great filters, own two of the 407 canister filters, also love the new led Bluetooth aquasky lights. the only thing fluval could change, include two bags of pre filter media, ior two more bags of biomax nstead of four bags of activated carbon, otherwise great product.
Thank you for that video instruction my husband was trying to set this up in the garage for our toilet and he couldn’t figure it out. He was embarrassed to look it up but I just said SUMBIT AND GET IT DONE. Anyways excellent video good job
Спасибо! Я всë же решился купить этого малыша для своего 50 литрового травника где живут красные неоны , родостомусы и несколько теренций гло а так же два сомика, очень плотная посадка! Мой сан сан не справляется и я решил остановиться на бренде FLUVAL , я уже пользовал обогреватель данного производителя и остался доволен!
Good video, almost perfect, but it would have been most helpful to show the cutting of the hose and a bit more in depth on how much hose to leave for each side (for example do we cut the hose evenly or not?). That's an important step you left out and it is probably the most worrisome step.
ayyy I got my new filter to work. key points from my experience is 1. let the water from the inlet side siphon into the filter while the filter has no water in it. 2. as it siphons away turn the filter on and wait for a bit and she comes to life!
A pair of related questions, How do you know filter is fully primed? And, is it harmful to have water in filter before priming, plugging? That method was suggested to me years ago by Petland for 06 series. It was my go to for years.
We advise leaving the nozzle just above the water surface when priming an O7 canister with the priming device to ensure all water enters the input side and exits the output side, once the system is full you will see some water exit the output nozzle. Furthermore this also ensures most of the trapped air is evacuated.
Hi Tony, monthly filter maintenance is recommended. You can replace your carbon monthly as well as clean or replace your filter sponges. Biomedia can last much longer in a filter, we recommend replacing half every 6 months. 😊
Im using a stock tank pond and want to use this filter, but I have a problem. The rim on my stock tank is about 1-2” wide and I dont believe the U shaped hose adapter would fit over it and I would have no way to secure the hoses. Do these U shaped adapters have any wider versions?
I had exactly the same problem on my 100 gallon tank, I have 2 inch wide glass bracing strips. I resolved this by abandoning the hose adaptors and making my own from 1 1/2 inch plastic plumbing pipe and bends, a straight piece of vertical pipe with a 90 degree bend, a short connecting piece of pipe and another 90 degree bend. Drill two small holes in the vertical section to attach suction cups and these stick to the outside of the tank. Paint the whole thing black and you can't even really see it.
I bought the 307 it's my first canister filter and I love it. I'm using it on my 20 long turtle/fish tank I did have to cut the intake pipe shorter it was to high. I also didn't know to take the hose part off and flooded my floor while trying to clean my filter for first time tonight oops. I guess I forgot to read that step.
I just bought 307 canister filter for my triangular corner tank and 2 sides of my tank is covered with wall so I have to place it on one corner of front side now the problem is one hose of either intake (in) or outlet (out) has to be long compare to another so what should be the right position of placing hose and which hose I keep long and which one short plz suggest ...?
The inlet hose is the more important of the two to ensure efficient entry of water into the filter, if the output side is longer that is no issue, try your best to avoid long dipping sections or loops, in general try to maintain an upward orientation to the tank from the filter.
If you have a canister filter (fluval or other brand) I would recommend replacing the carbon pouch with fluval biomax (or bio home) as it contains a large surface area for bacteria to grow which will help break down the ammonia in the tank to nitrate and nitrate to nitrate. In my opinion carbon is not needed unless you have treated your tank with chemicals for illness etc.
Carbon is optional but does serve many circumstances in an aquarium, it's lifespan is limited and it should be replaced regularly when being used, especially after being used for tasks such as removing medication after treatments, etc.
My fluval 307 is running and we had the output tube above the surface when priming and starting the filter. We now have it completely submerged. Should the output be submerged or above the water?
We prefer to operate canister filters with the output slightly below the water surface. You'll still get adequate oxygenation levels that way, and it won't be quite as loud!
Check out the Pondguru on You Tube, he has lots of excellent advice!... the amount of filtration you use depends on what type of fish you have in the tank and how well stocked the tank is. 38 gallons is 143 litres. The Fluval 107 wouldn`t be suitable.
Just bought a 307 canister, i like to install a aeration tube to the output area to help with some bubble creation. Any suggestions to where it should be install? Or any particular brand that carry what i need? Thanks!
ADVICE NEEDED for Filter Canister Placement After much research, i have found out that the fluval 306/406 or 307/407 are the filter canisters worth getting that is readily available in my area where i can buy and set up all within 1 week. (as opposed to the 1-3mth delay i have to wait if i were to buy a cascade penn plax 1000/1200) However, now there's a problem. The fluval manuals said that the base has to be placed below the turtle tank not more than 1.4m below water level (being gravity-fed, needing to siphon what not). BUT, i intend to get a 50 gallon turtle tub and do not wish to elevate it. Can i still work my way around the fluval whereby i can place it on the same level as the tub itself after i get the filter primed with no more air bubbles? Will this seriously damage the impeller and motor as they have to work harder for the "siphon"?
