Fluval 406 VS Marineland 360, Aquariums canister filters

[@jakelegg]

I've had a marineland C360 for 10 years. Replaced the O rings once, just recently replaced the impeller. Thing is just Awesome.

[@nativechrist]

My gasket and o rings are coming in the mail and I had to fix the primer push pump but I’m hoping it works as good as new. The quality build on it is a beast, not all cheap like POS sun sun.

[@danaquatics4031]

The prime button on a 360 I briefly had got stuck when moving a tank and i had to take a knife and chizzle around the housing where the primer button got stuck in to free it so I could prime the tank (had no idea what I was doing back then with fish stuff).

[@robertsalyer5820]

Marineland stop making the rubber seal for the c360 rubber seal it is now unavailable so if your filter starts to leak you'll have to buy new filter.never buy Marineland

[@Marco-fi6gv]

Thank you for the review, very informative. I've been out of the hobby for quite a few years and I'm watching these reviews because I'm about to start up a couple of tanks again. I've always had very good experiences with the marineland products, I used to run Magnum 350s on my big tank and they always worked well, kept the water crystal clear and lasted a long time. I still have them, they probably still work but I've noticed the parts are scarce now. because of my previous experience I am definitely a marineland fan I'm heavily leaning towards these 360 filters. I haven't made my final decision yet, but your review has only reinforced my feelings. They make a great product and the price is the kicker($115.00 at petco atm).By the way, I really don't consider more filter media a disadvantage, the more the better. Anyway, thanks for the review. I'm going to check out the other content as well, take care

[@polyspiker]

I never had a Fluval. I do have a Marineland and it’s been great.

[@fernandonieves7063]

I have both and i notice the fluval have more airflow than marineland

[@Thedonsmoney25823]

@@fernandonieves7063 I have Marineland and is holds more dirt than fluval

[@phoslurperr]

I dont understand why the larger baskets are a negative- seems like a positive. Please explain.

[@Paul-ol8cb]

That is a good question, I was mainly referring to aftermarket mechanical filters. Many mechanical filters are only round 1 inch thick. So to keep the filter stable inside the basket we had to add an additional 2 layers. The problem was it was only the bottom layer that was providing any filtration, the top 2 layers were basically only there to hold the bottom layer in place. We also tried adding the bio media in the same basket as the mechanical filter, it didn't work very well. This also might be a problem with your bio media. Some people have a set amount of Bio media they want to use but they may have to use extra to make sure the baskets are filled up so the water hits it evenly. Its not to big of a deal just something I wanted to point out. However the stock filters do work great.

[@sleeps0341]

I have a Marineland 220 and now have the issue of leaks from the o-rings on the part where the valve goes to the filter. Tried replacing the O rings and no luck. Tried looking for the other replacement o rings and replacement parts on the Marineland cover but no luck. From what i have found in several forums, the top leaking from places other than arlund the canister is common and people are complaining that the quality of the newer Marineland canisters are not what they used to be. Have used several Fluvals in the past and they have worked great for me. Also, replacement parts are easier to find for the Fluval than the Marineland. So ended up ordering replacement parts for a 406 rebuild and still came out cheaper than a new Marineland 220. Really wanted to rebuild my 220 because as far as filtering my 40 gallon tank, it's been great up until this leak issue. But parts haven't been easy to find and some parts I can only get through Marineland. Guess it's worth mentioning that at least I got about 4 years out of the Marineland.

[@rcattz5755]

Still cant get parts.

[@berns3337]

I've got 5 fluvals in my basement that dont work anymore. I have a marineland 220 on my 50 gal that has been running for 4 months. And now I'm getting a marineland 360 for my 75 gallon to replace the 2 fluval that quit on me

[@brianp6180]

Not sure why your knocking the Marineland for its size. More size fits more media. That’s a good thing. I run 4 of them and they are awesome. You can buy 2 of them for the price of the Fluval

[@Paul-ol8cb]

That is a good question, I was mainly referring to aftermarket mechanical filters. Many mechanical filters are only round 1 inch thick. So to keep the filter stable inside the basket we had to add an additional 2 layers. The problem was it was only the bottom layer that was providing any filtration, the top 2 layers were basically only there to hold the bottom layer in place. We also tried adding the bio media in the same basket as the mechanical filter, it didn't work very well. This also might be a problem with your bio media. Some people have a set amount of Bio media they want to use but they may have to use extra to make sure the baskets are filled up so the water hits it evenly. Its not to big of a deal just something I wanted to point out. However the stock filters do work great.

