Fluval 405 External Canister Filter - 110V, 340 gallons per hour

Deciding to buy and maintain Fluval 405 External Canister Filter - 110V, 340 gallons per hour is one that mustn't be taken lightly. There is a lots of work that goes in conjunction with owning and operating a huge aquarium, but the joy you receive by attending to you project will far outweigh each of the work that goes with it.
When you first get a Fluval 405 External Canister Filter - 110V, 340 gallons per hour you will need to know how many fish your tank holds. Make sure to consult someone at your local fish store to assist you to make this decision. How many fish you'll have will depend on how big is the fish will become while they age. You definitely don't need to over populate your fish tank, otherwise your fish may turn on each other or don’t you have enough space to prosper.

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Product Description

The Fluval 405 Aquarium Canister Filter offers advanced pumping technology and a versatile combination of mechanical, biological and chemical filtering capabilities for aquariums up to 100 gallons. This versatility enables you to customize your aquarium environment to meet the specialized needs of your unique collection of fish and aquatic plants. The Fluval 405 Aquarium Canister filter provides 35-55% more volume than would be possible with round canisters of the same outer dimensions. Increased volume means a greater mass of filter material and a larger filtration area. Fluval filters multiply this advantage by directing water into complex flow paths for greatly increased contact with filter media. The Fluval 05 Series filters offer several state-of-the-art features to ensure reliable operation and trouble-free maintenance. The AquaStop valve creates an air- and water-tight seal so you can disconnect hosing without breaking the vacuum that will be necessary to resume operation without priming. The media baskets equipped with the Fluval 405 Aquarium Canister Filter are self-contained and interchangeable so that the media can be replaced independently. Media is packed into filter baskets in the recommended positions for basic filtration in order to save you time, and the instant prime handle ensures an easy startup. The Fluval 405 Aquarium Canister Filter is held securely in place by the lift-lock clamps and is the perfect choice for discerning aquarists who want to achieve maximum versatility and premium performance for their aquariums. The Fluval motor is hermetically sealed to ensure reliable operation and it does not require coolant. Besides the impeller, there are no moving parts. The ribbed, opaque hosing bends and turns easily without kinking, making installation and removal easier while supporting better water flow. Holding the intake and output valve in place securely is the innovative rim connector which slides on and snaps together instantly.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 9.5 x 20 inches ; 11.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000I1M5SQ
• Item model number: A216
  

Product Features

• Advanced filtration system providing maximum versatility and premium performance for aquariums up to 100 gallons
• Instant priming for convenient, simple and quick filter start up; No manual siphoning
• High output motor is sealed in epoxy to resist high temperatures for performance and safety
• AquaStop Valve offers an air- and water-tight seal permitting hosing to be disconnected without breaking the vacuum
• Pump output of 340 gallons per hour; 3-year warranty

Customer Reviews

This filter actually 'came with' a used aquarium I got from a garage sale...so I have no idea how old it is...but it works great! It is quiet, which is always a plus, and it is versatile. There are 4 trays, with two chambers each, in which to mix and match filter media. I am able to tailer mine to the strong needs of my turtle. Although the filter has a 100 gallon tank capacity, I am saving up for a second one on my 90 gallon tank...there is no such thing as over-filtering when it comes to turtles and I just love this fluval.
Initial set up is a bit overwhelming, but the directions are very clear. Once it is set up, maitenance is fairly easy. It's a bit bulky to haul to the sink to change out the media...but that's to be expected from something this size. I also have trouble getting the lid off and basically have to use a screwdriver as a lever...but honestly, I don't mind...I would rather have it be snug and leak proof than easy to remove!
The manual has a section that talks about the various components of filtering which can be helpful when deciding what to put where in your filter. It wasn't helpful to me. But this is probably the most widely used type of filter and a visit to any turtle or fish keeping community on the internet will yield plenty of tips and advice on setting up media that is most effective for your aquarium community.

The filter got to us on time for a great price. Assembled easily and supplies good flow in tank. Using on a 50 gal very populated tank, filters seem to need cleaning more than I expected. Also clogged once that brought flow to a halt after only 1.5 weeks of service.
Overall a good mechanism for assemble and disassemble, except lid needs to be pried off instead of having a lever system (?)