The challenge is that you need to maintain a distance of 7 inches or less from the water surface to the rim of the tub or aquarium for the inlet side and the filter needs to be below water level.
Hi Garry! If the hosing fits correctly on the tank, there's no reason you can't install the filter in that manner. Just make sure you're getting good water movement throughout the aquarium, and add a circulation pump if you aren't!
For optimized mechanical filtration, place the coarse media first to catch the larger pieces of debris, and the fine media after, to catch the smaller pieces of debris. If the fine media is first, it will become prematurely clogged!
Yes after the filter is primed you may plug it in. It is usually easy to tell as you will hear the air discharging from the output nozzle or see it bubbling if you submerge it to check, when that stops it is primed.
Hi, i used my 307 for about a year then kept it in the store for about another year. Recently i brought it out to use, after about 1 month whitish silk or skin like started appearing, i hv changed all hoses and media, cleaned out the propeller unit but still the same. Its been going on for more than a week. I only keep a baby arowana. Pls advice.. thanks!
Here the inlet and outlet hoses are fixed to rear of tank. Why do most I see they fix to the sides. Also both inlet and outlet close together. Any reason ??
Have watched quite many videos and none have given me the answer. I can't seem to understand how can the white sponges filter something out? Water will go through the path of least resistance, which is where the blue sponge is and also where the openings to the tray section exit. But the white sponges don't have any openings at the bottom, they are basically enclosed with little water flow. So how does this work or did I miss something?
The blue sponges will take the majority of the mechanical filtration load. The water which goes through the white sponges is for the most part relatively free of mechanical waste and enters the top of that module. The ribs on either side of the vertical module are very important as they provide a small amount of void space for the water to vertically travels along the back of the front side (blue sponges) post being filtered and allowing the white foam to load debris progressively from top to bottom.
Mine 307 came with Bioterra filter media included....which was a complete disaster. The two bags of this stuff were not placed in plastic bags so the whole inside, every crevice of the filter was littered with fine sand and dust. Had to clean everything with pressurized air and do a through washing. It even had gotten in the locking brackets and made a scratching sound when I moved them. I hope this has already been adressed.
Wonderful video. I would suggest adding in the video and the included paper instructions that the tube will need to be cut. I searched and visited the store twice before stumbling across this video. So much time wasted!
Yes! The output flow of Fluval 07 Series canister filters can be safely reduced by up to 50%. In order to do this, move the grey top lever of the AquaStop valve away from the red bottom lever, up to an angle of 45 degrees.
Hello , what is the diameter of those hoses? Can you change them to clear hoses? I would love to buy a fluval filter and I keep to stay away from them because of this...
@@fluval Are those the common 16/22 mm hoses? Are you sure that I can change them without the need of plumbing? Because as I remember from the past, it was impossible to do that without modifications on fluval filters.
407 is the best👍🏼 I bought one for myself. It would be cool if 507 appeared instead of fx4, for example, or as an alternative to it. In my opinion, episode 7 is better than fx🤷🏻♂️ Have a nice day everyone .
I have the 207 model and absolutely love it for my 29 gallon aquarium. I cannot find the polishing pads anywhere. Will the 206 polishing pads fit for the 207 model?
Why don't you show how to install on a Roma. I just had to butcher the lid on my brand new Roma 240 because the holes at the back are not big enough. A design fault?
Here is the link to the manual download page: Please refer to section 3.5.3.1 of the instruction manual, here is the link for your convenience for clear guidance on how to use the password retrieval key: www.fluvalaquatics.com/manuals/FluvalSmart_App_Manual_EN_Jul2_19_SP.pdf Regards Fluval Smart Team
I just upgraded my 406 to 407. I noticed the media placement has changed. In the 406 the polishing pad was in the upper baskets. On the 407 the polishing pad (Quick Clear) is in the bottom basket with the bio foam. I’m curious why it changed. Thanks.
Stuart, good question. Given the other changes that took place for the 07 series in regards to the vertical pre-filtration module and foam employed along with the added improvements made to maintenance built into the media baskets we leveraged finer filtration at a lower level to benefit the biological and chemical filter media that is positioned above it.
@@janiahwashington1609 you mean *Put it on, it sounds like the impeller may not be seated correctly or broken, you try checking this and if not broken just reseat it otherwise you may have to get new impeller
If it is not it will create a lot of splashing, greater rate of evaporation and substantially more noise. The ideal is to have it submerged just enough to avoid all what we just mentioned but to create good surface movement so it efficiently promotes a good gas exchange and ensures good oxygen levels for fish.
Once the filter is filled with water after the priming, you can submerge the output nozzle to the point that it will still move the water surface and then plug it in.
