Fluval Flex Aquarium Kit
Description
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The Fluval Flex offers contemporary styling with its distinctive curved front and is equipped with powerful multi-stage filtration and brilliant LED lighting
- - 7500K LED lamp supports plant growth and enhances fish colors
- - Fully adjustable White + RGB LEDs for endless color blends
- - FLEXPad remote can also control fun special effects (i.e. fading cloud cover, lightning bolts)
- - Powerful 3-stage filtration for superior water quality
- - Oversized mechanical (foam), chemical (carbon) and biological (Biomax) media included
- - Multi-directional dual outputs for customized water flow
- - For freshwater use only
Specifications
SKU | 2921081 |
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Primary Brand | Fluval |
Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Weight | 31 CGM |
Additional Features
Personalized Item flag | No |
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Item Dimensions
Length | 20 IN |
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Height | 20 IN |
Width | 19.5 IN |
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Tristonia
4 years ago
I love Fluval tanks because they are so well-made, but this tank has a few flaws...
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Only 10.9 gallons room for fish
tony70
5 years ago
This tank has only 10.9 gallons of water left after deducting 4 gallons of volum...
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The quietest tank I’ve ever owned
Yes, I recommend this product.
Fluval flex 15
Yes, I recommend this product.
Good Choice
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros and cons
Yes, I recommend this product.
A Few Flaws
Yes, I recommend this product.
I really love the Fluval Flex
Yes, I recommend this product.
Warped
No, I do not recommend this product.
Great, but low flow
No, I do not recommend this product.
Questions
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Is this tank worth it.
- I would buy it again.
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Does this tank have a timer for the light or can it be attached to one?
- The lights are controlled by a remote. I just turned the white lights on, unplugged it, then plugged it back in and the lights automatically came back on. Same with the colored lights. I believe you could plug this into a timer instead of the wall outlet and it would work.
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Is the 15 gallons including back porting that is closed off?
- Yes it includes the sump filter (back), which accounts for around 2-4 gallons. At the standard inch of fish per gallon, it is certainly not roomy enough for 15 inches of fish. It's an awesome tank, but it has less living space than a normal 15 gallon. If I didn't need to upgrade to a bigger tank, I would still be using the fluval.
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My sister bought me this tank for my gold fish (one fish) I just want to know is the bio rings / carbon bag safe for my fish? it seems like a lot for one fish and I don't want to put her in if it not safe for her.
- Both are completely safe and actually the bio rings are a necessity as they are a breeding ground for the beneficial bacteria that will eat the ammonia in your tank and keep it safe for your fish. Goldfish are notoriously dirty fish (they poop a LOT) and so the more filter media (sponges, bio rings etc) you have the better. Having said all that your goldfish is going to get large (upto 12 inches and sometimes more!) and will quickly outgrow this tank. The recommended minimum tank size for one goldfish is 20 gallons. I had 3 in a 29 gallon and had to upgrade to a 60 gallon as my fish had gotten so big! One had grown to at least 10 inches long in less than 2 years. I personally don’t use carbon as I have plants in my tank. Also make sure the tank is cycled properly before you put your fish in. There are lots of videos on YouTube about cycling and the nitrogen cycle. Sorry for the long post. I am somewhat passionate about goldfish!
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Can a heater fit in the back compartment?
- Yes
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Does this one come with pf2
- No, A fluval PF2 programmable feeder would add about $50 to the price, so if you want one you would need to order it separately. One problem you may encounter is that the Fluval Flex 15 has a rather small rectangular feeding hole on the hood, and this would result in some of the food missing the feeding hole unless you modify the hood.
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How many gallons is this?
- It's about 15 gallons of water only if you have no decorations or substrate. Otherwise, it will be less. Your decorations and substrate and pump and filter parts will displace some. (Perhaps a gallon or two if you just use some plants and a little substrate but perhaps 5 gallons or so if you use large rocks or wood to landscape.) On average about 3 gallons or so will be setting hidden in the filter or taken up by its parts at any given time. Then the fish you choose will also displace water (although probably very little as this tank can just keep a few small fish).
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Will an 11lb bag of gravel be enough for this tank. Want at least 2" thick. I've heard this tank is really only 11 gallon after deduction the filter area.
- I would recommend about 15 pounds of gravel. Avoid the ones that are epoxy coated. If you plan to have live plants then make sure to use a quality substrate such as Fluval Stratum, or Seachem Flourite.
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what is the gallon capacity
- Says 15 but someone wrote that it’s only about 10 after filter water concealment?
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