Equipment Review and Discussion :: How I clean my FX5 (video)

[papoopeepoo]

I decided to make a video to show the process of cleaning my FX5 in my regular tank maintenance.

If you're thinking about getting an FX5 or similar canister filter, or are just really bored and want to watch a YouTube video of a somewhat monotone Philadelphian (and his turtle), this video might really help you out.


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYn3wrzNVsU[/youtube]

[steve]

Cool video! This is the first one I've seen for the FX5. I didn't know that it worked the air bubbles out, that's pretty smart.

Does the intake come with that attachment?

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Awesome video. Also saw your subscribed to me haha thanks

[papoopeepoo]

Thanks, guys.

Steve, what do you mean by attachment? Do you mean the self-priming system?

[steve]

This thingy...

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Yea that comes with the filter

[jwinters]

It would be horrible if it didn't come with the intake strainer. That could suck up any turtle's body part.

[steve]

It's more elaborate than the strainer on the other filters I have, so I wasn't sure if it was part of a standard package.

[papoopeepoo]

It's more elaborate than the strainer on the other filters I have, so I wasn't sure if it was part of a standard package.

When I first opened the box I was amazed at how huge the strainer was. It really is very big, but it never gets clogged so it does it job well.