Clean Your 07 Series Canister Like This - (Proper Media Setup)

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Canister Filter Cleaning is part of the hobby. But doing it right will save you a ton of headache. Your Canister filter houses most of your Beneficial Bacteria (BB) and keeping it all alive is crucial for your tank mates survival. Over cleaning or improper cleaning of your Canister Filter can cause Bacterial Blooms or Ammonia spikes in your fish tank, none of which are good. Your canister filter setup is also important for proper functionality. In this video I'll go step by step on a Fluval 407 Canister Filter but all the 07 Series filters are equivalent and only differ in size.
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@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

How do you clean your canister filter? Is this the best way? Comment your experiences below and dont forget to Subscribe 😀 ru-vid.com/show-UCiEPmLfXBGeiHiCn4HVtS5w

@politicalscience4820 4 года назад

Its my first time that I have cleaned the filter. All steps ok but the last, which you did not cover. Please help. After putting together all the media and sponges, I have filled the canister with the tap water adding the chrmicals to remove chlorine and bacteria enhancer. After switching on the whole aquarium is dusty immediately. Please help what should i have done? And also the last step in your video is missing how did you refill the canister after cleaning everything. Thank you

@oliecito2612 3 года назад

Yo quick question kev you used to work at a long island rail road site called Arch st for Bombardier working on the electrical ?

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

@@oliecito2612 yup, did we work together?

@oliecito2612 3 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics yeah we did Dominick was the supervisor at the time and lamell was his right hand man...

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

@@oliecito2612 Yea I remember, that was 05-07 💪

@benjaminkoch6991 3 года назад

B/c of Kev, I've been using Polyfil in my 407 / 75 gal and my water clarity remains impeccable...dude, as I said before, your content is gold. Thanks again!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Awesome bro, Glad I could help! 😊

@mradams5455 2 года назад

Would be setup for saltwater can we use all same methods

@kansai555 Год назад

@@KaveManAquatics how often do you replace the polyfil?

@kipmiller7703 Год назад

Ben, I have a 75 also. I just ordered the pads. How often do you change the pads?

@mr.m6315 9 месяцев назад

Searching and searching HOW to and WHERE to add a polishing filter to my 407-canister filter. Finally someone with a great how to video and a bonus tip about Poly-fil. Thank you

@KaveManAquatics 9 месяцев назад

My pleasure, glad I could help! 😁

@dianegentry8600 3 года назад

This was one of the best descriptions of water flow and how to set up and clean a fluval 407 performance filter. Straight forward, clear directions, actually showing your steps. So appreciated your post. It would be great to have a connected video on turning off and disconnecting the canister before you clean it, and reconnecting it to your tank once you are ready to reconnect (for the new and unconfident canister filter owners).

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thank you Im glad you enjoyed the video. I've gotten that same suggestion before and I've added it to my list of future videos. Keep an eye out for it 😊

@ReggistarBTC 2 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics great video i just got a 407 did you ever make a connected video on turning off and disconnecting the canister before you clean it, and reconnecting it to your tank once you are ready to reconnect?

@segdoh 3 года назад

Kev, thank you for offering a no non-sense venue that is really helpful, entertaining, educational.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

My pleasure! Glad you and so many others are finding the channel helpful! 😊💪

@timmybrady5125 3 года назад

First, after all the videos I've watched, it's been the most helpful...I see how much I need to change..but first is your concept the same with freshwater vs salt water? So many more questions ..I definitely need to change my manufactured filter.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

@@timmybrady5125 unfortunately I don’t have much experience with salt water, but I’m currently learning as much as I can.

@steveroberts2533 7 месяцев назад

Great video 💯 the first minute watching you empty the canister I realised I was doing it all wrong

@KaveManAquatics 7 месяцев назад

Glad it helped bro!

