Thank you for this. Was going nuts because I couldn't get my 307 to refill/prime and I couldn't figure out what was wrong - I had a wad of moss in the ball valve in the intake and hadn't realized it was a thing. I had been about to go nuts trying to figure out what I had done wrong. Great customer service :D
I have 2x206 and 2x306 for 7 years and counting. Changed only two o-rings and one impeller. I say that’s pretty awesome. No need to buy any new canisters or different brand since these guys I have rock.
Thank you - saved me buying a new canister filter - didn't have quite enough water in my river stream tank. 2cm more water and all is good - thank you 4.45
Great video! Set up Fluval 207 yesterday evening as per the manual and another instructional RU-vid video. The 207 is my first ever use of an external canister filter as I embark on my journey into freshwater tropical aquariums. Since setup yesterday evening I've noticed the canister is emitting a constant low pitched humming which is audible from other rooms, enough to be slightly annoying. I understand this external cannister filters are supposed to be virtually silent filters. I looked up possible causes online and thought may it had some air in there as there was a lot of new bubbles made and present throughout the glass walls and all over gravel, decor and internal equipment, from when initially setting up the aquarium putting in some gravel and decor and when pouring in water. I thought maybe a lot of air in the canister after that. I've tried tilting it many times at an angle which does bring out some bubbles from the output after a slight fizzing of bubbles heard. Also tried to manually pump with the self priming pump a bit. However, there is still the ongoing hum. I am sure all the medial and baskets were assembled correctly, etc. Any suggestions would be great please as was looking for an almost silent filter! Thanks.
Hi Rob, we're sorry to hear about this! Please contact our customer support team about this, they'll be happy to help! fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
@@mkeating8 It is just that loud. I would be surprised if that can be solved. The only option in my opinion is that you should put it in sound isolated box. But that cost quite a lot and it is better to just get rid of this filter.
@@mihazejn271 that advice is the way a Sun Sun user thinks , not the case going on here. Whatever these Set it & forget it hobbyists have failed to figure out what they've done wrong isn't and would be easily solved by someone who has been around for longer than a few Finding Nemo videos and I suspect the three following cents including your unhighlighted gem were not genuine ...and when I get a chance to red some more freshwater fiasco fool's such as yourself the fact that the average IQ has been severely affected by the the repercussions of living The McDonald's Mmm mmm Good Life
Thanks a lot, I thought my filter broke. I have it for two years at least and it’s the first time I couldn’t prime. As soon as I put the nozzle out of the water it started working. Thanks for the info!
My Fluval 306 has been working well for nearly a decade and in that time consumed no parts at all. Had one minor water leak when the o-ring got displaced from the groove. One thing that may help people is that rocking the filter can help "burp" the last of any trapped air from it. Not often do I give products a vote of confidence, good to see the 7 series are a slight evolution. The design was very good from the start.
I have also had fluval 07 canisters running for years on both saltwater and freshwater tanks and I have also noticed that tipping the canister back an forth in all 4 directions burps a lot of air out of the canister, I do it with every canister every time I start them back up after maintenance
I own the Fluval 107 for now about 10 month. Filtration, circulation, maintenance, cleaning, everything really high value. In the past the hum was not a problem, stand in the living-room. We change now in another room. So the noise is a problem. It is not a problem of the air, clean everything, using silicon lubrification. I look to all inside parts. The hum was a problem of this pump from the beginning. Any ideas? Thank you.
Hello and thanks for the quick answer .just I won’t to make sure leet me ask again .I have the top cover of my pump the oring, is in place ,when I clump it down the to clumps under feel like playing around like loose in my opinion the clumps does not pushing the head maximum to seal pro-ply,maybe is normal maybe not that’s I won’t to know ,thanks
A really good idea that I accidentally found out is to tap each piece of the intake and output and the flex hoses against something hard. I dropped the small spout by accident in the sink, and some really nasty, rotten smelling, hardened green gunk came out. So, I kept tapping each piece, and you wouldn't believe what came out! The hoses were the worst because of the lines that trap stuff. I could easily run hott water through each one. After a hit it against the sink, I started the hot water, and a huge blob of the gunk came shooting out. I wish I had a video because it was unbelievable!
