SETTING UP AN FX UVC CLARIFIER | Installation on FX Series Filter Cover
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- A simple, step-by-step guide demonstrating how to successfully set up a Fluval FX UVC In-Line Clarifier!
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Now make an inline heater! 😂
Buy a Oasse canister filter , No problem !!
I dont like how there isnt a mount to actually attatch it to the canister filter. Why not make a mount that can utilize the 2 clips on the top of the filter to hold the clarifier.
Great video and information 😊 I setup my son's first aquarium the other day with a platy and she ended up giving birth on camera, now he has 8 platies 😊
We're glad you enjoyed the video, and congrats on your baby fish! 🐟
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I have recently noticed that the UV bulb has blown out, despite being within the expected 2-year lifespan. The bulb lasted only around 8 months, which seems significantly shorter than anticipated
ugh, that background music
I’ve had mine running for 3 months and have noticed the bulb started flashing. What should I do!?
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this. Our customer support team will be happy to help you: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us
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I have a 350 L Chiclid tank. What is the duration i should keep the uv light running in a day?
Hello! We recommend first running the FX UVC Clarifier intermittently, while the aquarium lights are on. If the desired effects are not achieved, gradually increase the amount of time the unit runs each day until they are.
Hi, why would you put it on the output tube? Surely the inlet would be more beneficial? 1) clarifying dirty water first 2) not to kill any of the beneficial bacteria that is in your biomedia. I’m not expert but seems more logical to me. Thanks
Hi there! The FX UVC Clarifier should be mounted on the output of your canister filter. If mounted on the intake, particles and debris in the water may shield algae and bacteria from the UVC light. On the output side, the water is free of particles and debris, and as such algae and bacteria are eliminated with the greatest efficiency.
The beneficial bacteria in our aquariums live on surfaces, not in the water column, and are therefore not exposed to UVC light.
@@fluval thanks for the reply and makes sense. So there isn’t much point putting something like seachem matrix to try and grow beneficial bacteria in the filter ie just use sponges to clean the water.
Biological filter media is definitely helpful! It provides a dedicated space for nitrifying bacteria and offers more surface area than other media types. We wouldn't recommend anything other than Fluval BIO-FX, though! 😉
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@@fluval3:27 it's done differently in instruction manual, the long side is used in manual but here the short side is used.. Which is correct?
3:27 it's done differently in instruction manual, the long side is used in manual but here the short side is used.. Which is correct?
Either way will work! 😄
@@fluval How long should i run everyday for a discus bare bottom tank?
will it shut off as the filter purges
Hi there! No, the UVC Clarifier operates independently from the canister filter. Thanks to its CCFL bulb, which runs cooler than traditional fluorescent bulbs, it is safe for the unit to continue operating without constant flowing water!
Can I use this clarifier on my planted aquarium
Yes you can I got it on a 600 gal planted tank
You can absolutely use an FX UVC Clarifier on a planted tank! 👍
Thanks 👍
Do you make a timer for this?
The FX UVC Clarifier is compatible with any regular mechanical or digital timer! 👍
Nice , love to have one but i have no longer the 55 gallon tank i used to have
i have a full planted 20 gallon tank with shrimps
Great directions thank you very much.
We're glad they were helpful! 😊
I have a question about UVC clarifier, the FX6 automatically turns off for 2 minutes after every 12 hours to remove bubbles from the canister. What happens to the UVC bulb during this time, since water isn't flowing through it? The manual clearly states that the unit shouldn't be run without water flow.
Hi there, great question! Thanks to its CCFL bulb, which runs cooler than conventional fluorescent bulbs, the FX UVC Clarifier remains operational while FX Series filters pause to purge air every 12 hours. If the filter is shut off for longer periods of time, first unplugging the UVC Clarifier is recommended.
Can you let me know what's the length of power cord ? Is it of same length like fX6 power cord ?
Hi there! The power cord is 1.4 m long.
There are no access to clean the quartz tube will that not build up with gunk? and it might block the uv rays eventually. Please let us know
The cool running temperature of the CCFL bulb prevents calcium build-up on the quartz lens, and as such no maintenance is required.
6w seems a bit weak ? Even my OASE mini UV is 9w
Hi there! The FX UVC Clarifier utilizes a CCFL UVC bulb, which runs cooler and draws less power than traditional fluorescent bulbs while providing the same clairifying benefits! It's like when aquarium lighting switched from T8 / T5 to LED and the "watts per gallons" rules stopped being applicable.