Thanks for the excellent explanations. 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Sponge filters 3:48 Mat filters 4:25 Hang-on-back filter 7:30 Internal canister filter 8:40 External canister filter 10:59 Sump filters 12:30 Conclusion

After nearly 60 years in the hobby, my opinion is that a corner Matten filter is the best choice for tanks under about 180 gallons. Air driven or with a powerhead- hands down in terms of biological, mechanical, and looks beautiful. Above 180, I go with a sump, using Poret foam in increasing porosity as the water flows through. Simple, cheap, beautiful, and most importantly the most effective approaches. When you add low maintenance and low energy costs to these two options, there is no other choice in my mind. The only down side, these filters are not "plug and play" with say adding an Aquaclear or cannister filter. You have to be willing to "tinker" a little bit.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks fort sharing what you do!

@Withtychannel

4 жыл бұрын

Ya I agree they are great but man I hate doing anything close to diy stuff haha

@MisterCaution

2 жыл бұрын

What would your matten setup materials (I.e., sponge choice and piping choice) be for like a 5-10g nano tank that you are trying to make the matten serve as the “background” but not take up too much “display” space? Any tips?

@HalfManHalfCichlid

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterCaution I would use 20 ppi (pores per inch). Go to the Swiss tropicals site and you can buy the plumbing from them or make it yourself

Excellent comparison, including pros and cons. My tank and canister filter choice was made for me when a friend decided to get out of the hobby. He kept a community tank. Since moving to mbuna, I've added a second Eheim canister to improve turnover.

Thank you so much for your advice ♥ now I'm relaxed on what to choose cuz I picked one 🙏

Thank you. This answered all the questions I had about the different types of filters.

Jason thank u as always for the great & informative video. My favorite & will always be HOB’s. Marinelands emperor penguin filters. Very easy to setup & service. Also can’t forget customizable. As you mentioned it depends on your wants & needs for your systems. Enjoy your day my friend.

Prime Time speaks the truth... on ALL his videos... and not just trying to sell products like a few that shall not be named!!!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just try to share my experience with stuff. Hopefully, people benefit form that.

Thank you for this vid. New to the hobbie and I was completely overwhelmed with the type of filters out there. Watched probably an hours worh of vids researching and you provided all the answer in this one vid. I will keep my mechanical filter

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks for watching!

@jasonfernald3994

2 жыл бұрын

I was feeling the same. Glad I found this video.

Thanks for the filter review again. We all need reminders and new ideas.

That was exactly the information i was looking for! Thanks!

That's it I have to subscribe I keep looking up videos on my aquarium and all yours pop up and are the most helpful I appreciate everything you do keep it up man

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here!

This helps out a lot when choosing a filter

Back in the 60's my go to filters were - box filters for my bare bottom breeding/grow out tanks, HOB for my large aquascaped display tanks, then came the addition of the UGF. Now I'm using double sponge filters in my breeding tanks (cheaper than box filters) central air supply with a linear air pump (super quiet) and Aquaclear HOB for my planted display tanks for polishing the water. For my 50+ years in the hobby I have always rinsed and cleaned my filters under tap water. I have never lost a cycle in any of my tanks either. People need to get it in their heads that there's beneficial bacteria on everything in the tank. Even rinsing sponge filters in tank water that was drained will cause a substantial loss of bacteria. I never relied on filters for a biological filter, more for particulate removal. I am considering making a sump for my 125G when I decide to go with Discus. Not a fan of canister filters. Can't see in side whats going on. My old handicapped butt can't crawl around on the floor under the cabinet to play with them. Sump should be easier, reach in and pull a giant sponge out.

Very well explained. Thank you for your video.

Sponge filters for the win. When cleaning out canister filters watch out for that unintended siphon! Hair dryers do a good job of drying out carpet...

