Fluval Flex Mods and Upgrades LidPropz PART 1

[@lidpropz5716]

Hey thats me! Sweet!

[@AquatikGuru]

Yes it is ;) great products man!! Absolutely love them all!

[@donnawilson-eavestaff]

Hey, I will be making an order, how long is shipping to nz currently taking would you know?

[@AquatikGuru]

@@donnawilson-eavestaff I’m not 100% sure. Not sure if he’s sent there yet. You may be the FIRST!!

[@kimsmither8820]

just ordered from toronto! needed those filter covers, I’m sick of digging baby shrimp out of the back

[@papasmerf6453]

I need those lid props for my 32.5 flex. So hard to deal with the lid and do maintenance

[@terdball18]

Dude this video did so good!!

[@AquatikGuru]

Thank you! I wasn’t expecting it myself! So happy it did tho!

[@BreakerInc]

Ooh, I love those covers. I'm getting this tank, so I'll definitely be getting those!

[@AquatikGuru]

They’re very very beneficial!

[@TheYouTubeAquarium]

Just used your link to get some upgraded for my Flex15. Thanks!

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome!!

[@KoushikPSR]

Thank you! Following in your foot steps, building my first planted aquarium build. Will be an exact replica of yours I guess hehehe. Ordered all the accessories you showed here. Keep the videos coming... it will help my journey immensely as well. By the way bought 15 gallon flex tank and my kitty is 460$ down after all the purchase. This is by no means a beginners kit 😂. Hope it will all be worth it. Thanks 🙏

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome!! Yea definitely not a great beginners kit based on initial cost. But in the long run, they’re great! I hope you enjoy them as I do!

[@coxdenton]

I have a fluval 57 and took the plunge and removed the whole filter box made lid cutouts and added a tidal 35 I gained just over a quarter in water volume my temperature is steady with the heater being on the outside (on the inside it’s heating up the compartment) .The whole thing came out in one piece and can easily be put back very pleased with my results.

[@AquatikGuru]

I’ve debated it, but if I want to not have a rear sump, I’ll just buy a rimless tank for half the price of a flex.

[@coxdenton]

@@AquatikGuru but a quality top grade glass will cost you double ,all I have done is to improve my filtration

[@AquatikGuru]

I love the rear sump. It’s super effective at keeping the tank clean and I don’t have an ugly hob filter hanging off the back. FYI I despise hob filters.

[@coxdenton]

I have just come on here simply to put out there what I and others have done no rights or wrongs just experimenting I would it is not a sump which is another story simply an internal filter, my Tidal on this tank sits just over one inch at the back easy to clean . I run another fluval 57 in stock condition with an upgraded pump and my own media

[@AquatikGuru]

Sorry, not trying to blast you haha! I look at my flex’s and I see an awesome setup as is. A 9-10 gallon cube tank is around $40 so if I’d want to do what you did, I’d just buy one of those to be honest

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Found your channel today and subscribed today!

[@AquatikGuru]

Thank you!

[@lisacrowley9585]

Cool, i have the fluval flex 15gallon , thank you for sharing, i really like the spray bar i have a sponge over my outtake for the past few years now , it does the job but doesn't look the nicest, thanks for sharing

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome!

[@andrescott2794]

I like the things you put on the tank but where fluval flex tank from and how much do the tank cost

[@AquatikGuru]

I have a review video for that. This is just some upgrades for them

[@fredp3088]

Thank you so much for the link, ordered a low flow bar for my betta tank.

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome!

[@Twisted-84]

What tank stand do you have your tanks on?

[@AquatikGuru]

They’re solid oak ikea nightstands honestly lol.

[@BruceAndrews-h8d]

Props are in the way. The lid is so light. The props can go further back. If the tank is closer to the wall, there is a gap in the lid lip that props it up perfectly alone.

[@AquatikGuru]

Neat. I’ll keep my LidPropz. You do it your way.

[@BruceAndrews-h8d]

I thought the lid had a prop built in. However it was 1 1/2" ish off the wall and it stays great.

[@AquatikGuru]

The whole point to the lid propz, xl lid propz, and foldable lid propz is to allow the light to remain above the tank so you can see what you’re doing when you’re trimming plants etc. with the lid light. The xl model is more for aquascaping, adding fish, stuff like that, foldable is for if you’re one of those constant testers or people messing with the tank so you can just leave the props attached to the tank. They all have an intended purpose. Tip for ya too, there’s multiple videos on multiple products

[@NoName13636]

Is this a 34 or a 57? Do you think i can hold an betta in a 34 liter tank?

