well I went to petsmart they told in how to do it but when I saw ur video I just said holy shit I'm missing bio foam max which is on the way from amazon for the media I'm using quARTZ bio balls &fluval External Power Filter Pre-Filter Media thats about it
I replace sponges using Swiss Tropicals foams. I normally leave the blue coarse, replace the white with slightly finer foam, then use the bottom can for even finer layers and a phosphate pad. Then I put cheaper bio rings, then matrix, then biohome ultimate...essentially saving the highest quality biomedia for the last stage so any particulates that may find their way through are picked up by the cheaper/less effective biomedia. I do not use purigen or carbon, no need for me to date. If the water changes and parameters are on point you should not need those...although if you tend to over feed or supplement food, some of those can cloud water.
I put my new 65 gallon tank up and it way crystal clear for 2 days and out of no where the water is cloudy. I have no fish in yet. I have the 407 canister on. I do have carbon in it but no ploy fill. Do you have any suggestions. Please HELP!!
This was an AMAZING video for super beginners! I am not a super beginner, as I've been surrounded by aquariums my whole life, but I just bought my first canister filter (Fluval 307) and I was little lost on how to arrange the media. I'm not lost anymore, and you were so engaging that I watched the entire video rather than skipping around to find what I needed. You provided so much useful information and those pro tips were helpful for both beginners and those who have been doing this for a while. Very clear, very organized, and right to the point with valuable information. Thank you!
I adopted a neglected red eared slider from another teacher in September to rehome in my middle school’s library. Emilia now lives like a queen and has grown almost twice her original size! I appreciate that your videos are easy to understand so even this beginner turtle mama knows just what to do to keep her baby healthy and happy.
Great video!!!! Thank you!! One thing I’ve learned with chemical filtration: I don’t use charcoal/activated carbon in heavily planted tanks. The reason is algae. Activated carbon absorbs everything including essential nutrients, but leaves enough for algae to grow. So for heavily planted tanks, I would only use carbon temporarily to remove medicines etc… Long term use will deplete nutrients for plants, but will create a haven for algae. Of course, not to worry in tanks with no plants. Thanks again for this really comprehensive video. You do a great job!!
Kaveman Aquatics, this is one of the best youtube instructional videos I've ever seen. Clear, organized, high quality, and straight forward. Beginners and experts can both enjoy this video. You know what you're doing man, keep up the good work. Liked and Subscribed!
Every once in awhile I have to come back if I forget the reasons for or the order of the filtration, and then I watch the whole episode again. Thanks for being here. :)
Thanks bro! Your video confirmed my suspension of the direction of water flow. I am setting up a 60gallon tank in my Mrs. Home office. I am doing it all from the secondary market. The tank I bought comes with a 407, no book and no gasket(both currently on order) I'm thinking angels, acara, and eels, with a smattering of kuhli loaches and corys. Keep it up! Great " Fluval" info. Much Love, Coop.
just ordered the Fluval 407 and waiting for it to get here this afternoon. This was a great video! Ive never used a cannister filter before, now that were buying much larger tanks, I know they are best. Now I know how to set it up! Thank you
Fascinating to watch. Every novice aquarist should absolutely watch this. In fact, if you’re interested in keeping fish, you should just go ahead and subscribe. Kave Man videos have great production, they move through the topic thoroughly, quickly and stay right on point without all the goofy tangents. It’s always enlightening to learn such simple, but all important details and why. Well done, Kev & the Kave Man crew!
I want to thank u!! there r a lot of popular ppl on UA-cam that try and explain and teach us about aquariums but half the time I end up more confused and frustrated ....but the way u explain everything made it so easy to understand ...i really appreciate u taking the time to put out these wonderful tutorials...
Tiffany Walton Thank you for those words! My goal is to be as helpful as possible so feedback like this is always appreciated!! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! 😊
Just wanted to say Thank you for confirming my potential choice of filters. Your explanation was very easy to understand for newbies like me. Mahalo!!!
Love ur vids loads of good info. Was going to get a fluval 207 for my next 33 gal planted and fish tank but then found the oase biomaster with a built in heater. Ya its more but an easy swap. prefilter and a heater just made it worth it for me. Watched this cause i saw some companies packing there filters bio first then foam and thought that was backwards compaired to there flow patern and u confirmed it.
I’d add that soap or detergents should never be used when cleaning aquarium equipment. I love your comment about not necessarily needing carbon. Regular, partial water changes will yield greater dividends.