[@cryptictundra]

Just bought the Marineland 360 for $75 USD on amazon. Getting it today. Now I could not find the Fluval 406 on Amazon. However I did see the 407 which handles 50-100 gallon tanks like the Marineland 360. The drawback to that is that the Fluval 406 cost $199 USD. On Chewy the price is the same Marineland 360 for around @75 USD and the Fluval 406 for $199 USD. On PetCo its Fluval 406 for $227 USD and the Marineland 360 is $209 USD. Petsmart prices is about the same as Petco. So if you are going to use either one of these products....step away from what you see in the stores and go with Marineland, they truly make great products and you can get them a lot cheaper than Fluval. I am not saying that Fluval has poor products but I personally think Marineland has the same quality (maybe better) in their products as Fluval and at a better price.

[@aggoni]

prices changed now I guess. I couldn't find Marineland 360 at 75 USD

[@cryptictundra]

@@aggoni Yea its been a little bit sense the post lol. My purchase history on a amazon has everything before and after the 360 purchase. But I do not see the 360 in my history. So I am guessing it was removed off amazon or the seller is no longer going through amazon. I still stand by Marineland though...Even if it is $169 right now....sense the time of my previous post I have not had a single issue with the 360...easy to clean and it is still quiet as heck. I did buy a second one just as a backup. The only issue I have had was the one time I forgot to clean the impeller when cleaning the canister. I'm guessing the goop on the impeller had a chance to move to one side when I stopped the filter. When I started the filter back up.... it was vibrating a lot. So yea.... always clean your impeller when cleaning your filters lol.

[@sam3d]

What’s with the eyeball workout in the beginning??😬😂

[@718imag]

Nice review. I've really enjoyed this video and it has help me make a decision..

[@Paul-ol8cb]

Glad to hear it!

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

Where is the "i" in Fluval? I must be missing something on how to pronounce it :)

[@nativechrist]

🤣 I thought the exact same thing! 🤣

[@nyprodj]

The I is silent 😂

[@MRFLIP]

If you ran these for 6 months how in the world did you get your sponges so clear like new ? Mine are dirty and brown after 1 month

[@kdr1048]

Great vid of these filters

[@nikorichardson6045]

This was a very informative video, thank you!

[@adriansugandhi9885]

Nice bro, can you also compare between eheim pro 4 350 vs jbl e902?

[@nyprodj]

What is a FluVIAL?

[@rhondaohair944]

i have a marineland c530 canister and it quit working warranty sent out a propeller however it didnt help so later they sent a new filter system out with my first filter it was quiet now with the replacement from warranty it surges and continues to blow air bubbles where you cant see anything in the tank the surging sound is so annoying and loud not soothing at all. very stressfull. warranty says that this issue will quit after a few days but i am very doubtful.

[@jakezark]

i have like a 60 liter turtle tank and the 360 can't keep up :( i had a fluval befor for many years and it needed cleaning every few months and the marine land needs cleaning almost weekly.

[@noujaiyang1513]

Turtles are just too dirty and shit too much. No filter is good enough for them except outdoor.

[@RoachXV]

I run the fluval Fx6 on my 150 gallon turtle tank, it keeps the water perfectly clear and the bottom waste free, but I would also recommend some sort of submersible filter to put at the bottom just to pick up any extra waste

[@bklynluv6171]

Turtles need a canister flirtation system twice the size of the tank. You need a filter equipped for a 120 gallon tank. This filter is up to 100 gallons. You might want to buy a submersible filter to run alongside this one

[@jonhawkins2374]

Nice information also tank is looking great!!!!

[@TuyVo-f8m]

How I order o ring filter pump c 360 please help,thanks

[@klk6266]

Ended up with " Marineland is the better choice,but I am gonna keep the Fluval"...😆😆

[@shednscalz4620]

I'm looking at the Marineland C360 for a 75g tank what is your opinion on that working for me. I am looking at the black friday deals at Petsmart 50% off on filters and the 75g tank w/stand canopy and light. I currently am using a Cascade 700 canister on a 37g

[@Paul-ol8cb]

Sure that would be a great filter for a 75 gallon, keep in mind that it only does 360 GPH with no filters (completely empty) with the filters it does a lot less than 360 GPH so you might want to add a small powerhead.

[@michaelgr956]

So I'm an 11-year-old kid with a 20 gallon, I just went on my early Christmas. I got a Fluval 207 for 120US. Do you still think it is a good filter?

[@Paul-ol8cb]

i think it's a great filter.

[@michaelgr956]

@@Paul-ol8cb Yeah, It cleared up my 20 in about 2 days

[@joshuapowers5590]

How many filter media stages are there in the marineland?

[@Paul-ol8cb]

It has 4 baskets (same as Fluval) what is put in the baskets is up to the owner.