@iancatt5915 3 года назад

Wow a video that answers your question without 20 minutes of filler

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

🤣🤣 Thats my goal with every video on this channel 😊💪

@ΝέστοραςΠαναγιώτης 2 года назад

Kev saved me !!! In the old days my fish were dying and there was not AT ALL balance . Now I got mechanical (sponge and polyfil ) , and biological (Sera siporax mini) filtration . I also got anubias for my 60 litres aquarium and 2 of them animals that suck that algae and now all of the parameters are normal . No more ammonia spikes , no more algae , light to see the beautiful fish and of course I got the crystal clear water like you ;) Thanks a lot Kev 🙏. You are a MVP . Greetings from Greece 🔥🔥 . Happy new year all ,take take and if you are reading this wish you the best!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thats awesome! Love to hear these success stories, glad I could help you achieve those goals! 😁💪 And thanks for watching from Greece!

@brandonbirmingham7527 2 года назад

You've got my "like" and "comment" in 15 years of watching RU-vid video's!!!! Perfectly structured and information video; very well done! Thank you.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thank you for that great feedback! Glad you’re enjoy the channel! 😊

@FakeNewsCNN 3 года назад

I needed this video!!! I recently "inherited" a 125g African cichlid tank from my uncle who could no longer care for it. I didn't realize the process for preserving the bacteria and how important it is! Big thanks for helping a newbie like me lol.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad I could help! I have a great playlist for beginners I think you'll find very helpful as well. Check it out - ru-vid.com/group/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

@FakeNewsCNN 3 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics awesome man, much appreciated!

@aprilstorch6822 2 года назад

Thank you my husband and I've been looking for a good video on how to take care of our filter system we greatly appreciate it...

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@HarmonHeat 10 месяцев назад

New to Fluval filters and your channel. I appreciate the quality vids you're putting out for us. Thanks man🤜🤛

@KaveManAquatics 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

@PhilBogoSlots Год назад

I just bought a 207 and installed it today. The setup is a little bit different, cuz it's smaller than the 407. Thanks for showing me how I'm gonna be able to clean it when I need to. I have two 20 gallon tanks. So this is connected to one of them. You have so much great content for me to be watching and learning so much!!!!

@minimonster420 4 года назад

I just bought this today and am cycling my 75 gallon. I’m just a little nervous about the tube coming off and flooding my home. I did push the tubes in very tight and checked every few hours for leaks and nothing so far. This is my first canister filter so just a little paranoid. I find this video very useful for when I do my first cleaning. Thanks!

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

jack dale Glad you found the video helpful! Don’t worry, as long as the aqua stop valve is “clicked” into the canister they won’t come out. Congrats and good luck! 👍

@Frederick1123 4 года назад

Just bought this 407 filter and your video is truly helpful for newbie like me in cleaning the cannister and filter media! Very detailed and clear explanation and appreciate the effort taken to guide us to the end. Definitely clicking subscribe and hope to see more videos from you. Cheers!

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Frederick awesome! Thanks for subscribing! Glad I could be helpful to you, I have another great video on media placement in the 407 as well, check it out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NHigz6EMR08.html

@gapmandan-ttv6408 Год назад

Bro you made me buy a 207 I’ve had trouble with the nitrite cycling since having it in for a week already it’s nearly at 0 ! So happy it’s cycling properly and the water is crystal clear

@tkjones3167 2 года назад

Just cleaned my 06 cannister you made it alot easier , thanks

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Glad I could help! 😁

@rickbarg3980 3 года назад

I get more response than any of the hi subscribed fish keepers and you explain it better,my go to for when I need hepl🇨🇦

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks bro! Glad you’re finding the channel helpful 😊💪

@gmoorach 4 года назад

I clean everything in the reverse order you do. I want the water to be as clean a possible for the biomedia, so I clean it first. Then I clean the medium sponge in the bottom tray, and then the course sponges. I always replace the polishing pads. They're pretty saturated with detritus when I do my maintenance every two months.