Bruh. Just want to say thank you for all of your videos and information! Before I watched your videos I struggled to really understand how water/filtering works in aquariums. I struggled with keeping water clear, it would always get green, the glass would always get hella algae on it, my decorations would slowly get black over time, fish dying, it was frustrating. After watching your stuff, I have a fluval 407 in a 55 gallon setup exactly the way your videos show. I now have crystal clear water, my decorations still look new, and no fish have died in 9 months since I watched your stuff and got educated. My fish all look happy and are FLOURISHING and now I thoroughly enjoy this hobby now that I'm not struggling. I threw my uv filter away which I used to depend on for clear water. I don't need that sh*t now that I'm doing stuff right. All this to say THANKS DUDE!
Thank you, this is the best video available for the Fluval 307 filter media order. You’ve got a professional style, I think you’re going to do well here!
By far, your knowledge and videos are the best I have watched. My tanks are now amazing, with stunning clarity. Thanks to you!!! Seriously, I have multiple tanks with canister filters, and the water is unbelievably clear after following your guidance.
Dude, thank you so much for this video! I've been searching far and wide after getting my 107 to explain this process to me. You hit every question I had and more! I had hang on filters when I was younger and decided to educate myself more on Aqautic Housekeeping and read canister filters are the best so I bought one not knowing anything about them haha so thank you for this bro!
Dude. I watch a lot of aquarium videos, and I'm usually fast forwarding... not this time! You are seriously badass, sir! Clear, concise, informative- LOVE it! Liked and subscribed. 👊👏
Just wanted to say this was extremely helpful and you did a great job. I am not exactly a Canister Filter novice but I'm certainly not an expert. I have a pair of Marineland Magniflow 360s and one has basically failed - started leaking about a year after getting it, replaced the gasket and o-rings (at $15 bucks a pop plus $10 minimum shipping...) - and a year later it started again. Tried resetting and repacking it, no good. Tried replacing the gasket and o-rings again, leaking worse. Tried everything, nope. (the other one has been golden.) - Just got a Fluval 407 Performance and I was a little lost - it's much different, the entire system is different, setup and parts and just everything. This was very helpful, thank you very much!
Welcome to the 407 world! Glad you found the video helpful. I have more videos on the 407 you may find helpful as well. Heres a playlist to check out - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8PRpx-RbKsLopU54H_0JImN.html
Hey man just wanted to say thanks for the video! Ive been battling cloudy water in my Cichlid tank on and off for about 2 years. When I got the 407 it fixed my problem for some time but eventually the cloudiness came back using the setup it came with (1 tray of mech, 2 trays of carbon/Zeo carb, 1 tray of bio media). I set mine up like yours and within days it's more clear than it's ever been. You rock dude.
KEV YOU ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS just get straight to the point on all videos! That's why you get so much love✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼 EVERYONE else has to say subscribe subscribe like 5 times during the video and talk waay too much!! Thanks for just getting to the point man
Thank you so much for this video. This video showed me I was putting my canister together a little backwards this whole time. I do have 2 questions. 1. Because if this video I learned my polishing pads should go on the lower tray with the sponges. Which means I put my carbon and ammonia remover on my top tray. I hope to replace the the carbon and ammonia remover with zero carb. What is your opinion on zero carb? 2. I keep my canister in a tray Incase of leaks. Recently it has been filling the try very slowly. Is there an easy way to spot a leak? Thanks for this video!!
Thanks! I try to keep that get to the point format in all my videos lol Glad I could help! Heres a great playlist for beginners that will def be helpful too - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Great video, thank you! I’m struggling with clearing tannins and went with a bag of purigen on the top of my 307 filter but now I see why it maybe isn’t working. To make room for the polyfill would you remove the carbon bags? Thank you 🙏🏻 still very new to all of this and your videos have been a great help
I ended up getting the Marineland 220 filter because it was on sale and I had a coupon to get 20% off but I pretty much arranged the trays like how you had it in this video and it's been working out for me but I mainly use this canister filter as a polishing unit. My two AquaClear 70 gallon filters on my tank only have bio media and sponges in them. With all three units my tank is looking very crystal clear
Great setup. I copied you at first but got rid of my chemical filtration. I now have my first tray Fluval Prefilter, second tray sponge and floss, and last two trays as bio media. No real need to have chemical filtration once you have bacteria established.
Its true that chemical media is not necessary, its completely optional. But chemical media has nothing to do with whether you have bacteria established or not.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh.html
Great video! Thanks for breaking it down so clearly. I just oped my Fluval filter and one tray had a green phospate pad. Can you explain where this should go? They packed it in the 4th tray with two more bags of carbon.
