Fluval 06 Series Canister Filter

[biondoa]

This is my first time using a canister filter and I am wondering what to do when doing a water change. I generally unplug the HOB filters during a water change and then fill with water and re plug. What do I have to do for the canister ? If I unplug it, will I have to prime it again or will it start up again just by plugging it in?

 

[dudley]

As long as your water level does NOT go below the intake strainer, the filter should not need to be unplugged or re-primed.

 

[jeeves_17]

You can pretty much do the same thing. It should typically resume and you don't need to re-prime. Which one of the fluval 06 series canister did you get?

 

[biondoa]

I got the 406 and so far it is working perfectly, but wow, is it heavy when full of water! Thanks for your help.

 

[Rbishop]

Use shut off valves in the suction and return lines....

 

[biondoa]

Yes thanks. I now realize that I have to turn off aquastop valve. I think that is what it's called , but I now know what to do. Thanks to you who responded, and read my manual 3x more.