Fluval FX2 unboxing and initial impressions
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2023
- Taking a first look at the new Fluval FX2 canister filter. unboxing and initial impressions in this video - hit subscribe to see it set up and running on a tank in a future video!
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Nice to see some loyalty to a brand even though they don’t sponsor you. Oase is my go to I find them quiet and easily maintained with their quick release Pre filter set up.
I’ve been running an FX2 for about a month now, on a my 100litre bristlenose breeding tank.
I did add some additional bio home media to fill up the basket, and I used the sponge from a “mobile matten filter” rather than the standard pre filter piece to avoid risk to fry.
So far, very happy with it.
Have you considered the spray bar for it? I would imagine for BNP it would help keep things clean.
@@nabokovfan87 I have the spray bar in my high flow stream tank ( hillstreams, gobies, etc) with an FX4. It certainly gives a lot of water movement.
Looks a great filter nice and compact aswell 😄 great video bud.
Great video
Would be cool to see you try and 3d print your own filter.
The plastic material of 3d printers aren't yet robust enough for long term use. It's ok for poc (proof of concept) and lightweight prototyping but not reliable enough for long term use.
Thumbs up 👍
Looks a great little upgrade to a fluval rio 240
Use to love the fx models tell recently since I have been having issues with my fx6. I'm still running my Fx4, and when that one breaks. I'm moving on to a different brand
I currently have the Fluval 207 sitting under my Venezia 190l corner tank. I wondered if I could upgrade to this? Are the pipes connectable etc?
not at all. But if you bought the FX2, why would you use the hose from the 207??
@@Sahadi420 the tank has in and out pipes built in, I meant would the fx pipes connect to them..
@@danielchadwick-hh3cn Ah, no clue on that one.
Hey I can really use your help I got a small leak through the glass seam on my 300 gallon can I just put more silicone on top of it or will that not work also anyway i can get in contact with you I have a short video I can send please help
Best to cut out the leaking section of silicone. Silicone does not stick to cured silicone very well.
The FX series of filters are flawed based on the clamps being easily broken and the valves being prone to leaking in long term use. Whilst they can be somewhat user maintained, I've found the process cumbersome and the resulting disassembled parts render the valve less reliable every time you clean and dismantle it. The only thing I like about them are the powerful Italian made pump.
I extensively modified my FX6 using Quick Release Bicycle Clamp Bolt Clips instead of the clamps but found the plastic on the FX6 around the clamping area to be more brittle here where it needs sealing.
Overall the design of this filter is poor but the pump is fantastic. Even for it's size, you cannot put as much media in there as you would think. My recommendation would be to purchase F Zone Stainless Steel filter and upgrade the motor if required, although the supplied pump is pretty good, it could be improved.
Good review but filter seems over complicated for its purpose... sticking with Oase and Ehiem... less plastic bits to go wrong 👍
Honestly I will never this filter cuz at the point I don’t understand how the fx2 and the fx6 is the same price on Amazon
It’s actually £60 more now for the FX2 than I paid for the FX6 6+years ago. 😂
@@JustMyFish oh lord 😂 😂
I don’t like The FX models because I constantly have to clean them and cleaning them is a pain in the A$$. FX6 FX4, I have both. I don’t have FX2 and won’t get one it looks no different any of The FX models to me. Don’t get me wrong I believe they do a very good job of filtering Any tank so it’s not all bad. But for me it’s not worth the extra money.
for what's essentially a fancy bucket i don't see the appeal or the fan boi cult status these fx people see..
@@vasili1207 because compared to those below it and without spending a crap ton, these are the best external range by far. talking of the older ones (new fluval stuff is hit and miss sadly) it had better plastic construction than owt below it, better pump quality, held massive amount of media, variable flow, solid seals and catches. really no negative to them.
I'll be sticking with my "06" range. Have 3 currently running and they have never missed a beat.
I do get why someone with a very large tank might go for an FX, but for most people, there really is no point at all.
@@koffee3816 but they are the most expensive candidates money can buy. I have spent that money on them and yes they work very well but in my experience they clogged fast and are awkward to clean. at the end of the day there are filters available that work just has well on the market and are easier to clean and a lot less experience.
@@JustMyFish many other filters at the same price with less useability and many more that are more expensive. at least the FX series sit in the middle and is actually good value compared to what else is about at the price ranges.
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