Fluval G3 User Manual

HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR
ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM
www.fluval-g.com
EN.5
Superior Filtration Concept
There are three basic types of filtration; mechanical,
chemical and biological. A mechanical filter removes
waste particles and solid debris through mechanical
straining. The chemical filter media actively change
water characteristics through deliberately managed
chemical reactions, and biological filter media break
down and eliminate organic toxins—ammonia and
nitrite—through bacterial action.
Fluval G series uses these basic functions in an
entirely new and unique filtration concept. The
mechanical pre-filter and the chemical filter media
are now housed in cartridges which are directly
accessible from the top of the filter. Both can be
cleaned or replaced without the laborious chore
of disassembling the whole filter. Changing or
maintaining each cartridge is now quick and
mess free.
STAGE I
Mechanical Filtration
Cartridge
Specific to the Fluval G
the traditional
mechanical filtration
foam has been replaced
with compact high
capacity and long
lasting pleated pre-filter cartridge that traps
significantly more debris than traditional foam filter
models. This is a closed system within the Fluval G,
soallwaterthatowsthroughtheltermustrst
pass through the pre-filter cartridge for pre-cleaning.
The pre-filter cartridge is available in two formats:
standard weave and 75μm for marine aquariums or
water polishing in freshwater tanks. The effective-
ness of the Fluval G’s pre-filtration process means
that less solid waste is solubilised in the aquarium
water for less waste accumulation and also makes
the chemical and biological filtration components of
the system more effective.
STAGE II
Chemical Filtration
During the subsequent chemical filtration, all
waterowingthroughtheGlterpassesthrough
the chemical media cartridge. The Fluval G offers a
combination of media options to make chemical
filtration simpler and more efficient. Featuring
high-capacity ionic exchange filtration media, the
system will efficiently remove nitrates, phosphates
andwaste.Forpureconsumerexibility,the
chemical cartridges can be refilled with any type
media the aquarium owner chooses.
Regardless of chemical media type the design of
thechemicalcartridgeandsubsequentwaterow
ensures maximum water contact resulting in a highly
efficient filtration process.
STAGE III
Biological Filtration
Following the mechanical and chemical cleaning,
water enters into the biological filtration stage.
The Fluval G Bio Baskets are filled with the new
Fluval G-Nodes which are specifically engineered and
manufactured so the tunnel and cave sizes perfectly
accommodate billions of nitrifying bacteria to purify
aquarium water. The Fluval G’s biological filtration
media comes in two sizes for maximum compaction
and lasts six months before maintenance is required.

Fluval G3 Specifications

General

Filter Media Baskets	3
Filter Type	External Canister
Flow Rate	185 GPH (700 L/H)
Filtration Stages	3
Voltage	120V/60Hz
Hose Diameter	5/8 inch