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip! : -)

@lauchlanstill6677

4 жыл бұрын

K P canister filters have locks

When my canister filter started leaking 5 years ago on my 75g, planted, community tank I uncovered the four 'upright' holes, installed the upright tubes and hooked up 2 air pumps to my UG filter. (The UGF was installed when I got the tank over 12 years ago, I just removed the upright tubes when I got the canister and left the plates). A couple of years ago I upgraded the air pumps to Tetra Whispers and my aquarium has been running quietly ever since. I have a colony of Malaysian trumpet snails keeping the substrate clean and I keep the stocking levels low. My tank is in my Living room against a wall, so a HOB wouldn't work. I like the sound of bubbles and the plants and other decor hide the tubes pretty well. My philosophy has been "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" so, until I have to take the tank down to reseal it, UGF is my filter of choice. 💕👍

you do explain things to the point !!

That shirt is straight 🔥🔥 Good video. I've learned so much!

Thanks for breaking it down. Great info.

I have 7 tanks 3 -75 gallon, 60 gallon, 48 gallon, 30 gallon n a 10 gallon I have a 70 gallon fluval filters on the 4 bigger tanks a 50 gallon fluval filter on the next 2 and a 20 gallon fluval filter for the small one with 2 - 75 gallon Sponge filter and one filter apiece on the 3 smaller ones and I only run 3 different pumps for all tanks never had any issues with my water quality and I keep all American chichlids from n inch to 8 inches I have to say watching ur videos has helped me tremendously thank you and keep them coming

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here!

Great rundown!

I use both hang on the back (Marineland) and sponge filters. 😊😊

@bass-man5401

4 жыл бұрын

Same here this is the best way to go.

@BrianRoosa

4 жыл бұрын

I just tore down my tank and I'm starting back up and considering an aquaclear 70 and a sponge filter (instead of my undergravel filter) in my 55 gallon. I had the tank for 12 years and algae got out of control no matter what I did, and I think that is because my undergravel filter. I have a Marineland too that I need to repair which I'd prefer

@craftwanderer8802

3 жыл бұрын

hello! I just bought a 20gallon and am using the ocean free US-01 hang on back filter. alot of people are telling it's not strong enough for my 20g! should I get a bigger HOB FILTER? or are hob filters just not good for large tanks in general??

@charulsharma8216

2 жыл бұрын

@sharrn miller can I use 10gallon back power filter like topfin and 10gallon biological sponge filter together in my 20gallon startup tank?

Apart from my 125 gallon tanks, I use sponge filters exclusively. They keep the water and tanks clean, I dont have the noise or cartridges of a HOB, and they are super easy to maintain.

@weirdmatter

2 жыл бұрын

Sponge and filtration system combination for 55 and up

I'm very pleased with my tetra hob filters. Just the basic "whisper" not the iQ. Harder to find but they have been fantastic for me. The cartridge for them are accommodating for chemical filtration too.

Love it, again great info.......

I really thank you cause now I understand filters a little better and my questions have been answered.. thanks so much . Seriously appreciated 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome - thank for watching!

I like the external rain drop Upper Boxes I think it is the best filter ever,😊👍

Good info. Easy to understand. Thanks

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very informative. Thank you.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very detailed video! Well done!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like canister or sump for esthetics, but sponge filters are great for breeding and all around.

Filtration. One of the most misunderstood topics. Tnk you for your input on this topic.

@robroy4137

4 жыл бұрын

Mister B’s -fish and things I’m still confused I didn’t even think that was a filtration system to clean the tank. Unless those wore under gravel filter ration system’s I don’t know as you can see I got to do a lot lot lot more homework but thank you I’m getting at least some of the terminology downI thought that was an oxygen delivery system

My favorite filters are the aquaclear 110’s. I have 2 running on each of my 90 and 150 tank. Thanks for going over filter pros and cons.👍🙂🐠

@jakedeane3003

3 жыл бұрын

I just got a 45 gallon, do you think 1 aquaclear 110 will be enough?

@martyborst5645

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakedeane3003 Absolutely. That would be more than enough.

I mainly use hand of back filters. They are easy to use. You can pimp them out to make the bio load higher. And they usually last a while.