The ribbed hosing can be pulled through the bracket during set-up to accommodate the position of the siphon and output tubes. We show about 8 inches on the siphon end as we are accounting for the length needed to clear the bracket and the approx. 4 inches into the aquarium.
I still can’t believe that fluval didn’t provide any biological filtration for the 107. The 207, 307, and 407 all have a tray dedicated to bio media, but the 107 gets stiffed. Still amazing filters.
Sorry I should have been clearer. What I meant was the 107 doesn’t have a dedicated tray for bio media, only carbon and sponges. For whatever reason I didn’t think about the fact that you could put bio media around the carbon or take the carbon out and use bio media even though I’ve done that a dozen times. I love the canister filters you guys make, sorry.
Hi Anthony, the largest 07 series filter is rated for up to 100 US Gallons. For larger aquariums, consider our FX series: fluvalaquatics.com/us/fx-series/
Hi Tony, set up the canister and plumbing, make sure the canister is empty (no water) and that only the inlet siphon is submerged, the output nozzle should be located just above the waters' surface before priming. Pump the priming handle a few times, you will hear the filter filling, when full, locate the output nozzle to the desired position and plug the unit in.
So this is very hypocritical. I’m not sure which video came out from Fluval first-either this one or the other one that has the intake and outtake directly next to each other. In this video you have them in opposite sides of the aquarium. Which one is the correct one?
Hello Francesca, thank you for your comment! There is no correct positioning of the input and output nozzle. The filter input and output should be placed in a way to provide your aquarium with the most water flow possible. This means that the input and output nozzles can be placed side by side or on opposite ends, it would depend on the individual aquarium. We hope this helps! 😁
I have one I loved it but all of the sudden it is leaking from the lid and I'm not sure why. It's sealed shut like usual. What can I do to fix it or do I need another one?
Hi Lisa, thank you for your comment. We are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble with your 07 filter. We offer an extended warranty on this product! Please contact our customer service team for some assistance with this. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Hi Justin! We're not sure what you mean - during the installation process, the ribbed hosing is simply cut to size and attached to the canister. Please let us know if you need more help!
@@fluval Oh hi! So when I wrote I had only watched to that point and didn't realize it was just being filled for the first time. But my comment still made sense to me so that's why I left it lol. It doesn't show how to disconnect the hoses to service it. I've got the 107 on the way so I'm sure I'll figure it out from the manual. I also haven't looked up any other videos you may have about the products either but will once it comes if the manual doesn't help lol
Hi Mark, you can easily make one yourself! Make an incision in the center of a coarse foam filter block and insert the siphon tube strainer into it. We recommend rinsing the block every 2 weeks to ensure proper filtration performance. 👍
I own this. I got it on sale. If I paid full price, I would be so angry. 1. It advertises that it’s for a 10-30 gallon tank. But the intake tube it too long for a 10, and there is NO WAY the media it came with was enough for a 30 gallon... at least not performance I’d expect from a canister. 2. The tubing is a nightmare. The out put is so massive on a ten gallon, and it’s impossible to switch out, without ‘guessing’ what will work. They don’t offer any kind adapter for standard 1/2” tubing. The pre-filter tray makes no sense. It divides the water up, and passes it through one of two sets of sponges. That ‘set up’ takes up HALF the canister. Why?!
Thank you for your comment, I also noticed the tubing could potentially be a nightmare to deal with, as adding inline CO2 diffusers or heater might be a disaster without swapping the tubing to silicone or soft PVC.
@@fluval I'm not disputing that but I have owned 2x fluval 405's and have been running them for 9 years, out of the box the filters are terrible in terms of how they are setup, I had them running in stock form for about a year before coming to the conclusion that they are useless in that configuration. I replaced the sponge tray completely with one solid block foam which is far superior to using the 4x useless sponges the filter comes with, so much so that filter polishing pads are no longer needed, I then filled the four trays with ehime substat pro. It's day and night on how well they perform to the point that I don't even need to clean them, they have just gone 9 months without cleaning, no loss in flow and the bio section were still spotless which is fantastic considering i have 4x large predatory fish in the tank one of which is 18" long and the smallest is 15".
Hi Jared, here's a few videos with people speaking about the filters: ruclips.net/video/uO0rmsq4VWA/видео.html ruclips.net/video/KwzlZZKJcV4/видео.html ruclips.net/video/xUvfsZzrlsk/видео.html ruclips.net/video/rEIb_HRMIv0/видео.html ruclips.net/video/nc_Vi0C3oZQ/видео.html
Brought this 107 6 days ago , the noise is unbearable from the motor . Took out empellor & nothing wrong with it , put it bk in & started pump up again still noisy. Fed up with it today ( 12 the march 22 ) so took it to rubbish tip & thrown away. What a waste of nearly £ 100 !! Will never buy fluval again . Advise not to buy this rubbish . Going to buy different brand now . Good luck peps who Brought this .
