Using fluval fx5 for water changes

[NYgiantsRP]

So I just got a fluval fx5, I plan on setting it up in the next week. I was doing some research and found out that you can use the extra valve they supply and attach it to a hose, run it into your sink or outside and then plug in the filter and it will drain. Has anyone else done this? Also, could you reverse it and hook a hose from the sink tap to the input and fill the take? Anyone have experience with trying this? This is a freshwater setup.

 

[jambar44]

I drain water out of my tank using a valve i added to the filter intake hose, it isn't a fx5 but i can't see how it would be much different, I refill using a large bucket and a hand powered water pump i got from a gardening store, it gives a nice flow and allows me to add any treatments to the bucket first. If you try that don't forget to sterilize the pump before first use

 

[Dwebkombi]

I bought an extra Fluval hose and connected it to the supplied extra valve.
It is fantastic for doing water changes. I connect it up to the pump outlet then pump out as much as I need to.
By shutting the inlet i can also pump out the contents of the filter allowing me to easily remove it for cleaning. I love my FX5.

To add water I use a dedicated garden hose straight from the tap, then treat the whole tank with prime to remove the chlorine etc.

 

[CraigMac]

I bought an extra Fluval hose and connected it to the supplied extra valve.
It is fantastic for doing water changes. I connect it up to the pump outlet then pump out as much as I need to.
By shutting the inlet i can also pump out the contents of the filter allowing me to easily remove it for cleaning. I love my FX5.

To add water I use a dedicated garden hose straight from the tap, then treat the whole tank with prime to remove the chlorine etc.

Where did you buy the extra fluval hose attachment? I can't find one!

 

[Dwebkombi]

Where did you buy the extra fluval hose attachment? I can't find one!

I got mine from my lfs in Sydney Aust.

I would suggest your lfs or any fluval dealer as it is a spare part. You could also try your local hardware and pickup any 25 mm Int diameter hose.