How is the longevity of the FX6 compared to other filters people have owned? (primarily Eheim). I will be using it in a turtle tank if that matters...

I've been using the Fluval FX5 on my 100 gallon red eared slider turtle tank for about 12 years now. It's worked flawlessly over the years. I'm about to replace it with the FX6 due to various things starting to get worn out. So yes it does have pretty good longevity.

I have a 40 gallon tank for two read eared sliders. Would this filter be too strong or just right for my tank? Also, does it come with the hosing?

I've got it on a 55 gallon and it works fine! With turtles you want at least 3 times the filtration so 40 gallons of water needs a 160 gallon rated filter or stronger. Also it is recommended that you house your turtles separately as they are going to grow to be 8-12 inches long and are solitary in the wild! I recommend you join red ear slider turtle owners resto group on Facebook and they will have all the information on best diet best filters and best tanks for your turtles!

I am sitting up a 75 gallons tank in my office i don't want to clean it a lot what fluval pump would you suggest

Frequent water changes aren’t a necessity if you set your tank up accordingly. Look up low maintenance/ self sustaining and see for yourself. I have a 75, 50, 29, and two turtle tanks, turtles being the the only ones I regularly change water. No deaths, plants are healthy(NO SUPPLEMENTS OR CO2 added), water is clear, and I’m using HOB filters with only ceramic balls. There’s guides for what you want online that will help far more than these comments.

Fluval fx4 or fluval 406? 80 gallon planted tank. what do you think?

If you have a heavy stock of fish I would aim for 7-10x total gallons of filtration. Currently running 2 fx6 on my 260 gallon which is about 7x flow rate and I’m debating adding a third to get closer to that 10x mark. These provide great bio filtration and if you set them up right with some tweaking can agitate the surface of the water which increases oxygen in the water and allows more life to exist in your aquarium.

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💧 Elevate your aquarium game with the FX4 — where smart meets powerful filtration!

AUTO AIR EVACUATION - Say goodbye to trapped air with automatic purge every 12 hours, ensuring peak efficiency.
POWERFUL 700 GPH FLOW - Turbocharge your aquarium’s clarity with a massive 700 gallons per hour circulation.
SMART PUMP TECHNOLOGY - Cutting-edge microchip continuously optimizes pump performance for flawless filtration.
SLEEK DURABLE DESIGN - Compact black canister built to blend seamlessly into any modern aquatic setup.
EFFORTLESS SELF STARTING - Just add water and plug in—Smart Pump takes over, no manual priming needed.

The Fluval FX4 is a high-performance canister filter designed for all fish life stages, delivering an impressive 700 US gallons per hour flow rate. Featuring advanced Smart Pump microchip technology, it continuously monitors and optimizes pump function while self-starting with just a plug-in. Its automatic air evacuation system activates every 12 hours to maintain maximum efficiency, all housed in a sleek, durable black plastic canister ideal for indoor aquariums.

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Pet Type	Fish
Product Dimensions	39.62 x 39.62 x 44.96 cm; 6.43 kg
Item model number	A214
Pet Life Stage	All Life Stages
Item Form	other
Allergen Information	Tree Nut Free
Outer Material	Plastic
Color	Black
Size	FX4
Number of Items	1
Quantity	1
Specific Uses	Indoor
batteries required	No
Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	6.43 Kilograms

FluvalFX4 High Performance Canister Filter

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