[@AquatikGuru]

34 I kept a betta in each of mine with heavy plant content. At one point we ran them filter less cuz the bio was so low from the one betta and all the plants I was forced to add some shrimp to add some bio lol

[@judyfong8928]

Fantastic but where can I buy the mods for my fluval flex. Tks

[@AquatikGuru]

The link is in the description to the Etsy store :)

[@Emeri666]

White did you get thr lip covers from? I noticed the feeding whole always let's heat out drives me nuts.

[@AquatikGuru]

From the company that this video is about

[@brannontan2191]

Hey! Where do I get the intake covers?

[@AquatikGuru]

You can get them from the lidpropz Etsy store

[@brannontan2191]

@@AquatikGuru Thanks!!

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome!

[@leo2o915]

Want to set up my flex for my betta should I also get a adjustable pump or it’s good enough with the spray bar

[@AquatikGuru]

An adjustable pump will help. But you can also put a sponge over the spray bar to slow the flow even more too

[@minakiel2930]

do you find the aeration is sufficient with a spray bar? I keep shrimp in a fluval flex 9 gallon and unless they have the most intense surface agitation, they behave like there's not enough oxygen. Im printing my own spray bar so I can make adjustments as needed

[@AquatikGuru]

Absolutely! Even more than the stock nozzles to be completely honest.

[@minakiel2930]

@@AquatikGuru Thank you! will definitely try it out :)

[@snapdragon2441]

Hello, I have a flex and a betta fish. I have an air pump with bubbles but it moves the surface water quite a lot so I was thinking would it still work effectively if I put the air stone in the spare chamber at the back. What do you think?

[@AquatikGuru]

I’ve personally never tried an air stone in my flex’s

[@killall101]

I bought some stuff from the etsy site in description! Can't wait!

[@AquatikGuru]

Awesome! Let me know what you think when you get them!!

[@killall101]

Sure will! 😀

[@killall101]

So I got them in, I have yet to figure out the low flow out put bar. The risers and lid props work great, the snorkel is amazing. I suggest everyone with a flex get this kit.

[@AquatikGuru]

The spray bar is kinda difficult to snap on, but carefully push harder and harder and eventually it snaps on.

[@ymehair]

You know thank God for KZbin! I couldn't figure out how no one ever complained about not being able to lift the stupid lid so you can clean or what ever. Makes me mad that the props didn't come with the tank. You spend enough money so you would think it would just be part of the system. You gotta wonder. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re very welcome! I was in the same shoes as you hahaha! I hated not having the props. Now I couldn’t do without them hahaha!

[@voz5585]

Totally agree. Then if you remove the lid you don’t have lighting to see what you’re doing lol

[@AquatikGuru]

@@voz5585 exactly! It was so frustrating before I found these lol

[@RheaTempleton]

I just ordered the rizers but I had him modify them so they're only an inch high. Hoping it would help with jump outs but not sure?

[@AquatikGuru]

That’s awesome!!

[@Rorona550]

How are your plants growing so well? I tried doing a carpet of Monte Carlo with co2 and it will not take off and it’s been over a year

[@AquatikGuru]

I honestly just think it’s luck. Cuz for the longest time I struggled. When I stopped being meticulous and accepted defeat everything started growing

[@eatemraw]

Love the content. Just subscribed. Quick question, what would you recommend if I wanted to get new lights for my Flex 15gallon

[@AquatikGuru]

I would recommend the fluval planted nano

[@lisasaxon7828]

Ok, so.....I’m using the original inlet covers with black course sponge behind, if I’m gonna replace with those flush flat inlet covers are they easy to remove if need be to clean etc or are they fiddle to remove aswell. Being quite flat I thought maybe hard to get your nail or finder under edge to lift off? Now also with the lid props...what’s keeping the lid from falling down the back at the edge of the tank? What I mean is ive been using the taped light cord section that’s kinda raised from underneath the lid to rest against tank edge so to stop the lid from slipping n falling down behind the tank behind my cupboard. I know there’s two small plastic prong kind I’d bits that’s assumedly for resting against tank edge but I find them short and not too reliable, having the lid fall if bumped etc. I can’t quite see close enough in your video to see if your using them or not. I was thinking over the lid lifters and wondering instead of them just being corner pieces , “could” something be made that included front corners but continued straight across the front rim of tank so the glare of light wasn’t visible ? Fair enough leave the sides open but enclose the front wrapping around the front corners about the same amount as your ones do? What do you think ?...and could whom ever it is make them. Unless these mod gadgets are actually from Fluval Company? Cheers...Lisa. Oh oh...what have you thought of to cover the top of filter section in rear so that snails etc don’t Shloop up n over into filter compartment....anything as yet? I’m still contemplating what to create or think of 😜

