Pimp My Filter #35 - Fluval 406 Canister Filter (Same set up for 407)

[@pondguru]

Fluval 406 (Ebay UK / EU): ebay.to/2IkuIjA Fluval 407 (Ebay UK / EU): ebay.to/2WiwpmK Fluval 406 (Amazon): geni.us/gxlybuw Fluval 407 (Amazon): geni.us/A7aDO Foams and Biohome Ultimate: www.filterpro.co.uk (FilterPro site has links to suppliers in other countries) Biohome Ultimate on Amazon UK: geni.us/GDV8oLd Biogravel on Amazon UK: geni.us/o98PP Another great filter from Fluval which is suitable for a normally stocked tank of around 300 litres (for a FULL cycle). It is relatively cheap for a quality canister filter and will be on offer (while stocks last) from many different suppliers now that the 407 is available - check links above. Fluval make very good filters and this one has the bonus of having lots of mechanical filtration (foams) so cleaning schedule can be extended beyond what would normally be necessary for similar sized canister filters of a standard design. The set up of this filter will also apply to the new Fluval 407 and the same method applies to all the filters in the range (with varying amounts of media required). WHAT IS A FULL CYCLE? *If someone tells you the aquarium nitrogen cycle ends with the production of nitrate that is incorrect - please read on* A full cycle is completed by bacteria - the aerobic part of biological filtration which processes ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate followed by an anaerobic part which processes nitrate into soluble nitrogen which bubbles off to the atmosphere. Therefore it requires a suitable amount of excellent quality filter media to be able to provide the environment for both aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria - that is what Biohome ultimate does perfectly but even with such good media there are limitations and we recommend the following amounts for different stocking scenarios: (1 US gallon = 3.8 litres) (1kg = 2.2 lbs) Average community tropical aquarium = 1kg per 100 litres Average coldwater aquarium = 1kg - 1.5kg per 100 litres Predator aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Large cichlid aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Malawi / Tanganyikan aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Marine aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Average mixed fish pond = 1kg per 200 litres Average koi pond = 1kg per 150 litres You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that they are for a FULL CYCLE not half a job - achieving 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite is quite easy since aerobic bacteria grows freely on any surface but the anaerobic bacteria responsible for COMPLETING the cycle needs more a specialized habitat. Size a filter properly, set it up sensibly and you will have perfect water - it's that simple....and your filter won't be the dreaded 'Nitrate factory'. This series of videos is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on: [e-mail] 07772848730 (Richard) Anyone who sends a filter (UK only at present) will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win. The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible: Sizing a canister properly and filter set up: goo.gl/om19un Looking INSIDE different filter media: goo.gl/hZWS6c Bacteria and filter media: goo.gl/123gAF How to clean an aquarium: goo.gl/bPMhvh Aquarium tips / filtration playlist: goo.gl/pXgqVj This channel is purely a hobby for me so I will never ask viewers to donate money for any of my projects or charge anyone for information - information should be shared freely and I certainly don't consider myself an 'expert' in anything I pursue as a hobby so please do your own research, never accept anything as 'fact', reject anyone claiming to be some sort of authority or 'expert' and make your own minds up about anything you wish to study. We all are on a long path of learning......... RECOMMENDED AMAZON PRODUCTS: amzn.to/2Mw81OU INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2KAk1fx FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7 If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru

[@progressivepondkeeping]

Hello mate brilliant video as always. It would be good if you could do a "pimp my pond filter " series or maby just one or two.cheers 👍👍👍

[@Lonewolf-ei5yv]

You know Fluval in the 07 series of their filters went with the bumpy sponges in the vertical section so you obviously do it right.

[@crajneelchand5382]

You know I've started watching you're videos and I absolutely love them. I have 1 question. How come almost all of you're videos you never used carbon? Is there any reason why? I would love to see a video of you setting up one with carbons in them.

[@lostmangos]

In one of your other pimp my filter fluval externals you put the side sponges in 1 points outwood and the other points inwards but on this 1 both point outwards was there a reason for that?

[@pondguru]

@@lostmangos Not really although it's probably best if the bumps pint outward. Maybe I thought that muck would be held in the cavities better if they faced inward?

[@UncalBertExcretes]

I have been running a 406 for a couple of years now, theres one big mod I have done to massively improve it! The best thing since sliced bread is that all pond solutions booster pre filter, thats what ive got hooked up to my 406 which has allowed me to remove the sponge tray completely from the 406, and fill it with media so not only are all 4 trays filled with bio home, the void where the sponge tray goes is also full of media too, because the pre filter does all the mechanical!

