Introducing The Mega Flex!!!!!!!

[@detfanman9899]

Hey Peck, did we figure out the 15gal flex pump issue re. the pump overpowering the filter and discharging the column?

[@pecktec]

Yes several people told me to just pull up slightly on the sponge and sure enough it worked like a charm.

[@ariesneil693]

pro tip : you can watch movies at flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies recently.

[@remyalvin6603]

@Aries Neil Definitely, I have been watching on flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@jimmygimbal]

Been wanting one since then too!! Can’t wait to get mine!’

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I'm loving the look of that tank and the stand too 👍😉❗️nice video.

[@riverclay79]

Looking forward to you aquascaping it, you always have such amazing ideas!

[@Agent_Bernie]

You’re the reason I bought a flex a long while back. God that’s a beautiful tank

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Pecktec: It’s always a pleasure to see you unbox and showcase terrific products like this, amazing tank. All of my aquaria are low-tech, inexpensive set-ups. I use timers for the lights, but I ensure that either sunlight or room lamps provide some light in the room before the aquarium lights switch on. I don’t want to startle the fish. I don’t have an I-phone, so controlling a high-tech LED like this one would not be possible. I try to give my fish a natural-looking set-up and you’ve encouraged me to include live, aquatic plants when possible. I’m looking forward to seeing you scape this tank. I’m always amazed by the incredible, planted aqua-scapes that you create. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar

[@MississippiKitten]

I gotta say, this video of your inspired me to buy a Fluval 32.5g. I've got it going with just guppies, amano and dwarf cherry and blue shrimp. Water wisteria went nuts in there because the light is that good. In fact, all the plants I've put in have needed trimming after just one month. Finally bit the bullet and got some monte carlo for the foreground and we'll see how that does. Again, LOVE your videos and I've learned a lot from you. Keep them coming, please!

[@terrybell912]

Nice video! Now waiting to see the setup of this same tank. Water makes all the difference! Would love to see everything in action complete with fish! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@guarovj]

I knew I should not have watched this video. Now I want this tank even more. Thanks Pecktec!

[@plcc07777]

Enjoy your new Mega Flex. I'm breaking my wife into the idea of getting one myself, but it may take a few more months... I'm thinking maybe Christmas. As always, thanks for sharing your great videos.

[@everythingaquariums7050]

Take her out to dinner more, be really romantic and super nice for a couple weeks and then start dropping hints.

[@RosHaywood]

Hooray! You converted it into litres! Sooooo relieved! (I am in the UK, and we talk litres, not US gallons)

[@pecktec]

Lol I know I’m always googling the conversations. I figured since it was so easy to remember I’d give it a try.

[@branch7010]

Awesome, I am definitely getting one within the year. Thank you so much for this. It makes the decision so much easier.

[@fifithehuntress]

I’m so glad you’re talking about the distortion of the view. I had the 10g one and found doing water changes and maintenance difficult.

[@roundedrob1483]

Nice set up brother..Tanks for showing me.

[@Suction_]

I just bought one and was looking at others reviews to see what they thought. Waiting on a stand, but I can't wait to get it started

[@MATTB-rd1us]

Stumble onto this video by accident, I enjoyed your energy and passion. You now have a subscriber from France. Great tank as well

[@pecktec]

Thanks Matt!

[@ΓεωργιοςΠαναγιωτου-ω3β]

Serviceable water filter without leaks and accessories, this choice is worth it. 🇬🇷

[@johnaitken7430]

Sean, I lost my aquarium mojo for a while, then this past Tuesday came across one of these with the stand on display at our local shop..was really taken by it..and yesterday picked up the package. About same price as you paint..in cdn dollars...the stand is huge improvement over some from F of a few years ago..

[@pecktec]

I do like the stands for these. I wouldn’t mind it being a little taller. But that’s mainly to accommodate videos.

[@johnaitken7430]

They have stepped up their game a bit...needed to...lots of competition and with the image of a premium brand was due...I like the doors and slight curve to the side edges of the frame...makes it integrate with the tank..it’s in my modelling area behind my when I paint miniatures

[@gabsschneider8023]

Great unboxing, yes boxes are such fun to play in lol. Somehow I don’t seem to fit in them as well as I used to. Lol Love this setup, not a bow front fan because it messes with my eyes as you stated, but I can’t wait until you scape it to see if putting the substrate higher would help my eyes.. Love the sleek look, and my fish love the Fluval light because of the timer and ramping up the light slowly. My plants have been growing like crazy because of that light setup, the fish seem so much happier with a timer as well. Have a blast aqua scaping this one. Can’t wait to see.

