Fluval 407 External Filter

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To be fair, the main difference between these filters is the gallons of water that they can support. This means each of them has a maximum capacity it can work in, and in this case, that maximum capacity would be 30 gallons. Redesigned Primer with larger easy-grip handle provides fast, effortless start-ups with just a few pumps Well not as often as you had to clean your old, traditional filter. Most people quote that their Fluval 407 aquarium filter cleaning period can hold even 30 days of “no cleaning”. But as per the experts, cleaning the unit every 2-3 weeks increases its longevity. Of course, the more the Fluval 407 parts are taken care of, the longer they will serve. The Fluval 407 media should be replaced monthly while the ribbed hoses can be cleaned yearly. How to Replace the Fluval 407 Hose?

The 407 is very quiet, much quieter than the SunSun for sure. It’s impressive how much water it pumps but how little noise it makes. I also really appreciate how quiet this filter is. It only emits a small hum that really isn’t noticeable.A spray bar diffuses the water flow coming out of the filter so that the current is more gentle. By default, you’re only provided with a directional nozzle for the outflow. Vertical Pre-FilterFluval is the only brand to offer a vertical pre-filter orientation, which provides more surface area and better mechanical filtration I wanted to get a true user’s experience with this filter. So, I set it up on my 55 gallon (208 liter) angelfish tank in my living room.

I measured the noise with a decibel meter and got a measurement of 51.9. This was much quieter than the buzzing noise from the SunSun canister filter I also tested, which put off 56.4 decibels. Separate Spray Bar May Be RequiredI'm looking at upgrading from an internal Fluval U4 to an external filter and have narrowed my selection down to the 407 or 600 but would like to know from others their main experience using these filters. Don’t get me wrong, the Fluval FX6 has a lot of bells and whistles, but it’s also a huge monster of a thing meant for giant tanks over 100 gallons.