Hi David, we're sorry to hear about this. 07 series canister filters come equipped with 3 year warranties, so you can contact the store from which you purchased the item or our customer service team for troubleshooting support.
@@fluval hi , yes so iam I, I had a different brand canister filter which started leaking so I looked & brought the 107 . It had so many gd reviews so I thought yes go for it . Straight from the time I turn it on , up to 6 days the noise from the motor was unbearable as I have the tank in my bedroom & could not sleep . Now bk using leaking canister filter & do think it's going to last long . Thrown dwn tip now so I don't know what u can do now as nolonger have it . Thanks for the reply anyway, I'll see what yr headquarters ( uk ) says tomorrow.
no biomedia? not impressed there! Would love to know the process whereby product managers would actively decide to NOT INCLUDE something so important, yet still bother with a little pouch of carbon? A prime example of bean counters having final say. Cost savings / profit margin is what its all about in the end. Put the right dang media in the filter and charge a few bucks more to cover the cost. Have some self respect Fluval!
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Less audio but meaningful demonstration. Liked the style. Less stress on ear and more food to watch. Great
We're happy to hear you enjoyed the video style! 😎
this guide is the one to follow, don’t bother with the other random ones
Because of this, I didn’t have to open the directions. I’m a visual learner and that would have taken me twice as long. Thank you!
Great products always !!
great filters, own two of the 407 canister filters, also love the new led Bluetooth aquasky lights. the only thing fluval could change, include two bags of pre filter media, ior two more bags of biomax nstead of four bags of activated carbon, otherwise great product.
Best video I have found. It was easy to install with your instructions. Thanks 🙏🏾
We're so happy to hear the video was helpful, and hope you enjoy your new filter! 😊
ease and simple ,thank keep it up
Very well explained. Thank you so much.
Thank you. 😊
Very helpful and a life saver! Thanks you!
We're glad the video was helpful! 😎
I watch lots of other video fluval filter setup...my self I suggest this is the best and excellent video.
Cool video. So helpful. Thank you 😊
We're glad it was helpful!
Excellent . Thanks
Thank you for that video instruction my husband was trying to set this up in the garage for our toilet and he couldn’t figure it out. He was embarrassed to look it up but I just said SUMBIT AND GET IT DONE. Anyways excellent video good job
You are welcome!
…for your toilet?
What kind of shits you and your husband taking?
Спасибо! Я всë же решился купить этого малыша для своего 50 литрового травника где живут красные неоны , родостомусы и несколько теренций гло а так же два сомика, очень плотная посадка! Мой сан сан не справляется и я решил остановиться на бренде FLUVAL , я уже пользовал обогреватель данного производителя и остался доволен!
hi fluval will i get away with using the 207 filter on a fluval fresh 60 aquarium cheers
Thx god for having this video
Ikr
Good video, almost perfect, but it would have been most helpful to show the cutting of the hose and a bit more in depth on how much hose to leave for each side (for example do we cut the hose evenly or not?). That's an important step you left out and it is probably the most worrisome step.
Literally says cut hoses 4" above rim
For intake hose leave it long no problem. But for return hose keep it as short if possible.
That wasnt 4 inches! 6inches was a better fit and not so tight.
Is it possible to cut the intake filter tube, if so with what??? Mine is too long for my short but wide tank.
FLUVAL EVO 1/2 INCH DFLOW NOZZLE SETUP
How would this fit a 407 return pipe
ayyy I got my new filter to work.
key points from my experience is
1. let the water from the inlet side siphon into the filter while the filter has no water in it.
2. as it siphons away turn the filter on and wait for a bit and she comes to life!
A pair of related questions,
How do you know filter is fully primed?
And, is it harmful to have water in filter before priming, plugging? That method was suggested to me years ago by Petland for 06 series. It was my go to for years.
We advise leaving the nozzle just above the water surface when priming an O7 canister with the priming device to ensure all water enters the input side and exits the output side, once the system is full you will see some water exit the output nozzle. Furthermore this also ensures most of the trapped air is evacuated.
Thanks for the video! Could the filter work if it was placed side by side with the aquarium?
Our canister filters are gravity-fed systems, and as such must be located below the aquarium for optimal performance.
Just got the 407 for my 60 gallon goldfish. How's often clean the fluval and replacing media 🤔
Hi Tony, monthly filter maintenance is recommended. You can replace your carbon monthly as well as clean or replace your filter sponges. Biomedia can last much longer in a filter, we recommend replacing half every 6 months. 😊
Im using a stock tank pond and want to use this filter, but I have a problem.
The rim on my stock tank is about 1-2” wide and I dont believe the U shaped hose adapter would fit over it and I would have no way to secure the hoses.
Do these U shaped adapters have any wider versions?
They do not but 1 to 2 inches is a huge range, if it is 1 inch there will be no issue.