[@TNG_Sapling]

Yo I didn't even know they existed that's genius

[@UncalBertExcretes]

@@TNG_Sapling Bro im still running the same setup 2 years later, its hands down the best modification I did to my filtration system, those boosters are gold.

[@Anthony69420]

Holy... im doing this now

[@UncalBertExcretes]

@@Anthony69420 All you will need to install the booster is 2 jubilee clips and some plumbers tape as the booster is designed for the APS and sun sun hoses, the fluval hoses are slightly loose fitting on the booster, but with a few wraps of plumbers tape and the jubilee clips its been water tight for years.

[@TNG_Sapling]

@@UncalBertExcretes You don't even need to do that just swap the hoses from the black ribbed to eheim 16/22mm and everything fits perfectly 🥰

[@kevinivey4471]

British Garth Brooks always there to help me pimp my filter. 😂😂

[@ThousandYardStare]

(my other channel) lol, if only I could sing then I wouldn't have to work 7 days a week.

[@jgillam741]

You are the best! , I bought Biohome 4 years ago and went through divorce, starting over, thanks for all you do!

[@waikarimoana]

Good day Richard, Great footage and nice video, thanks for sharing and best regards from New Zealand.

[@shred_zed1]

I've ran my two 406s on my 75g with the exact same set up as you for almost 6 years now with no change to anything except a sponge rinse and floss change about every 4 months.(of course reg water changes) I've adapted this filter strategy on every tank I've owned since then my aquatic life has been nothing but a breeze. I wish more people knew how simple it is to do without using chemicals.+

[@KeyMacGamingKeyz]

I bought 2 306s and they haven't let me down yet, great filters 👌

[@jayskinny420]

Awesome as always! I've learned so much from your videos and just wanted to say thanks! Please keep em coming!

[@chriscaragiannis6783]

I've got two of these. The only way I fit in 3 kg of Biohome Ultimate was getting rid of the cartridge and replacing it with foams leaving me with 4 holders for the Biohome. Still waiting on the full cycle but the filters work great. I would say having a prefilter really helps as I focus only on medium and fine filters inside the canister.

[@lostmangos]

Did you ever reach full cycle?

[@chriscaragiannis6783]

@@lostmangos no I never did. My municipality uses chloramine and I have to use ammonia binders in my dechlorinator. It seems that starves the anaerobic bacteria. I’m now trying three tanks and using different brands to see but so far no full cycle. I

[@lostmangos]

@@chriscaragiannis6783 Interesting you should say that, I have seen similar comments from people scattered about. Did you have enough biohome for the tank capacity that he recommends?

[@chriscaragiannis6783]

@@lostmangos yes I do. I’m going to try the API Stressguard that Richard recommended. It’ll take 3-4 months to see any results. Wonder if slow moving water would make a difference.

[@lostmangos]

@@chriscaragiannis6783 Any tips for me setting up the filter? Just setting up a new tank after a few years away.

[@dolphinliam888]

I'm running 2 x 407 plus 1 x 306. Best filters in the world! Like you I revamp them. I just ordered foams from you as fluval spares are a rip off. Great videos!

[@atcaleb]

The large oring needs a bit of lube to help the top seal and fit up easy. My new 406 had a dry oring and I thought I'd break the thing forcing it without lube. I lubed the oring and the top slips right into place now.

[@medkow7415]

What type of lube do you recommend? Just let everything in this hobby, you ask ten people you get ten different answers so I tend to look for popular answers. Thanks.

[@ta420nk5]

so im opening a package from greatwave as i watch this, and just as a lil test to amuse me while i watch, and before the rinse.. i dipped a piece of media in a cap full of water from the bottle im drinking.. and i say dipped because it immediately sucked the water up.. gotta say im impressed. this is waaaaay different that any media ive ever held, and im not new to fishkeeping.. however only time will tell. and im expecting stellar results just based on the feel and absorption.. we'll see

[@pondguru]

Good one - yes, to a thinking mind the feel of the media speaks volumes. As long as you're using enough media for the volume of tank and stock you can expect great results. Obviously, as long as you avoid using a conditioner which won't mess with the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate (e.g. seachem prime) you will allow the bacteria to reach a natural population maximum so it's all good. Best of luck with the tank.

[@50shadesofgreen]

Good day to you Richard !! 💚🐡🐠 another excellent pimp my filter video today 🐠🐡💚 !!