Hey, you are great at making these videos and being informative. Keep it up! One suggestion or pro tip for you though... skip the fluval ceramic discs and replace with all matrix. Your theory is good that the airation is good for growing the bac. However, inside the canister it is vacuum sealed and full of water so there is no air movement. Matrix has vastly superior s.a. so I think you would benefit from the added bac.
Grant Wolter thanks for those words, really appreciate it and the tips. I agree Matrix is much better but I like to just mix it up, maybe it’s a mental thing lol. Also agreed there is no air in the canister, but the water itself is oxygenated, so the course ceramic rings work well for aerobic bacteria. Love the feedback though...keep it coming! 👍
On my 55 gallon I am currently running 2 AquaClear HOB filters which seem to be doing a good job. I keep hearing about canister filters and debating if it would be worth the change or not. On my 37 gallon I put a submerged filter in with a rain fall arm and the fish seem to love it. The 37 only has a school of 20 neons, 3 guppy babies and a black molly baby. At the rate these guppy’s in the 55 are cranking out babies, I am wondering due to that tank getting overstocked if a canister filter would be right.
How about the new pads? I don't need nitrate pads, I have live plants. I'm going to use charcoal and polishing pads. The biomass goes in the middle, right? I'm old school and need some info on how these new filters work. You have been a great help.
Hello I just had my 407 hooked up & the installer did not add the ceramic rings he said I did not need them. He said I can do GFO instead I was wondering if he is right or should I put in the ceramic rings anyways. Thank you
Great channel. Question for ya.....I have the fluval 406 filter (predecessor to the 407) and want to give it a refresh in parts since I'm moving it to a different tank. Do you know if the 407 rim connectors will work for the older 406? I can't find the a replacement rim connectors specifically for the 406. If you have any input I'd love to hear. Thanks!!
Great and well informed video man, I went and bought a 407 yesterday after watching this in depth video. I have a HOB filter and would like to put my HOB filters in the canister filter, I’m just not too sure where to put them so I can keep the beneficial bacteria cycling throughout. Any ideas or tips?
Do you use only one bag of the Puritan or two? If only one how do you position it. I was wondering because 1 bag handles my aquarium size. Lastly if only bag can I have charcoal on the other side?
I have the fluval 406. Just got it. Notice that on the bottom of each compartment it has some type of black sponge. (Different from the one on the bottom. Should I remove them from the other compartments after putting my bio’s or leave them as is?
Hey, boss man I just bought this one over the FX6 now for my 75 gallon. I was told fx6 would be an overkill? And I would be better off with this one. Considering I'm only putting in tetras and other small 🐟 . Please let me know if I did the right thing with this one?
Good morning! Can I put purigen on one side of the top tray and some bio media (bio home) on the other side? I want to maximize the available amount of trays.
I bought a fluval 307 for my 40g turtle tank. Is this method good for turtles or just fish? Also I did make the mistake of cleaning the media under tap water now the tank looks all cloudy after a 70% water change. I did add a bacteria starter. Should I replace the bio media or just wait it out for it to grow? Thank you for your time and information.
I'm currently using Fluval 306 on a 60 gallon tank. Will a Fluval 407 give me cleaner water and/or better filtration? Do larger pumps on smaller tanks make a difference or just overkill?
Can I use something else besides matrix media? I just got a 407. I have a lot of bio media from my current 40 gal tank. It’s a mix of rings, sticks, balls of different sizes. Looks like lava rock? Can I just do two baskets levels of that?
Great video man. I’m gonna add the seachem matrix 👍🐠. Been starting at the unopened box of the 407 for two weeks now with excitement and approach avoidance lol
Thanks for this video you explained this so well for a newby to the game, great video and I'm looking forward in the future to upgrade to this canister,thanks again and keep the great info coming.
How do you know if you have the right filter for the tank ? I have a 55 gallon tank which fluval would you recommend, also I am from Canada and don't have petco
Hello kev. I have been watching your channel for a hot minute and thank you so much for the amazing content. You help make the hobby more enjoyable. My question is where to put polyfil in 07 series canister filter? I have seen 2 different videos of yours that suggest it in opposite parts of the filter. I currently have it in the top basket. Is this correct?
Hi I was given an older model 304 canister. It wasn’t used very long. My friend just had it stored away. How does the water in this model flow and how should I set up the media? Any info you can provide I truly appreciate.
