What is the fluval 306 rated for?
Suitable for fresh or salt water aquariums up to 300 L (70 US Gal). The flow rate is on the Fluval 306 external canister filter is 1150 L/H (303 US GPH).
How many gallons does a fluval 306 hold?
SPECS
| MODEL Item # | 106 A202 | 306 A212 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarium Capacity | 25 US Gal (100 L) | 70 US Gal (300 L) |
| Pump Output | 145 US Gal/h (550 L/h) | 303 US Gal/h (1150 L/h) |
| Filter Circulation | 95 US Gal/h (360 L/h) | 206 US Gal/h (780 L/h) |
| Head Height (max.) | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) | 5.8 ft (1.75 m) |
Why is my fluval 306 not working?
Check the intake hose and make sure the canister is completely closed. Any leaks or holes will cause the filter to slow down or stop pumping water. Pinprick holes or holes that cannot be seen can occur. Consider changing the intake hose.
How often should you clean fluval 306?
RULE #5. Filter maintenance is key. Fluval filters are designed to rapidly and effectively allow easy mechanical media access for rinsing, so do this regularly (at least once a month) to ensure organic pollutants do not deteriorate water quality or impair the chemical and biological media.
What is the biggest cause of internal fluval breakdowns?
Impellers breaking through dirt and lack of maintenance are the single biggest cause of returned pumps. If you think about it, that also means that they’re the biggest cause of tanks going from mature and filtered to suddenly crashing.
How often should I clean my fluval 307?
Fluval filters are designed to rapidly and effectively allow easy mechanical media access for rinsing, so do this regularly (at least once a month) to ensure organic pollutants do not deteriorate water quality or impair the chemical and biological media.
Is fluval U4 quiet?
The U4 filters the water well. Its silent and has good flow, but it has two main flaws. The first one is too much dirt drops out of the filter trying to get it out of the tank to clean it.
Is the fluval U4 good?
It does a great job of keeping the water clear, and it is easy to maintain. With more turtles or a larger tank, I would recommend using more than one U4 filter to ensure enough filtration power. Overall, I am very happy with this filter and would definitely recommend it to fellow turtle owners.