Fluval FX2 High Performance Canister Aquarium Filter

Absolutely! Hands down the best canister filter out there. If you don't have one and you're waiting, stop, go get it now, you won't regret it. There is no noise. It's easy to install. The flow rate is superb. Water clarity is spectacular. You couldn't ask for anything better. Go get you one! What are you waiting for?

I have two turtles and their tank was always so dirty! I have gone through 6 HOB filters and two aesthetic turtle filters (ones that look like rocks) and every filter I tried needed to be fully taken apart and deep cleaned every few weeks! Nothing could keep my tank clean until I got this filter! I waited a few months to write this review just to make sure it held up and it is still absolutely amazing! I was nervous because I have never had a canister filter before and I didn’t know how to use it but it’s actually incredibly easy. It’s effective, super quiet, and total game changer for my turtles! Now I’m thinking of switching all of my tanks to this filter! It saves me so much time and it saves money because I don’t need to constantly buy replacements for the HOB filters anymore!

I have had other Fluval pumps, the build quality of the FX series is significantly better. The self prime function is fantastic and worth the money just for it. No more pumping to get the pump to flow.

Filter is absolute trash!!! Pump burnt out after only a year use. Spent over $100 re-plumbing my tank to except it’s unorthodox sized tubing. Tubing is cheap quality and will crack overtime so be sure to invest in better quality hose. Flow rate was subpar and only got worse after a couple months. Replacement pumps cost $85 to replace.. do yourself a favor and checkout the amount of replacement pumps sold in the last month. DONT SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU!!!

I have a painted turtle who makes a giant mess of her aquarium over time. I am lazy and want to clean the tank as infrequently as possible, so I get large canister filters like this one that I can leave for a month or more before needing to clean it. My previous filter was a Fluval and lasted quite a while, so I decided to stick with that brand. This unit is quite an upgrade over my last Fluval which was a "lower tier" unit. So far I have been mostly happy with the unit overall. It is quiet and has really good throughput. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars, though, is because just like every other brand out there there is just so much breakable plastic and less than beefy construction, considering the price. Honestly, from my research, I don't think there is a canister filter out there that I would rate a 5 star. For the high price, the connections seem cheap, the hoses seem REALLY cheap, there are just so many ways that a filter like this could be better. Oh well, I won't complain TOO hard since it is doing a good job of filtering. One thing that did happen to me, though, is that the filter starting filling with air to the point it was blowing bubbles pretty much all of the time. The problem was that the joint where the flexible hose connected to the rigid tube of the input side was above water so air was getting in. I reconfigured things so that the hose / rigid pipe joint was under water and haven't had an air issue since. This should NOT be necessary, of course. If everything wasn't cheap friction-fit plastic but rather had substantial connections with hose clamps or some other method of connection, it wouldn't matter if your seams were above water. One last positive I will say is that the multi-directional return head is nice to keep the water well stirred up in the tank and avoid "dead zones" where crud can accumulate - they got that right.

Purchased this to replace a previous canister from another brand that failed after two weeks. Fluval is more expensive, but you can feel the difference in the product quality. Much more solid build and much quieter. Low profile design, the canister baskets are easy to remove and clean. I also purchased the inline uvc attachment and this thing keeps my tank looking great.

Quite happy with the filter. My old cannister filter finally died, and I was trepidatious about changing brands. However, this was way easier to install, set up, and get running. Everything was included (except the activated carbon). Amazingly quiet. I just didn't notice how loud the old one was anymore I guess. Within an hour of running, it had reduced the turbidity in the tank noticeably. I'd recommend it.

So easy together up and install, doesn't come with too many peices.

Great size and functionality, using it for a 600 liter aquarium, doing g a great job.

Warning! This is an american filter, 120v not for europe. Have to use a converter. Maybe i got unlucky. The biomedia is bad and you get to little off it for the money. It's basically just a bucket with a pump and a hose and some baskets.

Turned up very fast and before expected. Functions perfectly and it's powerful for what I need and keeps the water looking crystal clear. The noise is very minimal to none and very easy to set up and looks clean in the cupboard.

Absolutely love this system.

Der Fluval FX2 ist nach meiner Meinung der beste Außenfilter den es gibt. Du fragst dich "warum"? Dieser Filter ist perfekt für Aquarien mit einem etwas höheren Besatz (Lebendgebärende wie Platy, Molly & co). Der FX2 ist der kleinste Bruder der FX serie und passt somit auch in Unterschränke eines 240er Becken (120x40). Er ist der leiseste Filter den ich jemals hatte und das bei einer Power L/h die sich sehen lassen kann. Der Aufbau der Filterstufen ist einzigartig und super durchdacht. Die Vorfilerstufe weist die größte Oberfläche auf, was sehr sinnvoll ist und dann kommt bei mir Sera Siporax gestapelt. Gestapelt habe ich das nur, damit ich den Durchfluss so wenig wie möglich störe. Einzig die Anschlüsse sind etwas groß geraten, wenn mann 19/22 Schläuche gewohnt ist. Denn bei diesem Filter benötigst du einen Schlauch mit 25mm innen Durchmesser! Was aber mit einem Reduzierstück ( pro Anschluss also 2x) schnell gelöst ist. Wenn du die Durchfluss Power voll ausreizen möchtest, solltest du den Schlauch nicht reduzieren. Alles in allem greif zu so lange es den FX2 noch gibt