Hi kaveman. Love the videos one question. I havethe206 and use the bottom tray for sponge and the top two trays for media. Can carbon or a phosphorus pad be place straight onto the media as no other place to put? TIA
I bought a 305 back in 2008 and only used for like a year then my aquarium and the filter went into storage until now I want to set up my aquarium again I don’t want to buy a new filter because the one that I bought back in 2008 was only used for a year and looks like it’s brand new besides the water marks do you think it will still work?
I just started my first aquarium (75 Gallon). I am ready for my first water change/filter cleaning. My question is can I add bio media and more ceramic rings to my existing ceramic rings? I don't want to mess up the bio media, but I would like to set up my Fluval 407 like this. Any advice on how to use my current setup but make it like this one? I used everything that Fluval 407 came with.
I am about to switch from HOb filters fluvalu2 and u3 to a canister filter. How do I go about doing that? Should I run the HOBs for a while until the new filter gets beneficial bacteria growing or can I use the foam from my u2 and u3 in the canister filter? Any help would be appreciated :)
How do you stack your media, is there a better way? I'd like to know...Dont forget to Subscribe ua-cam.com/channels/iEPmLfXBGeiHiCn4HVtS5w.html
well I went to petsmart they told in how to do it but when I saw ur video I just said holy shit I'm missing bio foam max which is on the way from amazon for the media I'm using quARTZ bio balls &fluval External Power Filter Pre-Filter Media thats about it
I replace sponges using Swiss Tropicals foams. I normally leave the blue coarse, replace the white with slightly finer foam, then use the bottom can for even finer layers and a phosphate pad. Then I put cheaper bio rings, then matrix, then biohome ultimate...essentially saving the highest quality biomedia for the last stage so any particulates that may find their way through are picked up by the cheaper/less effective biomedia. I do not use purigen or carbon, no need for me to date. If the water changes and parameters are on point you should not need those...although if you tend to over feed or supplement food, some of those can cloud water.
I'm going to remove the carbon and add bio media.. may thinking about adding some coral..
I put my new 65 gallon tank up and it way crystal clear for 2 days and out of no where the water is cloudy. I have no fish in yet. I have the 407 canister on. I do have carbon in it but no ploy fill. Do you have any suggestions. Please HELP!!
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Do water changes. A couple a week. This is a 2 week old reply so hopefully by now u have figured it out
This was an AMAZING video for super beginners! I am not a super beginner, as I've been surrounded by aquariums my whole life, but I just bought my first canister filter (Fluval 307) and I was little lost on how to arrange the media. I'm not lost anymore, and you were so engaging that I watched the entire video rather than skipping around to find what I needed. You provided so much useful information and those pro tips were helpful for both beginners and those who have been doing this for a while. Very clear, very organized, and right to the point with valuable information. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Glad to hear that a veteran also found the video helpful! Thanks for that positive feedback, I really appreciate it! 😊
I adopted a neglected red eared slider from another teacher in September to rehome in my middle school’s library. Emilia now lives like a queen and has grown almost twice her original size! I appreciate that your videos are easy to understand so even this beginner turtle mama knows just what to do to keep her baby healthy and happy.
Thats awesome! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Great video!!!! Thank you!! One thing I’ve learned with chemical filtration: I don’t use charcoal/activated carbon in heavily planted tanks. The reason is algae. Activated carbon absorbs everything including essential nutrients, but leaves enough for algae to grow. So for heavily planted tanks, I would only use carbon temporarily to remove medicines etc… Long term use will deplete nutrients for plants, but will create a haven for algae. Of course, not to worry in tanks with no plants. Thanks again for this really comprehensive video. You do a great job!!
Kaveman Aquatics, this is one of the best youtube instructional videos I've ever seen. Clear, organized, high quality, and straight forward. Beginners and experts can both enjoy this video. You know what you're doing man, keep up the good work. Liked and Subscribed!
Thanks Jack, appreciate the positive feedback! Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel as well
Every once in awhile I have to come back if I forget the reasons for or the order of the filtration, and then I watch the whole episode again. Thanks for being here. :)
good video, I actually went out and bought a 407 after watching your video, Fluval should give you royalties!!!!!!
lol, I wish! The best I can get is a small cut if anyone uses my links in video description. I'm happy with at least that 😊
Thanks bro! Your video confirmed my suspension of the direction of water flow.
I am setting up a 60gallon tank in my Mrs. Home office. I am doing it all from the secondary market. The tank I bought comes with a 407, no book and no gasket(both currently on order)
I'm thinking angels, acara, and eels, with a smattering of kuhli loaches and corys.
Keep it up! Great " Fluval" info.
