Great product but lighting defective so awaiting replacement. Since leaving my first reply I have rectified the problem of the too-short pump hose. Any help greatly appreciated.
I was going to get some tetras but I was also intead going to get some angel fish. No matter what I do with the filter setup as soon as I attach the piping up its noisy AF, feel like the entire tank vibrates.
Joined 1 Dec 2018 Messages 24 Location herts. I moved from the edge to the flex basically for ease of cleaning.
All well now. Do I still go for the 57ltr or drop to the 34ltr.
Does anyone have a solution? Panic over and the heater is performing well and the calibrated temperatures are very accurate. I’m really pleased with it, I researched quite a bit on gravel, plants etc, fish less and fish cycles.
Customise your aquatic universe according to your mood. I will try and find out if theres a way to do colour from Fluval and let you know. 6 Jan 2019 #1 Hi, I am newly returning to fish keeping after I would guess a twenty year gap. I previously had my lighting on a timer switch but with this lighting it seems to revert to the blue lights when it switches back on and I manually have to change it. Thanks!
Let me know if you’re still having issues. If some of you ‘fishkeeping of the 1960s’ people stopped recommending this it would a really make the hobby a lot better. Change 30% of the Water and clean the filter.
I personally have one of these tanks (see below) on my office desk and its my favourite small tank thats reviewed on the site. I do have some coarse foam block covering the lower holes. People have different opinions of loudness however so I’m so wondering if you know how this compares. 1, Check the water level – it needs to be at least half way up the top intake on the opposite side to the filter out flow. I did not realize the filter inside could be opened up and cleaned.
Hi, Check the filter – theres a small sponge in it thats probably causing this.
I really like the white model but have come across a couple of reviews which say that there are algae problems which are very evident in the white model and no amount of cleaning gets rid of them. The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Seems strange that it would form on the hose / tube and not anywhere else in the tank. Great little aquarium, with the horiozontal bow to the front glass aestheitaclly pleasant and the integral filter/pump and filter sytem very useful. I have sent a post above but I can’t work out why my pump isn’t working as it should I have mine over the intake and some food goes in there, but so do the fish and shrimp so it all gets eaten.
The light should be hard wired in from memory when I got mine. hi we bought one yesterday.. easy set up ..however the pump/ filter is rather noisy.. should this be like that? The tank will need general maintenance to keep it clean such as cleaning the filter sponges. I broke the glass on my heater while performing a pump-impeller clean in my Flex 34L and, as it was 3pm on a Sunday, I was in a panic to get a new one. The fish all seem fine so should be ok. Update- instead of foam in the first compartment i opted for putting the heater in there at an angle as suggested by the brand (not fluval) my fish dont tend to go in there as much as they did before just a danio now and then.
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The only other open store had this Super Fish Nano Heater, 50w and nice and short (17cm) and able to be sited vertically. Thats what i would do.
Grasses look great. I recently am having issues with green algae and hair algae on my plants, could this be related to poor flow?
You can revoke your consent any time using the Revoke consent button. The water level should be the same as the tank – especially if you have your heater in there. Fluval Flex Glass Aquarium 57 Litre Black £150.00 Volume-: 57 Litre. Company Registration No.
I have done this on numerous tanks and never had any issues when adding shrimp or fish to the setup. Then place the filer media back in the centre section. Could it be that I need a new bulb and it just gives you the blue light when a new one is needed? My LFS, whose advice I highly regard, are running this setup on a Flex in the shop and it’s a stunning planted little tank. Hi there, I don’t think the flow rate is that strong to pull them in and my shrimp have established themselves well in the tank.
