Where should filter media be placed?
When used properly, chemical media is placed in the final portion of the filter. If chemical media is placed first, it will become clogged and need to be replaced long before its chemical filtering properties are exhausted.
Is fluval U3 quiet?
It does a good job keeping the water clean. There are adjustable flow vents so you can adjust how you want the water to flow, and you can change it anytime with a turn or a twist. It is very quiet underwater, and changing the filter and filter media is quick and easy.
Is too much flow bad for fish?
Defining “too much” water flow is very subjective. It all depends on your particular aquarium, the type of fish, or the plants you have. But if the fish are always struggling to stay in one place, the flow would be too much. Strong flow in a planted aquarium can push the plants so much that they lean over.
How should I layer my filter media?
The order of filter media, no matter what type of filtration system you have, is always the same. It starts with Mechanical filtration, then Biological filtration, and finally Chemical filtration in that order.
Do Undergravel filters work with sand?
Sand and UGFs don’t mix. You can not use sand and UGF and you can not have UGF with plants. People that use UGF generally use them in rock tanks with reverse flow pumps to push the gunk UP and then other filters to remove what is pushed up. They do not filter well enough used alone.
How does underwater gravel filter work?
An undergravel filter is a slatted tray which forms a false floor that allows a layer of gravel to be suspended above a water filled space. One or more vertical pipes, called airlifts (or uplifts), are attached to the plate through which water is drawn using a powerhead or an airstone (powered by an airpump).
What are the features of the Fluval U2 Filter?
Key features of the Fluval U2 Internal Filter: With it’s powerful flow it helps circulate water around the aquarium and agitate the water surface to allow oxygen to enter the water. You can adjust the flow if your fish or livestock prefer slower moving water using the nozzle heads provided with purchase.
How long does Fluval U series Power Filter last?
Fluval U Series Power Filters are guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship under normal aquarium usage and service for 3 years.
How does a Fluval surface skimmer filter work?
The Fluval Surface Skimmer intakes water from both the top of the unit – at the water surface – and the bottom of the unit, in the water column. A control knob at the top of the unit allows control of the amount of water that passes through each intake. Can’t Find an Answer? How do I prevent baby fish from being pulled into my filter?
What kind of air pump do you need for Fluval?
Fluval breeding boxes should be used with an air pump that produces 1 L / minute of flow. We recommend the Fluval Q.5 air pump (Item #A849). Can’t Find an Answer? Does the Fluval Surface Skimmer only draw water from the surface of the aquarium?