[@gdubnz85]

Thanks for the unboxing, Just got one yesterday without much prior knowledge on this brand. Thoroughly impressed with the build and allround feel of it. Can't wait to get some water in. Oh and fish too. New home for fish!

[@pecktec]

Glad I could help

[@Shelzbells]

I am really loving that tank. Maybe someday Ill get myself one.Thanks for preview

[@neilizer]

Reference the 57L id guess either too much added filtration media slowing down the flow to the entrance chamber to yhe pump or the sponges just need cleaning.

[@tabathaholtz8626]

Love this aquarium, can't wait to see you set it up!

[@BradClarke]

Looking forward to see how this one turns out. Really interested in this tank, although I don't really have space for it at the moment. I have an Aquasky light on my 20 gallon tall aquarium. Very happy with it's performance. Fluval told me that the next version of the app will have a mid day siesta option. I have the lights on my 9 and 15 gallon Flex tanks running on Wi-Fi smart sockets; they work great and remember their settings between light cycles.

[@PartnerProAlliance]

Do you have any recommendations for the aquasky light settings? I'll have a few plants. I have no clue what put for the settings.

[@repaddict]

I removed my honeycomb wrap on the front of my Flex with a razor blade. Mainly did it because my betta liked to hover at the top and I wanted to see him. But you made me realize the light does shine in my eyes now at the right angle so I have to sit in the right spot to avoid it or lower the light with the remote. 😆

[@pecktec]

Was it hard to get off?

[@repaddict]

pecktec nope it came off really easy as long as you have a new razor blade.

[@nickvarley8365]

I actually take the pump out and clean the sponge on the inside every month. Keeps the flow strong!

[@nickvarley8365]

I also find that there isn't much flow in the pump chamber. So I keep the heater in the first chamber.

[@pecktec]

Yeap me too.

[@nickvarley8365]

@@pecktec okay haha just making sure cuz you said you found it wasnt too strong :p

[@RealRayLong]

I don't think I'm a fan of the mesh on the back and would probably black out those areas, but I'll wait to see how it looks with the hardscape and plants.

[@pecktec]

Yeah I was thinking the same. It’s so small on either side I decided to wait.

[@phansraj]

Had the same water level issues in my flex 15. Lifting the sponge block just a wee bit helped keep the levels same in all chambers.

[@pecktec]

Cool idea I’ll try that.

[@botanicalsblackwaterbeyond8871]

Do you think you could remove the filter section on the back 🤔 ? I am getting one of these tanks at the end of July and I want to convert it to a paludarium so I won’t need the filter. Tia

[@pecktec]

Not sure on that. Most likely.

[@milogger7556]

We are just starting to set one of these up. Running CO2 & a Fluval Plant 3.0 along with the AquaSky. We flipped the doors upside down and moved the header panel to the bottom, to allow for a 10lbs CO2 tank & regulator. We also have a 5 gallon quarantine tank in the bottom. We added a floor support underneath. So far, it's up and running with aqua soil and hardscape. Will add plants tomorrow when they show up. Overall, we're super excited for this tank.

[@pecktec]

Ha! Nice hack!

[@milogger7556]

@@pecktec If you want pics, I can send them.

[@zpilot4523]

Woo. I shall live vicariously through you until i get myself one. Currently reviving my flex 15 after moving

[@authoritypestsolutions5062]

Hi, curious to know where you purchased the elongsted support brackets for the glass lid? I would like to buy a set for my Megaflex. Thank you, great information.

[@booshting3520]

Day before I set mine up i weighted the pad down overnight to make it easier to seat the tank. Learned by others struggles 😆

[@stw1549]

great review, so glad I stumbled across your video

[@beaka63]

I decided to get this tank after seeing the Aquatic Experience video! And now I have it. Got it three weeks ago, but won't be setting it up for a few months yet. Thanks for introducing me to it!

[@peterhong526]

Lmao I love the intro and your box intro technique lolol🤣😂👍

[@DogHumpsMonkey]

I’ve got a traditional bow front, and there’s a couple of angles that screw my eyes up. Only happens if my face is within a foot of the glass, but if I am and I hit just the right angle, everything gets all wonky.

[@j__ck7562]

Oh man I love this aquarium. I think for Christmas i’m going to get 2 fancytails for this tank.

[@j__ck7562]

Do you know what the turnover rate is for this aquarium? (Using the sump fluval provides)

[@pecktec]

I don’t know. But Fluval will have those specs handy.