Very useful and informative video on filtration.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

Yourself and Corey from Co-op have sold me on sponge filters. I put them on my pickup tubes for EVERY filter. I rarely need to clean out my canister or hang on back filters, just the sponges! I also use hose and connect sponge filters to power heads and they work excellent to make my own filter.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

great video! Thank you

For me = HOB After using undergravel filter for 27 years, 4 years with a canister and my actual Aquaclear for 8 months, I cannot explain why I waited so long to buy a HOB... Excelent and complete video!!! 👍🙂👍 Thank you!

@noobsinatube

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been in this hobby for 110 years and work 74 hours a day this guy has no idea what he’s talking about

@alejandrolisdero4531

Жыл бұрын

@@noobsinatube I agree. I'm learning. I'm a beginner in the hobby, but I learn slowly

Thanks for all of your great content. If you ever decide to build a sump, I would be very interested in seeing how you would do it, what chambers you would build into it, and the types of media you would use.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

If I ever do a sump I'd probably call my buddy Tim over to help with the process only because he's got a lot more experience with them. : -)

I started with HOB filters and have found that for me sponge or matten filters work best

Morning Prime Time family!! Good luck in the New Year!!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

My 125 gallon tank has a trickle or sump if you want to call it that. In the same tank in the 2 back corners are a over flow system with a sponge filter. An I put one of those air filter in it lol Then I just sat up a 20 gallon tank with sand at the bottom with a hang on. The water is still cloudy from the sand I guess don't have anything in it i just got it running yesterday. Thank you for the great video

I run a Cascade 1200 Canister filter and a Seachem 55 HOB on my 55g Mbuna tank. Have 4 Yellow Labs, 4 Yellow Tail Acei, and 4 Rustys

Thank you for this video. I use hang on the back filters with intake sponges and, watching all of the most well-known fish keeping youtube channels, I always feel like they're saying I should only be using sponge filters and HOB filters are for noobs and people who don't really know what they're doing. I like HOB filters and feel better about my choice now.

@kenney9120

4 жыл бұрын

That is because they push the big expensive filters. Filtration is about mechanical and biological filtration. If the water is clear, you have good circulation and oxygenation through surface agitation and ammonia and nitrite read zero the filter does it's job. Of course, nitrate is controlled by water changes.

@annethornton9938

4 жыл бұрын

@@kenney9120 I'm afraid you misread floatygimpy, he was saying that he feels several of the big fishtubers advocate for using sponge filters (pretty much the least expensive option) not the expensive filters you are thinking of.

@kenney9120

4 жыл бұрын

@@annethornton9938 True. I was actually thinking of the pet stores and companies that sell the big filters. It makes sense of course since they are a business and need to make a living. It is good to see KZread's like Corey from AmericanCoOp and others educating new comers about their experiences.

I have lots and lots of guppies and I think nothing beats the old school air driven box filter for a guppy tank. Lee's Triple Flow works the best and I've tried every thing available. For fast moving fish like danios or minnows I use Penn-Plax internal power filters since they don't cost much and provide a current flow the fish seem to enjoy.

@dennisvanopstal7360

2 жыл бұрын

I had those air driven box filters as a kid in my first tanks. Moved up to an Eheim internal filter in the 90's and i am on canisters now. But i was thinking about trying to get an oldschool filter and set up a tank as i did as a kid. For old times sake :)

Another great video. I've almost as many tanks as you. But all around the house. Having a water appropriate basementor one at all isn't really a international common thing. So I'm working with my carpeted loungeroom and single car carport. I run and love HMF. Amazing. My issue. You mention using HOBs. Most of them have internal pumps. So every time you have a power outage, they may start again. Maybe but unlikely. Stupid expensive new models have in Tank pumps. Resolves that. But wow the price. Something to consider if your in a area that has occasional power outages.

DOPE VIDEO. MY PERSONAL FAVORITE IS PROBABLY THE AQUEON QUIET FLOW. DECENT PRICE, QUIET, AND VERY DURABLE. JUST MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

I've tried them and like them too.

I really like HOBs for ease of maintenance and cost while also providing space for chemical media. I just set up a 55 gallon tank with walls so thick that I can't get an HOB on it and I don't have anywhere to put a canister. So I put a sponge filter with a powerhead on one side and a Sicce Shark on the other. So far, so good. They're extremely quiet, which is nice because it's in my living room.