I had exactly the same problem on my 100 gallon tank, I have 2 inch wide glass bracing strips. I resolved this by abandoning the hose adaptors and making my own from 1 1/2 inch plastic plumbing pipe and bends, a straight piece of vertical pipe with a 90 degree bend, a short connecting piece of pipe and another 90 degree bend. Drill two small holes in the vertical section to attach suction cups and these stick to the outside of the tank. Paint the whole thing black and you can't even really see it.
I bought the 307 it's my first canister filter and I love it. I'm using it on my 20 long turtle/fish tank I did have to cut the intake pipe shorter it was to high. I also didn't know to take the hose part off and flooded my floor while trying to clean my filter for first time tonight oops. I guess I forgot to read that step.
Happened to me too!
How did that happen please clarify because I am looking to get this filter and don't want any problems
@@mckricks1 siphoning physics
I just bought 307 canister filter for my triangular corner tank and 2 sides of my tank is covered with wall so I have to place it on one corner of front side now the problem is one hose of either intake (in) or outlet (out) has to be long compare to another so what should be the right position of placing hose and which hose I keep long and which one short plz suggest ...?
The inlet hose is the more important of the two to ensure efficient entry of water into the filter, if the output side is longer that is no issue, try your best to avoid long dipping sections or loops, in general try to maintain an upward orientation to the tank from the filter.
If you have a canister filter (fluval or other brand) I would recommend replacing the carbon pouch with fluval biomax (or bio home) as it contains a large surface area for bacteria to grow which will help break down the ammonia in the tank to nitrate and nitrate to nitrate. In my opinion carbon is not needed unless you have treated your tank with chemicals for illness etc.
Carbon is optional but does serve many circumstances in an aquarium, it's lifespan is limited and it should be replaced regularly when being used, especially after being used for tasks such as removing medication after treatments, etc.
Wow yeah so do not do what original guy said
My fluval 307 is running and we had the output tube above the surface when priming and starting the filter. We now have it completely submerged. Should the output be submerged or above the water?
We prefer to operate canister filters with the output slightly below the water surface. You'll still get adequate oxygenation levels that way, and it won't be quite as loud!
I had a question...can I use a fluval107 for a 38gal tank?
Check out the Pondguru on You Tube, he has lots of excellent advice!... the amount of filtration you use depends on what type of fish you have in the tank and how well stocked the tank is. 38 gallons is 143 litres. The Fluval 107 wouldn`t be suitable.
Just bought a 307 canister, i like to install a aeration tube to the output area to help with some bubble creation. Any suggestions to where it should be install? Or any particular brand that carry what i need? Thanks!
Get an air stone
@@jscreach An aeration tube means I don't need to use an air pump and an air stone! But thanks anyway!
I picked up the 407 a few months back and happy with it - just get a lot of conflicting information regarding the maintenance and media layout
Pimp my filter videos might help you out with filter layout
ruclips.net/video/ETOETsUIfhU/видео.html
Canister filters are supposed to be versatile. There is no one way to use or setup the media.
ADVICE NEEDED for Filter Canister Placement
After much research, i have found out that the fluval 306/406 or 307/407 are the filter canisters worth getting that is readily available in my area where i can buy and set up all within 1 week.
(as opposed to the 1-3mth delay i have to wait if i were to buy a cascade penn plax 1000/1200)
However, now there's a problem. The fluval manuals said that the base has to be placed below the turtle tank not more than 1.4m below water level (being gravity-fed, needing to siphon what not). BUT, i intend to get a 50 gallon turtle tub and do not wish to elevate it. Can i still work my way around the fluval whereby i can place it on the same level as the tub itself after i get the filter primed with no more air bubbles? Will this seriously damage the impeller and motor as they have to work harder for the "siphon"?
The challenge is that you need to maintain a distance of 7 inches or less from the water surface to the rim of the tub or aquarium for the inlet side and the filter needs to be below water level.
Is it possible to place this filter next to the tank instead of under? Will that work?
It is recommended to make sure the filter is below the waterline of the aquarium, yes having it next to the tank is possible.
Hi I’ve got a Rio 90 tank can I install the input and output on a narrow side
Hi Garry! If the hosing fits correctly on the tank, there's no reason you can't install the filter in that manner. Just make sure you're getting good water movement throughout the aquarium, and add a circulation pump if you aren't!
In what order does the mechanical filters work. Does the course or fine one start first and why?
For optimized mechanical filtration, place the coarse media first to catch the larger pieces of debris, and the fine media after, to catch the smaller pieces of debris. If the fine media is first, it will become prematurely clogged!
good evening, I have a 206, but it´s imposible to have spare parts in Mexico, do you know a store who sell spares in Mexico?
Hello Juan, Please check with our distributor: Grupo Acuario Lomas, S.A. de C.V.
Bosque de Alisos 47-B, A1-21, Bosques de las Lomas,
Cuajimalpa, C.P. 05120, México, D.F., México
52 (55) 5258-1190
www.acuariolomas.com.mx
Installing a 307 tomorrow - do we plug it in after priming the canister filter? How do we know once it is primed? Thanks
Yes after the filter is primed you may plug it in. It is usually easy to tell as you will hear the air discharging from the output nozzle or see it bubbling if you submerge it to check, when that stops it is primed.