[@NYGFRANK87]

I saw this tank yesterday at a PetSmart store. Today, I searched up opinions on KZbin and found your channel haha

[@jrob8071]

I’ve been waiting for this post! I love that you clarified this vid is not a review. Best to see how it works in the long run. A great start, though, and love those lights with the app! My lights seem so primitive...😊

[@OregonOutdoorsChris]

With the lighting I really wish companies would get their act together. First off they need to drop the blue for night and switch to reds for proper nocturnal viewing. Then specific to these bluetooth Fluvals, they need to enable arbitrary programming schedules. A split lighting schedule to allow naturally dissolved CO2 to rebound, as well as have the lights on to view the tank in the morning and evening, for those of us who don't work where our tanks are.

[@pecktec]

Never heard anyone say that about red at night that’s pretty interesting. You can actually do that with these if you want. The light cycle thing could be done too with a second light in this particular one. But I find it make more algae.

[@OregonOutdoorsChris]

@@pecktec Blue is pretty much the worst possible color to use for nocturnal animals. They're effected by it the same way we are (you know, all that stuff about how blue in our screens at night negatively impacts our sleep and all that, same thing). And all of which is why zoos use red for nocturnal animals. TLDR; It's all about the rods, cones, and how rods interface with the autonomic nervous system, and cones don't.

[@OregonOutdoorsChris]

@@pecktec and as far as the split cycle goes, there are work arounds, I've heard of schemes where you use an external timer as well to trick it, but when the light has all the equipment built in to do it right, buying extra lights or running extra timers is ridiculous.

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Never owned one. Nice accessories. Eager to see it set up. Thanks Sean.

[@alanh8101]

Very nice video I have old fluvial aquarium runs great and will buy this one for sure Great Job Fluval did... Alan

[@MickysAquariums]

I guess I'm getting another tank! Thanks for the set up! 😁

[@AndNowThis..]

I know the pump that comes with it moves the water around but does it need an air pump? I love watching the bubbles move up inside of a fish tank.

[@pecktec]

You can add one for cosmetic reasons. But it’s not needed.

[@fdj6429]

hi! I am pondering downgrading to one of these tanks...do you think the prechamber along the sides of the filter chamber could be filled with biomedia?

[@photosbyjb007]

Pectech is the king of the freshwater fish and knowledge.

[@TerraMagnus]

Did you ever figure out if you could have 2 Fluval LED's on the tank showing up in the app as 1 tank with 1 schedule?

[@pecktec]

That’s a good question. The way it works is you set a schedule on one and export it to the other one. It’s easy and works well.

[@TerraMagnus]

@@pecktec nice nice. It's good to see tech becoming available for freshwater. I've got a reef tank with the AI Prime HD lights which have something like this, except you can define a tank, add lights to that tank... one light acts as the primary, other lights act as secondary, and they all work in sync on one schedule. But these Fluval lights come in at a better price point (tradeoff is much lower PAR, but it's still good enough for FW plants I imagine).

[@fhalaris6982]

Oh my! I love this huge one too! I think I will habe one as a Christmas gift for myself 😂

[@icegypsy99]

Very cool. Had no idea there were bluetooth lights like that. You've managed to make my shiny new Aqueon light look like it was made by cavemen lol.

[@Evil_Genius_888]

Awesome! These flex tanks look really cool. I have two Fluval lights on my smart app. It works so nicely I want to swap out my other tank light to the Fluval Nano when I can save up enough.

[@pecktec]

I’m super impressed with the little one so far.

[@GavinAutomata]

Hey peck. I have the fluval mega flex, had the tank up for about 2 months now and I cannot keep up with the detritus algae growing over my plants. I think it’s the light, i’m running chemi pure green and i’m not feeding very much, filter is relatively clean typically but i still get massive algae growth. I originally tried light settings similar to the one in the vid, but I thought maybe you had since updated them at all? I really can’t get a handle on this detritus and this is from someone who’s been doing planted tanks since they were 12. Any suggestions even if you didn’t change your light schedule?

[@jessielees]

how thick is the glass on these? im really intrigued but slightly worried about fragility with thst curved front. i know its gotta be thicker than the 10/15g ones but those are almost paper thin and Ive seen them break like nothing if you look at them the wrong way

[@milogger7556]

@PeckTec, okay it's now planted, probably close to 200 plants. I've got picks of you want to see any of the modifications.