An alternative, that I wouldn’t personally be keen on, is to use a very small amount of aquatic glue on the suckers if you do want to secure it on the back. Tip – You’ll need to remove the tube first to get it apart, this simply unscrews from the bottom. Will clean it each time I do a water change. Currently I have it just under, otherwise the water flow pushes the flake food all in there. Its multi-directional dual output nozzles mean the tank water flow can be adjusted to depending on your tank setup. Not a major issue if it falls lower than the mesh though as long as the filter section is full of water. I just bought a block of black, coarse filter foam from my LFS. The manual says the filter should be cleaned every 6 weeks and the pump every 3-6 months. Is this heater only compatible with the 57L? what is the noise level like for sleeping next to. It’s sounds like you’re doing everything right with whats in the tank and the treatment. The reasons I think it’s a good system are:
The heater is 22 cm long which might be a little big for 34l tank. Thank you! What are your thoughts? Boxed well and great tank. Fluval Flex Glass Aquarium 34 Litre White. Dunk the ends in hot water to soften the tubes and gently pull them off the connectors a little. The outlet tube on my pump isn’t quite long enough so I can’t fix it to the bottom of its chamber using the suction cups as it doesn’t reach, the result is a very noisy loose pump. I was thinking about placing filter sponge down there….
Should the water level be level with the rest of the tank? Do you think Dwarf Hairgrass really need this?
If that’s clogged up it can slow the flow and pull rate of water. What size submersible heater does the flex 57 need? Where would I purchase thin wire gauze? Solved this issue. Have cleaned all I can clean and nought helps There is still a small amount though. As for the sponge on the pump, bin it. I’d suggest growing some plants in front of it to cover it if you don’t like it on the glass. I use fluval aqua plus and cycle when adding new water to the tank. I’d try this http://amzn.to/2oEVOaQ I’ve seen these but not personally used it. Jody. My LFS has recommended changing the compartment use of my 34L Flex. Very annoying if you want to put it on a timer switch.
Can you give me some more info and we’ll try our best to help? Have you cleaned out the small circle filter in the main unit at the bottom?
Web Exclusive. It also makes a great environment to establish a bacterial colony for the tanks’ well being and doesn’t restrict water flow. My water is crystal clear in the main tank, but i seem to always have bits in the back in all 3 compartments. I did notice you mentioned changing the position of the pump seems to reduce noise so if I do get this tank I will definitely try this.
Will try and get photos the next time I am doing a water change. Some feeding blocks only last a week and the water level may beed topping up. Ive bought the 34ltr and the shop didnt stock fluval heaters. Could I use this as a saltwater tank if I added a heater, I would only be looking to keep and possibly breed shrimp and snails and double up as a quarantine tank when needed? It can be setup as a saltwater tank but needs a proper conversion. Thanks, You need a none digital charger for it to work.
Can’t say whether this is the best method but it works for me.
Thank you. Hi, how do i intro the CO2 tube into the tank since the cover is enclosed? Which light setting do I need to keep the plants healthy please? Currently have it stuck to the side of tank. Fluval flex 57L aquarium with bespoke stand only The tank lid has the latest fluval Aquasky led lighting installed which operates with remote control Total cost of item £250 I’m selling for a bargain price of £150 NO OFFERS £150. Hi I wondered if anyone could help me? Here’s my initial tank setup with a rock feature, gravel path and the initial grass planting done. I have read the comments above and will have a look at the pump tomorrow but can you offer me any advice to help me please? If the giant sponge in the centre section can’t catch the dirt, that’s got no hope of coping. Quick view Fluval Flex/Spec Carbon. Doing the clean a few days before means you can make sure they’re okay before you set of. The tank is equipped with a powerful 3-stage filtration and an infrared remote control that allows you to select between several colours and special effects. i just folded it in half sideways, cut the slit necessary (to fit it up against the slat openings) and stuck it inside the space behind with the heater.
It has been set up for just over one week. I had problems with my filter but following your instructions (I’d lost the ones in the supply box) I sorted it quickly and the gunk in the sponge was washed out. I am thinking of replacing my 23L Fluval Edge with the 57L Flex. As we mention lots on this blog, it’s important to add the fish slowly and ignore the temptation to go to the local fish shop and buy everything you like the look of. When doing my weekly water change and general cleaning of the tank I have noticed what I can only describe as white gunk on the long filter tube.
Big massive sponge that cane with tank in central compartment and last one number 3 on right has my pump Hope this helps, let us know how you get on.
If you don’t clean this you’ll notice the water in the pump section get lower and lower as the pump struggles to work.
That’s better I think
I’d try Fluval customers services.
I have 2 small 1” cubes of coarse black sponge on the water outlet nozzles and the flow and turbulence in the tank are vastly reduced. Is the above solution the best one to slow it down? You can use the stand for both the 34L and the 57L aquarium.
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