Fzone Canister Filter

[BuzzDaddy21]

Hi all, is there anyone using the fzone canister filter, a while back I had a 15L version, but returned because they wouldn`t send the pump I ordered, after looking at all of the stuff I got for the first one I decided to try again and order the 10L (15L out of stock) and what do you know they sent me the right pump.🤪 I will say that I really like the Fluval 107 and 207 and how easy they are to service. (Thanks, Guppysnail) but I just have to try the fzone.  I remember someone say that they look like a coffee pot. A few pics. Any thoughts?

[Guppysnail]

I had a feeling you were going to eventually try one of these with the setups you put together. Please update how it does. I would love to see comparisons between these and the fluval. 

Edited March 20, 2022 by Guppysnail

[BuzzDaddy21]

Well just got the Fzone 10L setup and it sure holds a lot of stuff. The hose and quick disconnects are from ADA. A lot longer to setup than a fluval 107/207 A few pics. So far only running pump at 30%. Might let it run a few a week's then tear down and check things. I should have taken more pics but was in a hurry to setup and put the F207 on another 40B.

[nabokovfan87]

Pondguru has a few videos on these. Definitely a great place to start for setup and such.

[BuzzDaddy21]

On 3/20/2022 at 11:00 AM, Guppysnail said:

comparisons between these and the fluval.

I don`t think I`m qualified to judge either of them right now, also Gup if not for you I might have made a bad decision on my first canister. I really like the107/207 and ease of setup and maintenance both are made very well and if I live long enough, they might break, your only limited by what you can put in them. I looked at some of the higher end Fluval`s  and they are more expensive than a Fzone. I spent 5 minutes to setup the 207 on the other 40B and done. (I see new baby shrimp today) I spent 15 minutes priming the F 10L because I didn`t know what I was doing plus afraid of messing up. I like seeing the clear hose, well until they get gunked up. I used Eheim intake and spray bar 16mm. I should maybe shorten the intake line, I`m not sure. I`m not going to use any bio media (that's under the plenum) just sponge and BCB stuff and see what happens. So far, I like the can, as quiet as a Fluval.  Holds a lot of stuff. I will say that if I was new to the hobby and looking for a canister, I think I would pick an Fzone just because it should last a lifetime. (Easy to replace the pump if need be. (I`m thinking about getting a spare.) Also, what am I saying I'm new to the hobby. The blue sponge under the hose (That hose is 7/8 OD and 5/8 ID.) is because I haven't taped down the pump yet. 🙃 A few pics.  Also, the pics with shrimp are in the 40B with play sand/gravel mix.  I`m not very good with pictures sorry.

[BuzzDaddy21]

Guppysnail a while back we talked about a scraper using those plastic blades, well I forgot about it till now so I found one and drilled a couple of holes and it works ok not sure if one puts too much pressure on the blade it might break. I think a plastic card works better but not as strong. Has nothing to do with a canister 😜

[Guppysnail]

I just remembered the arm you showed me a few days ago while trying to reach gsa on the bottom back wall of the 40b with my short arms. I’m getting one here soon. I’m glad you confirmed they work with the plastic razors. 

Hey I just looked again are those metal loops on with magnets? I MUST have them if they are. Where can I get some please?

[BuzzDaddy21]

On 3/21/2022 at 5:02 PM, Guppysnail said:

metal loops on with magnets?

Amazon, look up magnetic hooks there's a lot of different styles.

[BuzzDaddy21]

Well, I found out I had something in my canister that shouldn`t be there, so I took down the canister, the hardest part was getting it off the floor, the shutoff valves worked like a charm, very little water. So, I replaced some sponges and added other stuff plus more sponges and got back together very easy. I will also say that the feed button on the controller is so cool. I won`t bore you with a lot of pics, just a few..