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

George Moorachian That is a great way also. Either way will get the job done. 👍

@Sahadi420 3 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics you should clean the biomedia first...with the cleanest water. I take water out of my tank, and 3/4 fill 3, 5 gallon buckets. First bucket gets "the first dunk" of the media. The second bucket is a "secondary dunk"...and the 3rd is a "hold the media while I clean the foams" bucket. You know you've cleaned your media well when you stick all your media in the 3rd bucket...and it's still crystal clear clean. I straight up hose off my foams in the sink...as I don't need my foam for biological....I have enough biohome ultimate for that.

@steveo5174 3 года назад

@@Sahadi420 you put fish poop in your sink?

@Kellye8498 2 года назад

Where do you think it goes for everyone who uses a python gravel vac? It goes straight into the sink lol. This is why we have soap and bleach. You can easily clean the sink when you are done.

@kipmiller7703 Год назад

I got it. Thanks much. Never have had these high tech cannister filter.

@rccvs4355 2 года назад

Great video, very well explained, thank you. I just got my first 307 for my three 12 years old goldfish tank, I think they are happy better filtration !!

@Aliholic 4 года назад

Thank you. I love your videos. They are always straight to the point, no stupid gimmicks, very informational and helpful

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Aliholic Thanks, Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 😊

@lucyblayney2208 Год назад

The only difference I do is that I rinse the impeller first, then I dunk my filter media baskets second, as they have less dirt in them, so the water is cleaner when I'm cleaning them, and then I squeeze out the sponges last, as they make the water the most dirty. It's easier to see what I'm doing in the bucket, and I don't feel like I getting sponge dirt in my filter media, lol. I also use a clear plastic bucket, instead of a black one, so it's easier to see things in the bucket when I'm looking for something small, etc, and when I am doing water changes, I can check for any idiot endlers that swam up the tube into the bucket, lol. Really good video though 😁👍

@ericenle 3 года назад

I've just figured out that you are doing this backwards. With your clean canister water clean your media in this order: 1. Chemical filters bags & floss 2. Biomedia 3. Finest Mechanical filters to corsest. This way you go from least dirty/smallest particles to most dirty/largest particles. Thanks for the video, it helped me figure this out.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Yea you can wash the media first, then the sponges...not a big deal. The point I was trying to make is the importance of cleaning and rinsing in tank water

@waynew7175 2 года назад

Great video. Don't forget to remove the rubber ring on the head. Clean and lubricate it and reinstall it.

@sergioluna3073 2 года назад

Excellent and very important information. I like this method!!! I've a fluval two-ou-seven, is more Smaller than the show us; but I'll clean it using your recommendations. Thanks you guy, for give us your experience!!! Salute you from Motorcycleland 🏍🏍🏍 in Álvaro Obregón. Ciudad de México. México. 🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠 P.D. Never I've used the purigen, but I´ll do in the next maintenence. 👌

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Glad you found it helpful! 😁💪

@itsallgood2149 3 года назад

You don't play bro, you clean your equipment like me. Good ish, and thanks for the info, keep up the good work.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Lol glad you enjoyed it. 😊

@bradsmithstudios8881 2 года назад

I think one thing I’d add, and I’m not sure if this is obvious, but it’s important to cut off the aqua stop valve then kill the power, and doing the reverse when starting back up. I had been draining the tubes every cleaning before I realized it wasn’t necessary to have to go through the awful priming process every time. It also helps me a lot to brim the canister with water before snapping the motor back on to seamlessly restart the flow.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Yes, great advice right here, thank you!

@jrhoeft 9 месяцев назад

@@KaveManAquatics I really appreciate this video. Having used the 407 for a year now, I can see that your process is solid. I typically add RO water to my canister before sealing it back up and connecting the hoses. Is adding the new RO water ok or would it be better to remove some tank water and use that to top off the canister? Thanks, @bradsmithstudios8881, for an excellent suggestion regarding how to shut down and remove the hoses. I'll try that next cleaning.

@konradvonmarburg7733 Год назад

This was great. Love the step by step - and the background music isn't so loud as to drown you out.

