Feedback on Fluval 404 canister filter

[eddy planer]

Hi Gurus,

Anyone tell me this brand call Fluval 404 filter cansiter... is this a reliable brand? Furthermore..is this model Fluval 404 canister better than those China made canister like Jubo, Sinsin , Webro and so on....

I find this Fluval 404's price is quite attractive...but realized that this Fluval canister is somehere this same pricing or a little more expensive( 10%) than those china made brands canister.

Please advise me... gurus?

[doubleace]

Fluval brand is quite good as Eheim and the parts are easy to get too. The flowrate for 404 is 1300 litres/hr. And if you dont like the tube that they provide you can simply change to Eheim tube or those look alike Ehiem tube. So far I'm using it and it never give me any problem yet since I bought it in September. It also got 3 years warrantly same as Eheim.

As for other china brand I can say that Fluval is better. You also can say Fluval range after/before Eheim. If you are looking for caninster filter that is not expensive like Eheim can go for Fluval. Can say that it works the same as Eheim.

I'm currently using 1 x Eheim 2028 and 1 x Fluval 404 for my 422 planted tank.

[williamng]

i used fluval 303 before. In the past, the service support from local agents are no good. However, there was once where the parent company air in spares for me. I really appreciate that. Great filter and quiet too. Well, a cheaper alternative for Eheim.

[eddy planer]

I'm currently using 1 x Eheim 2028 and 1 x Fluval 404 for my 422 planted tank. :grin

Wow...still need 2 canisters to get better water quality for your 422 tank, am planning using Fluval 404 for 4x1.5x2 tank. So how?

Doubleace, Can i use 1 Fluval 404 for 4x 1.5x2 tank, bo?

Gurus..advise me ?

[doubleace]

Can.. No problem. I put 2 caninsters because I do not want it to have any dead spot to invite Mr Algae. The flowrate of the fluval is very powerful and you can try using 1 first. If you think it's not enough then you get another 1 also can.

[godprint]

Can.. No problem. I put 2 caninsters because I do not want it to have any dead spot to invite Mr Algae. The flowrate of the fluval is very powerful and you can try using 1 first. If you think it's not enough then you get another 1 also can.

would it be too powerful for a discus tank? say of the same size 4ft?

thanks!!!

[eddy planer]

Hi godprint,

With planted tank of 422 or 41.52 tank ..your discus will be fairly safe. If not use sponge filter for output flow to create less current for discus breeding.

Actually ..I'm planning to use fluval 404 for my 1st project , vivarium.

[doubleace]

would it be too powerful for a discus tank? say of the same size 4ft?

thanks!!!

Bro the flowrate can be adjust.

[godprint]

Bro the flowrate can be adjust.

ops. i sound so green. but forgive me, i really quite green in terms of knowledge on filters!

thanks again!!

any difference other than price in 404 and 405??

[godprint]

Hi godprint,

With planted tank of 422 or 41.52 tank ..your discus will be fairly safe. If not use sponge filter for output flow to create less current for discus breeding.

Actually ..I'm planning to use fluval 404 for my 1st project , vivarium.

sponge filter at the output flow, wouldn't it mean sponge filter is not working as it's suppose to??

i thought sponge filter put @ input would be better??

[doubleace]

ops. i sound so green. but forgive me, i really quite green in terms of knowledge on filters!

thanks again!!

any difference other than price in 404 and 405??

Don't think there's much different in price.

[stillife]

How much does this Fluval 404 cost? Will it be overkill to use on 2ft tank?

[doubleace]

404 cost around 120. You can adjust the flowrate from there. If next time you want to upgrade your tank still can use back the caninster.

[illumnae]

hmm wow...find it hard to believe that fluval is the same as an eheim given the many glowing reviews i've heard about eheim from forums all over the world does it last as long as eheims as well?

[godprint]

i have decided to get fluval 404 for my 4ft discus tank...

will update you guys tonight...

i intend to put a dummy cannister after the output of 404...to try and reduce general impact onto the discus.

haha...wish me Luck..

[doubleace]

hmm wow...find it hard to believe that fluval is the same as an eheim given the many glowing reviews i've heard about eheim from forums all over the world does it last as long as eheims as well?

Cant compare yet cause Fluval brand just came out. Think must wait for the long run.

i have decided to get fluval 404 for my 4ft discus tank...

will update you guys tonight...

i intend to put a dummy cannister after the output of 404...to try and reduce general impact onto the discus.

haha...wish me Luck..

Bro you really want to get a dummy caninster to reduce the flowrate? If not you put a rainbar also can. Anyway waiting for your update.

[godprint]

Bro you really want to get a dummy caninster to reduce the flowrate? If not you put a rainbar also can. Anyway waiting for your update.

haha... actually i have a running ehiem 2213, but seems like not doing a very good job. so that's why...

[doubleace]

haha... actually i have a running ehiem 2213, but seems like not doing a very good job. so that's why...

oic.. 2213 is around 440litre/hr and your 4ft tank is around 400 litres better get 3 times of your 4ft. So i think you get a 404 and use it together with the 2213 on each side to have a better circulation.

[williamng]

Fluval is not a new brand. I remember I used the Fluval 303 before I bought my eheim ecco. In terms of performance, I would say Eheim is better. However, if you take the price into consideration, one might feel Fluval is a more economical choice. I owned a china jebo cannister before. It is not bad too but mine broke down in less than a yr. Maybe unlucky..haha!

The last cannister I own is an eheim 2028. It seems like Eheim filters are getting more expensive. I remember I bought mine for less than $280 yrs ago. Now it cost $350?

[godprint]

The last cannister I own is an eheim 2028. It seems like Eheim filters are getting more expensive. I remember I bought mine for less than $280 yrs ago. Now it cost $350?

ya! the price of 2028 went up... i was quite disturbed by that fact.