Much Love, Coop.
just ordered the Fluval 407 and waiting for it to get here this afternoon. This was a great video! Ive never used a cannister filter before, now that were buying much larger tanks, I know they are best. Now I know how to set it up! Thank you
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 😁
Game changer! How is it working for you? I have the Fluval 307 myself.
Fascinating to watch. Every novice aquarist should absolutely watch this. In fact, if you’re interested in keeping fish, you should just go ahead and subscribe. Kave Man videos have great production, they move through the topic thoroughly, quickly and stay right on point without all the goofy tangents. It’s always enlightening to learn such simple, but all important details and why. Well done, Kev & the Kave Man crew!
I want to thank u!! there r a lot of popular ppl on UA-cam that try and explain and teach us about aquariums but half the time I end up more confused and frustrated ....but the way u explain everything made it so easy to understand ...i really appreciate u taking the time to put out these wonderful tutorials...
Tiffany Walton Thank you for those words! My goal is to be as helpful as possible so feedback like this is always appreciated!! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! 😊
I Agree.
Just wanted to say Thank you for confirming my potential choice of filters. Your explanation was very easy to understand for newbies like me. Mahalo!!!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Love ur vids loads of good info. Was going to get a fluval 207 for my next 33 gal planted and fish tank but then found the oase biomaster with a built in heater. Ya its more but an easy swap. prefilter and a heater just made it worth it for me. Watched this cause i saw some companies packing there filters bio first then foam and thought that was backwards compaired to there flow patern and u confirmed it.
I’d add that soap or detergents should never be used when cleaning aquarium equipment.
I love your comment about not necessarily needing carbon. Regular, partial water changes will yield greater dividends.
I love your simplicity and just right to point and basic! It’s like becoming a fish whisperer for Dummy’s and because of you my tank is bad ass
🤣 Glad to hear you're enjoying the channel!
Bruh. Just want to say thank you for all of your videos and information! Before I watched your videos I struggled to really understand how water/filtering works in aquariums. I struggled with keeping water clear, it would always get green, the glass would always get hella algae on it, my decorations would slowly get black over time, fish dying, it was frustrating. After watching your stuff, I have a fluval 407 in a 55 gallon setup exactly the way your videos show. I now have crystal clear water, my decorations still look new, and no fish have died in 9 months since I watched your stuff and got educated. My fish all look happy and are FLOURISHING and now I thoroughly enjoy this hobby now that I'm not struggling. I threw my uv filter away which I used to depend on for clear water. I don't need that sh*t now that I'm doing stuff right. All this to say THANKS DUDE!
That is awesome! I love to hear these success stories! So glad I could help! This is what keeps me goin bro, thanks for sharing!! 💪💪
Thank you, this is the best video available for the Fluval 307 filter media order. You’ve got a professional style, I think you’re going to do well here!
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
By far, your knowledge and videos are the best I have watched. My tanks are now amazing, with stunning clarity. Thanks to you!!! Seriously, I have multiple tanks with canister filters, and the water is unbelievably clear after following your guidance.
Glad I could help bro! 😁💪
Excellent, just starting to build my first canister 407 with a bigger tank and most helpful one yet! Thxs!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
I love my fluval 407 and always wondered if the media order mattered. Thank you for the very informative video.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Dude, thank you so much for this video! I've been searching far and wide after getting my 107 to explain this process to me. You hit every question I had and more! I had hang on filters when I was younger and decided to educate myself more on Aqautic Housekeeping and read canister filters are the best so I bought one not knowing anything about them haha so thank you for this bro!
My pleasure bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Just setting up my 307 now and this has helped a lot! I got all the trays mixed up after rinsing first lol. Thanks!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
I just love this vid it’s my go to instructional when i clean my filter i take notes every time thanks for all the pro tips too you rock!!
Thats awesome! Glad I can help! 😊💪
Thank you so much for this video! I've had our media set up incorrectly for years. Rebuilding it now correctly after watching your video.
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Dude. I watch a lot of aquarium videos, and I'm usually fast forwarding... not this time! You are seriously badass, sir! Clear, concise, informative- LOVE it! Liked and subscribed. 👊👏
Thank you bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel, welcome aboard! 😁
Just wanted to say this was extremely helpful and you did a great job. I am not exactly a Canister Filter novice but I'm certainly not an expert. I have a pair of Marineland Magniflow 360s and one has basically failed - started leaking about a year after getting it, replaced the gasket and o-rings (at $15 bucks a pop plus $10 minimum shipping...) - and a year later it started again. Tried resetting and repacking it, no good. Tried replacing the gasket and o-rings again, leaking worse. Tried everything, nope. (the other one has been golden.) - Just got a Fluval 407 Performance and I was a little lost - it's much different, the entire system is different, setup and parts and just everything. This was very helpful, thank you very much!