Fluval Aquatics thank you so much, setting up this weekend!
Hi, i used my 307 for about a year then kept it in the store for about another year. Recently i brought it out to use, after about 1 month whitish silk or skin like started appearing, i hv changed all hoses and media, cleaned out the propeller unit but still the same. Its been going on for more than a week. I only keep a baby arowana. Pls advice.. thanks!
Hi there! We encourage you to contact our customer support team about this: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us
Here the inlet and outlet hoses are fixed to rear of tank. Why do most I see they fix to the sides. Also both inlet and outlet close together. Any reason ??
Most canister filter installations do have hosing fixtures attached to the rear due to the canopy typically included.
Have watched quite many videos and none have given me the answer. I can't seem to understand how can the white sponges filter something out? Water will go through the path of least resistance, which is where the blue sponge is and also where the openings to the tray section exit. But the white sponges don't have any openings at the bottom, they are basically enclosed with little water flow. So how does this work or did I miss something?
This sponge tray design is generally what makes me reluctant to invest in buying this filter :/
The blue sponges will take the majority of the mechanical filtration load. The water which goes through the white sponges is for the most part relatively free of mechanical waste and enters the top of that module. The ribs on either side of the vertical module are very important as they provide a small amount of void space for the water to vertically travels along the back of the front side (blue sponges) post being filtered and allowing the white foam to load debris progressively from top to bottom.
@@fluval Thank you for your reply! I think I finally understood how the layout works.
my rim is about 1.5 inches thick, will that rim connector fit?
It will if you notch the inner lip of the plastic frame.
Should the o-ring not have been coated with silicon grease?
It is always best to do that, however, new filters come pre-lubed from the factory.
Will 16/22mm hosing fit the fluval 407 canister filter ?
The Fluval 407 canister filter uses 5/8" / 16 mm hosing, so yes, 16 mm hosing will work with it!
@@fluval cool because we were trying to connect a c02 reactor to the canister filter and it’s 16/22 mm
Mine 307 came with Bioterra filter media included....which was a complete disaster. The two bags of this stuff were not placed in plastic bags so the whole inside, every crevice of the filter was littered with fine sand and dust. Had to clean everything with pressurized air and do a through washing. It even had gotten in the locking brackets and made a scratching sound when I moved them. I hope this has already been adressed.
Thank you for letting us know, we have not previously heard of this and will look into it.
Wonderful video. I would suggest adding in the video and the included paper instructions that the tube will need to be cut. I searched and visited the store twice before stumbling across this video. So much time wasted!
can you adjust the water flow on this model?
Yes! The output flow of Fluval 07 Series canister filters can be safely reduced by up to 50%. In order to do this, move the grey top lever of the AquaStop valve away from the red bottom lever, up to an angle of 45 degrees.
Hello , what is the diameter of those hoses? Can you change them to clear hoses?
I would love to buy a fluval filter and I keep to stay away from them because of this...
Hi! The internal diameter of the ribbed hosing is 5/8" / 16mm. You can indeed change them to clear hosing if you'd like.
@@fluval Are those the common 16/22 mm hoses? Are you sure that I can change them without the need of plumbing? Because as I remember from the past, it was impossible to do that without modifications on fluval filters.
Which one is good for a 75 gallon tank?
We recommend the 407 for a 75 US Gal tank! 👍
407 is the best👍🏼
I bought one for myself.
It would be cool if 507 appeared instead of fx4, for example, or as an alternative to it.
In my opinion, episode 7 is better than fx🤷🏻♂️
Have a nice day everyone .
I have the 207 model and absolutely love it for my 29 gallon aquarium. I cannot find the polishing pads anywhere. Will the 206 polishing pads fit for the 207 model?
Yes it will
Why don't you show how to install on a Roma. I just had to butcher the lid on my brand new Roma 240 because the holes at the back are not big enough. A design fault?
Roma provides a unique design incorporating in tank plumbing, the filter is connected within the cabinet at the bottom.
@@fluval the Roma 90,125 and 200 don’t! Only the 240.
Anyone know how to connect the in/outtake to the vicenza 180 where the pipes connect inside the tank not go over the top,cant get any help on net :(
Here is the link to the manual download page: Please refer to section 3.5.3.1 of the instruction manual, here is the link for your convenience for clear guidance on how to use the password retrieval key: www.fluvalaquatics.com/manuals/FluvalSmart_App_Manual_EN_Jul2_19_SP.pdf
Regards
Fluval Smart Team
@@fluval sorry but that's not anything to do with what I asked, thats about an app for lighting? Doesn't matter now anyway
I just upgraded my 406 to 407. I noticed the media placement has changed. In the 406 the polishing pad was in the upper baskets. On the 407 the polishing pad (Quick Clear) is in the bottom basket with the bio foam. I’m curious why it changed. Thanks.
