Fluval FX Canister Filters - Before You it Plug in - WATCH THIS!

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Do you own or plan on buying a Fluval FX series canister aquarium filter? Before you buy one, or before your next maintenance, watch this. In this video I share 5 common Fluval FX canister mistakes that can make a big difference in both performance and durability. They have certainly worked with the FX-6 I'm currently running on my 100 gallon African Cichlid tank.

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