, sadly tho I don’t know anything about salt water tanks 😬 I only keep freshwater, I’m sorry

[@stormyg9169]

@@tgmaquatics Ok thank you!