Move Over FX5.... the Fluval G is here....
So, the Fluval G is nearly here... i thought it would be a good idea to gather all the info about it in one place.
WHAT IS IT?
The next generation of external filters from Hagen and Fluval
WHATS GOOD ABOUT IT?
Well, Fluval have been working on this for several years and it appears to be a new design of canister filter that combines the media trays and electronic control of the eheim Pro 3 E series, with the multi-stage filtration and modern fittings that fluval are known for.
OK... I'M INTERESTED.... SHOW ME MORE
This new video shows more of the filter, but you won't get to see it in action until next week, after it has been unveiled on the 6th in the UK. Keep an eye on the Practical Fishkeeping website in the UK, as they have announced they will be getting one of the first ones in the UK - they also posted a video preview of the U series internal before anyone else.
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WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?
the filter consists of media trays arranged around a bespoke pleated filter cartridge in the middle.... because these cartridges exert a known back pressure as they clog, fluval can monitor the pressure in the filter and the electronics rely on this to figure out when it needs cleaning and optimise the pump performance.
If you modify these cartridges, you will lose the electronic benefits.
Trial units have performed spectacularly and the new fittings are very, very well thought out... a huge step up from the old-fashioned fittings you get from eheim, and the fittings used be the FX5 and 05 series.
GIMME GIMME GIMME!
The filter will be onsale in october worldwide and prices wil not exceed those of comparable eheim filters. 2 models are known so far - the G3 and G6, tank ratings not known. More info to follow.
Be warned, these will be the new gold standard in aquarium filters - you will need one on your tank.
That is all... over and out.
(^_^) I will update this thread as more info is revealed.
So, the Fluval G is nearly here... i thought it would be a good idea to gather all the info about it in one place.
WHAT IS IT?
The next generation of external filters from Hagen and Fluval
WHATS GOOD ABOUT IT?
Well, Fluval have been working on this for several years and it appears to be a new design of canister filter that combines the media trays and electronic control of the eheim Pro 3 E series, with the multi-stage filtration and modern fittings that fluval are known for.
OK... I'M INTERESTED.... SHOW ME MORE
This new video shows more of the filter, but you won't get to see it in action until next week, after it has been unveiled on the 6th in the UK. Keep an eye on the Practical Fishkeeping website in the UK, as they have announced they will be getting one of the first ones in the UK - they also posted a video preview of the U series internal before anyone else.
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WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?
the filter consists of media trays arranged around a bespoke pleated filter cartridge in the middle.... because these cartridges exert a known back pressure as they clog, fluval can monitor the pressure in the filter and the electronics rely on this to figure out when it needs cleaning and optimise the pump performance.
If you modify these cartridges, you will lose the electronic benefits.
Trial units have performed spectacularly and the new fittings are very, very well thought out... a huge step up from the old-fashioned fittings you get from eheim, and the fittings used be the FX5 and 05 series.
GIMME GIMME GIMME!
The filter will be onsale in october worldwide and prices wil not exceed those of comparable eheim filters. 2 models are known so far - the G3 and G6, tank ratings not known. More info to follow.
Be warned, these will be the new gold standard in aquarium filters - you will need one on your tank.
That is all... over and out.
(^_^) I will update this thread as more info is revealed.