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First, I’m so glad I found your RU-vid channel!!! The manual can only tell you so much. I’ve had my Fluval 307 for about 8 months. It has started making this gravely/static sound. This by the way started after our electricity was turned off for 24 hours because of a fire in our area. Does the impeller need replacing already?😬
It is possible air accumulated with the filter and the noise you hear is the impeller running dry, we suggest removing the filter for maintenance and when re-installing it, priming it the way we discuss in this video.
Aquastop valve started leaking after 1 year of use on my 307 it's very flimsy definitely the acciles heel of this filter. A friend of mine had same problem with his 407. I changed back to an old ehiem classic 2215 not very stylish but what a filter.
Two months ago I purchased a Fluval 407 for my Fluval F90 aquarium, but flow has slowed down immensely and I haven't changed the setup in the slightest. The original 204 would even flow better. I have changed and cleaned all media, foam and bio (unwillingly because I'm still trying to cycle the new tank setup). I have no blockages and I have no kinks in hoses, extra long hoses or anything else for that matter. Please help, what could the problem be.
IMPORTANT UPDATE Even though I thought I had checked all hoses for blockages, especially the intake hose, as this is where I found the fatal error. I have the Fluval F90 aquarium which has the intake and outlet pipes both drilled directly through the bottom glass, it's a great way to keep things neat and tidy. Anyway I had a long cleaning brush down the inlet and outlet tubes a few times trying to figure this out, this morning I decided to shine a torch down both tubes and was amazed to see, right at the bottom of the inlet tube the shell of a long lost Nerite snail. Problem found and solved. These snails are nearly as large as the inlet hole itself so no wonder the flow had drastically reduced to a trickle. It must've slthered in there when I was doing maintenance on the inlet strainer. So, I learnt a valuable lesson, I hope I've helped someone else in the future with my own personal experience.
Hi i have the 307 filter does they output have to be under the water for best performance as i like to have mine just above the waterline to create alot of oxygen
Hi Dan - Having the output a little above the surface will not have any effect on the performance of the filter. This could however cause some potential water damage if not supervised regularly as well as speed up the evaporation process.
Any ideas on how to adapt your ribbed tubing to in-line equipment? I currently run a 407 on my 40 breeder, but I had to use standard smooth vinyl tubing in order to plumb in my co2 reactor and in-line heater. Would be awesome to be able to use your ribbed tubing with aftermarket intaks and in-line equipment.
The issue is that you would need both ends with bonded rubber connectors, therefore using a complete replacement hose set for a Fluval canister is one option.
The ribbed hose from the UVC in line clarifier? If you have any extra laying around? Otherwise 5/8 ID 7/8 OD tubing , heat a pot of water and let it warm up and little goes a long way so don't walk around solving the problems of the world and you can use the new Big Box hoses with your CO2 ART inline diffuser 🛴
Thanks for the amazing vid. Is there a way of reducing the water flow on the 307 series? I have two 307 filters running with Lily pipes, so the current is quite strong. Tank is heavily planted so I feel the filters are needed to create good water flow. However Iam planning on buying some angelfish... if there a way of controlling the water flow at all?
Hi Joe, please ensure the O-ring is correctly seated in the appropriate groove. If you're still having issues, our customer support team will be happy to help you: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Hey there, the rubber gasket at the base of the primer stick came off, how do I get it back on? Do I need to remove the primer stick entirely and if so, how do I do that?
Hi Mustafa, we are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble with your primer assembly. Please email our customer service team for some troubleshooting instructions. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
How should I go about troubleshooting air getting in, outside what's mentioned here? I have a new 407 but air is getting trapped, leading to a high pitched whine because the filter can't purge it. Tilting the filter will clear it and stop the sound but I'm doing it every 12 hours and it's not normal
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this! We recommend contacting our customer support team, they'll be happy to help you troubleshoot your filter and get it working correctly: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Impeller life is dependant on substrate used. Fine sand when ingested will cause early wear. Make sure the pick up tube is not sitting too low near the sand.
