Dan Lee While the Fluval FX4 and FX6 are designed to be whisper quiet, the noise levels for these canister filters may increase over time. Not to mention that you may hear occasional buzzing, humming, popping, rumbling and/or sloshing noises as well. You can take a look at this troubleshooting guide from Aquarium Blueprints to see how … Read more
Fluval recommends that you clean the impeller of the FX6 canister filter every 3 months and replace it every year. You can check out this tutorial from Aquarium Blueprints to see how you can properly clean and replace the motor unit. 1. To start off, make sure you disconnect the FX6 canister filter from the … Read more
Due to its porosity, Biohome Ultimate is one of the most effective biological filter media available as it offers an abundance of surface area for the bacteria colonies that consume ammonia and nitrites as well as oxygen-less chambers for the bacteria colony that consumes nitrates. So, how long does Biohome Ultimate last? You can find … Read more
If you don’t regularly rinse the Seachem Matrix, then the microscopic pores on the pebbles will get clogged up. If this filter media gets clogged, then it will be less effective at biological filtration when it comes to keeping the ammonia, nitrates and nitrites concentration in your fish tank at safe levels. You can take … Read more
The Fluval FX4 uses an impeller to pump water in and out of the canister filter. Since, it is the only moving part of this product, the motor needs to be cleaned every three months. Eventually, the impeller will breakdown due to wear and tear, forcing you to replace it in order to continue using … Read more
The Fluval FX4 is designed for fish tanks that can hold up to 250 gallons or 1,000 liters. The Fluval FX6 is made for bigger aquariums that can hold up to 500 gallons or 1,500 liters. Both of these big filters come with a utility valve to quickly drain water from the bottom of the … Read more
The Fluval FX4 and FX6 are both heavy duty canister filters that provides filtration of bigger fish tanks. With that said, the pump output for these products may cause problems if the fish, plants and other inhabitants in your aquarium can’t handle the fast water currents. You can take a look at this guide from … Read more
Seachem ParaGuard is used to treat Fin Rot, Flukes, Ich and Velvet in for community fish in freshwater, brackish water and saltwater aquariums. So, is this solution also safe to use for the other inhabitants in your fish tank? You can find out in this guide from Aquarium Blueprints. Quick Summary Seachem ParaGuard is mainly … Read more
Seachem ParaGuard is used to treat various parasitic infections in your fish tank. You can take a look at this guide at Aquarium Blueprints to see how this product will negatively affect the beneficial bacteria in the aquarium. Quick Summary While Seachem ParaGuard won’t directly harm the beneficial bacteria that are already established in your … Read more
Seachem Matrix is one of the best biological filter media currently available on the market as it will help reduce ammonia, nitrites and nitrates in your fish tank. So, how much flow rate do you need to get the most out of this product? You can find out in this guide at Aquarium Blueprints. Quick … Read more