[@AquatikGuru]

They come off fairly easy. Although, I haven’t had to remove them yet. As far as the props, the lid has a ridge on it, along with 2 tabs in the back that prevent it from sliding backwards when opened. As fas as snails, I haven’t had any make it to the back compartment. I’m not sure if they just don’t, or don’t want to haha!

[@fernandosalazar730]

what is the plastic bottle for

[@AquatikGuru]

It’s a diy type 24:7 co2 system from Aquario Neo. I have a few videos on the kits.

[@fernandosalazar730]

@@AquatikGuru I'll check them out thanks for the update

[@rythmjunky5292]

Haven’t seen many people talk about removing the filter compartment altogether,and replace with a sponge filter. Would love to get a clear lid for mine to set a light on top.

[@AquatikGuru]

It’s actually extremely common that people remove it. I’d personally just go get a uns cube tank if I didn’t want the filtration back there. The glass is so thin I personally feel that helps keep it sturdier. Lid props did offer a clear lid for a bit, I don’t know for sure that they still do or not

[@rythmjunky5292]

@@AquatikGuru thank you!🙏🏻

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome!

[@lewisevans3451]

I put my covers the other way round with sponge in them works well

[@AquatikGuru]

I’ve thought about that as well. But I have to say I love the intake covers from lidpropz!

[@teddygas9689]

I have a white and a black flex 9 gallon, the white one shows all algae on back but cant seem to clean it with anything, any tips?

[@AquatikGuru]

Best advice is plant in front of it with something like stem plants, that will prevent the light from hitting it as much. Another with that would be algae eaters, like otos, nerite snails, even rams horn pest snails will do a number on it. I can’t find anything the scrub the black one either.

[@donnasham9344]

What are you using as stands?

[@AquatikGuru]

They are solid oak ikea end tables with some extra support via metal angle braces although I don’t believe the braces were necessary being they’re solid wood vs particle board

[@andrescott2794]

Where can I get the things from you KZbin video from

[@AquatikGuru]

Etsy shop and search for LidPropZ. Other wise link is in the description

[@vilin8760]

Great product review!

[@AquatikGuru]

Thank you :)

[@nourhanateout7187]

What size lid Prop up should I get for fluval flex 15 gallon?

[@AquatikGuru]

I like the extra large ones myself. Allows much more room to clean and such.

[@Tony-ve4se]

Hi what size are they (gallon or litre) thanks

[@AquatikGuru]

9 gallon

[@TheFewzz]

With those risers wont the fish jump out or is that a silly question?

[@AquatikGuru]

Truthfully, there’s always a chance. So no, not a silly question at all.

[@nourhanateout7187]

Use an "egg crate grid tank divider" that way ur tank will be covered and still get light

[@knight32d]

👍👍 Love your video. Thinking about getting a fluval flex aquarium soon. Say, are the panels fully glass or acrylic type?

[@AquatikGuru]

The tank is 100% glass minus the lid

[@Jayjay-lr8oe]

Are they the 57lt?

[@AquatikGuru]

These are the 34 L

[@donnawilson-eavestaff]

I have the flex 57 and feel the flow is too strong? I did baffle it but then that limited the oxygen exchange and lowers my PH.....any ideas on how to alter the flow without having to get a new pump?

[@AquatikGuru]

Yes you can get the spray bar attachment from the link in the description from lid Propz and get the low flow spray bar and that should help a TON

[@donnawilson-eavestaff]

@@AquatikGuru thanks, shipping to NZ is a kick in the gut but as always, I do what’s best for my animals haha 😛

[@zachofalltrades1111]

Looks like whoever you bought these parts from owns the same tank and 3D printed all these parts and now sells them to other owners. I’m about to go make these parts myself !

[@AquatikGuru]

Whatever it takes to have fun. Must be nice to have a 3D printer

[@River313]

I have the fluval 9 for a beta , but the pump is too strong for the fish

[@AquatikGuru]

Yea I used the low flow spray bar offered by lidpropz and I put a sponge over the spray bar to slow it down even more

[@ashleyfranklin9808]

Thank you so much. I have a 15 gallon flex and my betta LOVES it but I've been struggling to find a way to slow the flow down. This is just what I was looking for

[@AquatikGuru]

That’s perfect! Glad I could help!

