Fluval 405 filter and water change

[quehuong1000]

the video was very helpful,thanks a lot.

[szewczukmm]

Great Video! Thanx!

[TheWatup72]

i just got this fluval 405. Luckily, i didnt have the leak problems.

[drsr2]

What kind of the fish is in your tank?

[Hotlips4000isback]

@drsr2

I think they are called Parrot Fish :)

[ZZMann33]

@Hotlips4000isback Yes, but I was refering to those fish.. Thanks though..

[Hotlips4000isback]

@ZZMann33

The ones in the Guys Tank? :/

The orange looking ones are Parrot Fish, and the other dark grey ones look like Piranha's , but i could be wrong.

[gotfish1011]

@Hotlips4000isback  the piranha looking ones are called silver dolars

[FRUSSLAN]

Thanks for the video!

To resolve the problem with the ring and to seal perfectly the canister put some petroleum jelly all around the ring like you did with the butter.

It'll not harm your fish. I did that with my 405 Fluval 2 years ago now and my cichlids are happy and even had babies. No leak any more and you'll close you canister with just to fingers.

[ZZMann33]

@FRUSSLAN Yup! It works like a charm.. This video was made a year ago.. I've learned a lot since then. Thank you for the comment. :)

[FRUSSLAN]

@ZZMann33 You're more than welcome.

Glad you resolved your canister problem.

[lanegjones]

@ZZMann33 do not use petroleum jelly it rottens seals faster.use a silicone lube

[Aphexb]

What is the contraption you used on the sink to do the water change????

[ZZMann33]

@Aphexb I dont know the exact name of it. I call it a "gravel cleaner". It hooks right up to your sink... Its very nice and convinent to use. Thanks!

[Aphexb]

@ZZMann33 Did you treat the water at all or no? I will be needing to get one of those lol

[ZZMann33]

@Aphexb Yes I do treat the water...

[Aphexb]

@ZZMann33 I was just asking because it didnt show you doing it in the video. Do you treat it before or after its in the tank?

[ZZMann33]

@Aphexb of course after.... I just use a chemical to reduce nitrates amonina ph ect...

[JvTorontoify]

those pink/red fish are 100 doller fishes ahah

[boblizhailey]

thanks for posting this video. it has helped us alot. mine was leaking to. so im going to try the butter trick.

[ZZMann33]

@boblizhailey Glad to help! You can also use vasaline or patrolium jelly...Peace

[ilikebigcuteturtles]

how long does it keep the wate cleam

[ZZMann33]

@ilikebigcuteturtles A month or so. I dont have many fish in there now, only 4. So I dont have to change the media that often because there is less waste.

[alonfire0000]

hey man .. with the vaseline , is the filter working normally now ??

thanks

[NYClacrosse]

lol forgot to mention an alternative for the carbon/charcoal, give ammochips a try :)

but even then once the bacteria begin to settle you may not even need that

[ZZMann33]

@NYClacrosse I've never had an ammonia problem. But I know what your talking about.. Thank you for the advice..

[NYClacrosse]

also if i came off as insulting, i did not mean to be in any way, just the way i talk :)

[NYClacrosse]

also in my opinion most processed fish foods smell gross :P if you go with the bloodworms your tank water will be devoid of any smells/odors what so ever :)

[NYClacrosse]

planning on upgrading from my aquaclear 110 to that exact filter in the next few weeks, ive taken a look at rena, but im still kind of on the edge :) also what are your recommendations for canister filters in general? you seem to be very knowledgeable about your setups :)

[NYClacrosse]

i would recommend that you seriously consider ditching the carbon for the freshwater tank, it can remove some dissolved sediment and nutrients that are beneficial to fish, which in my case if i add activated carbon to my oscar tank, withing a few weeks they will begin to shows early signs of hith, also try frozen bloodworms :) they keep the color of the fish really vibrant(im assuming thats why you are feeding cichlid gold)plus they dont stain the water! hows the 404 working out for you, im

[rams4u2nv]

Great video. Your tanks look great. i am aslo thinking of starting a salt water.. but to scared..lol.. and another tip for the O-ring. Fluval actually recommends to use petrolium jelly (vaseline).