@@kingofthewhites4505 it depends on your tank size (height) and 07 model. For example the listed flow rate would tell you to expect a concern for example if you used a 407 in a ten gallon tank. I’m converting over to a new 407 from a hang on back on a 60 gallon tank. But haven’t opened the box yet. I believe you can cut the pick up tube to have it at least 5 to 6 inches off the bottom. Sand is tuff on all filter impellers and seals.
Another question....to clean out the goses with a 207 filter that goes through the bottom of the tank, would you have to drain the tank or just try to change it very fast ?
Great question! The output hose can be emptied and cleaned by simply lowering the water level below the output nozzles. The intake hosing is a bit tricker - you can block off the intake with the red caps that came with the aquarium, or simply not clean it, as it's a very short length of hosing and won't accumulate much debris at all.
I just set up a brand new 207 and it's making a loud humming noise. I thought these were supposed to be quiet filters. It was for the first 24 hours and then it started making the humming noise. What could be causing it?
We'd recommend checking the impeller, which is the only moving part in the filter and thus likely the source of the noise. Make sure it's entirely clean and free of debris! You can bring the unit to your local aquatics retailer and have them look at it, they may be able to help you resolve the issue!
So my 407 filter was working fine until about a month ago. I have minimal length tubing. I have replaced all of the foam media as well as the impeller and shaft. The filter is primed and I have cleaned the ball valve at the end of the inlet tube. There is no water leaking from the canister. The only thing I have noticed is the priming rod seems a little stiff but is working. My filter isn’t moving any water at all. Any suggestions?
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this! We encourage you to contact our customer support team, they'll be happy to help you troubleshoot and get the filter working properly again. You can reach them here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Hello, I have a question for my 407, it’s making a very low humming sound. Originally it was making a very loud noisy sound but after we left it to watch this video it suddenly stopped. I still can’t seem to get it to prime. Any thoughts?
Hi Emily, we're sorry to hear about this! Noise originating from the motor suggests that the impeller assembly needs to be replaced. As the only moving part in your filter that operates 24 hours/day, the impeller does eventually wear and is therefore not covered under warranty. Also, verify that the filter has been properly primed (always ensure the filter output is above the water surface when priming), as this will help ensure trapped air is not the cause of the noise. For more assistance, please contact our customer support team: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Hi fluval I cleaned out my 207 recently all the pipework, impeller etc all cleaned... My outlet power has decreased a large amount even with the power adjuster on full power ... Any advice? I have only had the filter for around 2 months and I really love it so hoping its an easy fix... Thanks fluval! 👍
Hi Darren! Please contact our customer support team about this - they'll be happy to help you, and you'll be able to send them pictures and videos to help get a fix for the issue! fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Thanks for this video! I was setting up my Fluval 307, and the lid was leaking when I started to prime it, and I couldn't figure out why. You showed me that I had put the O Ring on wrong, and stuffed it into the small channel too far. I adjusted it as you showed on the video, and the leak was gone - no more water flowing out of my filter!! It's up and running smoothly now. I really appreciate your showing that on video. I may never have figured it out!
I have a brand new fluval 407. I've followed all directions setting it up, I even used silicone for the O ring and propeller and the loud clicking from it is loud and annoying. What can I do to stop the horrible loud clicking noise??
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this! 407 canister filters definitely shouldn't make clicking noises. We encourage you to contact our customer support team, they'll be happy to help you get it working correctly! fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Hi i just purchased the 306 an i cant seem to get the in/out hoses that connects to the box to stay tightly under the red plastic screw dils. I pushed down hard then tighten but they leak after a few minutes. Would gluing them in place be a good idea? I would hate to wake up to a wet floor an empty tank. Lol. Thank you
Hi there, we do not recommend gluing the hoses in place. Please contact our customer support team for assistance - you'll be able to send them videos of the filter and they'll help you troubleshoot. You can reach them here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
@@fluval I have a similar problem with my 307. Had a 206 for years and it was a pretty sturdy setup, but now if I basically sneeze in the direction of the 307 filter it seems one of the hoses will pop off and I have a water geyser on my hands! I will plan on contacting support as well.
