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Trouble is when the filter failed I'd already rescaped, planted and flooded the tank. Seal replacement could of taken days/weeks and no guarantee that this was the solution! Also, my wife witnessed the leak. No way that filter was going back on. Suprisingly the LFS where I brought the filter...

Due to a malfunction I`ve just swapped my G6 for a Eheim Pro4 600 on my TMC 600 (80ltr). I brought the G6 second hand and I had it running for roughly 3years on a Rio 180 and on this current tank. I know a lot of people have issues with the G3/G6 but I found it to be a great filter. Flow never...

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Hi guys, thanks for taking the time to reply. I frantically researched options this morning and then ended up driving over to my nearest Eheim stockist. In the end I opted for the Pro4 600. The G6 was rated for 600ltr so figured it was kind of a like for like swap. It's been running for a...

Hi everyone. My trusty G6 has finally give up the ghost at the worst possible time. I've just rescaped my tank and flooded it and after reconnecting the filter it's leaking water. I'm on a mission today to find a replacement before all my hard work is undone (and money wasted). My mind is made...

I`m sorry, I just re-read the thread. I thought we were talking about the 2080. It would appear you are all refering to the 2078. Doh Still a good price though. I wanted a 2080 as I want to start using my AM1000 reactor again. I wanted the biggest beast available to ensure my flow is still good...

Really? :shock: Where from mate. I`m reverting back to green! :lol:

Is all the excess Co2 tubing necessary? Could you not reduce the length of hose from reg to bubble counter, bubble counter to atomizer. It would tidy things up a great deal IMO. :thumbup: I`m being seduced by these electronic Ehiems myself and I`m a G6 fan boy as Chris well knows. Lol

Shame you are having these issues. :( I regulary dismantle the impellor assembly and perform maintenance with no problems at all. Last Thursday was the most recent! From memory I only have the 1 steel washer in my assembly and that is housed in the top rubber bush. I fail to see the importance...

Sent you a PM mate. :thumbup:

No problem with screen here either?

I usually give mine a quick rinse on every weekly water change, for the time and effort it takes it`s no hassle! G6 will tell you to stop being lazy though when his digital flow diagram starts to slip! Quick bath in the sink, then good as new. I think this thread has been the catalyst for a G6...

Hi Christie. I had an absolute mare when trying to prime mine when it was rigged up to my AM1000 reactor. I nearly broke my thumb trying. I had to resort to filling the canister to the max, then filling the tubes from the spraybar/inlet end. Pain in the a*** :x I no longer run the AM1000 due...

Sorry mate. Don`t know, I never used it. I Just keep a netted bag with 200ml of Purigen in the chamber.

Initially yes, but after a few weeks I`ve noticed that come water change time the water clarity has started to diminish somewhat! I`ve also noticed that the Purigen beads are already showing signs of deteriation. I was expecting to get a good few months of use from it? I won`t be encouraged to...

Glad to hear you`re pleased with it. I knew you wouldn`t be dissapointed, hard too be really? Like you say, quality piece of kit. :geek: Care to share the knowledge in regards to atomizer placement. I have mine about 4/5 inches above the inlet on the filter, I seem to be getting quite a build...

Well Gary. :wave: Don`t keep us hanging. What do you think? :thumbdown: :thumbup:

I have recently swapped my Up Atomizer onto my Inline as recommended by George. I have found that dissolution has been greatly improved, and all mist has been erradicated. However the bonus of doing this with the G6 is the pre filter shown in the link below. It is constructed of a very tightly...

Re: Thinking of getting a Fluval G6 I would of thought it would be fine to transfer all your current bio filter media to the G6. I did. I filled all 3 media baskets with my mature Eheim Substrat Pro. You will be supplied with the Fluval G-Nodes, I never bothered using them? There are no...

Re: Thinking of getting a Fluval G6 Without meaning to highjack the thread (sorry Gary) but what are others using on their outlets with the G6? Supplied spray bars, Lily Pipes, or other?

Re: Thinking of getting a Fluval G6 Ahh, Sorry mate I thought you were refering to the AM1000 and the inlet! :oops: I will give that ago. I imagine the Mechanical Filter would act as a great method of diffusion? I had the UP Atomizer on the inlet of my Ehiem. It wasnt very effective, it did...

Re: Thinking of getting a Fluval G6 Hi Antipofish, I was refering to the pump capacity of both the G6, and the FX5. I believe the later has a higher turnover so If I had decided to go for this filter I could of taken the hit on the loss of flow if I had continued to use my AM reactor. My tank...

Re: Thinking of getting a Fluval G6 I can confirm that I am the proud owner of G6 :D I think it was George who convinced me to take the plunge as I had doubts myself? Trust me, you won`t be dissapointed?? I can`t really add any more input as it has pretty much all been covered by George...

No probs, http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=17974 i wish I could grow plants like those! :(

Dug out my old carbon stash and filled that empty Chemical chamber. :thumbup: I always liked the way Carbon polished my water but had put it away fearing it was doing more harm than good? I have been following Mark Evans thread on syphoning HC, I will be getting hold of some Purigen over...

Is this true Alastair. I always believed Carbon had a negative effect on Micro nutrients? I suppose if your dosing E.I though, and the quantitys involved in doing so, then any absorbtion from the Carbon would be minimal in comparison to quantitys dosed? Hhhmmmmm, I was wondering what to put in...

I wouldn`t bother using any kind of Carbon in your filter for a prolonged period of time. I believe it will absorb Trace elements from the ferts that you are dosing? It will be O.K if you want to polish the water periodically, but I wouldn`t use it as a perminant fixture? I used to use a...

Recieved the G6 today. Looks really slick! :D Trouble is, it`s come with no media, and no pre filters! :( Never thought to ask this question when bidding. Feel it is going to be a high additional cost to replace it all. Anybody know which pre filters to use there seem to be a few to choose...

If ever I needed any reassurances, there it is? :D Many thanks George. You have made me feel a lot more comfortable with the decision to go for the G6. I will keep you all posted when I have it set up!

Shhhhhh, but I`m a little unsure on this whole 10x flow gospel anyway! I am currently doing "ok" with my Eheim 2026 + AM1000, and nano900 powerhead. Growth isn`t super-spectacular, but everything is doing well and all plants shows signs of contentment with the pearling that I get? I won the...

God damn these impulse buys. I wanted to upgrade so I could do away with any power heads. I currently use a Koralia nano900 I wanted to reduce any equipment inside the tank? 1000lph? With inline equipment it`s going to reduce flow further? I`m beginning to think I`ve made a bad choice here...

Exactly my point Alastair. Flow, You understand my intentions with the inline stuff I plan on running. Concerned I`m going to suffer with inadequate flow. Am I going to have enough? It is one sexy ass filter though. Good price too! :D

So, after a nerve wracking afternoon, and some savvy biding skills on Ebay, I am now the proud owner of a Fluval G6. :clap: I had been on the hunt for a new filter for my 180ltr for some time, and was split between one of these and an FX5. Can anybody put my mind at ease and reassure me I`ve...