Hagen FLUVAL MSF 104 Instructions page 5

Introduction
For the complete enjoyment, use and understanding of this Canister Power Filter, it is
recommended that this manual be thoroughly followed. Failure to do so may result in loss of
fish life and/or damage to this filter. Save this manual for future reference.
This Fluval Canister Filter system incorporates the most advanced pump and media handling
technology presently available. It has numerous user features that permit greater control of
both the filter's interaction with the aquatic environment and the aquarist's desire to control
water characteristics. Now, more than ever, Fluval Canister filters provide a greater amount
of filter media and media configurations than any other comparable filter. A minimum of 4
and up to a maximum of 8 media types may be used in separate compartments, depending
on the filter chosen.
The space may be used according to the needs of each individual situation. Fluval
filters allow great flexibility to satisfy the many requirements of novice and advanced
enthusiasts alike.
Fluval Canister filters improve the way filter media is employed while at the same time
dramatically increasing filtration area. Water must pass through all media before it returns
to the aquarium. Instead of travelling in a direct path through the media, the water current
in the 4 generation Fluval system is actually directed in a complex flow path. This increases
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the time that water is in contact with Fluval's many filtration media modules. The squared
design of the 4 generation Fluvals provides 35% to 55% increased volume over traditional
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round containers while improving the water flow characteristics.
Fluval filters support a greater mass of filter material. This increases the life and efficiency
of the filter system. Maintenance requirements are reduced. General water purity
remains constant.
Conventional filters clog more rapidly and do not function as efficiently as Fluval. Fluval's
multi-leveled media design forces water into many channels and pathways which increases
contact time and thoroughly purifies water. Other filters cannot achieve the same level of
water purity. They cannot successfully increase the flow rate to the levels required to
compensate for the lack of filter media volume and contact time.
Canister filters are placed below the aquarium, to the side or back of the installation. They
do not detract from the beauty of the fish and their surroundings. Fluval filters are ideal for
custom situations where remote access to the filtration unit is required.