Bought a new fluval shaker aquarium set yesterday, which comes with a fluval 407 but mine 407 is so loud , I measure noise at 54db to 60db. And it has been running for 30 hours now, no air bubble inside. I took the impeller out and checked it out can’t tell if anything wrong since it is new. Is it normal for running 407 at 60db? Checked some review says 407 should be at 20db.
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this! There shouldn't really be an audible noise from the filter, especially not with the cabinet door closed. We encourage you to contact our customer support team for assistance: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
I've got the Fluval 107 external canister filter. Each time I do a water change, it will run for a while and then the water from the spray bar gradually slows and eventually stops. The tank I have it in is the Exoterra turtle tank. It is 2ft long by 1.5ft deep by 1 ft high. The inlet is as far in the tank as it can go. Any ideas what is wrong? Thanks 🤔x
Hi there! We're sorry to hear about this. Please contact our customer support team about this matter, they'll be happy to help you! You can reach them here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
My 306 leaks on both sides of the Lift-lock clamps through the small holes on either side of the Lift-lock clamps. I replaced the motor head O-ring and it still leaks. The leak is not constant but seem to start whenever the AquaStop valve is disturbed, so I just purchased a new AquaStop and when I removed the old valve and went to install the new one I noticed that water was leaking out the little holes on either side of the Lift-lock clamps. When in operation the pump has full suction. The only thing i can think at this point is the motor head O-ring is the is not the correct size. Please advise, thank you, Barry
Hello Joinul, we are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble with your filter. Please reach out to our customer service team for some assistance with this. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Hi Kim, try thoroughly cleaning the impeller, the impeller shaft and the impeller well. If that doesn't help, please contact our customer support team: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Hi, my 407 intake has lost suction, it’s all very clean and new hose added. Still seems to have a loss of suction and the hose in seems to be working as normal however there is an infrequent noise of water gushing as it it had just been primed. Please help
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this! Our customer support team will be happy to help you troubleshoot your filter and get it working correctly again: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us
I have a 407 and overall I like it. My main issues is that I'm struggling to keep the outlet on the pipe, it just falls off into the tank. It just won't go on firmly enough! I don't feel like buying parts... any suggestions?
Hi Andy, if that piece is falling off, it may be broken in some capacity - they normally stay on with no issues whatsoever. We encourage you to inspect the part carefully for any cracks, and to contact our customer support team for assistance: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
I just started my filter 207 brand new and it’s been running for like 30 and every once in a while it’ll make a noise then stop the flow for a split second the spits water back out. Any tips??
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this. It sounds like the filter isn't primed properly: 1. Check that the hosing follows a straight path from the aquarium edge to the filter with no kinks, loops or bends. 2. Try pumping the priming handle a few times, or gently rocking the canister back and forth a little. 3. Read through the installation procedure in the instruction manual to ensure all steps have been followed correctly. 4. Contact our customer support team for assistance: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
It is 49 cm from the surface the filter is sitting on to the top of the locking hose nut on the aqua stop inserted into the filter. If you are estimating fit on the inside of a cabinet add approximately 8 cm to accommodate for the rubber hose connectors and the hosing bend.
@fluval my 107, the output is outside the water, as I have turtles - the flow is super low. Seems like a tiny little stream. It’s brand new, what am I doing wrong
Hi Stefanie, normally when this occurs it is due to the water level in the aquarium being too low. We recommend reading the products instruction manual, specifically page #4, which outlines the maximum distance from the filter to the inlet and output nozzles. Should you have trouble after this, please contact our customer service team for further assistance. They can be reached via the link below. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/ www.fluvalaquatics.com/manuals/A440-50_07_Manual_INT_Mar4_19_WEB.pdf
I was a fan of Fluval filters for 30 years. I downsized to an apartment and now want to have an aquarium again. I bought the 306 on Amazon and it leaked badly and discovered a hairline crack beneath the O ring. Fluval was gracious enough to replace the motor unit. I got the new unit and today I hooked everything up and pouring water where the 306 insignia is located. Put some lubricant again to make sure that wasnt the problem. The plastic housing, on the outside this time, has a split on it. After losing all of my fish to the aquarium going dry and mopping water from a 50 gallon aquarium twice, I am not a happy camper with my Fluval filter. I will be making an attempt to resolve this tomorrow with Fluval so we will see what happens!