[ZZMann33]

@rams4u2nv I do use vaseline now, thank you.. Ive learned a few things since this video.. Take care

[kb8mcz]

My filter gets pink and stays ping from using the same food. After I wash the filters it stays pink but my water never gets ping. Nice video!

[kb8mcz]

Hey thanks for the butter trick on the O-Ring. I was having the same problem with my 305 and the butter did the trick! Thanks again.

[MrJbrebel56]

I have a Fluval 305 and I notice your outflow nozzle really puts out a strong flow with bubbles where mine doesnt do that at all. I wonder if there is something wrong with mine or its just not strong enough.

[greenbean477]

i have the same filter. in the directions it says for the ring to stay moist and lubricated for proper seal and to use vaseline

[Andrewolf79]

nice video man well explained well edited... maybe to long intro but liked it over all & plenty of info!!! btw nice tanks to!! p.s. dont use butter cos is animal fat base use olive oil... works a treat for my 2 fluval 205!!!! keep up the good work...

[Ericec4126]

when the O ring problem comes again use vasaline

[ZZMann33]

@Ericec4126 hey never thought of that. Ok I'll try that. Probly safer too. Thanks

[Shareallicu]

WOW PINk filters! ITs totally the food your using though because I wash mine really well and never have any kind of problems. I have small community fish though: the biggest are some Blue Gourami's, so maybe having larger fish cause more mess? Mine get clean every time I clean them :)

you have an awesome tank! And I LOVE your Saltwater tank! I've never had one, how much harder is it than a freshwater setup?

[Shareallicu]

WOW PINk filters! ITs totally the food your using though because I wash mine really well and never have any kind of problems. I have small community fish though: the biggest are some Blue Gourami's, so maybe having larger fish cause more mess? Mine get clean every time I clean them :)

you have an awesome tank!

[Clintonn4010]

Very nice tank. I'm still kind of leaning towards Eheim 2071 for 65 gallon tanks. The Fluval 405 looks easier to manage and maintain plus its more affordable.

[kfor714]

Hey ZZMann33, I've heard that the fluval pre-filter media doesn't work well as a biological filter. Is this true? I ask because that is what it appears you are using. Have you noticed any change in their color? (i.e. the fluval pre-filter media turning brown) And is there any difference in the performance between fluval pre-filter vs. biomax?

[ZZMann33]

@kfor714 The one time I tryed to clean the filter pads and re-use them, bad idea. Turned the water red from the food I feed them. 2 of the chambers inside the canister hold little white hexos or ceramic pieces that collect the benificial bacteria. I never had any problems really with that canidter filter except maybe getting the top to seal properly. The fish seem to be doing well, some ive had for 10 years ( the two silver dollars). Thanks

[MriBackup]

get black pads

[SpokaXP]

that a nice bow tank i got the same one well mines a 46 gallon that one looks like a 46~55

[ZZMann33]

@SpokaXP 47 gallon

[SpokaXP]

you can use vaseline depending on what butter you use it can make your tank oily.

[scotsacks]

ah, butter is good for everything

[guvencuzun]

how is the silence of fluval 405 ???

[ZZMann33]

@guvencuzun It is very quite...

[BowHunt1229]

pretty damn sure instead of totally replaceing the media, i would replace my food.

[ZZMann33]

@BowHunt1229 yeah I guess you have a point but you still have to replace the filters. That shit is just nasty... Thanks

[peanutgarys]

i have just got a fluval 405 filter and set it up on my saltwater tank, as my other filter broke.

but the water is coming out cloudy it looks like its blowing out salt can you help?

[ZZMann33]

@peanutgarys Its your filter just cycling. It could be some salt but usually that will mix and clear up. You'll be fine give it 24 hours or so the cycle through.

[davidjende]

I recently watched a setup video that Fluval made for the 05 series. In the video, they talk about checking the o-ring during each service and using Fluval lubrication or petroleum jelly on it to keep it moist. They didn't mention butter.

[ZZMann33]

@davidjende well I say whatever works. I had butter at the time didnt think it would harm the fish and it didnt. the fish are still alive and kickin. Thanks!

[michaeld019]

i have the same fluval 405 how often are you suppose to change the sponge filter. every how ofter.

