The NEW Fluval FX UVC: Crystal clear water and easy installation!

A lot of people have been waiting for the hotly anticipated ‪@fluval‬ FX UVC and I'll be honest it lives up to the hype. This unit should help you maintain your fish tank by killing off algae and all those other nasty things none of us want in our aquariums.
I will revisit this unit in a month or so to see how it has performed and to see if it's made a difference to my cleaning regime.
The Fluval FX UVC will be available from October 2023, ready to fit to your external filter and make your aquascape that much easier to keep algae free. Find the installation guide in this link: fluvalaquatics.com/us/fx-uvc-im
Also don't come at me for forgetting that UVC stood for ultra violet clarifier!
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Filter:
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Fish featured:
Festive Cichlid
Snow White Bristlenose Pleco
Sterbai Corydoras
Cardinal Tetra
Rainbow Tetra
Kyburzi Tetra
San Marcos redtail splitfin
Red Stripe Tetra
Plants Featured:
Various Anubias
Various Crytocoryne
Echinodorus Red Diamond
Water lettuce (floating plant)
Aquarium:
Oase scaperline 100
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[@kbye5323]

That was really simple. Thank you! You and MD have quickly become my favorite KZbinrs for not just the content but for the honest videos you put out. Nice work yet again!

[@FishShopMatt]

Wow, thank you!

[@DashDrones]

I can't watch MD anymore. Matt's the new king👑

[@phil4573]

Brilliant Matt, loved the end result! 👏👏👏😀

[@FlowerofDissolution]

you're like the best teacher ever. XD So, laid back and relaxed while explaining some pretty complex stuff. I look forward to you showing off the pond section! ^>^

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😃

[@mindylolo]

Thanks for another great video. I love how you keep it very real with the mistakes and you don't cut it out of the video. I love how you explain it while you're showing us. Super helpful, I love it.

[@lburgess3098]

Just love your posts and the way you are not afraid of making fluffs or mistakes and showing us - because this is what happens to all of us. You’re such a great chap. Love the information you share with us and make us all feel it’s OK to make the occasional blooper. ❤

[@markfranklin8831]

Great video on the uv. Thanks for sharing ✌️👍💗💯

[@higherresolution3511]

Matt you are an inspiration good sir :) I wish you and the family well. Cant wait to get my new 90cm tank it will be my second tank and I am really looking forward to the joy it will bring :) In the mean time I have plenty of your awesome videos to study :)

[@itsjooooe]

CONGRATS ON THE NEW JOB

[@pagewhite8177]

Great video Matt, thank you. I like that cool light on your wall that’s going from purple to blue.

[@notquitecraig]

+1 for the external filter suggestion!

[@richardburnssmith1884]

Thank for video , will be fitting one to my 307 filter tomorrow ❤

[@matthewdavis1056]

Thanks for the video! I have a FX4 and wanted to get this for my tank. I was worried it would be a pain to install, but it looks super easy, thanks!

[@TheCottonman]

Bravo Matt, I have the older version Fluval on my 36 gallon and was considering this one for my new 40 gallon I'm putting together... Tell Fluval you made them money by making up my mind on this product... They need to start Sponsering you... Love your channel brother and am excited about the new things coming soon with you and MD... Cheers from San Antonio Texas... 🍻

[@glennshepherd6915]

Matt you’ve done a stellar job releasing this. I have mine pre ordered and also use an fx2. Great to see you explaining everything and seeing it fitted is really helpful. Cheers

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TomFromMN]

First time viewer & I subscribed as I found your video easy to watch and informative. I've been running the original Fluval UVC clarifier on a 307 and now a 107. It's been amazing and as you indicated, has made maintenance ssooo much easier. It's almost 2 yrs old now and have been wondering what I would do to replace it. You have me convinced. Thanks for a great, informative video. Tom from Minnesota/USA.

[@JJLewin1]

Smart unit and very adaptable. Nice job Matt, glad you always read instructions 🃏

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha yeah just need to pay attention to them now.

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I ran a UVC on my pond the first year. Worked great. After adding a bog filter, I no longer need it.😊

[@mike1972385]

Thanks Matt for the great review, really helpful. Was planning to buy the older version. Will be holding out for the new one. I'll get saving. 😅

[@user-pn1mb6bf1r]

you helped me out over the pond.lol keep up the great videos, cheers!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

My $40 UV unit has made my water crystal clear and works great compared to what it was like before I installed it. Not that the water wasn't already clear and satisfactory. I just wanted to see if a cheap unit would actually work or not. I wasn't disappointed because my water is absolutely crystal clear now.

[@batrumbeziks5946]

Brilliant video. Thank you. God bless.