[@JaredByer]

If the aquasky light works like the 3.0 fluval lights, when you put them on a timer, or power cycle them, they keep their program, but loose the time of day. So they when plugged in, before connecting to the app, default the time to midnight. So if you wanted say two light cycles a day, with a siesta, you could program your lights coming on right after midnight, then put it on a timer. Everytime the timer turned it on, it would be midnight and start that program.

[@pecktec]

That’s interesting thanks.

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I have the flex 15. For the pad I turned the aquarium upside down and used double sided tape. Thanks for the video.

[@saltycat262]

can’t wait to see it stocked!

[@anthonyragan2696]

Oooh, this is the first Flex tank I've wanted, and I want it so much...

[@myrcflyer9999]

Hi, I know this is an older video. I am considering the flex32.5, what’s the actual thickness of the glass used? And what’s the true footprint dimensions, I plan to make a custom stand. Is it really 32.5x15.75 inches

[@johnaitken7430]

What wattage heater? Fluval advises 150w, bit more than I’d have thought for 32gal....

[@davidprince4144]

What dimension is the back piece to the glass? I am looking to get this tank for 2 goldfish. However; I am concerned that part of the tank is going to be too narrow. I have looked for the dimensions but they are not posted anywhere! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@photojames160]

I love the look of that tank, should look really cool when you have time to get plants in. I am going to follow your progress, and if all goes well, I’m going to get one also.

[@hookedm]

Hey man, I really really want to upgrade the filtration. These filter blocks don't seem to polish the water very well. Any ideas of how and where to upgrade the filter sections? I just put some pinky filter floss down the 2 triangle'ish slits on the far right and left.. other than that, I dunno what to do. I'm wanting to take the 2 filter blocks out all together and add my own media pads. what do you think?

[@brianw1207]

Got my megaflex about a week ago and love it! Alittle disappointed that the fluval aquasky didn't come with the side mounts. I would like to just put the light bar across the top still great looking tank without the hood. the hood keeps the temp up maybe good for some people but not me. I still love it though. The pump is super quiet lot of space space for media and modifications to filtration.

[@powerking25]

Both lights are controlled separately in the app, you can create your custom setup and import it to the 2nd one

[@djsinister76]

I have the aquasky on one of my tanks and I really like it so far and yes you can control multiple lights they show up separately for each light in the app!

[@kurtbaker1669]

Do you think it's possible to pimp this filter with more bio media? If so how would u do it?

[@pecktec]

I normally use both chambers in the sponges for bio media. Vs using carbon. You could easily pile bags up in that middle part over the pump where I put the heater.

[@dubravkopapic3902]

Hi , fine tank,but some people say ,loudness pump?What you say?Thanks

[@pecktec]

Mine hasn’t been loud.

[@justbaquatics2512]

Nice tank. I still like this range in the smaller range... But gonna look good no doubt.

[@elisedurand3896]

hello just a question might be a long shot I am trying to get this tank and I live in Canada but they say the shipping is going to be way to heavy any other stores that ship? please LOVE this tank thanks :)

[@JasonFolk07]

Is that tank in the same spot you set up when you got it? I have heard once you move it everything must come out or eventually the bottom starts leaking as it's a rimless tank :p

[@pecktec]

Nope I moved it before hand.

[@deniscdyck]

Do you think you could add a fluval planted tank 3.0 instead of a second aquasky? I mean, would the provided brackets work?

[@milogger7556]

Yes you can. I'm currently running a Plant 3.0 and the AquaSky. Just getting started. I have the Plant 3.0 towards the front and the AquaSky in the rear. I'll warn you it's a bit tight, but it works and if you have patience it'll be completely seamless. Good luck!

[@deniscdyck]

@@milogger7556 Thanks. I am seriously considering the same setup. Just hope it does not generate too much heat as it all is kept under a lid. I have a plant 3.0 light on one thank and the light gets pretty warm even being above the tank without a lid on top.

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza909]

I haven’t had a real aquarium in many years & this one is rather impressive so far......

[@coltonyelv1887]

Wow this is awesome!

[@Aravensdream]

Why did you put a glass top on your Fluval 15? Just wondering because I ordered a Fluval 15.

[@loolieloft14]

Brilliant video, I did toy with the idea of getting the 'Mega Flex' but bought a rimless tank instead. You might of just made me consider this tank again. Looking forward to your finished tank.

[@chrisa2351]

This tank is listed as being 15.75 inches tall. Is that the maximum height including the hood or just the glass tank itself? I'm going to get this tank in the not so distant future and I want to build a stand for it now. I need to make sure that the height listed isn't just the glass but includes the hood. I'm going to have a hinged wooden door panel that covers the top of it so one of my fat cats can't jump on top of it or squeeze between the hood and the wooden door panel and break the hood. So I want the tank to be a snug fit.