[@graciehumaitahemet]

Excellent review!

[@riooliveros2694]

Awesome aquarium, I have marineland magniflow c-360. Did you experience air intake problem? I’m having too much air buildup inside my canister that I have to burp it everyday:( I use metal clamp all 4 connection it help little bit but not much.

[@Paul-ol8cb]

i didnt have any air problems with mine but i did have something like this happen on my older magnum 350. You can replace the seals, the main seal on the lid would be the most important, then the o-rings. You can also try this, turn off the motor and completely empty your intake hose. Make sure the canister is filled up with water. Then use a shop-vac to suck water through the intake, once the water is flowing close the valve and reconnect everything. This will help jump start the water flow.

[@easy4978]

Excellent review thank u..

[@phenosin1]

Fluvial?

[@Paul-ol8cb]

lol correct, we actually already addressed that in the comments

[@dooodooo3474]

The way he says fluval lmaoo

[@Marco-fi6gv]

😂 "floovial". I noticed that too

[@bjornjoseph]

I'm team marineland for years. Replacing an old c530 with the c360. I guess the 360 is better. The 530 impeller broke and it's a 30 dollar part. Eventually I'd replace it but my tank needs a filter

[@hetewei]

Great vs.

[@k9feces]

I think you sold me on the marine land

[@jimmartin1841]

Changing filters an lining it back straight is simple as 123. On the marineland c360

[@ely1930]

First video I’ve see where someone complains about the size of the baskets… more media is always better.

[@jerrybadalamento5500]

My marineland works great . My tank is alway sparking clean . I clean mine everyb6 months ok or so. I also use a biowheel filter. I have used fluval and they dont last

[@Thedonsmoney25823]

I have a Marineland and it's powerful than fluval

[@richardrottenberk7133]

Just threw 2 Marineland in garbage leak need new o rings . Fulvil has twice the water flow

[@satguy]

Your Marineland is made by Sun Sun.

[@Thedonsmoney25823]

It's made by tetra go look on the tetra fish

[@DanielMorris766126]

Fluval is pronounced fluvol not fluvile

[@unacarafea567]

"Flu-vile"?

[@Paul-ol8cb]

The word fluval comes from Europe, I do believe I have the pronunciation correct however the American pronunciation maybe different.

[@unacarafea567]

@@Paul-ol8cb Not that it makes any difference or detracts from your information but Europe has many languages. Which language are you referring to? The American pronunciation is definitely different. I'm sure you've heard Fluval pronounced a million times in No. America.

[@jennah1754]

You're not quite there Paul but you're really close. First of all Fluval is a difficult word to pronounce, in fact even the representatives on the Fluval KZbin channel pronounce in completely different ways. You're trying to say it like this flu- (like being sick) -V- AL ( like the name Al as in Al's Toy Barn) the problem is when you say fluv-AL really fast it can sound like flu-vile. In fact I said fluvile to 2 different talk-to-text programs and they both spelled it as Fluval. Here is a link to one of their representatives saying it. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZzTeamNobpsj80

[@Paul-ol8cb]

I stand corrected, thank you very much. I will make a note of that in the description

[@richardclark7258]

Who Cares!!!!

[@DanielMorris766126]

I will not debate how good a fluval is or is not, they are way too expensive. I use the 360 and it works perfect. fluval prices are highway robbery. it is like biohome, you are pissing your money away when a 3 dollar bag of lava rock from homedepot does the same thing.

[@TheWalk23]

Flu vile

[@michaelmathes1991]

Marineland 360 sucks after a few months leaks . This happened to two of them. Also made in China. Fluval works very well and so far does not leak in the two I own after 6 months. Fluval is made in Italy a big plus.

[@Tamlibtoim]

Michael Mathes I am considering purchasing the C360. Where did yours leak from?

[@michaelmathes1991]

@@Tamlibtoim They came from the seal were you connect the motor to the base. Please look at the fluval 207 or 307. They are much better made and their not made in China.

[@sasmith8944]

I had a Fluval 406, It leaked like crazy. I got a marineland and not a problem. The bottom line is guailty is more about the standards the company has rather then the country its made in.

[@michaelmathes1991]

​@@sasmith8944 Totally disagree. I am running a 307 and a 207. I have had the 207 for 7 months and no problem. the 307 is brand new. You must lube the rubber ring every time you clean your filter and this should take care of the problem . You should replace this about once a year and it only costs a few bucks. As I said I had two marineland's and they both leaked after a couple of months. I have been at this hoppy for almost fifty years and their quality in many of their products have gone downhill. If you have good luck great and enjoy.

[@samxiong7104]

Michael Mathes I guess so $75 vs $199