Using a Canister Filter MADE SIMPLE - My Best Tips - Aquarium Filtration Series - Episode #1

[@troyhutchinsii4543]

Ben O , lord of the o rings !

[@KenzieLaMar]

I love the suggestion to put the canister in a plastic bin and add a water leak sensor! I am ordering one now. Overall I love my Fx 6. Easy to use and seems to do an amazing job.

[@windowlicker532]

Now your rockin Ben....hook those babies up and let the good water roll...great vid and tips...catch you on the next one👍👍👍

[@lots33ml]

Hey ben just a idea if before you take you're fx6 out to service it. Shut of your intake hose first then your out take return. Then service it but when you put it back to use if you connect intake and return hose next. Next step is to open up the valve intake and then return line. If you did it correctly your fx6 will automatically begin to fill with water from the tank if your siphon was maintained before you took it out to sevice. I used to prime both my fx6 cannisters for years before i realized this. The reason it's better to do it that way is for weight reasons you don't have to move around a heavy cannister back to your tank. Not criticizing you bro just food for thought. Later ben.

[@jonathanbedsole1671]

A tip for filling the FX filters. Place the canister back in its location with no water in it. Connect the water input from the tank and crack open the valve partially. Shine a small light down the outlet connection and watch for the water to rise. You can control the flow coming in and shut it off when it is full. Make final connection and start up the filter.

[@BenOchart]

Yes, the in hose shut down and then reattached and opened works as a great siphon.

[@serpico727]

Great video Ben, got an fx5 still going strong. Replaced all orings and serviced the impeller. Have it setup with 2 big jehmco prefilters on split intakes.

[@svetlana921]

Ben you are a great teacher! You explain things so well and make things less intimidating for beginners like us.

[@BenOchart]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@wollieful]

Hi Ben I like your show just want know can you use barbeque lava rock in the filter canister

[@BenOchart]

If it’s pure lava rock with no additives, just break it into smaller pieces, rinse and put it on the filter.

[@t1dirty]

Good information

[@lewisferrera7964]

Well done Ben love your educational videos👍👍👍 Keep up the good work. we lov ya..

[@rae_ray8944]

Nice 👍🏼 thanks man

[@briantudor1972]

Ben you should try the filter max 3 pre filter it connects to the fx filter right out of the box and work's great

[@BenOchart]

I’ll take a look at it

[@brianp6180]

Great video Ben as always! The FX 6 is different than most canisters. I started using them 2 years ago when I set up my 1st African cichlids tank. and they are amazing.

[@Roland2307]

Fan freakin tastic video. Very informative. Superlative. I don’t know how you read my mind, I was searching for videos on fx4’s This morning. This video really hit the spot for me. Thanks again Mr. Ochart.

[@BenOchart]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Roland 😀👍🏻

[@Roland2307]

@@BenOchart I’m due for water changes. I was hoping I had time until tomorrow due to a busy schedule. Came home from working the night shift and noticed the water in the 125 was cloudy. So I did an emergency filter service and a small water change. It seems to be fine now. I’ll do my water changes tomorrow on all of my aquariums and they’ll be clear as air as usual. I had just finished rinsing all of the sponges and media in my fx4 30 minutes before I watched your video. You’re some kind of mind reader or something???? Following your advice, I’ll service the SunSun I also have running in the 125 at a later date so I don’t kill off my bacteria. Again, thanks for the video Ben.

[@johnmaude5065]

Love my FX6 and 4, best filters money can buy 👍

[@briantudor1972]

So true

[@jamesdoyle7317]

Another great informational video Ben

[@paulmccarthy7467]

Some great information and top tips on the FX6. It’s a top Quality filter. I like idea about the water sensor

[@kevinironside8062]

Just picked up my first Fluval FX6 at petsmart for $244 new was going to buy used for 260 thankfully I had to make a trip for cat food and seen it on sale. I'll set it up tonight.

[@paulone65]

Thank you Ben, great tips, water sensor is a good idea.

[@BenOchart]

I’m going to test one called “The Watchdog” and will release the video soon, so stay tuned 😉😀👍🏻

[@MRBOBBY8706]

Great video!

[@george230]

Ben i have the sicce whale 500 and love it. Good warranty.