[@briansandilands5462]

Very useful video Matt I’ve been waiting on these being released for ages! Called my local Fishkeeper shop and they had them in stock so I’ve just fitted one to my FX2 and it took 10mins (with no instructions 😉 ) thanks for your guide.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha 🤣 some of us need the extra help! Glad you like the UV!

[@mikepb123]

Matt, love your videos, ive watched you from the very early MD days and also follow MD, this UVC is the best one ive used, ive used their older model and also used Oase's one aswell, cant remember the name of that one, but i always got algae on all the glass and plants etc, ive been using this new one now for almost a month and not a spot of algae anywhere and ive even upped the light output aswell, i highly recommend this product, keep up the good work

[@karlt1987]

Yes!! Please Fluval an inline heater for the FX filters would be amazing!!

[@coelacanth9311]

Great video, thanks Matt!

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you liked it!

[@jamespalmer3716]

was just looking at these at my local maidenhead in newcastle yesterday for my african malawi tank thanx for the vid matt i will defo be investing in 1 on my next pay day 👍

[@yashtapase3821]

Very useful video Matt 😊 Huge ❤from India

[@FishShopMatt]

Happy to help!

[@katzolicious]

Nice video Matt. Looking forward to the news with you and MD.... Give us a hint!!! Well done.

[@JAKEY-000]

Such an interesting video! I didn’t know that these existed😮

[@kitekatka18]

Oh man... that means I am getting a pond next spring!? It is what it is... Thank you for the new video, Matt :-) greetings from Arizona.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha exciting times for you!

[@leighord7341]

I definitely agree an inline heater for the fx range would be amazing and I'm sure fluval would sell 100s

[@silverfox74]

Nicely done - remember to switch it off when cycling or medicating the tank as it also kills free floating bacteria (which obviously includes BB that has not yet settled in the biomedia).

[@stephensnyder1334]

Hey Matt! Can you do a video on lighting and lighting timers, how long to have them on for, how bright your lights should be and what you do so the light are on while you’re home as opposed to on while at work. Thanks!

[@FishShopMatt]

Absolutely! I will work on something to release.

[@TheCottonman]

Matt could you possibly do a video on growing plants from using seeds... Would really like to see something like that... Once again great video... 😊👍

[@crainbolt5155]

Thank you learned a lot. Have a UV sterilizer in 45 gal small indoor pond ( third one none are impressive) . Been wanting a in line system.

[@user-bk4cd7un8n]

Thanks mat

[@MandyJane123700]

Although I probably won't use a UV sterilizer, I do love Fluval products. I always have some Bug Bites for my fish, and I've got a couple Fluval hang on the back filters that I think are great. Also, I would absolutely love to see your pond! I've done my first pond this year, and it is just as fun as my aquariums.

[@FishShopMatt]

Totally agree!!! Certainly will be doing more pond content soon (hopefully)

[@scrubjay93]

Very helpful, like having a friend help you out 😊

[@AquariumAdventures]

Nice to see you take the same approach as me to this unit "I don't need instructions - wait, let me just check those instructions..." 🙂

[@user-qk9bw1by5b]

I’ve just got one today 🙏

[@seangell]

Thanks for the hey google.... my phone replied too... scared the Fluval outta me 😂

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha I did forget about that

[@DavidDavis311]

Pro tip: unless you have an active problem keep your uv on a timer. Saves bulb life and still works to keep the bacterial haze away.

[@PepeCoinMania]

Some HoB are integrated with UV lamp they can be useful for aquarium less than 100 liters for larger appliances I agree with you since the amount of water wouldn’t be enough

[@GuidoCremie]

Great video, thanks for the info Matt, do you have a follow up on how well it works?

[@neilwhitehead166]

Could you do a video on fish medication and from your experience which one is best. Imformative content - TY

[@andrewelliott1939]

I do enjoy your satisfied exclamations of achievement when you work out how it all fits together, having discarded the instructions that actually show you how it all fits together. 😂😂😂

[@tannerhuffer3795]

Love that it’s nice and simple my only wonder is. is it now more of a pain to maintenance the canister now ?

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

I'm from Sarasota Florida, isn't everyday in England "a disgusting day"...? I've never been there so I don't know... Thanks, keep up your awesomeness and go enjoy some nature today...! Also, don't forget to compliment someone today...

[@courtneykachur9487]

How do the beneficial bacteria survive?

[@mindovrmatter33]

Thanks for the awesome content, Matt! Not sure what’s looking lusher, those floater roots or your beard😂❤

[@FishShopMatt]

oOoOO that's a tricky one hahaha!