Stuart, good question. Given the other changes that took place for the 07 series in regards to the vertical pre-filtration module and foam employed along with the added improvements made to maintenance built into the media baskets we leveraged finer filtration at a lower level to benefit the biological and chemical filter media that is positioned above it.
Can you use this filter on saltwater aquariums
Absolutely! 💪
Hi does anyone know what i did wrong. As soon as i cut it out it was just making a loud noise like a dishwasher and kept doing it even after priming ?
What do you mean when you say: "cut it out"?
*Cut it on
@@janiahwashington1609 you mean *Put it on, it sounds like the impeller may not be seated correctly or broken, you try checking this and if not broken just reseat it otherwise you may have to get new impeller
why does the output nozzle need to be submerged ?
If it is not it will create a lot of splashing, greater rate of evaporation and substantially more noise. The ideal is to have it submerged just enough to avoid all what we just mentioned but to create good surface movement so it efficiently promotes a good gas exchange and ensures good oxygen levels for fish.
@@fluval ok thx
Hi after priming exactly when shud we on the filter and outlet nozzle can we keep inside the water or above the water after priming..
Once the filter is filled with water after the priming, you can submerge the output nozzle to the point that it will still move the water surface and then plug it in.
Instructions in the manual and this video say cut 4"above rim of tank, but you are showing more like 8"... I cut to 4" and it's way too short.
The ribbed hosing can be pulled through the bracket during set-up to accommodate the position of the siphon and output tubes. We show about 8 inches on the siphon end as we are accounting for the length needed to clear the bracket and the approx. 4 inches into the aquarium.
Great
However ....lid would not fit on my fluval.123 if I had this cannister
Can Fluval 107 pump water upto 4 feet height?
Yes!
Fluval Aquatics thank u team.. I willl go for 107 then
What is the Diameter of Inlet & Ourlet Hose Pipes ?
Hi! 07 Series canister filters use 5/8" / 16 mm ID hosing. 👍
I still can’t believe that fluval didn’t provide any biological filtration for the 107. The 207, 307, and 407 all have a tray dedicated to bio media, but the 107 gets stiffed. Still amazing filters.
The baskets in the 107 can be filled with Bio Media, can you let us know what makes you think they cannot?
Sorry I should have been clearer. What I meant was the 107 doesn’t have a dedicated tray for bio media, only carbon and sponges. For whatever reason I didn’t think about the fact that you could put bio media around the carbon or take the carbon out and use bio media even though I’ve done that a dozen times. I love the canister filters you guys make, sorry.
Why can't you fill the canister with water?
Filling the canister with water will interfere with the priming process!
Will this work for 400 gallon?
Hi Anthony, the largest 07 series filter is rated for up to 100 US Gallons. For larger aquariums, consider our FX series: fluvalaquatics.com/us/fx-series/
Why are there no videos about setting up a under tank connector?
Hi there! You can consult this video for help setting up the through-tank connection system: ruclips.net/video/lfNSbFgTzjE/видео.html
Where is the bio media? There is only sponge, floss and carbon?
Simon, we do include Bio-Foam which is a capable bio media. BioMax can always be added as well.
ask Pondguru , he Knows
wahahah
@@fluval Biofoam isn`t enough. Check out the Pondguru, especially the `Pimp my filter series`.
aghhh the clips for the tubes keep BREAKING when I try to get them to clip on!!!!!!!! I've broken four now. HELP.
We encourage you to contact our customer support team for help: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
For some strange reason mine won’t work? I siphon the water then when I turn on power nothing comes out
Hi Tony, set up the canister and plumbing, make sure the canister is empty (no water) and that only the inlet siphon is submerged, the output nozzle should be located just above the waters' surface before priming. Pump the priming handle a few times, you will hear the filter filling, when full, locate the output nozzle to the desired position and plug the unit in.
Fluval Aquatics hey sorry my dad did an error with the pipping thanks
So this is very hypocritical. I’m not sure which video came out from Fluval first-either this one or the other one that has the intake and outtake directly next to each other. In this video you have them in opposite sides of the aquarium. Which one is the correct one?
Hello Francesca, thank you for your comment! There is no correct positioning of the input and output nozzle. The filter input and output should be placed in a way to provide your aquarium with the most water flow possible. This means that the input and output nozzles can be placed side by side or on opposite ends, it would depend on the individual aquarium. We hope this helps! 😁
Whatal are the dimensions of the hose?
Please let us know if you need the diameter of the hose connector or the length of the hosing supplied with which model of Fluval canister.
Well fluval you could just say the length and diameter instead of this " please let us know.......gezz
I have one I loved it but all of the sudden it is leaking from the lid and I'm not sure why. It's sealed shut like usual. What can I do to fix it or do I need another one?