Welcome to the 407 world! Glad you found the video helpful. I have more videos on the 407 you may find helpful as well. Heres a playlist to check out - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8PRpx-RbKsLopU54H_0JImN.html
Thank you very much brother, I will, thank you again sir.
I’m looking at upgrading to a 350l community tank and this was super helpful at explaining how an external filter works, thankyou!
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Upgrade today to the fluval working great so far thank you
Great to hear!
Thanks for this amazing info, I bought one and I had no clue how to use it or even stock it with. You deserve way more subs!!
Rhoc Thanks! Glad I could help 👍
Hey man just wanted to say thanks for the video! Ive been battling cloudy water in my Cichlid tank on and off for about 2 years. When I got the 407 it fixed my problem for some time but eventually the cloudiness came back using the setup it came with (1 tray of mech, 2 trays of carbon/Zeo carb, 1 tray of bio media). I set mine up like yours and within days it's more clear than it's ever been. You rock dude.
Awesome! Thats great to hear! The are many other factors though involved with keeping crystal clear water. Check out my free ebook! bit.ly/H2O
thank you sir ❤ just got mine. almost totally reversed everything had i not seen this.🙌
My pleasure, glad I could help! 🙂💪
Just started watching and this is the best true informative video I've seen.. Thanks for sharing and making it understandable. 👍👍
Thanks!
My pleasure! Appreciate the support, thanks! 😁💪
Omg new to canister filters so new I haven't got one yet 😂😂😂 but this was so informational
Glad to be of help! 😊
KEV YOU ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS just get straight to the point on all videos! That's why you get so much love✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼 EVERYONE else has to say subscribe subscribe like 5 times during the video and talk waay too much!! Thanks for just getting to the point man
Lol thanks bro, I know what you mean. I want to get straight into the info you guys came for! 😁💪
Great tip using the poly fill surrounding proven bag!! Thanks man will try it soon..... Thanks I'm glad I found your channel.
Thanks! Glad I could help! 😊💪
on the 2nd and 3rd tray instead of using matrix biomedia could I Subsitute using lava rocks and the fluval bio rings
Absolutely, those are great bio-media as well.
I've been spoiled with well water. No chlorine! Makes maintenance so much easier.
Thank you so much for this video. This video showed me I was putting my canister together a little backwards this whole time. I do have 2 questions.
1. Because if this video I learned my polishing pads should go on the lower tray with the sponges. Which means I put my carbon and ammonia remover on my top tray. I hope to replace the the carbon and ammonia remover with zero carb. What is your opinion on zero carb?
2. I keep my canister in a tray Incase of leaks. Recently it has been filling the try very slowly. Is there an easy way to spot a leak?
Thanks for this video!!
I love your vids bro, straight up. You keep it very simple to understand, keep it up man.
Aethrax thank you bro, that’s exactly my goal, to simplify! 👍
I’m new to your channel and new to fish keeping but you made it easy to understand
You get to the point and your on point
Thank you 🙏🙏
Thanks! I try to keep that get to the point format in all my videos lol Glad I could help!
Heres a great playlist for beginners that will def be helpful too - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Great video, thank you! I’m struggling with clearing tannins and went with a bag of purigen on the top of my 307 filter but now I see why it maybe isn’t working. To make room for the polyfill would you remove the carbon bags? Thank you 🙏🏻 still very new to all of this and your videos have been a great help
Explanations never fail! Thanks brother
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Hi Kevin I know this is a long video but can you show the intake on the 407 and how you feel about the ball in there that tends to get clogged up
I ended up getting the Marineland 220 filter because it was on sale and I had a coupon to get 20% off but I pretty much arranged the trays like how you had it in this video and it's been working out for me but I mainly use this canister filter as a polishing unit. My two AquaClear 70 gallon filters on my tank only have bio media and sponges in them. With all three units my tank is looking very crystal clear
Awesome! 💪
Nice job . Precise and to the point.
Glad it helped 😊
Great setup. I copied you at first but got rid of my chemical filtration.
I now have my first tray Fluval Prefilter, second tray sponge and floss, and last two trays as bio media.
No real need to have chemical filtration once you have bacteria established.
Its true that chemical media is not necessary, its completely optional. But chemical media has nothing to do with whether you have bacteria established or not.
