Reviews on fluval g3/g6?

!shadow! · 03-10-2010, 01:12 AM

l'm thinking about getting me a g3 and was just curious as to how it performs and if it's worth the $$. Also how the water flow is strong/slow, how clean it keeps the water and etc.. Thanks!

!shadow! · 03-19-2010, 05:02 AM

Everytime l look at them at the store it just makes me wanna dish out the money

HEINEKEN357 · 03-19-2010, 05:27 AM

I know Prototyp3 has the G6 check out his post I know he talks about it in there

46bowfront

!shadow! · 03-19-2010, 05:29 AM

l did that's the only source i've gotten i'm just trying to get more than 1. lf it's not that "great" then i guess imma have to stick with a good eheim. l'm just really excited over getting me a g3 since it's all high tech and more convenient. i'm setting up a 48g rimless and i'd appreciate any other suggestions in case l don't end up getting me a g3. thanks guys

HEINEKEN357 · 03-19-2010, 05:36 AM

Yup tech wise its sweet I would like some comparisons vs Rena, Eheim, Sun so on and so on hehe. Good luck on the search I tryed all the sites I know nothing about it :/.

!shadow! · 03-19-2010, 05:43 AM

lt would be awesome it they compared it to eheim. That'd be really interesting such as water quality, flow, and so on.

crossbow · 03-19-2010, 02:49 PM

Well one thing I'd suggest right off the bat, is to avoid the G3. The G6 is only 50 dollars more. If you're already spending 400 dollars, an extra 50 for a significantly larger filter is a no brainer!

!shadow! · 03-19-2010, 06:47 PM

l gotta agree with you on that, there is only one problem. From what i've heard you can't proggram the flow so a g6 would be insane inside a 48g don't ya think?

HEINEKEN357 · 03-19-2010, 07:09 PM

Why can't you install a ball valve to lower flow? Also I had a xp3 on a 24gal tank for a few weeks flow wasn't to powerful with some diy lily pipes. But If I was you I would go for the G6 send the extra cash its always better to have more flow.

!shadow! · 03-19-2010, 07:25 PM

l've always used a hang on the back canister filter for my larger tanks such as a magnum HOT 350. l'm just less experienced in dealing with hoses and how to regulate them. i'll have to check that out heineken. l appreciate the info and if i ever decide to get a larger tank, well my g6 would be perfect than my limiting g3.

crossbow · 03-20-2010, 09:29 PM

If the G6 also comes with a spraybar, you could increase the size of the holes with a drill. Lots of ways to control flow. I just think the G6 is a better buy, even if you don't need that flow. The larger cartridges will increase the time prior to needing to be serviced. as well as maximizing replacement costs.

I'd consider the G3 a viable option if it was a few hundred dollars less...but it's only about 10% cheaper then the G6. The pricing scale of those things is so messed up right now. I don't really see the point of the G3 currently.

prototyp3 · 03-20-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by !shadow!

l gotta agree with you on that, there is only one problem. From what i've heard you can't proggram the flow so a g6 would be insane inside a 48g don't ya think?

It's not insane in my 46g. I would highly recommend the G6 over the G3, More flow, more media room, for maybe $50 more. It's almost a no brainer. Remember that as the plants grow in they're going to block and slow a lot of the flow anyways.

Also, the outflow is split into two nozzles. That already cuts down on any blow-the-plants-over jet stream factor.

!shadow! · 03-21-2010, 01:49 AM

Damn well now l feel kinda retarded..... the only reason l didn't get a g6 is if i install a ball valve it would restrict it in a way and since everything is all computerized controlled it would probably tell the filter that it's clogged up or something and bring out some alarm about some restriction thinking it's the cartridges. And about drilling the spraybars, wouldn't that void my warranty if something were to happen and i'd have to return everything back? Also l'm putting ada nile sand and didn't want there to be too much agitation and stir it up. l still haven't used the filter or anything tho... l wonder if i can exchange it for a g6....

Craigthor · 03-21-2010, 04:00 AM

You can send me the G6 and go buy yourself a G3.

I'll atleast cover the shipping, consider it a RAOK.

!shadow! · 03-21-2010, 04:06 AM

deal! just throw that 150g riparium

03-10-2010, 01:12 AM	#1
!shadow! Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: austin,texas Posts: 1,671	Reviews on fluval g3/g6? l'm thinking about getting me a g3 and was just curious as to how it performs and if it's worth the $$. Also how the water flow is strong/slow, how clean it keeps the water and etc.. Thanks! __________________ ----gauny---- 48g rimless "passion" "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others" -pericles

03-19-2010, 05:02 AM	#2
!shadow! Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: austin,texas Posts: 1,671	Everytime l look at them at the store it just makes me wanna dish out the money __________________ ----gauny---- 48g rimless "passion" "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others" -pericles

