Manufacture and candid reviews of the Fluval series filters

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Manufacturer's write up

Hagen

A-215 Fluval 404

DISCONTINUED
- Multi Stage Filter
- Output: 340 U.S.g. (1300 l)
- Recommended Maximum Aquarium: 100 U.S.g. (400 l)
- Designed to provide optimum aquarium filtration
- Versatile combination of mechanical and biological capacity
- External Dimensions (without AquaStop Connection):
- 6.5" (16.5 cm)D
- 9.5" (24.2 cm)W
- 15.5" (40.0 cm)H

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The Fluval 305 External Canister Filter provides complete, multi-stage filtration for aquariums up to 300 Liters (70 U.S. gallons). The modular design allows for quick and easy maintenance while flexible filter media chambers permit maximum versatility for basic to custom filter media configurations. Fluval 05 external canister filters offer quick, trouble-free maintenance features. These include instant priming, lift-lock clamps that securely lock the cover in place and an Aqua-Stop feature that stops the water flow without the need to disconnect hoses. Backed by a 3-year guarantee. - Black / Silver - UL approved - 110 V, 60 Hz - Filter media included: -- 2 x Foam -- 3 x Carbon (70 g) -- 3 x Glass Biomax (200 g) - 2 part Lock clamp - Ribbed hosing

Available in 105, 205, 305, 404 and FX5 models.

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From: Eric
Date: 07/06/2006

I noticed in alot of areas of the Internet I hear of these guys leaking, I got irritated as well, after many ideas I gave up and grabbed an eheim (great investment)I got itchy the other day while setting up my 6th tank (to my wife's dismay)and tossed the old fluval on it, it still leaked. Thinking that plastic may have warped as I had replaced the ring 2 times with no success I randomly coated it in vasoline (I don't know why) let it sit for a while washed it off really well and NO MORE LEAKS! works like new all of a sudden .. go figure! hope this works for others.

From: zoo mama
Date: 07/06/2006

I have a fluval 404 on my 50 gallon tank. I love this filter! I highly recommend it! Once I got my tank established and all of the PH and bacteria leveled out....I have no problems what so ever. I do a once a month water change out and switch out one media at a time every three weeks in my filter. My tank is so efficient that even the ghost shrimp are breeding out of control! I highly recommend this filter! It does the job it is supposed to do!

From: Yash
Date: 06/03/2006

I have had the 403 working on a 100 gallon fresh water tank for about 4 years now. I have about 30 Cichlids, a couple over 6" in length and they are dirty. After 3 years I freshened the 403 up, replaced the clips and seals and replaced the tubing. Still runs quite and does the job. I do clean it and cycle the foam every month, as the manufacturer suggests.

From: Paul
Date: 01/5/2006

My fluval 404 is perfect it is a bit of chore to clean but keeping fish and keeping a pristine tank of any kind is a chore. I love spending a weekend afternoon cleaning my tanks I have a 55 a 45 tall and a 20 tall I have my fluval in my 45 right now and it is spectacular community tank housing oscars and cichlids who are very dirty fish I would recommend this product to anyone who is into the hobby and would like a good canister filter. No complaints

From: Alan
Date: 07/13/2005

Arghhh!!! It leaks leaks and leaks some more, it flooded my lounge. I hear you all cry change the seal I did that and it still leaks all I can assume is that the filter bottle has warped slightly allowing this irritating link. Last night I got great pleasure out of throwing the filter round the garden and kicking the hell out of it. To its credit it is still in one piece but it leaks so I can't use the damn thing. I am now forced to put the original fluval 303 back on my tank and save up for an Eheim yes they are twice as much as a fluval but my god they are worth it!

From: Karen Hilbert
Date: 11/12/2004

I think Fluval makes the WORST fish tank filter on the market. I stopped people from buying one today at PetSmart. I had one and it's in the garbage dump now. I will continue to do this because Fluval would not refund my money even though they knew their filters were a bad design.

From: Anonymous
Date: NA

A very efficient filter, but requires too much time in cleaning.

From: Ellis
Date: 07/20/2001

I have the original fluval 403 filter(BEFORE THE DESIGN CHANGE)for over 3 years. The filter works extremely good. I have had no problems with it. I clean it approximately every 3 months,with a complete overhaul once a year. I HIGHLY recommend this product.

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