[thejeffers78]

all you have to do is have the outlet out of water slightly pointing into the water the current draws water aswell as for the 6tank slightly over crowded and feeding chiclid gold is does colour water if you over feed try chiclid staple hpoe this helps

[terminater2884]

I've heard you use petroleum jelly to help with the gasket being water tight. how big is the salt water tank?

[survivorhfx]

If I have a canister can I have a sub tank set up as well for easier water changes?

[MrTvshowuploader4]

IS it ok if I can use this filter in a saltwater reef tank?

[techboy710]

i am getting a 55 gallon saltwater and i want to make it a reef tank so i was wondering if i can use the basic florescent light thing that it comes with and buy a strong light or do i have to buy like a 400 dollar fluorescent light fixture just for a reef. please help because i wanna stay as cheap as possible

[vampire5003]

@techboy710 your need the expensive light for a reef tank, because corals and anemones need over 150w lights. Make sure you get a cleaner shrimp to eat the algae, because if not you will have to scrape the algae daily. You can usually have all saltwater fish that you normally wanted in a reef tank, in a FOWLR tank, FOWLR tanks are cheaper, because 50lbs of live rock is only 50 dollars usually, and it doesn't require heavy light maybe 50w which is a lot easier on money and on electricity.

[Doubtfire95]

instead of butter you can use petroleum jelly

[ryanjones3011]

i had exactly the sme problem with my fluval 405 in the sme spot as you and after 2 mins it burst and flooded by bedroom and floodedthe living room down below so i went out and brought a fluval u3 internal filter and so far have no problems

[bigmac2009able]

hi did you use any tap safe when filling your tank cheers ian

[heaventyt]

i like the fluval 405... i have a 125 gal with a 2215 and a 2217 eheim filter.. plus 2 330 penguin filters... the water gets clear but i have 11 pirahnas.. they have a new filter out. i think its the xj or something... this filter looks crazy... but i really want a fluval because its better to clean and its not a pain in the ass like the eheim

[jerumd]

Butter is good. That was a smart move. lol!! You can also use some petroleum jelly too. That's what i always use just to get em lubricated & and tightly sealed in my Fluval 405.

[ArcherBellGallagher]

I Have 2 fluval U4 internals in a 50 gal & they are good. Take up room, but keep my fish in clean water which is the main thing.

[jkennedy1007]

1. clean the canister body itself everytime you swicth pads/ carbon/ ect.

2. no real aquarium hobbist puts untreated tap water st8 in the tank from sink=(

3. Use a u.v sterilizer for your saltwater tank to remove all the green in the reef

[ZZMann33]

@jkennedy1007 is that right? And what do you know? I've been doing it this way for years and never had a problem. I guess its where you get your water and what town you live in and its quality of water. i've had mine check at the local aquarium place and they said it was fine to use. i do have conditionar I use so all is fine. thanks for the comment. Z

[Lifter015]

Nice!

[moore005]

what chemicals u use to declorinate your water? i see u are using the water from the sink and wanted to know what u put into the water to make it safe for the fish?

[ShizzlePDX503]

Fluval and Hagen recommend using petroleum jelly on the O-ring... I know this is a late recommendation but thought I would throw that out there. Fluval has their setup and installation videos on youtube if that helps.

I enjoy all your videos!

[adir25507]

I had same problems with my fluval 205 after cleaning it and putting it back togther it kinda didnt make a water seal soi went and bought a new 205 filter haha, It's i herd vasaline works better than butter but it's best just buying a new gasket i didnt want to risk coming back with no water in haha =]

[speedybrook]

does the fluval introduce oxygen into the tank as well... or do you have to have somthing eles to do that? thankS

[ZZMann33]

The oxygen is supplyed mostley through the power head (air bubbles) and water changes once a week.

[marlin187]

Fluval is numba one.But so dang expensive.

[khelawanb]

Nice tanks! I just bought a brand new fluval 405, and I love that thing! It pumps the water really fast, and the design delivers true filtration. The fluval DVD said to use petroleum jelly to lube the ring. Is that toxic? Check out my fish tank vids :)

[markhayward87]

i have the same filter was curious how do u get it to blow out bubbles too? great salt water tank too, i would love 1 but dont think i have the know how yet lol

[ZZMann33]

Well you have to start somewhere and fresh water is a good place to start. Salt water takes alot of time and money in the begging. As it grows and becomes as natural as you can get it, it will thrive. The bubbles u see arnt from the filter but from the power head. It adds current and oxygen to the tank.