Hi Lisa, thank you for your comment. We are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble with your 07 filter. We offer an extended warranty on this product! Please contact our customer service team for some assistance with this. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
comments like this make me anxious to buy one...407 is 250$ in india...
K great, we're in the bathroom now.
How the hell did he take the hoses off?
Hi Justin! We're not sure what you mean - during the installation process, the ribbed hosing is simply cut to size and attached to the canister. Please let us know if you need more help!
@@fluval Oh hi!
So when I wrote I had only watched to that point and didn't realize it was just being filled for the first time. But my comment still made sense to me so that's why I left it lol. It doesn't show how to disconnect the hoses to service it.
I've got the 107 on the way so I'm sure I'll figure it out from the manual. I also haven't looked up any other videos you may have about the products either but will once it comes if the manual doesn't help lol
thats not the 207, the 207 has three trays in it, it says in the filter its the 107
he is in a smart toilet .
The intake needs a foam cover so shrimp don't get sucked up
Hi Mark, you can easily make one yourself! Make an incision in the center of a coarse foam filter block and insert the siphon tube strainer into it. We recommend rinsing the block every 2 weeks to ensure proper filtration performance. 👍
Never use untreated tap water!!
I own this. I got it on sale. If I paid full price, I would be so angry.
1. It advertises that it’s for a 10-30 gallon tank. But the intake tube it too long for a 10, and there is NO WAY the media it came with was enough for a 30 gallon... at least not performance I’d expect from a canister.
2. The tubing is a nightmare. The out put is so massive on a ten gallon, and it’s impossible to switch out, without ‘guessing’ what will work. They don’t offer any kind adapter for standard 1/2” tubing.
The pre-filter tray makes no sense. It divides the water up, and passes it through one of two sets of sponges. That ‘set up’ takes up HALF the canister. Why?!
Thank you for your comment, I also noticed the tubing could potentially be a nightmare to deal with, as adding inline CO2 diffusers or heater might be a disaster without swapping the tubing to silicone or soft PVC.
your instruction manual sucks but the video helped
so this is just a mechanical filter with a packet of carbon, not very good
Hi Michael, the 07 series is the best-selling canister filter line in the world and offers complete water filtration for aquariums.
@@fluval I'm not disputing that but I have owned 2x fluval 405's and have been running them for 9 years, out of the box the filters are terrible in terms of how they are setup, I had them running in stock form for about a year before coming to the conclusion that they are useless in that configuration.
I replaced the sponge tray completely with one solid block foam which is far superior to using the 4x useless sponges the filter comes with, so much so that filter polishing pads are no longer needed, I then filled the four trays with ehime substat pro.
It's day and night on how well they perform to the point that I don't even need to clean them, they have just gone 9 months without cleaning, no loss in flow and the bio section were still spotless which is fantastic considering i have 4x large predatory fish in the tank one of which is 18" long and the smallest is 15".
For meh parents
Говно редкое! Не проработал и 6 месяцев. Лопнул монжет на голове!!!
You can't make a video with a person speaking for your own product?!?! Wow.
Hi Jared, here's a few videos with people speaking about the filters:
ruclips.net/video/uO0rmsq4VWA/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/KwzlZZKJcV4/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/xUvfsZzrlsk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/rEIb_HRMIv0/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/nc_Vi0C3oZQ/видео.html
Brought this 107 6 days ago , the noise is unbearable from the motor . Took out empellor & nothing wrong with it , put it bk in & started pump up again still noisy. Fed up with it today ( 12 the march 22 ) so took it to rubbish tip & thrown away. What a waste of nearly £ 100 !! Will never buy fluval again . Advise not to buy this rubbish . Going to buy different brand now . Good luck peps who Brought this .
Hi David, we're sorry to hear about this. 07 series canister filters come equipped with 3 year warranties, so you can contact the store from which you purchased the item or our customer service team for troubleshooting support.
@@fluval hi , yes so iam I, I had a different brand canister filter which started leaking so I looked & brought the 107 . It had so many gd reviews so I thought yes go for it . Straight from the time I turn it on , up to 6 days the noise from the motor was unbearable as I have the tank in my bedroom & could not sleep . Now bk using leaking canister filter & do think it's going to last long . Thrown dwn tip now so I don't know what u can do now as nolonger have it . Thanks for the reply anyway, I'll see what yr headquarters ( uk ) says tomorrow.
It is too complicated. Why don't they just make it "ready to go" kit? I prefer easy kit.
The music of the video is very very very bad bad bad change the music
no biomedia? not impressed there! Would love to know the process whereby product managers would actively decide to NOT INCLUDE something so important, yet still bother with a little pouch of carbon? A prime example of bean counters having final say. Cost savings / profit margin is what its all about in the end. Put the right dang media in the filter and charge a few bucks more to cover the cost. Have some self respect Fluval!
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Biological filter media is included with every Fluval filter - you can see it at 2:28 in this video.
Cool video. So helpful. Thank you 😊
We're glad it was helpful!