Bought a new fluval 407 about a month ago. Unplugged it today and it started leaking. Took it all apart, lubricated the seal, put it back together, and as soon as I plug it back in it leaks again. Can’t get it to work. I’ve repeated the process a couple times with no luck
Sorry to hear that, Matt! Please reach out to our customer service team linked below who will be glad to investigate this further with you. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/ca/contact-us/
funny thing. the last thing covered in this the leaking o-ring issues and alignment. what happens when you get a powerhead that WILL NOT align and seal? i spend possibly 80% of my time on maintenance day trying to stop the fluval 407 from leaking due to the fact it will not push down as easily as you show in this vid, you put is down it looks like its all in place, turn on filter and bapmh leaking out of those little side bits. it's frustrating and annoying. you used to make your stuff user friendly, lately I am very sad to say it's been getting flimsy and user unfriendly. :(
Recently my 407 has started making clicking noise. The worst thing, the filter periodically just stops functioning. There is a slight sound from the filter but not circulation. I have replaced the impellar but the issue persists. I do clean my filter regularly including the impellar. If I unplug the filter for a couple hours the filter restarts. Do the magnetic units driving the impeller develope dead spots making the impellar suddenly stop.
Hi Jim! We encourage you to contact our customer support team about this, they'll be happy to help you. You can reach them here: us.fluvalaquatics.com/contact-us
I have a fluval Roma 90 and because I keep goldfish I want to upgrade to an external filter. Are any of your filters compatible with my tank? They all seem too big to fit in your cabinet and I am not sure the tubes will fit the grooves at the back of my tank?
I have a new problem that is not covered in the Q&A! My 600 leaks where the Fluval Valve attaches to the motor head. I remove this everytime i clean. It does not go back easily and leaks at the joint. How to fix this?
The 06 series did not have a history of leaking and neither does the 07 series, in the few cases we are aware of in the 06 series the O ring positioning was incorrect.
@@fluval yes they do. sorry but as someone who has used both and experienced both they love to leak out of the corners by the clips, the power heads love to just not fit after about 2 uses. to say it's frustrating and annoying is still an understatement. what should be a quick likely 1 hour job of filter and tank maintenance turns into 3 to 4 hours fighting the filters to stop them leaking.
Yes, I have same experience with 407, warranty works "only if you have proof of purchase in authorised shops". I been sticked to Fluval product for long but now I will try Eheim they got better opinions and similar price.
I just got a new 307 my hose are short , I have no water in my canister but the hose won’t flow to fill up the canister on its own , so no water is shooting out when I would plug it in , I already try pumping it and still nothing , what am I missing ?
Hi there, it sounds as if something isn't quite right with your setup! We encourage you to contact our customer support team for assistance: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
I have a new Fluval 207 120vac 60Hz for my 30 gallon tank and keeps spraying micro bubbles preventing my tank from being clear. How could I get rid of this? I installed just yesterday 8/7.
@@laloc2141 Buddy! I think I've got it. I've tightened the orange plastic screws from the intake module (the thing that connects the tubes to the canister). I don't have strong hands so their were not as tight as they could be. Now they are very tight and no more bubble bursts!
It is normal that you will see some air bursts after installing new filter media as it does hold quite a bit of air, this will resolve itself. Checking all hosing connections for secure installation is also recommended.
Have a small leak coming from the flow adjuster leaver (the circular grey ring to the right of it), it's fixed when I bring the leaver up halfway but small leak when down(full flow). How do I fix this issue?