[@weloveyou1234]

There is a little gap in the lid at the back on the side for co2 tubing! Fyi! 👍🏻

[@AquatikGuru]

Yea I know lol I just don’t want it back there lol

[@frostxr]

I liked everything but the spray bar, dont think it slowed down, and broke after a few months.

[@AquatikGuru]

Oh really? Yours broke? I’ve had mine on forever and they haven’t broken yet. As far as the flow, my rear chambers are full of sponges and media so it probably slows down the flow a bit if that helps

[@AquatikGuru]

Do you have the old style spray bar? Or the revamped one? I’m still using the old style

[@frostxr]

​@@AquatikGuru wow never saw these comments.I believe it was the revamped one . Now I use original one. Just have to figure out got control flow more. Should I just fill around the pump with like sponges? Or anything better? Now I just broke one of the tabs when taking out 😢. I guess there good ,until you start taking them out to clean.

[@AquatikGuru]

Yes adding sponges around the filter helps slow the flow down a bit for sure. It also prevents the filter from getting all nasty as easily.

[@hausauhau]

I’m thinking of getting this aquarium. Great sharing where to buy the extra props. I’m wondering is the pump like an oxygen pump? Just new to it

[@AquatikGuru]

The pump is a water pump. The way they design the aquarium, the pump keeps the surface water moving causing gas exchange of co2 and allowing oxygen to enter the water column.

[@quandaledingle4605]

Is the wire from the filter supposed to be exposed to the water? If so let me know that it should be in the water. If not please inform me how else you should do it!

[@AquatikGuru]

Yes

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Interesting video, thanks 👍 😊

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome!

[@Seeger2201]

Does he make fluval spec 5 stuff? Or is it universal?

[@AquatikGuru]

Yes he has stuff for the flex’s, specs, EVOs, along with universal stuff, and many other really awesome supplies for other aquarium uses.

[@Seeger2201]

@@AquatikGuru awesome I found your channel looking on how to set up that NEO CO2 and started browsing and saw this and see some things I need for my spec v

[@AquatikGuru]

That’s awesome! How do you enjoy the neo co2 kit so far?

[@Seeger2201]

@@AquatikGuru no clue just added the water today. So I will set up the CO2 tomorrow. I figure it'll be great for a single 5 gallon

[@AquatikGuru]

It will be excellent for a 5 gallon for sure! It’s an amazing little kit. Not to much and not too little co2

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

A wavemaker attachment should fit that filter O/P.

[@AquatikGuru]

Yea but if you put a wave maker on this 9 gallon you’d have a bad day lol

[@kathlenemcclain9044]

Links in the video as mentioned would be nice or at least in the description. The only link there is to their Etsy shop. I wanted to see the other video you referred to and look for more information on the magnetic plant holder you mentioned (i think that’s what you called it) .

[@AquatikGuru]

I am working on those videos as we speak ;) using the magnetic plant holder in my next build project as well as a video specifically about the magnetic plant holder itself.

[@phreakerbythespeaker9902]

There ya go!

[@AquatikGuru]

🤣🤣

[@booshting3520]

Need lid stands for my tanks

[@AquatikGuru]

Link in description to order some!

[@citizensofmayhem]

Mods are sweet

[@AquatikGuru]

Yea they are!

[@yotesfork4822]

thank you, please make more videos.....

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome! I’m definitely working on that!!

[@73Mooner]

Good Morning! Are you using the stock lights? Do you have a instagram with photos of your tanks?

[@AquatikGuru]

Yes stock lights. And yes I do have an Instagram as well as a TikTok both named AquatikGuru (don’t forget the K)

[@MrDarkart82]

I have one coming next week

[@AquatikGuru]

The flex or the lid props?

[@MrDarkart82]

@@AquatikGuru I have a fluval flex 9 gallon black and a RODI unit coming. I'm going plant shopping after I get a stand.

[@RaulsAquaticsandReptiles]

🔥🔥

[@AquatikGuru]

Thank you!

[@roberttouro]

Don’t the lid come off??? It’s easier than those prop things????