[@bartadriaanse1630]

I have a 407 and am convinced it is a good technical design and works well. The thing about this video, you changed nothing except put in your own brand media, call that pimping, smart advertising !

[@pondguru]

It is probably the first filter I've featured in this series where everything was in the right order out of the box.

[@andreashessler838]

I inherited one of these (and a 307) when I purchased a second hand tank. They are fantastic filters. I can relate to the stink inside though. The previous owner was running a gold fish tank. It was, essentially, full to the brim with shite when I received it. Took some cleaning out.

[@brettcoyle2399]

I got 40 African cichlids mostly malawi I’m running fx4 emperor 450 and hooking up 406 tomorrow

[@oscarhernandez8884]

Thank you for sharing your wealth of information. I am getting back into the hobby and my first tank this time after a 22 year break is a 75 gallon. I am starting fresh and planning to do a mix of African Cichlids medium to heavily stocked. I have watched many of your videos and noticed that the bacteria gel balls are not being included in the canister filters when you are pimping them. Is this not recommend any longer? Also I was contemplating of installing 2 Pondguru style pimped canister filters, each being able to handle the the complete cycle. Good idea or bad to use 2 canister filters each with 6-7 lbs of biohome media? Thanks again, Oscar

[@lolitacooksley7909]

What if you used coarse and medium foam in the initial stage then had bio media in all the trays ie remove the black Fluval bio sponge from bottom tray to make room for more bio media ?

[@Lifesapavementrave]

Great video, when I give my 306s a clean I always re-lube the gasket as well as pressing down to make sure the seal is on properly. I don't know if it helps but, it doesn't seem to leak.

[@jishuridazenchi9903]

Relube with what please? I am about to clean an old canister in use and my old back up one sitting on the shelf for the past two years is leaking.

[@Lifesapavementrave]

Vaseline

[@jishuridazenchi9903]

@@Lifesapavementrave Thanks. You put it directly on the gasket before clipping the pump head on?

[@Lifesapavementrave]

@@jishuridazenchi9903 as you lift the top section, I remove the gadget which is held in place by a notch. I have done but didn't always remove the gadget to apply it. I just put some on my fingers and made an even application.

[@jishuridazenchi9903]

@@Lifesapavementrave Sorry to be so lame, but I could not visualize and locate the gadgeet and notch area, so I just applied some vaseline all around the gasket on the pump head and then clamped it back in place. It definitely seated lower without too much effort by the two clamps. Gonna fire it back up now and let you know how it went. Thanks again.

[@SuperRoverboy]

Another Brill video. I'd like to see some along the lines of a top 3 starter canister filters - a visual of water flow before and after media is added.

[@hellooohowareudoing]

You'd think people would clean their filters out before sending them....

[@alb9022]

ikr.......

[@robertfletcher3421]

I agree I don't know how they can do it. It does not take that much to rinse the foams and stuff out. Richard is so kind and patient.

[@DeepikaAditya]

Why do you precut foams... Loved your foam cutting

[@bonesawarm6987]

You can’t be that dumb... have to be pre cut because they are large sheets and need to fit.... ffs

[@jishuridazenchi9903]

Rock on Pondguru. Thank you very much. Will proceed to modify my canister filters. I bought a used Fluval 406 to set up while I clean the main canister in my 400l tank. Anyone think it is a good idea to bury a bunch of plastic bioballs or ceramic noodles under my sand in the aquarium? Your colleagues debate the yes and no. I think I am going to try it so that I can give my 400l aquarium to cycle as the guru describes. Wow, the 406 flow rate is powerful. Another proof that my main canister must be cleaned after 2 years, for the flow rate is low. Anyway, there is a leak around the the main seal near the clip. Gonna trouble shoot now. Be back in a few.

[@ThousandYardStare]

(my other channel) With regard to burying anything under the sand it is best to go with something which will form cavities which will enable the buried media to 'breathe'. If the buried media doesn't get a decent amount of water flow then everything will quickly turn anaerobic and if there isn't enough pores / cavities to breathe the pollutants (sulfurous compounds) back out you could end up acidifying the tank. It is best to use gravel of some type and lots of people have used the Biogravel for that purpose as it allows for cavities between the pieces and has the added bonus of being perfectly porous to support a nation of beneficial bacteria. Plastic is no good as a filter media since the bacteria needs to build up a 'slime' coating on the plastic to enable it to stick to the surfaces - if all that organic matter is buried it will definitely cause problems, hence the recommendation for something which is a natural surface for bacteria to colonize. Hope that makes sense.