Great video...very helpful and good info. 😊
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
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you’re a GOAT for this video
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Great video! Thanks for breaking it down so clearly. I just oped my Fluval filter and one tray had a green phospate pad. Can you explain where this should go? They packed it in the 4th tray with two more bags of carbon.
It should be the last tray where the water hits. That is chemical filtration. That pad isn't needed in a planted aquarium.
Great vid! Hard to find someone that explains the Fluval media order.
Thank you! Glad I could help! 😊
Hey, you are great at making these videos and being informative. Keep it up! One suggestion or pro tip for you though... skip the fluval ceramic discs and replace with all matrix. Your theory is good that the airation is good for growing the bac. However, inside the canister it is vacuum sealed and full of water so there is no air movement. Matrix has vastly superior s.a. so I think you would benefit from the added bac.
Grant Wolter thanks for those words, really appreciate it and the tips. I agree Matrix is much better but I like to just mix it up, maybe it’s a mental thing lol. Also agreed there is no air in the canister, but the water itself is oxygenated, so the course ceramic rings work well for aerobic bacteria. Love the feedback though...keep it coming! 👍
On my 55 gallon I am currently running 2 AquaClear HOB filters which seem to be doing a good job. I keep hearing about canister filters and debating if it would be worth the change or not. On my 37 gallon I put a submerged filter in with a rain fall arm and the fish seem to love it. The 37 only has a school of 20 neons, 3 guppy babies and a black molly baby. At the rate these guppy’s in the 55 are cranking out babies, I am wondering due to that tank getting overstocked if a canister filter would be right.
at last a thorough and understandable explanation. Thank you
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
How about the new pads? I don't need nitrate pads, I have live plants. I'm going to use charcoal and polishing pads. The biomass goes in the middle, right? I'm old school and need some info on how these new filters work. You have been a great help.
Nice explanation of product. I have a feeling you'll be getting more subs soon. Keep grinding!
Nolas Online Thanks 😊 I hope you’re right!
you are very good i wish i met you before setting up my aquarium, and having spent a lot of money
Thank you bro. Glad you found the channel now so I can help with the rest of your aquarium journey! 😊💪
Hello I just had my 407 hooked up & the installer did not add the ceramic rings he said I did not need them. He said I can do GFO instead I was wondering if he is right or should I put in the ceramic rings anyways.
Thank you
Hope all is good I have another ? How would I clean my new matrix in my sick or not ? Thx u once again with the great information u share 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Just rinse it off in tank water. You dont really need to clean bio-media much. Dont want to mess with it too much.
Just what i was looking for, thank you!
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Thank! I am completely new to canister filters and this was so helpful!
My Pleasure, glad it was helpful!
I've seen FF and poly fill being in the top trying to get sucked into the motor and slowing flow, you havnt noticed that?
I got this filter today but not ready to setup until the weekend. thanks for your advice!
Glad I could help!
Great channel. Question for ya.....I have the fluval 406 filter (predecessor to the 407) and want to give it a refresh in parts since I'm moving it to a different tank. Do you know if the 407 rim connectors will work for the older 406? I can't find the a replacement rim connectors specifically for the 406. If you have any input I'd love to hear. Thanks!!
Great and well informed video man, I went and bought a 407 yesterday after watching this in depth video.
I have a HOB filter and would like to put my HOB filters in the canister filter, I’m just not too sure where to put them so I can keep the beneficial bacteria cycling throughout. Any ideas or tips?
If you mean the media from your HOB, add them directly to the baskets in your 407. Just how they are placed in this video 😊
Love your videos. Short and to the point
Thanks bro! I try to keep them that way 😊
Do you use only one bag of the Puritan or two? If only one how do you position it. I was wondering because 1 bag handles my aquarium size. Lastly if only bag can I have charcoal on the other side?
Great video.just picked a 407 up today for a pre ordered fish tank im getting next week.going to set filter up just like that.thanks for the info 👍
Nice 👍 You have fun times ahead of you! Love setting up new tanks!! 😊
How has it been working for you?
Worked out great but now i am in the process of changing to tropical fish lol the filter is great though.
So much info and motivation from this guy! My cichlids thank you!
Glad to hear it! 😊💪
Is a canister good for a 20 gallon fish tank or a hang on filter.
Hang on filter would be better
Hey bro. New sub here, been binge watching your videos. Great content 😁
That’s awesome! Hope they are helpful for you! Thanks for the Sub 😊
I have the fluval 406. Just got it. Notice that on the bottom of each compartment it has some type of black sponge. (Different from the one on the bottom. Should I remove them from the other compartments after putting my bio’s or leave them as is?