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😁💪

@AltoAtik 4 года назад

Ty I had no idea what I was doing this saved me some money. Didn't know what to replace lol

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Lol, glad I could help!

@alaneland8044 2 года назад

Great video, as usual someone does it slightly different. I decant 2 buckets of tank water to use for dropping sponges and media into. Reason being, when I remove the filter head, then the filters/media, leaving the water in the filter bucket because usually there are young bristle nose catfish in the bottom. These I can then retrieve, grow on a bit and send to shopkeeper in exchange for fish food.

@paulheeley370 11 месяцев назад

Thank You for this video, a fantastic aid for someone like me, using a canister filter for the first time. I have a 35 gallon tank with the smaller 207 filter with only 3 trays and only one packet of media for each. It’s good to know I can mix media in each tray and use something different to what came with it.

@KaveManAquatics 11 месяцев назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@A.TAYLOR Год назад

You just taught me something about Polyfil and I have a bunch of it laying around for my arts and crafts that I do. I could use this for my filter. I’m currently using the Fluval Aquaclear 70 on my turtle tank and wanted to upgrade to the 307 canister filter and was looking at unboxing, set up, and cleaning videos for it. Thanks for sharing this tip man!

@vedricksilva2947 Год назад

Thinking of getting a 107 for my 20 gallon this helps a lot thank you

@mikemoore6909 Год назад

Thanks for your many videos that have helped me out, when I have questions! My experience cleaning my Fluval 206. I have a 65 gal. tank and use my filter for basically polishing my water in my aquarium. All baskets but one, contain charcoal. When I clean the one piece of foam in the first basket, which filters out particles in the water, I just rinse it with tap water, ringing it out and getting rid of as much as the tap water as possible. Since there is practically no chlorine contamination, and the ratio of chlorine on my sponge to the volume of water in my tank is practically nil, it doesn't affect my fish. Since I'm usually doing a water change when cleaning my filter, the dechlorinator also takes care of what little chlorine which might leak into my tank. My biological filtration occurs in my tank on my porous rocks and sponge filters, so I don't have to worry about killing off beneficial bacteria in my filter media when I clean it. Thanks again!

@superjaz1810 4 года назад

I just cleaned my 107 for the first time, your video made it a quick and easy task. Thanks Kev!

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Glad I could help! 😊

@jessicaserrano8353 4 года назад

Thank you!!! I have been looking for a video on how to do maintenance on this filter. I bought this one recently when my Aqueon cannister broke. I appreciate it 🙌

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

No problem, glad you found the video helpful! 😊 I have another video on this filter about proper media placement...check it out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NHigz6EMR08.html

@raffvivas2037 2 года назад

Awesome video man I’m doing my first filter cleaning tomorrow (same filter as in this video) and this video was just heaven sent! 🙌

@galacticwarlock2271 3 года назад

Thanks for your thorough video, it helps me everytime I need to clean my turtles and helps me remember to keep the good bacteria.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@danielcooper2785 3 года назад

Kev, thank you for this easy to follow instructional on the 407. I have the same filter canister. I'm still a novice but got great results from your videos. Thank you.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad I could help 😊💪

@bagariusyarrelli7142 2 года назад

I also clean out the impeller chamber. Good vid!🐠🖖

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😊💪

@jeffreygrant3961 3 года назад

Kev, Your videos rock and have been very helpful to me setting up my Cichlid tank. Thank you so much for doing it right. Keep it up brother!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks bro! Glad you’re finding the channel helpful!! 😊

@grimmako4879 2 года назад

I bought a 407 for my 55 gallon and dang that thing is clean

@aarifahebrahim6983 Год назад

Hi kaveman Thank you so much for this video.i watched and followed every instruction. Working well.not leaking .but I have a buyi canister with a uv light.

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@connie6705 2 года назад

Thank you for the great step by step to clean these filters. I just got a 207 and am about to do my first maintenance on it. Me finding your video is perfect timing and very helpful!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@theindianmoor1 11 дней назад

Very nicely done!

