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General| Filter Type | Canister |
|---|---|
| Media Baskets | 3 |
| Flow Rate | 925 gallons per hour |
| Aquarium Capacity | Up to 400 gallons |
| Pump Output | 925 GPH (3500 L/H) |
| Wattage | 48 watts |
| Voltage | 120 V / 60 Hz |
| Hose Diameter | 1 inch |
Essential safety guidelines for operating the Fluval FX5 canister filter to prevent injury.
Emphasizes the importance of retaining the manual for future reference and product understanding.
Provides a summary of the Fluval FX5 filter's functionality, from water intake to output.
Details the innovative features like AquaStop valves, click-fit connections, and media basket design.
Explains the Smart-Pump system, self-priming, purge valve, intake strainer, and output nozzle.
Presents the technical specifications and performance data for the Fluval FX5 filter.
Guides users through unpacking, identifying parts, and preparing the aquarium with crucial placement requirements.
Describes alternative mounting options for different aquarium rim designs.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing and connecting both intake and output hosing to the filter.
Details how to open the filter, prepare media baskets, and load filtration media.
Guides on final filter placement, valve operation, and the initial startup priming sequence.
Explains the three fundamental types of aquarium filtration: mechanical, biological, and chemical.
Describes the design, flexibility, and loading of the three-tier media basket system for customizable filtration.
Details Foam Inserts for mechanical filtration, capturing particles and preventing bypass.
Explains Ammonia Remover for ion exchange and BioMax for biological filtration.
Describes Carbon media for improving water clarity, removing odors, and absorbing impurities.
Details Peat Granules for softening water and adjusting pH levels for specific fish.
Explains Polishing Pads and Pre-Filter for capturing fine particles and protecting other media.
Describes Zeo-Carb, a blend of Carbon and Ammonia Remover, for overall water quality.
Introduces specialized media like Opti-Carb, Phosphate Remover, and Nitrate Remover for advanced water treatment.
Step-by-step guide on how to drain the filter canister using the built-in purge valve.
Instructions on draining the filter canister using the integrated filter pump and a drainage hose.
Procedures for cleaning foam inserts and rinsing biological media, and replacing chemical media.
Explains how to use the purge valve for partial discharge of debris from the canister base.
Details the process for removing, cleaning, and reassembling the pump's impeller and associated components.
Step-by-step instructions for performing partial water changes using the filter's draining capabilities.
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