What does the siphon ball do exactly? I originally took it out when setting it up and have it in a bag at the moment, should I take my part off and put it back in?
I'm testing my used 206 on an empty tank to see if it's worth buying an intake stem and strainer for. I've opened the Aquastop valve, primed it and followed all instructions but nothing is happening.
Hi Andy, we're sorry to hear about this. Our customer support team will be happy to help you - you can reach them here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
I have 107 and it stopped filetring. I'm trying to figure it out what went wrong. It was ok for 3 years. Now replacing impeller. Let see if that fixes it.
I just set up a 207 canister filter and got it all primed ready to go and plug it in and bam water flowing everywhere!!! The o ring is in the correct groove so I can't figure out what could be causing it to leak out all around the seal?? Help!!!
Hi Scott, we're sorry to hear about this. We encourage you to bring the filter to the retailer from which you purchased it - they should be able to help you set it up and make sure everything is in order! You can also contact our customer support team for assistance: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
@@fluval yes, filter works fine, but is loud. The cover is also changed because it was broken "push button" when i bought that. Only thing i didnt change is shaft rubber. But it looks fine.
Kristen, if you hear the impeller working yet the canister is not full what likely happened is an air lock after priming because the ouput nozzle was submersed allowing water into the canister via both the input and output sides, this can result in significant air being trapped in the filter. Always make sure to position the output nozzle above the water surface when priming and until the canister is full, then submerse it to just below the surface and plug in the filter. We would advise emptying any water from the canister and then priming again, this time with the output nozzle above the water surface.
My 307 filter has stopped working after a power outage. I plugged it back in and noticed that now it was making a loud noise. I did some research and everything I read said it was an impeller. I replaced the impeller with a new one due to the noise, put everything back to gether and filter is still not working. The filter is only 1year old. I still hear some noise coming from it granted its not as loud as before but still hear some grinding. Not sure what else to do. I checked all the hoses for leaks, primed it, and made sure I cleaned the impeller area too so I am not sure what else to try. Lost for things to try. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Thank you
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this. We encourage you to contact our customer support team about this, they'll be happy to help! You can reach them here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
I bought a 107 today, cleaned it up and put it together..plugged it in, pumped it and its just leaking like mad from the grey side of the filtration cartridges...ive taken it apart and put it back together..but every single time I pump it, it just leaks like mad..its correctly sealed and all that...ive been at this for hours what's wrong with it?
Hi Kevin, we're sorry to hear about this! We encourage you to bring the filter to the retailer from which you purchased it for troubleshooting - they'll be able to look at it and help you get it set up properly! You can also contact our customer support team for more assistance: us.fluvalaquatics.com/contact-us
Full nightmare with my 207, from day 1 it's had a hum that's loud enough that it becomes hard to sleep around, there has always been a tiny gap where the 207 logo is from head to body. I have tried all the tricks in the book, checked my impeller, my seals, o ring, lubricant, hosing, strainer, changed my impeller to a new one, nothing has fixed it. [5/5/20 update] - Replaced the entire unit for another, and the problem persists, with the sound identified as originating from the canister head itself. If you're looking for a Canister filter, by design, this baby is Loud. [30/8/21 update] replaced hosing and connectors, impeller again, o-rings and even tried out adding extra lubrication to soften the sound. Still no good, avoid fluval for life.
I had some left over foam and placed it under the filter, it stopped the vibrating noise a little bit. But don’t turn the filter off at night. I used to do that but it blocks your hoses after a couple of weeks
Hi, I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me. I recently purchased a Fluval Nova 200 tank, with matching "dedicated" cabinet stand. I am currently running the tank on a Fluval U4 filter, and was thinking of upgrading to the new 407 canister filter. Do you think that the 407 would fit into the cabinet? (there is a half shelf at 13 inches from the base) which leaves an 8 inch gap between the edge of the shelf and the inside front of the cabinet. Would the U shape fittings that hang over the lip of the tank fit into the two half circle cutouts in the Nova 200 tank, allowing for the lid section to close properly, or would I have to take it off? and finally, in your opinion, is the new 407 quieter than the U4? Thank you.