@KaveManAquatics 11 дней назад

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - ru-vid.com/group/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

@derekjones45 2 года назад

had a 55 Gal tank some years ago with an internal tank filter, had African Ciclids and they bred in the tank so they were happy, going to get a new 55 Gal tank end of June for my birthday got a Fluval 407 ordered for the tank and this video was great as I've never used a canaster type filter before.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Well happy birthday bro! Glad you found your way back to the hobby!

@t4ddg965 Год назад

This is wonderful!! I have been using my nails and a lot to cuss words getting the top off. Now to go see if I can get it off by pushing the handles down. I'm going to have to read the instructions too - I don't remember that trick being laid out in the book. Thank you !!!

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@thomasmaher6542 9 месяцев назад

I don’t use a bucket, the canister filter tub/bucket is sufficient and just need something like a towel or cloth to sit the baskets on top when removed, then clean sponges in the filter bucket and discard when finished 👍🏼 (I’ve done on both 206 & 407)

@dee8263 4 года назад

I’ve been doing this wrong for years. Great vid. Thanks

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Tyrannosaurus-lex Glad I could help! 👍

@imnotinclined 3 года назад

I bought this filter last month and your videos are so helpful! Thanks!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

My pleasure! Glad you’re finding them helpful 😊

@kipmiller7703 Год назад

I like how you are smart about getting a bucket to keep the bacteria. What are the rocks you have?

@markh6425 4 года назад

Stepping up my game plan now, getting a 207! Thanks for your videos KaveMan!

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Mark H Awesome! Glad I inspired you lol

@fleamcbaggins3087 Год назад

I cant get over these knowledge bombs. Keepem coming my G! 🔥🔥🔥

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

My pleasure bro! Will do! 😁💪

@anahatalaporta3439 4 года назад

This video was the most helpful Keep making videos for the channel even though you don’t have manny subscribers

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

I.A LAPORTA Glad I could help! Just started channel 3 months ago so I have a lot more videos to make 😊 Thanks!

@rickbarg3980 3 года назад

He will.

@acbaileymnbailey5599 3 года назад

Kev-I really enjoy the way you explain your video, so thank you!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Happy to hear that! Glad I could help! 😊

@floridagirl8540 Год назад

Thank you so much for doing this video! I have to clean mine and I had no idea how. I really appreciate this 😊

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@justinfinchum5439 3 года назад

I just wanted to drop you a comment to let you know that I have been researching canisters for weeks now, and because of all your great info I pulled the trigger on the 407 today. Picked up my bag of poly. Also purchased the Fluval Inline UV light. IDK if it is overkill or not, but didn't think it would hurt. Also picked up the Fluval AquaSky LED light to top it all off. Fluval should be paying you commission! Thanks again for all your expertise!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

lol I wish bro, glad I was able to help! 😊

@darrenmason7214 3 года назад

Thanks for the info. I never would have thought of using the same water. Somehow I think I could buy a decent pump and make my own cannisters .

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad to help

@CichlidBros 4 года назад

Great info and quality video. Well done man 👏🏼

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Thank you bro! Trying to improve with every vid.

@garrymobey912 2 года назад

Great explanation buddy, you’ve given me confidence to use my new filter 👏🏼👍🏽

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@malvinw469 3 года назад

Thank you Kev

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

My pleasure 💪

@stephlamarch9196 3 года назад

I really like your videos and the way you keep things simple and clear. Very good job brother.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks bro, glad you’re enjoying them. 💪

@westonboi66 3 года назад

OMG, thank you. I did not know you could push down on the handles to open.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Many dont realize it, I was scratching my head first time too 😊 Glad it was helpful!

