Got rid of the Fluval 406

[convict360]

As title states, ripped out the Fluval 406 tonight; after repeated frustration with low flow and priming annoyances.

Add that to the water spillage when doing maintenance on it, which is unavoidable when the pipes are lifted; and it makes for a messy experience each time.

I don't know if all canisters are like this, but I can definitely say I'll be avoiding for the foreseeable future.

Ironically, i've replaced with two Fluval internal U4's that I've had for years, they are solid filters.

Comments welcome

 

[isde02]

I'm not familiar with fluval canisters but why not put them in a tray to catch any spills? I use Rena xp4, xp3, and cfs 500 canisters and I guess I'm just blessed because the only issue that I've had was the valves leaking on the cfs after 5 years.

 

[Woefulrelic]

I agree, can't stand the 406. It just didn't feel like a solid canister compared to a 2217. I don't have the fluval in use anymore, I feel like an ac110 would be a better. I think canisters in general are going to leak, the eheim disconnects are easier because you can run them into a bucket with ease, but the flip top model of the 406 is awful.

 

[convict360]

I'm not familiar with fluval canisters but why not put them in a tray to catch any spills? I use Rena xp4, xp3, and cfs 500 canisters and I guess I'm just blessed because the only issue that I've had was the valves leaking on the cfs after 5 years.

I had my canister underneath my tank, so when reaching in to disconnect; the water would quite literally go sideways all over the place; even over the edge of the bucket

I agree, can't stand the 406. It just didn't feel like a solid canister compared to a 2217. I don't have the fluval in use anymore, I feel like an ac110 would be a better. I think canisters in general are going to leak, the eheim disconnects are easier because you can run them into a bucket with ease, but the flip top model of the 406 is awful.

I'm just gonna sell the 406, I have a 206 that will also be sold; I hear a lot of great reviews on the AC110 from across the pond, unfortunately the tank rim i have doesnt allow for one; and also the tank is very close to the wall.

I agree that potential leaking has always been a worry of mine too, right now the two internals look ugly; but it's a fair trade off to avoiding potentially coming home to my own living room swimming pool lol.