Absolutely, we do not sell a model called the Nova 200 but do sell a Roma 200, we would assume this is what you mean. Please use this link to the product page for the 407, the dimensions are listed at the top of the page: www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/407-performance-canister-filter-up-to-100-us-gal-500-l/ Typically an internal filter is the most silent type as not only is the motor much smaller and consumes less energy but the filter location by default should insulate any noise which in that case would be negligible. That said, the 407 is very quiet.
My canister's flow rate has started to slow down a lot. It's the fluval 106 on a 20g tank, I don't have moss and I have a pre-filter sponge on the intake. The flow was working perfectly (I have danios and they love the high current) but after I unplug the fliter, turn off the flow valve, and disconnect the piping from the canister just to pour in some seachem stability and then put it all back together, the flow slowed down immensely. Anyone have any ideas? It's pretty new, just bought it a week ago.
I bought a fluval 407 roughly 2 days ago and it started making sounds. And the water flow would struggle to come out. I rechecked the impeller and no issues. Not sure what I'm doing wrong here... hopefully someone can help
Hi Ben, we are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble with your new filter. Please send an email to our customer service team who will be glad to look into this with you. 😊fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
@@fluval I did but there's no reply yet. I had a fluval 306 and out of the box I had no issues. I did an exchange and I'm on the second unit now and it still has the same issues. For such and expensive product, I was hoping it would work without any issues out of the box
In general it would be related to the only moving part being the impeller. We suggest removing it and examining it, possible that it needs to be replaced.
Hi, I bought this filter and I can’t find anywhere an answer to my question so I’m hoping someone can see this and answer me. I did not expect the outtake hose to have to be OUT of the water , so there’s a waterfall sound …and I was wondering if I could put it into the water ? (The hose) I really cannot stand the sound coming out of it , it gives me anxiety thinking it could be heard through the wall of the apartment… I woke up in the night to turn it off because it was too much , I’m thinking of returning the item but if it’s safe to put the hose into the water to stop the waterfall sound it would be just perfect 😮💨
The filter output can absolutely be positioned under the water! It only needs to be out of the water while priming - as soon as that's done, you can position the output below the water surface, where it will operate soundlessly. 👍
I just cleaned my Fuval 406 and can't get the hose assembly to attach to the top of the filter tank! Can't get the red square push down piece to push down! This has happened to me with 2 other Fluval 406 filters and I just stopped using them in hopes that I would someday find a solution and have them running again. In fact, with one of them, I pushed too hard and the little "hook" part broke off. Can anyone please help me???
Right now I am having trouble as my output part of the filter made a funny noise and now it’s not blowing bubbles into the tank at all everything seems to be plugged in and where it supposed to be can you please help
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this! Try cleaning out the impeller assembly, as any debris from manufacturing could be causing the noise. Also verify that the hoses are as short as possible, with no kinks or loops, as excess hosing can increase noise levels. If this doesn't help, our customer support team will be happy to further assist you: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
I have a fluval 407 that I think is not working well, the cover for my top tray is bent in and I feel that I am not getting proper flow through my canister because of this bent cover.
Hi Herbert, we're sorry to hear about this. You can contact our customer support team for assistance, or purchase spare parts from our website or at fish stores near you!
Stick a sponge filter over the top of the outflow, I had a spare sponge that I used for the inflow that I just cut and put over and it pretty much stopped all outflow so now I have a very slight surface agitation
Yesterday my filter valve that's connected to the hose broke. The red part that clips in the hose too the filter was very stiff and snapped. Any ideas why?
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this. This likely happened because the grey lever was not fully in the closed (vertical) position, causing the red lever to snap as its movement was obstructed.