@hayleycokayne13 4 года назад

Thanks so much for uploading this! This actually really helped me ☺️

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Hayley Cokayne Glad I could help! 😊

@DuyDepTraiPhoBaTrieu 2 года назад

I love Fluval filter as they have nice design for the media trays and super easy to clean :) time to clean my 307 model 😎 and thanks for the tips!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

My pleasure! 😁

@Aquamarine.Aubrey 4 года назад

Great video. You are very thorough at explaining. Thank you.

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Aub_K Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@jujitsero32 2 года назад

Nice informative video man thank you!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

My pleasure, glad it was helpful!

@AQUAGUYUK 3 года назад

Great watching this i personally use clean dechlorinated water for the foams but on the nose

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Yea that works well too! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊

@kolekrusell1546 2 года назад

You use the same exact bucket i use

@andrealeigh1111 3 года назад

Thanks for the info! I consider myself a smart person but I’ve been cleaning my fluval wrong for 10+ years! 🤦🏼‍♀️

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

No judgement! I still learn something new everyday in this wonderful hobby! 😁💪

@enjoytheride6036 3 года назад

Your videos are AMAZING! Thank you for all you do.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks, Glad you like them!

@MRFLIP Год назад

Enjoying this very helpful

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@patches8291 3 года назад

Thank you! I’m new to a canister filter and this really helped.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad I could help 😊

@goatation 2 года назад

In my experience I’ve found that the polishing pads at the bottom tray and the top have significantly better results in clearer looking water; however, if you’re like me, I use the space in the top for extra media like nitrite control pad, ammonia both versions, peat and another like peat bag to help reduce ph over time. I’ve been able to reduce water changes by doing this media setup as well as bi-weekly canister rinsing/cleaning. My tank has never looked more clean, clear and my fish are extremely stress free and always seem very relaxed and enjoying their time. I don’t use added chemicals unless it’s putting water back in however I’ve switched to ro under my sinks and we have water softener installed. So pretty much just add water every day or two days about 1 liter for 55g tank to maintain accurate water levels.

@edwardkulcsar4040 3 года назад

I used to clean my Fluval with tap water....I learned something here....

@wiliamgordon7720 3 года назад

whats the diff

@Jahright287 Год назад

Super helpful. Thanks

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@christianmatos5112 4 года назад

I’m getting a canister now

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Great idea

@scottwilson8880 3 года назад

excellent snappy highly informative vids for sure the best of the best on youtube. You are also highly cool ! Regards from wet & windy Scotland.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks bro, glad you're enjoying the channel! And thanks for watching from Scotland! thats awesome

@jrcell5832 4 года назад

Thanks for the info my dude! You earned my subscription.

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Glad I could help! Thanks for the sub 👍

@elizabethwatson71 3 года назад

1. How often do you do this? Weekly, bi-weekly? 2. Should I wash down with a rag? 3. What was in the bag? 4. If I needed to replace any sponges, should I wash them in the bucket to get any bacteria? 5. Opinion on “bio-balls”? Ps. Love the channel.

@jabney283 4 года назад

Thanks for the useful info! I'm new to canister filters (bought one yesterday) and plan to hook it all up today. Oh and that bath towel you used, I had those exact ones growing up 😂 I think they're JCPenney towels circa late 1997ish

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

No problem, Glad you enjoyed it! This video on setting up your canister may help too ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NHigz6EMR08.html and I think you're right about the towel LOL

@darrenmason7214 3 года назад

Subscribed and liked

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@emmamadison8538 4 года назад

I use the same 307 for my tank but I have a turtle with my fish. Your filter was so clean compared to what mine looks like. Turtles are so messy. But I do love this filter it's my first canister.

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Emma Madison It was my first canister too, and it worked so good I keep it on the tank with my fx6 lol Good luck with those turtles! 👍

@GRude420 4 года назад

Thank you for the video! I just got that same filter for a 65 gallon aquarium that is home to a diamondback terrapin and a hieroglyphic river cooter. This filter should work good while they're young, but eventually I will go with a sump with the same media.

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

GRude420 that sounds like the right plan 👍Thanks for watching!