Hey, boss man I just bought this one over the FX6 now for my 75 gallon. I was told fx6 would be an overkill? And I would be better off with this one. Considering I'm only putting in tetras and other small 🐟 . Please let me know if I did the right thing with this one?
Good morning! Can I put purigen on one side of the top tray and some bio media (bio home) on the other side? I want to maximize the available amount of trays.
Yes, absolutely
How would I setup a cascade canister? I’m looking at buying a tank and this is the filter with it.
I bought a fluval 307 for my 40g turtle tank. Is this method good for turtles or just fish? Also I did make the mistake of cleaning the media under tap water now the tank looks all cloudy after a 70% water change. I did add a bacteria starter. Should I replace the bio media or just wait it out for it to grow? Thank you for your time and information.
I'm currently using Fluval 306 on a 60 gallon tank. Will a Fluval 407 give me cleaner water and/or better filtration? Do larger pumps on smaller tanks make a difference or just overkill?
Thanks for all these great responses guys!!!
Any time!
you the man KEV this one helped out a lot bro! keep up the great work!
Thanks bro! Glad to hear it!
Quality video. Very well explained! No nonesense like all the other videos 😊
Thank you! I appreciate that! 😊
Great video man, really helpful, thanks for putting this info out there.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful! 😊
Can I use something else besides matrix media? I just got a 407. I have a lot of bio media from my current 40 gal tank. It’s a mix of rings, sticks, balls of different sizes. Looks like lava rock? Can I just do two baskets levels of that?
Great video man. I’m gonna add the seachem matrix 👍🐠. Been starting at the unopened box of the 407 for two weeks now with excitement and approach avoidance lol
Lol, Glad I can inspire you to open it up lol 👍
Thanks for this video you explained this so well for a newby to the game, great video and I'm looking forward in the future to upgrade to this canister,thanks again and keep the great info coming.
Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Do you just put poly fil on top of purigen or wrap it round it
Very informative, and very clearly presented
Glad it was helpful!
Great video really helped me with my setup. Thanks
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Thanks for the info Man. I will be changing my canister filtration around ASAP!
Glad I could help!! 😊
On the top tray, will it work good if I put purigen on one side, activated carbon on the other side and put polifill on top of them?
Great video my friend. Thank you for the amazing information!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
How do you know if you have the right filter for the tank ? I have a 55 gallon tank which fluval would you recommend, also I am from Canada and don't have petco
Great video can you add floss on top of the ceramic rings too just coz it fits?
Sure, that will polish your water just a bit more 😁
Hi I'm interested to get one but my aquarium got belts on top around 5cm wide, Can it fit the inlet tube (the one looks like the umbrella stick)?
Sorry, not sure what you're talking about, try sending some pics to my facebook group. Link in the description.
Hello kev. I have been watching your channel for a hot minute and thank you so much for the amazing content. You help make the hobby more enjoyable.
My question is where to put polyfil in 07 series canister filter?
I have seen 2 different videos of yours that suggest it in opposite parts of the filter. I currently have it in the top basket. Is this correct?
Hi I was given an older model 304 canister. It wasn’t used very long. My friend just had it stored away. How does the water in this model flow and how should I set up the media? Any info you can provide I truly appreciate.
Hi kaveman. Love the videos one question. I havethe206 and use the bottom tray for sponge and the top two trays for media. Can carbon or a phosphorus pad be place straight onto the media as no other place to put?
TIA
Absolutely, will work just fine 😁
I bought a 305 back in 2008 and only used for like a year then my aquarium and the filter went into storage until now I want to set up my aquarium again I don’t want to buy a new filter because the one that I bought back in 2008 was only used for a year and looks like it’s brand new besides the water marks do you think it will still work?
Absolutely! Go for it.
Thanks very much man great video I'm kinda confused what to put in the trays, I know sponge in bottom then maybe carbon and what else in trays thanks
Just follow exactly what I did here and you'll be good!
I just started my first aquarium (75 Gallon). I am ready for my first water change/filter cleaning. My question is can I add bio media and more ceramic rings to my existing ceramic rings? I don't want to mess up the bio media, but I would like to set up my Fluval 407 like this. Any advice on how to use my current setup but make it like this one? I used everything that Fluval 407 came with.
I am about to switch from HOb filters fluvalu2 and u3 to a canister filter. How do I go about doing that? Should I run the HOBs for a while until the new filter gets beneficial bacteria growing or can I use the foam from my u2 and u3 in the canister filter? Any help would be appreciated :)