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trtlduv · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:45 am Post subject: Priming a Fluval?!

Am I the only one who has a problem getting the Fluval primed before turning it on? Is there a trick to it that I don't know... it took me forever to put it together and then it took me even longer to get some water siphoning into it so I could turn it on! I am so happy that it works so well, but will I have this problem again when I have to clean the tank?.. which won't be for quite awhile right?
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EarthVsJazz · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:07 pm Post subject:

What fluval are we talking about ?
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trtlduv · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:

The 404.... with the little "start" pump... you know the one? Rolling Eyes

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escott2075 · Guest Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Posts: 2

I got one for my husband's tank in Jan. Same problems, but it was actually worse re-priming it when we cleaned our tank. Perhaps there's a
trick you need to know. I was thinking of raising the filter above the level of the tank next time, which won't be right away!!

EarthVsJazz · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:05 pm Post subject:

Make sure there is a lot of water in the filter already. I just had to move and had to clean out my filter. It is a pain to re-prime. Just keep priming and it should get all of the air out of the filter. I even had to restart mine a couple of times. If that doesn't help I would call Fluval Customer service to see if they could help Smile

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trtlduv · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:48 am Post subject:

Thanks so much for the tip!! Hopefully I won't have to clean it for awhile. I plan on doing water changes, but how far in between do you think I can wait to actually clean out the filter? Laughing

I know it's when the water doesn't seem to stay clean, but about how long do you think that is? I only have one female in the tank and the tank is a 55 gallon one. Thanks for all your help!!
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EarthVsJazz · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject:

You should be getting at least 2-3 months in between filter cleanings. You will have to add fresh water about 1-2 times a week, but that's nothing. Smile

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trtlduv · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:12 pm Post subject:

Awesome!! I think that's the best money I've spent on the turtle so far!! Laughing

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Hewwo2u2 · Level 3 Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 105 Location: SC

I know I'm replying to this a little late, but I was wondering why everyone is getting a Fluval? I've heard so many complaints about them being such a hassle to prime, and yet so many people on here talk about getting one?? All my friends warned me that that is the LAST filter they would get and yet someone must have reccomended on here because everyone seems to have/want one...

If anyone wants to spend some good money on a high-quality canister filter, the one to get is the Rena Filstar xP3. I use if for my 75 gal, but It's made to filter up to 175 gallons! The great thing about it is it's easy to use, has alot of room for extra biological filtration, and it's SELF PRIMING!

trtlduv · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:54 pm Post subject:

I love my Fluval, now that I'm more familiar with it. I put it together after my son had gone to bed, so my brainpower was already drained, once I figured out what I was doing, things went a lot smoother. Wink

There's plenty of baskets for extra media and it's a 404 so it's more than enough for my tank. Laughing

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EarthVsJazz · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject:

I think they just re-released the Fluval seriers. They now have the 405 and from what I have seen it runs less gph, and is more expensive. But it's designed the same way (Except it is black) Sad

http://www.hagen.com/pdf/aquatic/Fluval_series5_manual.pdf

I like the one I have, but I'm not impressed with the new one.

225 gph - 405 (Boooo!!!!)

340 gph - 404 & Rena Filstar xP3

They have found a way to give you less for more. The common trend with almost anything in this world.
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trtlduv · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:34 pm Post subject:

EarthVsJazz · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:44 pm Post subject:

I just got done writing them a Mad email. I suggest you leave some feedback if you are affected by this as well.
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trtlduv · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:52 pm Post subject:

Did you email them thru their web page?
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EarthVsJazz · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:32 pm Post subject:

http://www.hagen.com/usa/contact.cfm
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trtlduv · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks!! I will do the same, hopefully they'll hear it from a lot of people!
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EarthVsJazz · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:38 pm Post subject:

I basically wrote them a proffessional e-mail, advising them that there descision to make a lesser product at the same or more price was unaccetable. Let's face it here people, I am the Fluval 404 Cheerleader on this forum, and it makes me mad that, that is where the product line is headed. I still love my filter and glad I did not wait. Funny things is that if you look, the 404 & 405 both use the same media, so it's good we are not forced to upgade. I have a 27 gallon hexagon tank in storage and when I move, I will be getting a new filter, and I told them that I will be looking toward other products because of their descision Sad

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Alright, I'm going to go wash my car. Later.....
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Hewwo2u2 · Level 3 Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 105 Location: SC

EarthVsJazz · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:48 am Post subject:

I have to actually retract my statment. Especially cause I just got email back from Hagen (Fluval)....

http://www.hagen.com/pdf/aquatic/Fluval_series5_manual.pdf

On page 16 of the '05 manual I was not looking in the right place. I was looking under Filter circulation NOT Pump Output.

DoH !!

I feel like an idiot. I'm going to go clean my glasses. Smile

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trtlduv · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:58 am Post subject:

Ooops...

it happens!
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