How to Clean a Canister Filter (Fluval 405)

Sorry about the small angle. The video was shot vertically and when inverted it came out small.

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[fadifanous]

I havent had any leaking problems yet. maybe your unit is defective you might need to get a new one.

[TheMysteryman334]

gonna get a 405 for my 90 gallon do you reccomend it?

[fadifanous]

@TheMysteryman334 I would recomend it only if you are gonna use a skimmer and a refugium with it. The 405 alone is not good for saltwater tanks. the only good reason for the 405 in saltwater is for the carbon. You need to keep it clean all the time though becuase the waste can build up and that will lead to high nitrates in your system. I would honestly get a carbon reactor or just use chemi-pure elite in the sump instead of spending 200 dollars though.

[TheMysteryman334]

@fadifanous its gonna be freshwater saltwater is too expensive

[fadifanous]

@TheMysteryman334 oh ok

[laxplayer3690]

why would you rinse the rings with tap water...ur supposed to rinse everything off in tank water to keep beneficial bacteria

[fadifanous]

@laxplayer3690 The reason i clean them with tap water is because this is a saltwater aquarium. The bacteria is present in the water and the live rock therefore killing them off the biomax doesnt really matter. it will be replinished quickly.

[007JAYDADDY]

How to videos are always helpful.

[AdigosSmD]

dude more easy if u put the water whose in the input and close the output it will open more easy ;D

[JACOBiiTE]

nice tap...

[freinmatt]

do you have any problems with it leaking mine leaks around the main seal and i have replaced it still wants to leak everything is clean but leaks every once in awhile witch can be bad when you get up in the morning ant there is only 10 gallons left in the tank it was a big mess.