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Fluval FX4 Canister Filter

Fluval FX4 Canister Filter

Based on 26 comments across 4 communities

77% of 26 verified owners recommend the Fluval FX4 Canister Filter.

What 26 owners say
43 comments reviewed · scored on the 26 clearest verdicts
77%
Recommend
20 owners
11%
Neutral
3 owners
12%
Don't recommend
3 owners
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Other forumsPlantedtank, Fishlore, Cichlid Forum, Reef2Reef
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Reef2Reef— neutral

I am running two fx4's on my 135g...I run the standard foam blocks on the sides of the media trays in each of the canisters.

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

I have an FX4 and FX6 on fresh water tanks and I do not see any reason they would not work. I am very impressed however not sure if inexpensive is the best way to describe them.

The Planted Tank Forum▼ don’t recommend

I have just bought a FX4 and the humming is pretty loud and is very annoying in a 40sqm room. I tried everything I could, to no avail, I am even thinking sending it back, don't buy

Reef2Reef— neutral

I run an FX4 on my 90g. Nitrate factory? Don't know. I vodka dose, so never been an issue.

Cichlid-Forum▲ recommend

had to settle with an FX4 which is much quieter compared to the FX6. There's still the normal hum but you're talking around 45dB vs 60+dB as measured next to the motor with a dB meter app.

Reef2Reef▼ don’t recommend

I had an FX4 on my freshwater 75 gallons and it was a pain to do maintenance on. I kept it just in case but I really hate it.

Fish Lore Aquarium Fish Forum▼ don’t recommend

The FX4 first, last year after about 8 months of use the motor died on it.

Fish Lore Aquarium Fish Forum▲ recommend

Also have an FX4 (as Tanks and Plants is WELL aware since we have been talking about it for days lol) but it is DEAD SILENT, I am not kidding, its much quieter than my 306

The Planted Tank Forum— neutral

My old FX4 filter is very quiet but I've made several modifications to it.

Cichlid-Forum▲ recommend

FX filters have performed flawlessly for me for over 15 yrs. A consideration regarding the big ones is cleaning time. Very heavy. The 4's are much easier to handle.

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

I use an FX4 on my 75 gallon, I would use an FX6 if I could fit it. I really like how easy it is to use and the multiple tray levels allows you freedom to add or remove media you want or don't want.

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

I've got both a fluval fx4 and fx6. Both do the job. I can clean the fx4 and have it back running in ten minutes. Do that once a week and you're golden.

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

I use a Fluval FX4 on my 48"x24"x18" tank, as didn't have the space under the tank for a sump. It's been running for two years and has been great.

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

I'm going to be running 2 FX4 canister filters on it. Why?? Because those are what I used when I had my freshwater tank going.

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

I have been using an FX4 on a 75 gallon for two years now...I clean my filter and change my media every 4 to 6 weeks.

Cichlid-Forum▲ recommend

I have an FX4 on my 75 gallon aquarium and it not only has been doing great, it makes water changes extremely easy.

Cichlid-Forum▲ recommend

I'm running an FX4 on a 46 Bow front and it's been great. Tank is crystal clear and numbers are perfect.

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

Run fx4 on my reef the maintenance is easy. It's large so easy to change media and clean. I love mine.

Fish Lore Aquarium Fish Forum▲ recommend

I have a FX4 and 406 on my 75 gallon planted and it's fine. The FX4 alone would be more than enough

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

I use a Fluval FX4 on my 48"x24"x18" tank...It's been running for two years and has been great.

Cichlid-Forum▲ recommend

I have been running an FX4 on my 125 gallon for about 3 months. I couldn't be happier.

Fish Lore Aquarium Fish Forum▲ recommend

I would have went with a FX4 or 6 if I had the space.

Fish Lore Aquarium Fish Forum▲ recommend

I have the FX4 and so far it's been doing well.

Fish Lore Aquarium Fish Forum▲ recommend

I use the FX-4 and I don't hear anything.

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