[@jishuridazenchi9903]

@@ThousandYardStare Thank you so much! My lava gravel is a green light, go then. I will ditch the plastic bio balls that came with my filters.

[@ThousandYardStare]

@@jishuridazenchi9903 100% - lava gravel is better than 90% of the crap sold as filter media so that is a decent choice, especially if you're looking to save money / not spend extra money.

[@jishuridazenchi9903]

@@ThousandYardStare Thanks. I would buy your biohome, but my budget is a bit tight. I would sell all my fish related stuff for the same reasons, but my kids would kick me out of the house if I did :)

[@ThousandYardStare]

@@jishuridazenchi9903 Yes, it's not the cheap hobby it once was due to the hike in electric prices.

[@fidelsoto7214]

Can you do a video on the aqueon canister filter 400 quit flow. There’s loads of room for bio media. Love to see what you could do with it. I would send you one but I’m in California

[@sidioushatesyou5856]

Loving these videos

[@TherealPOM]

Hi! I’m looking at buying the fluval 407 as an extra filtration system for my Juwel rio 450 where I have discus with tank mates. I would like to try out biohome ultimate as a media and have found one reseller in Sweden where I live. The Juwel internal filter is going to work alongside of the fluval. I haven’t used any external filtration before so I have no experince of the maintenance of it. How often does the biohome media need to be replaced or cleaned and how do you clean it if that is the way to go? Thanks for great information in your videos! Best regards Petri

[@Nyopanpopan]

It will take a very very very long time for the Biohome media to get to point it needs to be replaced!! But to clean it, have some tank water ready (5 gal bucket) unplug the filter, close the intake/outake, remove the lid, take the baskets out and rinse the media in that tank water in the 5 gal bucket. Then do a quick rinse of your sponges (can use that 5 gal bucket for sponges as well), rinse out your canister, put everything back together and you're all set. It's pretty simple once you've done it a couple of times.

[@seropserop]

It's funny how the FX6 is cheaper than the 406 at set stores here in California. I've had s lot of 404 405 305 filters etc and they've all had water priming and pumping problems and most have had leaking problems and motor noise problems but not the FX6!!! It's so much better! And of course I'm running your media haha 😉

[@jamesrogers4674]

I fit 7 lbs in mine and had 1/3 of top tray unfilled. Took a while to stack though.

[@mrinsanitii]

There is a new fluval line up. 07 series! If someone gets a chance, send PondGuru one for us to see!

[@LKN_on_top]

I had one but Richard didn't want to do work on it 😔coz he said is exactly the same as 406,meaning no difference in trays.

[@1domcouk]

Great vid and nowhere else on the internet! Can you use a mixture of bio media, say for example matrix and bio home media. That would be one tray of each media above the other?

[@IFIXCASTLES]

Another great video!

[@MrPsychodeejay]

Excellent video! I recently purchased a 407 for two large Terrapins, they are very mucky and it seems to be coping? But the fine filter pads get blocked quite quickly! :(

[@hookedm]

What ?!? no course , medium,fine pads ? im stunned ;) guess I will redo mine like this..

[@jishuridazenchi9903]

The bottom tray held the thick, white fine fluval pad. He showed it. I used a medium foam pad with a fine one on top of it in that bottom foam tray. I kept the coarse ones in the orange handle thingy. The other trays are filled with garden store variety lava rock. I hope that works.

[@arfara33]

I loves you videos, you give amazing advices tha o Ku thing missing is asking you where can I get bio home ultimate, because I’m in Mexico and I can’t seem to find it anywhere 😓 than again for your advices and keep up the good work

[@barnhartmd051977]

I need to do two 406's, ehiem pro 4, and an fx4

[@alis49281]

What do you think about snails in the filter? I have them and whatever they are doing seems amazing.

[@DirtNassty]

add polyfill to the top basket for crystal clear water! ...not sure why its not mentioned here 🤷‍♀

[@neutronshiva2498]

Hello Mr. Pondguru. I have a question: Is it normal that my 407's top cover (the uppermost part that contains the engine) when clamped, doesnt attach strongly to the bucket part, but instead leaves a little bit of wobble room (maybe a 2mm or so) between the bucket and the top. The gasket is new and I use silicone grease on it. I know you mention this issue, but maybe there is some fix anyways.

[@pondguru]

As long as the filter does not leak during normal operation it's all good. However, 2mm is a huge amount of movement and I'm surprised that isn't leaking.