[@jiffi32oak70]

Morning, its sunny today in suffolk

[@FishShopMatt]

It is in Somerset today, just wasn't when I filmed this hahaha

[@jantzenlippincott2785]

I have tried everything going on 3 years with it now

[@jamesjones8603]

Haha I watched this and you just triggered my Google off with the question about hours in a year😂

[@cayteowands]

Here in the US, ignoring the instructions is the manly way to do it 🤺💪🥰🤣

[@cayteowands]

Love that tank btw🥰

[@forestntt72]

That moment when all my Google products started working out hours per year because they heard Matt say it lol.

[@FishShopMatt]

I do apologize but it is a bit funny

[@Andrew-ky8oc8cq4n]

Same here. But it couldn't understand the question with his weird British accent😂

[@karikristinehaugberg3890]

Me too!! ❤️🤣 Hilarious!

[@thomaswoolley1993]

😅 same

[@chasestom6117]

Not gonna lit a matt video on how to set up a pond for winter seems great im tired or moving my 125 pond from inside the garage to outside every year

[@1markymark1]

That looks way better than the old one. I run mine on a timer and it runs when the lights are off

[@deep6ed]

Are you ever likely to do a review on an RO/DI unit? Great video, though how do you clean the quartz sleeve through which the water passes?

[@user-ss7jn8cf6l]

Could you do a video about cleaning a tank with sand please I do water changes and clean out the canister filter but subtracted cleaning scares me!!

[@bloatus7611]

Pretty gross here today too. Tropical Storm just hit and it's making me think it's time to start putting my heaters back into my tanks. I also think it's quite funny you asked Google how many hours in a year and then did the math instead of asking how long 20,000 hours is in years.

[@miniscenesgb]

Hi Matt, new subscriber, found you from MD. Great product review. Question - do you think it’s worth running a UV on a Cleair setup for fresh water trops?

[@kchambers9541]

I Would love to see pond stuff 🙋‍♂️

[@jaki1979]

How do you clean the sleeve?

[@Laura_milne100]

i buyed somekind of cube that looks like inside of a catalysator and that one cleans the water to crystal clear and i dont use UV/UVC at all, i also have been trying to get my tank natural as in real life, like how the fish live freely and my fish doing great so far. you dont need expensive equipment but some people want to do it different and that is all fine :)

[@FishShopMatt]

I know the cubes you talk of and have used them before with fairly decent success. Your last part is so true you can keep fish in whatever way you see fit as long as the fish are happy! You can spend thousands or pick something up for free as long as you enjoy it and help others succeed that's what counts!

[@fredericksworkshop4595]

I am getting ready to set up a 3rd tank, and was thinking of getting my filter for it early and adding it to one of my established tanks to help speed up the cycling. Do you think this will work?

[@salmiddlet7614]

I have a fluval 407 on my 65 gal. I agree a slower flow for uv is better. What I just add a slow flow canister (90 gph) with a built in uv light to the set up? Will the small canister turn over the entire tank for sterilizing purposes?

[@neilrr1000]

From research, a clarifier is low wattage as it can't achieve the levels of sterilisation that high wattage units need. Equally in turn that will by why the bulb can run for so long (its not working as hard so use's less heat and won't burn out quickly)

[@flopez5723]

Will it fit the fluval 306?

[@thatoldbalddiyguy2939]

I need to get 2, I have 2 fx6’s on my 320g

[@SamFran]

Your "Hey Google" set off my bedside Nest. That's never happened in all of my years of owning one. Kinda startled me! Hearing the male voice of mine and the female voice of yours speaking the same words in tandem was kinda funny though.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha I didn't really think about this

[@SamFran]

@@FishShopMatt Ha yeah, it's never been a thing before. I think most people use other devices really, and if they did have a Google they usually use "Okay Google" instead.

[@cooliipie]

​​​@@SamFran I say Hey Google and use it everyday to control my 50+ home devices.

[@SamFran]

@@cooliipie That's a staggering amount of devices

[@GBLecci]

Thanks for triggering my google home, Matt! LOOOOOLLLLL! :D

[@BethanyRowe-vi1xr]

Is there anything similar for tanks with internal filters ?

[@sanshine5128]

great haircut!

[@rosidragon40]

Will this fit fx6

[@sbkpeace.24]

He wanted to tell us the news at the end there 😂.

[@GBLecci]

I don't know why I thought it had a pump on it. However after seeing you installing it on the outlet seems like I was wrong. If I'd like to have it in my sump I should do the same process, right? Pump -> UV -> Tank.

