Fluval 05 Series Setup Tutorial Part 2

[fabihanski]

U should rince the media but not in tap water as this vid shows use the old dirty tank water u don't whant to clean the media just remove particles that restrict water flow also never change the bio rings only change the carbon at least1ce a month

[coolbri2001]

i had problem with the gasket on the204 once after a filter cleaning it leaked and on my other 204 we had apower failer with that the filter started leaking lost half the water before i noticed we were in the dark changed gaskets and no more leaks is there a maintaince to prevent that or any advice

[MrCtl84]

This is a great filter, I have the 205 and haven't got 1 complaint, it's quiet and doing a brilliant job keeping my tank clean, my tetra air pump is making more noise than the filter.

[prowrestlingcarny]

how do you know the filter has filled back up with water

[AN89Productions]

@prowrestlingcarny Air bubbles will stop coming out of the output in the tank

[bakernade]

is the flowrate adjustable ?

[iGeekAquariums]

@bakernade

yes, to adjust it you move the black lever on the aquastop valve. all the way up allows no flow, all the way down allows maximum flow.

[laundry140]

clean it in using some water from the tank.do not use tapwater! crucial.

[buddhasknowbest]

Fluval is washing filter media with tap water. Noobs.

[megaman20002000]

hi i just brought a 405 and had it set up but made it so that the output tube is just above the water and not below the water, is that ok?

[iGeekAquariums]

@megaman20002000

yes, it will just be more noisy when water flows back into the tank because there may be some splashing.

[psychedelicporcupine]

3:50 is where he starts cleaning the filter out. Thought I'd mention it in case anyone else was only interested in that bit, like I was :)

[nicofish1000]

I dont even own a fluval why am I watching this?

I wish I had an FX5 really bad tho

[TheAquariumKid]

to bad when u take of the tubing during fitler cleaning and u open the valve all the water rushes out and it has sucksion so it well keep on coming threw both intake and outtake tubes

[newyorksteelo]

@TheAquariumKid Hey man lol. The fluval has a grey lock that if you lift it up it shuts the water flow so no water comes on it. I just saw you Favorited this video and thats how I found you here lol. That filter is awesome man. You need to know all the functions to it though to get it to work properly.

[TheAquariumKid]

@newyorksteelo i know that but i mean like its doesnt stop the suction if it does open by accident it well pump water threw both pumps i tryed emptying the tubes but opening it over a bucket and it didnt stop the flow:( o well

[newyorksteelo]

@TheAquariumKid I am not exactly sure what it is that your are refering to?

[TheAquariumKid]

@newyorksteelo nvm its hard to explain

[trhisdone]

I had the Fluval 404 and it was a pain in the but to get the siphon going. It was also noisey as heck no matter what i did. I changed the impeller several times and also the impeller shaft and cover. The canister would also leak around the motor housing seal. When it worked and was silent and not leaking it was a great filter. I would not buy another Fluval unless it had at least a 30 day return. I see they have made some design changes so I wasn't the only one complaining.

[leochurch123]

I just got a fluval 405. The problem I have is that the back of the lid doesn't seem to sandwhich tight with the bottom of the canister. When I lean the canister, water drains out. I've checked and everything is clearl, but it doesn't sandwhich all the way. Any ideas?

[hawkwind999]

why is the plonker washing everything in tap water??????????

this video needs taking off you tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[melissacarl2002]

wait a minute. I plugged the filter back in at the end and it was making noises.

[CHINESEdemocracy101]

do you really need the pipe conections in the tank below the water line? i have just bought a 90 gallon tank for my turtles and there is no way i am filling that to the brim! it only needs about quater to half of the water in for my turtles so can i just leave the pipe conections above the water line?

[trumizou]

@CHINESEdemocracy101 no because it would 'nt work

[CHINESEdemocracy101]

@trumizou oh well I am cos ive not got this stupid fluval thinging i got a penn-plax with says on the box it works well with turtles

[Nugburner420]

i love everyhitng about the 405 except it could use a stronger pump. and i really dislike the instant prime thought process.

push black lever down and pray to god theres no leaking!

[MrGrimreaper1995]

hi I've got a 54 litre fish tank I want to get a external filter because I will be easier on the fish and me how much will it cost and what should I get?

P.S.

I'm getting a 42ins fish tank soon what should I get for that

thanks (grim95)

[bleugray]

would a 205 be enough for a 40 gallon breeder turtle tank with about 5 small turtles?

[100ssgoku]

is fluval 105 is good  for turtles ?

[melissacarl2002]

@100ssgoku turtles may make lots of waste. I have 55 gal w/ turtles and a fluval 305.

[Gravitysea]

Would a fluval 405 be adequate for a 180gallon tank?

[AlexSlams]

@Gravitysea - sorry, no it wouldn't, the 405 is only good for aquariums up to 100g.

[JadedGrey]

@Gravitysea 2 might. but in a bigger system like that it seems the system would have its own better filtration system, and maybe a wet/dry system would be better

[bigpimpin12340]

no noise at all i also have it by my bed

[smukkegreen]

@eckick1 - Thx for your input :)

[smukkegreen]

Can anybody tell me how noisy this pump is?

Too noisy for the bedroom?

[HackerGuitarist]

it is very, very quiet and a fantastic filter

[Tetragagaca]

I wish i saw this video, before i tried to set up my 105,

Took over an hour,

Did a few major mistakes,

-didn't open the black valve,

-Ran the pump without water.(for a minute)

Flow seams okay, not to powerful, though

[fluvalblog]

Technically, we don't suggest in the video washing the ceramic biological media with tap whatever; however, we could have been more clear about not doing so. I'll make an annotation in the video to make sure it is more clear. Thanks for pointing it out!

[hornbyOO]

Very suprised to see Fluval suggesting cleaning the ceramic nodes in tap water.

This will destroy the bacteria on the ceramic nodes and your filter will have to mature again.

Use Tank water to clean these parts to maintain the bactria