[ollieflp]

I had this same problem myself

[ZZMann33]

How did you solve it?

[ollieflp]

Yea threw it in the bin and got an FX5 because that problem happens with the whole range appart from the FX5 not sure about G series just yet.

[ollieflp]

butter fingers

[seel1990]

hey zman i wouldnt use butter but there is an alternative cheap lubricant that i use. vasaline(petroleum jelly) that will keep it lubricated for a long time and its not toxic!

[collinw24]

Butter can seal anything whether its humans arteries or Fluval filters!LoL

[ZZMann33]

Your right about that!

[STERNOTH]

by the way where did you get your syphone? and what is it called its really goood!

[TrueDioza]

You should only replace 1 filter foam at a time, replacing bothe removes all the bacteria on them. i know the ceramic rings have some but the foam provides as much. Also do you not treat your water before adding to the tank?

[ZZMann33]

First of all the foam filters were turning the water pink. Second, yes I had the water tested and its filtered, Ive had these fish for a long time some for almost 10 years. They are doing great with the water. Thanks..

[STERNOTH]

wow LOL those fishes could be your kids lol

[ZZMann33]

Right now them and my dog are the closest things I got to kids. LOL

[STERNOTH]

@ZZMann33 - oh lol you dont have kids?

ahaha well my turtles are the closest things to kids LOL! they all eat like eating machines but have a really beautiful personality lol

[DGKDecks]

hey zzmann can you post a new vid of your reef ?

[pbnjtx]

As for the butter, good quick-fix, but I don't know how long it'll hold up, long-term. Pick-up some aquarium-safe lubricant for the O-ring.

[ZZMann33]

Butter did the trick. If it happends again I will use butter again. Its notoxic and the fish are doing great, happerer than ever.

Thanks..

[FallensReef]

i know what your saying man my fluval gives me crap all the time but dont let it stress you out.

[ZZMann33]

Somtimes it does. I'll be alright.

[7milewest]

tank looks nice man fish look like there doing well and sometimes red devils arent that active but yours are so screw the guy in the other comment nice tank Z

[ZZMann33]

By red devils, you mean parrot fish? Guy in the other comment? Thank you for the nice comment.

[marcelitegti1]

Dude u need a bigger tank, quit being cheap and by ur self a 120 + gallon tank for those fosh

[ZZMann33]

Maybe I will soon. Thanks for the advice.

[marcelitegti1]

Dude! Ur way over stocked for that tiny ass tank ! By you self a 120+ gallon at least for those fish. I have a 180 with only my fahaka puffer and will be upgrading that soon when he's fully grown ( about 18 inches) so go by ur self a bigger tank , there not all that expensive : check out glasscages if u want they make custom tanks and have very affordable prices- upgrade asap

[WESTON609]

Tanks looking sweet dude!

[ZZMann33]

Thanks buddy!

[pbnjtx]

Mike, nice to see a new post. I'm in the process of upgrading to a 200g+ tank. Also, just a friendly comment: XENIA is pronounced "zē-nē-a", not "zē-na".

[ZZMann33]

Thanks for the leson. I will correct that in future videos. Thanks

[DaytonaRoadster]

great to see a new vid,

[quaqa88]

When you reversed the flow to replace the water that was taken out, did you dechlorinate the water?

[ZZMann33]

Great question. I've been doing this for years, I did have my water checked at first. Its fine and filtered. Thanks..

[UnkownHero2008]

very nice im looking forward to that salty video man

[ZZMann33]

Thanks, I will be doing a reef video soon!

[hotdoghee123]

haha i spoke to early. looks great im starting a 30 gallon reef tank soon i got bored with the ten

[hotdoghee123]

great vid. ur still going to do saltwater videos right :)

[ZZMann33]

Yes, i will be doing a salt water video soon.

[hotdoghee123]

ok cool

[sv650scotty]

At last a new video! Can't wait to see a proper video of your reef tank, realy enjoy watching your videos! Hope to see many more, keep up the good work! :-)

[ZZMann33]

Thank you!!!!!

[wiifan62]

holy cow! a new video from mike! sweet!

[ZZMann33]

Yeah its been awhile. Im back!