[@stoneysscapes7544]

I swear by the 1st UVC from the 2 + years I've been running it. 24 7 on newer setups and I have been unable to grow algae period. Great for Aquascaping,not so much for shrimp tanks 😂 lol

[@FishShopMatt]

Totally agree, it's like playing a game on an easier setting!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

@@FishShopMatt so what is the deal with the Shrimp Shack ? Ring , ring , ring __ Yo !!! This is Shaq , and I'll call you back

[@geoffsteever]

Matt - Thanks for the review of this product. I saw someone else on KZbin who lost fish after installing this on their aquarium. I noticed the old model fluval had a timer feature which seems to indicate you should only operate it for a certain amount of time each day. The unit you installed doesn’t have this feature. Now that it has been a few months since installing it, what have you noticed and are you satisfied with the water quality and overall fish health? Ready to pull the trigger but the one negative review video I watched has me concerned and I don’t want to injure my fish. Thanks in advance!

[@-AndrewR]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ROTTERtube]

I can't find one of these anywhere.

[@Chikiebabe666]

dose it help with black beard algae?

[@normrubio]

Here here!!! An in-line heater please!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha the people have spoken!!!

[@Psittac20]

Sold and Sold. "fluval fx uv light" search returned this as a first hit and it just so happens to be a source I trust!!!! No need to search any further

[@uclajd]

Curious how this affects algae-eating fish and shrimp tanks, and what does it do to beneficial bacteria?

[@Bjpyro]

I have the 07 clarifier. From what I understand since the bacteria is not in the water column, it won’t cause issues. I turn mine off for 24 hours after I add any stability after water changes. So far so good.

[@rickyjones5393]

Would this work on black beard algae? I'm fed up of picking it out as it just keeps coming back. My nitrates and nitrites are low, I only have the fluval lights on 50%. I do live in a hard water area (South East kent), perhaps that contributes. Any suggestions from anyone welcome.

[@user-fd1wl9jb8m]

I have a fluval 407 and fluval fx4 on my tank, would you recommend I run it via the 407 or the fx4?

[@BRV.Fischtank]

Can you please make a video with Eheim UVC.

[@RD-kj9gq]

They already have a online heater. I have bought one

[@liamreast]

is this any good for the 307 filter please and is it worth getting for my Fluval Roma 240L tank please

[@shanejr92]

Just a thought you an md should put q r codes on your fish tank builds in your shop that way your coustmers can watch the builds if they don’t already know plus it could draw more views to your channel.

[@AquaticVisions]

HEY DO YOU THINK THIS WILL WORK ON A MARINELAND 360?

[@KillaD21]

Would this kill of detritus worms?

[@timp5813]

Hi Matt, I've never used UV before. Will this help with the hair, black beard and green spot algae? My waters clear but got algae on plants, not masses but enough to annoy me 😂

[@FishShopMatt]

A little bit but it will only kill what passes over it. For the algae you speak of it would be worth looking at nutrients in your water or possibly lowering the lighting and feeding regime

[@JessNelson-ow7nc]

I have got a external heater

[@stevecooper6653]

Yes definitely time they brought out a external Heater🤷there is one I’d advise staying a way from.a Chinese one of course had two both lasted 3 days ? (Money back) one tip though if using an external Heater is turn it OFF if removing your external filter for maintenance 👌🏻as these like to work with water running through the Heater unit..

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks for the tips!

[@doit.20]

Won't the beneficial bacteria in the filter media effected with this UVC?

[@GenXHeart]

Noted, UV sterilizers can help if I have to battle major yuk! If I may ask, as I'm getting back into the hobby I'm thinking if I use an internal filter it's like insurance because I can't cause a flood. Is this a poor choice because online everyone seems to be using canisters? Hope you get a sunny day soon!

[@lemonlizard1]

What's your tank size?

[@FishShopMatt]

Of course you can ask, nope internals can be good just pick the correct one. Personally fluval and oase tend to be my favourite internals but it does depend on the size of aquarium.

[@GenXHeart]

@@FishShopMatt Oh that's so good to hear! Thank you! Is there a preference for a 150 ish liters? US 40 -45 Gal?

[@jamesamatore8717]

Wait a minute. Hold your horses. What happens when you turn off your filter but forget to turn off the UV? I did just that on my a Oase canister and it melted.

[@Boja23]

I've come to my own conclusion, it's rather novel; water and power don't mix. The reason hang-on-backs are excluded, the magnetized propeller is behind plastic. My UV/filter nearly killed my koi. I have yet to investigate, but my guess is the UV bulb. My koi recovered, luckily, but it took about a month this summer for them to get back to normal. Only reason I figured it out is it shocked me putting it back in the water after cleaning. One koi would just hang next to the filter, waiting to die, I had no idea why, but he's good now. If you do run power/UV, run it well out of the water, just like this Fluval FX UVC.

[@FishShopMatt]

oOoOO that doesn't sound good! You may find the quartz sleeve that keeps the water away from the bulb has been leaking or is broken. This would let water into the electrical bit of the UV which would possibly explain what you have been suffering! Hope it's all sorted now!

[@Steve_RobbieRaygun]

Did you buy this, or was it a Fluval placement review?