@Ymatos09 4 года назад

Time to upgrade my filter

@KaveManAquatics 4 года назад

Y Matos Great Idea

@kanelucas1475 3 года назад

Great video. Only thing I disagreed with is using tap water to clean the canister. I keep tap water well away from anything.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks, Beneficial bacteria is not going to grow on your canister as much as on all the wonderful media available to grow on...but hey, what ever makes you sleep well at night 😊

@cfl285 3 года назад

Great vid!!!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊💪

@EcoDrive78 2 года назад

Great video . Really appreciated.

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad I could help! 😁

@matt79hz 2 месяца назад

1) Remove about 6-10 L of tank water into a Large bucket. Clamp off hoses and remove. 2) place entire filter directly into bucket. 3) open filter and remover all media - squeeze sponges into water, mild rinse of baskets. 4) place the whole lot back in. 5) use clean tank water to fill canister back up through intake hole. Re-attach hoses. 6) turn it back on and collect dirty water if you can at outlet nozzle. - it's pretty well fully primed already.

@e.leonidesmartinez8300 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@KaveManAquatics 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😁

@Ljtropicals 9 месяцев назад

#Replay crew, putting in the work, not being lazy. Let’s goo. Lj 23/dec/23.💪

@garyknowles3266 2 года назад

I'm a newbie I have 307/55 gal, great video but my user manual says to clean & lubricate the motor head gasket every month

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

I wouldnt, too soon. Better not to mess with that gasket too much. Maybe every 3 months. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ru-vid.com/group/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

@garyknowles3266 2 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics thank you

@worldoffish7119 3 года назад

Hi man all of your videos are really useful

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@beasontech 3 года назад

great video! Love your presentation and advice.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊💪

@beasontech 3 года назад

@@KaveManAquatics I bought a 207. Not as many chambers as what you show in your 407 maintenance. I used what came stock in the box and added Aquatic Peat for my south American dwarf chiclids. I also bought Fluval Clearmax. I have a planted tank and I know that I need to keep an eye on the phosphates from plant micro nutrients and root tabs)my ph shot up from 6.4 to about 7.0 when I added the root tabs I put the peat loose in the top chamber with the carbon packet that came with the filter. I put the clearmax in the middle chamber with the bio media. Do you think that is an effective set up in the chambers?

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Yup, sounds perfect. You've got a good handle on it 👍

@LewisSmith-wg6of Год назад

In another video u stack the polly fill at the top. Does this matter ? Amazing videos mate thankyou 🎉

@KaveManAquatics Год назад

I found it works well both ways 😁

@loveeachother7135 2 года назад

Pro tip: if you've got a garden, your flowers will LOOOOVE THAT DIRTY WATER!!!🙂✌️🌎❤️

@KaveManAquatics 2 года назад

Very true!

@qutubhashmi1656 3 года назад

After cleaning should I fill the canister filter with water before connecting. Please show the whole process.

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Yes, you should always fill a canister with water about half way before connecting...great question.

@andrewfortoul8179 3 года назад

Great tips Kave Man!

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Thanks! 😊💪

@mattdowling955 3 года назад

I learnt a lot from this. I have only just realised my filter media are in the wrong order for starters 😳 and that I haven't been cleaning well enough either. I've been too scared for way too long that I can't go cleaning some of my made too much.. ie. I don't clean my sponges too thoroughly as I assumed they held all the beneficial stuff too. So they only ever got a light clean. And if I watched this correctly I'm right to assume only the ceramic ring and bio stuff holds the beneficial bacteria? I've even been too afraid to throw out all the gross gunk in the bottom of the canister cos I thought it was needed 🤦‍♂️ thanks for this

@KaveManAquatics 3 года назад

Bacteria is everywhere in your tank and filter. But most of it is in your bio-media. Its safe to thoroughly clean your sponges and throw out that old water, but your bio-media just needs a quick dunk in the old water and thats it, just like in the video. And you'll be good to go