[@AquatikGuru]

Yes the lid comes off. The lights attached to the lid so if you’re trying to do something like Aquascaping, you can still see in the tank very well to scape it exactly as you’d please. It also helps with setting up the hardscape to shadow in desired location. They also work well during cleaning so you can see what you’re cleaning. As well as catching fish, fry shrimp etc and being able to see them better than with the lid off. It’s a cheap awesome add on in the end that benefits in ways you don’t know til you try them

[@AquatikGuru]

So in the end, it can make it more difficult to have the lid off as it prevents you from seeing what you’re doing in the tank

[@steflewins]

Lid props are great as are the grills but the lid risers are really naff they look terrible ! And I’m not a fan of the beta tube it looks naff no need with a nice planted tank loads of places in the plants to rest up and looks more natural! Good video thanks for sharing

[@AquatikGuru]

You’re welcome!

[@lydiecakes3337]

Plant listed needed please.

[@AquatikGuru]

The carpet is dwarf hairgrass, the tank on the left is Anubis nana as the centerpiece plant. The tank on the right is Java fern narrow leaf with dwarf hairgrass carpet.

[@AquatikGuru]

The tank on the left also had some rotala walachi and rotala rotundafolia that I was testing to see if the lighting was sufficient

[@lydiecakes3337]

That's what U had with stock lighting and no CO2?

[@AquatikGuru]

Yes exactly. Eventually I added a small diy co2 kit from aquario mainly because I wanted to test the kit itself

[@lydiecakes3337]

@@AquatikGuru I look forward to seeing more of the upgrades and such that U have done with these tanks. I have an absolute love for the Fluval Flex and Fluval Evo tanks. Thanks for such awesome vids. The carpet plants were blowing my mind. Had to know exactly what U were rocking.

[@Scientific_one]

Best thing you can do with one of these is remove the internal filter completely

[@AquatikGuru]

I liked them the way they were but modified the way I did

[@Yayakoshii1990]

Mine is sucking up fry and the fry get stuck in the back of the tank…me no likey!!!

[@AquatikGuru]

Then get the finer intake covers from LidPropZ on Etsy! They’re designed to prevent exactly that from happening!

[@AquatikGuru]

Link is in the description for their Etsy store

[@RustyShacklefardd]

Fluval is one of those companies that makes really cool stuff but then neglects the basic quality of life features.

[@AquatikGuru]

Can you elaborate? Just curious what your thoughts are on that. 😁

[@RustyShacklefardd]

@@AquatikGuru They make excellent tanks and filters. I just think for the price these tanks should have hinged tops like the biocube and media racks instead of sponges

[@AquatikGuru]

@@RustyShacklefardd I agree 100%

[@RustyShacklefardd]

@@AquatikGuru They should also includ a heater imo for the price

[@AquatikGuru]

I also agree with that

[@jkrukowski92]

nice

[@AquatikGuru]

Thank you!

[@mymysticaqua2952]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@thinerj1]

why upgrade such a expensive tank you can you build from starch a cheaper tank

[@AquatikGuru]

Cuz why not? Why do people buy sports cars when they can buy civics? Cuz they want to 🤷. Usually if people don’t like something they just ignore it. Not used to someone getting mad that I bought something lmao.

[@thinerj1]

@@AquatikGuru I'm not even mad. I keep looking at these tanks at the pet store. Keep wondering if they are worth it...

[@AquatikGuru]

They really showcase an aquascape. The lights a lil weak. That involves replacing the lid for a better light. The tank itself is nice right away. These upgrades make it more friendly I guess. Especially the lid props cuz if you keep you lid and light, it holds it open so you still have the lighting while you’re working on the tank. There’s spray bars to lower the flow. A bunch of nice upgrades fluval doesn’t offer. So my good friend LidPropz started making a ton of accessories for this tank and other tanks to make them more adaptable to multiple types of keeping.

[@AquatikGuru]

The cheap co2 kits I used help a ton as well with growth if you do keep the stock lighting. It really helps amp the growth without going too far

[@MartiesPlants]

What’s wrong with Auto Mechanic? Auto technician sounds like the assistant to the mechanic.

[@AquatikGuru]

Nothing in my opinion haha. But the “masters” say a technician is certified. A mechanic isn’t.

[@MartiesPlants]

@@AquatikGuru Oh!!! Guess I learn something new everyday.

[@AquatikGuru]

@@MartiesPlants nothing wrong with learning something new everyday ;)

[@alizcool1]

Looks like a microwave

[@AquatikGuru]

Hahaha!

[@AquatikGuru]

@alizcool1 hopefully it isn’t a microwave cuz I don’t like fish sticks 🤪

[@jimthorpe966]

You talk too much, I’m out of here

[@AquatikGuru]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment ;)