03-19-2010, 05:27 AM	#3
HEINEKEN357 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 551	I know Prototyp3 has the G6 check out his post I know he talks about it in there 46bowfront __________________ Filstar pimp#48 ~~55g Xp3-Xp1 running diy clear co2 reactor pressurized co2 216w t5ho~~ 24g Aquapod 60w led Pressurized co2 paintball system DIY blacked out stand 28g 18x18x20 Cube 40w led pressurized co2 paintball system Diy Ada stand

03-19-2010, 05:29 AM	#4
!shadow! Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: austin,texas Posts: 1,671	l did that's the only source i've gotten i'm just trying to get more than 1. lf it's not that "great" then i guess imma have to stick with a good eheim. l'm just really excited over getting me a g3 since it's all high tech and more convenient. i'm setting up a 48g rimless and i'd appreciate any other suggestions in case l don't end up getting me a g3. thanks guys __________________ ----gauny---- 48g rimless "passion" "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others" -pericles

03-19-2010, 05:36 AM	#5
HEINEKEN357 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 551	Yup tech wise its sweet I would like some comparisons vs Rena, Eheim, Sun so on and so on hehe. Good luck on the search I tryed all the sites I know nothing about it :/. __________________ Filstar pimp#48 ~~55g Xp3-Xp1 running diy clear co2 reactor pressurized co2 216w t5ho~~ 24g Aquapod 60w led Pressurized co2 paintball system DIY blacked out stand 28g 18x18x20 Cube 40w led pressurized co2 paintball system Diy Ada stand

03-19-2010, 05:43 AM	#6
!shadow! Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: austin,texas Posts: 1,671	lt would be awesome it they compared it to eheim. That'd be really interesting such as water quality, flow, and so on. __________________ ----gauny---- 48g rimless "passion" "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others" -pericles

03-19-2010, 02:49 PM	#7
crossbow Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 286	Well one thing I'd suggest right off the bat, is to avoid the G3. The G6 is only 50 dollars more. If you're already spending 400 dollars, an extra 50 for a significantly larger filter is a no brainer! __________________ -------------- 46G Bowfront Goldfish Planted Tank

03-19-2010, 06:47 PM	#8
!shadow! Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: austin,texas Posts: 1,671	l gotta agree with you on that, there is only one problem. From what i've heard you can't proggram the flow so a g6 would be insane inside a 48g don't ya think? __________________ ----gauny---- 48g rimless "passion" "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others" -pericles

03-19-2010, 07:09 PM	#9
HEINEKEN357 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 551	Why can't you install a ball valve to lower flow? Also I had a xp3 on a 24gal tank for a few weeks flow wasn't to powerful with some diy lily pipes. But If I was you I would go for the G6 send the extra cash its always better to have more flow. __________________ Filstar pimp#48 ~~55g Xp3-Xp1 running diy clear co2 reactor pressurized co2 216w t5ho~~ 24g Aquapod 60w led Pressurized co2 paintball system DIY blacked out stand 28g 18x18x20 Cube 40w led pressurized co2 paintball system Diy Ada stand

03-19-2010, 07:25 PM	#10
!shadow! Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: austin,texas Posts: 1,671	l've always used a hang on the back canister filter for my larger tanks such as a magnum HOT 350. l'm just less experienced in dealing with hoses and how to regulate them. i'll have to check that out heineken. l appreciate the info and if i ever decide to get a larger tank, well my g6 would be perfect than my limiting g3. __________________ ----gauny---- 48g rimless "passion" "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others" -pericles

03-20-2010, 09:29 PM	#11
crossbow Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 286	If the G6 also comes with a spraybar, you could increase the size of the holes with a drill. Lots of ways to control flow. I just think the G6 is a better buy, even if you don't need that flow. The larger cartridges will increase the time prior to needing to be serviced. as well as maximizing replacement costs. I'd consider the G3 a viable option if it was a few hundred dollars less...but it's only about 10% cheaper then the G6. The pricing scale of those things is so messed up right now. I don't really see the point of the G3 currently. __________________ -------------- 46G Bowfront Goldfish Planted Tank

03-21-2010, 01:49 AM	#13
!shadow! Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: austin,texas Posts: 1,671	Damn well now l feel kinda retarded..... the only reason l didn't get a g6 is if i install a ball valve it would restrict it in a way and since everything is all computerized controlled it would probably tell the filter that it's clogged up or something and bring out some alarm about some restriction thinking it's the cartridges. And about drilling the spraybars, wouldn't that void my warranty if something were to happen and i'd have to return everything back? Also l'm putting ada nile sand and didn't want there to be too much agitation and stir it up. l still haven't used the filter or anything tho... l wonder if i can exchange it for a g6.... __________________ ----gauny---- 48g rimless "passion" "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others" -pericles

03-21-2010, 04:06 AM	#15
!shadow! Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: austin,texas Posts: 1,671	deal! just throw that 150g riparium __________________ ----gauny---- 48g rimless "passion" "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others" -pericles

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