Hi there! It could be that the filter was not installed or primed correctly. Our customer support team will be happy to help you: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us
Good video. After cleaning my 307 pump today I put it together. I should explain that I keep it in a plastic garbage can (a small one, like you'd keep under an office desk - the lid of the garbage can is only about 4 inches above the top of the pump). That way if it ever develops a small leak, it won't ruin the bamboo floor I put in last year.My next purchase will be a water sensor for the garbage can. After turning it on, I checked after a minute like I aways do and the garbage can was half full of water. If I hadn't had the can the floor would have been a huge mess. Long story short, after pulling the pump and fiddling with it for some time, I replace the head gasket with a new one (I bought the yearly recommend replacement parts when I bought the machine so I knew I'd have them on hand when it was time - COVID put a dent in a lot of manufacturing time). Putting the new gasket on did the trick. It's been running for 30 minutes without a drop leaking. Best pump I've ever had. Quit and efficient.
Obviously just going to assume you don't mind that I am sure you have no lubricant in your essential replacement package ( surprised and shocking that you bought just the one ) , you have no need for a bucket to be that guy and how is your new sensor working for you ????¿¿¿¿¿ Just a bit more when I think about your claim to be able to fail after 1 year of use screams for a few reasons why I feel so bad for Fluval customer service having to deal with this non-stop nonsense that they are morning noon & good God it's about time to go Home 🏡
Hi Jesse, we're sorry to hear about this. We recommend you contact our customer support team: they'll be happy to help you troubleshoot the filter and get it working properly! You can reach them here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
We are sorry to hear that, Marcello. Please reach out to our customer service team who will be glad to look into this with you. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Been having issue with my 207, since last night. I took out the impeller, cleaned it and put it back. Lubricated the gasket thingy and still not working. Flooded my living room twice now. 😢
please tell me the standard noise level measured in dB when everything is working properly. I can't go below 40 dB which is absolutely unacceptable for me (i don't want to hear it).
Unfortunately reference values are not available as the environment the measurement took place within is a major factor. For example, in some comparatives 40 db is compared as typical urban background noise or the sound level one would hear in a library. Individual preferences and thresholds do vary from one person to the next. Could that be just the normal background sound you are taking measurements within? To do everything possible to maintain what is important to one's self in regards to background sound, make sure the cabinet your canister filter is within has some closed cell foam mounted on the inner walls and that it is positioned on the same type of material within the cabinet to ensure resonant frequencies as a result of the closed space are minimized or eliminated.
@@fluval Hi. Thanks for the answer. I know that your filters are one of the best and quietest on the market. I am also aware that no producer gives this parameter (it is a pity, because you could somehow compare the products before buying). My filter was too loud. Ultimately, I found a great patent on the Internet. It consists in lubricating the rotor pin with petroleum jelly (without any cosmetic additives, the one from the pharmacy, does not harm the fish). After this treatment, the filter noise decreased to 32-33 dB, which is completely acceptable to me, also the level of vibration and resonance of the cabinet has decreased significantly and is now practically inaudible.
Yesterday I bought a fluval 207. I can hear the noise from the impeller and it is loud. It gets louder when I slow down the water current. What should I do now?
Noise originating from the motor suggests that the impeller assembly needs to be cleaned. Carefully disassemble and clean the impeller, the impeller shaft and the impeller well, as there may be some debris present from manufacturing. Also verify that the filter has been properly primed (always ensure the filter output is above the water surface when priming), as this will help ensure trapped air is not the cause of the noise. For more assistance please contact our customer support team: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
@@fluval but it is bright new. What to clean it from? Yesterday 207 was started for first time and it makes noise that a bright new canister filter shouldn't do. :) The store (in Bulgaria) says that it is normal for that filter to make noise. I don't think that it is normal.
My motor assembly when sealed with the locking mechanisms does not close all the way. I can push it down to make the seal but then the clamps hang loosely. None of these will solve that issues. Advice please?
Hi Michael, yes! The flow can safely be reduced by up to 50% by adjusting the gray lever on the AquaStop valve. Please feel free to contact our customer support team if you have any questions: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Hi! The whistling noise is usually a sign that the flow is too strong. Try using the full length of the spray bar or reducing your output flow slightly.