[@BenOchart]

Seems like a totally legit company that stands behind their products

[@george230]

@@BenOchart they sure do. Such peace of mind. The canisters r so quiet and they have flow control on top of the tank and the pump on top of the tank.

[@KyKane]

Good as gold..

[@BenOchart]

Thanks for listening

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

The lubricant wasn't in your Amazon store . Watched your video on your new tank , I am getting a tank built by Glasscages also . Tank looks great too much plumbing . Thank you

[@countrygrandpa]

Good morning everybody. What's the consensus on marineland magnaflow filters? I'm having good luck with them myself

[@briantudor1972]

I have a marineland polishing filter and it is very strong

[@BenOchart]

Some like to rag on Marineland. I’ve run their HOBs for years without a single issue. I’m not familiar with their Magnaflow line, but it sounds like they are working for you 😀👍🏻

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

Wasn't fast enough to catch the name of lubricaten for o'rings on fx6 canister . Please give name and where to buy . Thank you

[@BenOchart]

Husky 100 “food grade” silicone lube. I might have it at my Amazon store - www.amazon.com/shop/benochart

[@underthebus5801]

Hi Ben: Did you remove the strainer from the intake tube before attaching the prefilter sponge? Thanks!

[@BenOchart]

Yes. I drilled some holes in the tube and the suction holds the sponge in place.

[@underthebus5801]

@@BenOchart Thanks, Ben. 👍

[@bksmotherman]

What size is that Rubbermaid container?

[@BenOchart]

2’ x 3’

[@Jerry-lj3cf]

Hey Ben, I have a question about your tank setup for your cichlid tank do you have a WaveMaker on it to help with the heater to function better and keep the water moving for better health for the fish. I am new in keeping cichlids and I am learning so if you and anyone else can help me with learning to be a great cichlid keeper. Thanks.

[@BenOchart]

The 2500gph sump pump and the FX-6 output are producing a tremendous amount of water movement but I ask going to install a 3500 gph wave maker that will sit low in the tank to help “sweep” the bottom and move waste into the filters.

[@TEAMRamey]

Can you apply food grade silicone on heater cords to softened them?

[@BenOchart]

I imagine it would work on anything plastic or rubber.

[@richardsandlervalle4904]

my 4 inch black red oranda has been having a swim bladder for almost a month now. Idk what to do i feed him green peas once a week only but still not working

[@julielove8943]

Sometimes with fancy goldfish they are ok till they get to a certain size or age it can be a genetic defect it has always affected my orandas if you Google it you might find something that will help good luck

[@jdelgado1403]

Good day

[@HalfManHalfCichlid]

the inside rack of an FX6 sure looks like the leaning tower of Pisa! LOL

[@HalfManHalfCichlid]

The first rule of an effective cannister is the Quantity AND Types of media is much more important than flow. I do not use the FX6 since nearly 50% of the internal cannister volume is plastic cages and other racks. This is why I stick with an Eheim 2262. I have one that is 30 years old. This cannister has nearly zero internal plastic displacing media. This is one reason why I can go 1 yr. between cleaning, and able to avoid the largest problem with FX6- they clog and are difficult to service. Not to mention that every time you clean a cannister you create a major disruption to the stability of your system. You lose a lot of BB.

[@BenOchart]

I’m talking about a basic understanding of canisters. You’re talking features and preferences. That being said I get your point. Oase has some good cans that you might like. Smart design, well built and easy to service.

[@HalfManHalfCichlid]

@@BenOchart Hopefully a few of your followers will get the points I made and consider them when they buy a new canister. I do understand that your video is about making life easier for those who already have made an investment in an FX6, and it is excellent The FX6 is "plug and play", along with the marketing "hype" from Fluval is why it dominates the canister market. Thanks for the tip on Oase, I checked it out and its highest rated flow is 400 gph for the largest size. My Eheim is rated at 907 gph and runs above 800 gph with the way I pack sponges and pot scrubbies. Oase are expensive for the low flow!!

[@RaulsAquaticsandReptiles]

💯✊🏽

[@stewartgraham2495]

Ben Ben Ben Not enough bio media

[@BenOchart]

Stewart Stewart Stewart, it’s gonna live in my 5” of undisturbed substrate 😉😀👍🏻

[@stewartgraham2495]

@@BenOchartHaha Nice one. Your Humour is good Just like a Geordie from Newcastle Uk Pondguru City