[@lakemalawifishkeeping2599]

I got 6lbs of biohome with the fluval rings that come with the 407 is that enough to get a full cycle in a 55 gallon African cichlid peacock tank

[@jpartlow2345]

I have learn a lot from you

[@alex5906124]

Tip: you can use air line under the side clamps to take up any slop in the mechanism. For me it reduces the gap around the filter by a good few millimetres.

[@pkrail]

I'm still still using my ancient 406 which has only required a new suction cup for the primer. I like the improvements the new 7 series, especially that stick hat pulls all 4 canisters out at once, though it's not a dealbreaker . I'm thinking of trying the Biohome media in the 3 exra trays. How many pounds would I need to fill them?

[@erikpostema9656]

Hi Richard, Again a great video! Can i update my Fluval 407 the same way as you did with the Fluval 206? ( Pimp My Filter #11 - Fluval 206 Canister Filter (also covers 106, 306 and 406) )

[@Shafy7]

If I’m adding Neo media pure on the fluval 407 which basket should I add. ? Thanks

[@anonymouslyanonymous6931]

Unfortunately this style filter will suck air and blow micro bubbles when filled this much with biohome :(.

[@andystokes8702]

On all of these pimp my filter videos you say that the flow rate as claimed by the manufacturer is reduced by the inclusion of filter media, pipework etc. It would be interesting to see just how accurate their figures are. The fact that a filter will pump X number of litres per hour without any media is utterly pointless, we need to know what the figures are when it is in a proper working environment. If I need a filter that will shift 400 litres an hour there is no point in buying one that makes that claim but in real life only pumps 200.

[@cwoto]

Hi there, thanks for good videos. I need to improve my 407 filter. I want to use fluval biomax, seachem matrix. What order should I put it in? Or it doesnt matter? I need to fill 3 trays. Thanks

[@lakemalawifishkeeping2599]

Quick question to a pro do u think it's ok to dose your bucket water with dechlorinator to wash your sponges so u don't kill your beneficial bacteria Instead of cleaning it with tank water

[@mariuszsobieraj1769]

Will there be a biohome ultimate biogravel in the works? I am currently using the stick right now in my filter and I love it, but I think the gravel will fill it out more and give me more media to use since it's smaller.

[@marycollins1024]

Can you do a video on how to transition an established tank to bio home media?

[@ThousandYardStare]

When doing any major work on filters the key is to do it gradually. For example if a filter has 4 trays do one tray of new media every 1-2 weeks until the whole filter is upgraded. For most canister filters the time to upgrade it fully when operating on a fully stocked mature tank would be 6-8 weeks if it was the only filter on the tank. However, some people upgrade the whole thing and although I've never heard of problems when doing that with the Biohome it's not something I would ever recommend - they probably get away with it due to how quickly the media matures and the gel balls which come with the media release a nation of bacteria to flatten out any resulting ammonia spikes.

[@savage1dv]

So i have a 55 gallon corner tank, with the fluval 406 canister and a sponge filter in it. Ive been having trouble trying to lower my ammonia and nitrate levels which spikes really high. I did 60% water change and i also cleaned the canister filter on different weeks of course, also added different products to help. With the same levels of ammonia and nitrate levels barely even lowering at all. I turned off my canister filter thinking maybe its cycling too fast, and my ammonia levels basically completely went away but nitrate still high. What could be wrong with the canister?

[@bigborecanada]

I have a heavily stocked 40 gal tank. Currently running an AquaClear 110 HOB. Like to increase the filtration by upgrading to a Fluval 307-407. Which one would you recommend?

[@chanaberger6776]

is this a good set up for a red-eared slider turtle. I am asking in terms of media, is it the best or can I do better for a turtle? Thanks

[@edanjwalters]

Anyone got any views on the amount of bypass that can occur between the media basket top cover and the motor? Fluval specifically didn't make the top media basket cover snap lock for a reason I'm guessing?

[@barnhartmd051977]

Where can I buy ur foam in the US? The shipping from overseas is crazy.

[@pondguru]

The foam isn't specific to me and you should be able to get it online. Ordering from Amazon is probably as close as you will get - search for pond foams and they should come up.

[@franmorr1966]

Would you have advice on how to position 2 canisters in one aquarium for best flow?

[@christhompson597]

Hi Pondguru, Would you set up the Fluval 407 the same way? Thanks

[@joec2174]

The egg crate would have to face the water flow for best benefit

[@zurul629]

(10.45min) On Fluval website model 406 has 245 US Gal/h (930 L/h) model 407 has (383 US Gal/h) 1450 L/h . But when you look on other websites you will find exactly what you say that 406 gives 1450L/h? So where is the true. I'm setting new 200l tank and think that 407 might be to power full ???