[@pecktec]

That’s about right with the lid. It’s tricky to measure because the hood slopes slightly in the middle. I crudely measured it at 16# but I’m eye balling the tallest part in the middle.

[@chrisa2351]

@@pecktec Thank you for taking the time!

[@astrotheultimate]

Is the shelf in the stand optional?

[@BrianSchultzMedia]

cant wait for the aquascape video!

[@Hunter-vz6ve]

It's looking good but I'd need to see what it would do to my old orbs. I'll wait for the official review. TFS.

[@gedheaton1415]

Great Video Peck, I'm new and was planning on doing a full on Aquascape with the Juwell Vision cost min £1k), however I've since found out that my son is getting married next year so that plan is shelved,after seeing this though this may well be an option,so just a couple of questions if I may Peck, firstly and this will sound a really bone Q, Once the lighting programme is set will it remember that and follow it if for instance I go on holiday for 2 weeks? also would in your opinion the light out the box be good enough on its own to grow plants from say Tropica Medium range,I'm thinking of Red Plants and stuff like Monte-Carlo or would i need a second light, if so I assume that would need it's own schedule set, I appreciate that you can have too much light (or can you?),so may need to drop the intensity of both lights, Hope you get what I mean mate,again many tnx for a great vid,going to watch Episode 2 now. Liked and subbed .

[@alrik_as]

Hey man, i want to purchase this beauty as well. My kitchen counter is about 36 cm deep/wide. Online it says its 40 cm deep and 39 cm high. How deep is it at its base? Thanks for your answer!

[@This_Is_My_Knitsta]

I have the 15g Flex and have the same problem with water flow through the filter. Turns out the sponge just needed cleaning, water level evened out.

[@pecktec]

I tried that it worked great thanks!

[@paulgregory6324]

what size heater do you recommend ?

[@transit921]

they need to make a 55 gallon version the 20 long is a cool shape the 50 gallon lowboy is cool this is a lowboy bow front looks very cool a 55 gallon version would be even cooler kind of common sense beautiful tank

[@pecktec]

yeah like a 6 foot long one.

[@FishForThought]

Flexing hard on us!

[@A.76-v4z]

Can you place the co2 diffuser in the pump chamber?

[@pecktec]

A. 76 shure I think that would be fine.

[@lanyburnett7966]

Hey, what do you think is the best heater for this setup? Great video BTW!

[@dienadel30]

How large of a sump could it fit in your "guesstimation" underneath the stand ? Does the back intank box come out ? You may see where I'm going with this ... :) Reef tank !

[@pecktec]

You could remove it it’s siliconed in. I would make my own stand if using a sump. Maybe something deeper and definitely taller.

[@thevijayraj34]

I was just waiting for your video.😀

[@NHseacoast]

Cool as usual Pecktec! I don’t know if they have basements where you live but you need a full fledged man cave fish tank man room, if you do for that and all your other hobbies.

[@NS3644]

I'm off to my LFS after seeing this and getting one also. :)

[@devinparrish8056]

Just ordered this tank and I’m excited about it; however, had to go with the saltwater version being the freshwater was “sold out” it seemed everywhere I looked.

[@karunald]

Fluval needs to make a Plant 3.0 with the exact same width of LEDs as this special Aquasky. Please tell them :)

[@m.r.659]

Great tank, great video, but I have one problem with fluval Bluetooth app. Over a month ago in the email I was promised update to have bigger controls over timing, etc. Plus my biggest minus at least on my nano light is that if power go off the lamp not coming back on after power is put back in. Greetings from UK and Poland.

[@pecktec]

Good point I have noticed to issue with the power as well. I’ll mention that next time. My new boss is in Warsaw. I may be able to visit one day.

[@EyeoftheWhiteWolf]

Nice! Can't wait to see what you do with the aquascape!

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

Does it have a place to add a co2 system

[@pecktec]

Sure in the cabinet and the pump out chamber you could hide in there.

[@blkicemike4857]

So when are these going to be available & where can i get one or 3;)..??? I'd like to see a 60 or 75gal like the 32 mega flex but don't really see that happening since this one got the mega name alrdy.. unless they called a super mega flex or something similar maybe..

[@annethornton9938]

These were released late last year in North America & the UK; you should be able to find out where by going to their website: fluvalaquatics.com and inputing your country information. Of course not every vendor carries every model, especially a new/rarer one like this, but you might be able to get your favourite LFS to order one in! I know I'm hoping to!