[@pondguru]

I am assuming that they won't have increased / decreased the pump output from the 406 to the 407, chances are that it's exactly the same pump. Either way the 406 / 407 won't be too much or a 200 litre tank, especially if you use a spray bar to diffuse the flow.

[@KelvinReynolds]

I've got an old fluval 204 that still works (sort of) the 'cartridge' is broken and I seem to get a lot of bypass. I've just taken it off a tank because it seemed like more muck was getting trapped by the biological media than the mechanical sponges! any ideas for making it work without the cartridge?

[@Nyopanpopan]

eBay. Buy your broken part...

[@alanpilkington149]

Are you not just repeating yourself here? You done a video on the 206 which covered the 306 and 406 and have done one on the 306.

[@Megatog615]

when are you gonna put biohome into that qanvee and test it?

[@kb4401]

Where do I find the egg crate foam?

[@misterbgs1]

Shared out on FISHTUBERS NOTIFICATIONS (fb)

[@derricklowe2523]

would you ever sell your products on Amazon?

[@Nyopanpopan]

He already does....

[@Turon69]

is 407 still worth buying? any but experience?

[@alfst5546]

In what part of the filter would you add Rowaphos or bio Pearls ?

[@buckaroo839]

what about purigen on the top tray ?

[@tfns2021]

Will it fit a 16/22 mm hose?

[@pondguru]

According to the Fluval website the supplied hose is 14.5mm internal diameter so if you have standard 16mm flexible aquarium hose it will nip down onto the Fluval fitting with a jubilee clip. www.cmcaquatics.co.uk/fluval-407-external-aquarium-canister-filter

[@klk6266]

12:15 Who on earth has 6 cardinal tetras in 400 l tank?That was funny 😆

[@bonesawarm6987]

I have the 407 and it’s a million times better than the 406 with the upgrades etc

[@fisharefriends598]

For a filter that big, doesn’t store as much media as you would think

[@elmee96]

I used to have two of them. Really inpressive mechanical but useless bio capacity

[@fisharefriends598]

oskarelmee yeah .. I have the 206. I find the sponge twice as big as needed. They need to change the design to cut sponge in half and have 50% more biological. And that black fluval sponge isn’t any biological. Really annoying that taking up an whole basket

[@leekavery]

What are your thoughts on wrapping the 4 trays with cling film to prevent bypass?

[@chriscaragiannis6783]

Great idea.

[@leekavery]

@@chriscaragiannis6783 I've been doing it for a while and I've found my media stays much cleaner for longer.

[@chriscaragiannis6783]

I just cleaned both my 406s and followed your advice. Brilliant idea.

[@nickcortese990]

Wheres the medium media?

[@paXua]

I need a filter for my 98 gallon turtle tank , but I'm not sure which one is the best choice! Fluval Fx4? Fluval 406 Eheim 2275 pro 4 ? or what else?

[@moura_aqua]

I have the same question. what do u get?

[@paXua]

@@moura_aqua I have FX6 now...It s a monster!

[@blackcoalboy]

Hi I noticed you don’t reply to many questions from your followers do you think that’s a good thing no doubt you give good advice but I think you need to get a bit more involved, After all that’s the polite thing to do, Agree?

[@andrewlucas7373]

Where you from

[@urpoche]

I would have returned that garbage filter to Gary with the shipping price on COD.

[@nathanielrushforth1430]

Hi mate just a quick question I have a fx6 but I don’t like the nozzles on the outlet witch doesn’t seem to me it doesn’t have a direct flow back in the tank it’s like spitting it back out everywhere wondering if I get the fx4 nozzle for the direct positioning of flow of water for my fx6 would it put strain on the repeller it’s self?

[@josephdy9930]

The design of the 406 isnt ideal, the sponge (longitudely place) will get gunk on one side and wont be efficient throughout the length of the sponge. I prefer the eheim classic where the flow is distributed evenly thoughout the sponge.

[@dementedchikenjc]

I have the 206 and can honestly say that the foam gets covered equally in gunk all the way across the foams

[@Lonewolf-ei5yv]

Yes, same thing in my 406.

[@tonkatoytruck]

Canister filters and overflow filters are so 80s technology. Wet dry filters are so much better and are far less work to maintain.

[@MrSmokeybacon1988]

1st

[@Whey2010]

Very expensive for beginners...