I love canisters and sumps for the increased water volume and room for media.

So far I only used sponge filters and a hang on the back filter. For my ciclihd tank, I prefer hang on the back filter as cichlids produces more waste. As for my neon tetra tank and tiger barb tank, sponge filters are enough, which by the way are both ran by a single pump.. hence the savings.

After just 2 videos..... smashed subscribe

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you are here.

I have HOBs on my 2x 10 gallons & 1x 5 gallon, simple Top Fins that I've hotrodded the media in, have Specs & Flex with built-in filtration, and run sponges on all the rest of my tanks, from 1 gallon (newborn guppy fry for a week or two) up to 25 gallons (heavily stocked with tetras). I'm putting together a fishroom over the next month or two, and will be running sponge filters throughout, with HOBs when &/or where I need greater/chemical filtration. As for running the sponge filters, I'm thrilled to have learned about the USB nano air pumps from Cory/Aquarium CoOp, because it's so handy and oh so silent, can't hear its hum over the gentle bubbling in our 5 & 7.5 gallon bedside tanks! Definitely will be picking up more, especially for our sons' bedroom tanks, and in case of power outages. Will check out your video on fishroom setup to get ideas on what air pump to get for the fishroom!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have put a lot of thought into your filtration! Nice!

Hi I’m new to the hobby and picked up a 45 gallon to start out from watching one of your videos about how bigger tanks are easier to maintain, got some mollies to start out, been watching your videos religiously and subscribed, keep it up 👍🏼

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here!

@oscargutierrez970

4 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics no problem, watching your videos is what made me want to start an aquarium, going great so far👍🏽

Fluval aquaclear HOB has been my go to for decades. Nice and quiet, does a great job at mechanical filtration, and the biological media is the best by far - some of my sponges and bio cube are 10+ years old, and still in great condition! :)

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@DrawerFullofRocks

4 жыл бұрын

I use AquaClear HOBs too. Love them. Sometimes I hear from other folks that they are loud or not working properly. This is where good maintenance comes into play. Too many people forget that important part of things.

Ayyyyy. New video.

Thank you Sir!

Great video and really useful. Can you let me know which is better top filter or hobs?

My favorites are canisters with a spray bar and sponge filters. For bigger tanks, the canister with spray bar: Super nice aeration/circulation, powerful flow but gentle at the same time. For smaller tanks (below 20g): Sponge filters. Ease of use, a single sponge filter is often enough! I don't like the turbulence hang on backs make though, you cannot have floating plants with them or they'll be pushed all around, plus on smaller tanks (

@hardworkingmlm

6 ай бұрын

I totally agree with your statement. I have turned away from over the back filters for that very reason. It 100% decreases the area of the tank that is “comfortably livable” and turns a tank like a 30gl into a 20gl because of the waters disturbed space.

Penn Plax .. Very reliable Canister filter , i have it for many years .. besides sponge filter for my 20 Gl shrimp tank ..

Great video

songe filter and OHF FTW! easy to clean.

this dude reminds me of bill burr... awesome video! thank you!

I like my hob they do a great job and easy to maintain. My aqueons and sea chems with the pumps in the tanks are the quietest and always restart .My one canister filter is a hassle to maintain and going to replace it with a new and improved marineland Hob.A couple of tanks I also have sponge filters in them in case I need to set up a tank on short notice.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

I like both of those filters too!

Thanks for this video. This is a great overview. A few questions: A On the sponges, what is the best pore size? We use the Aquarium Coop sponge you showed which has a solid construction and a number of well thought out features. It does have a coarser sponge. B. Is there a benefit in changing the up tube length on a sponge filter? (Video idea: Modifications for sponge filters?) C. At what size and/or age is a filter intake not a risk for sucking up fry? To You Question : We have 1 generic sponge filter, 2 Aquarium Coop sponge filters, and 2 canister filters. Thanks for you in depth topics. As a novice, you clear presentation and insight are appreciated. Jim

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Great questions! I prefer fine for my needs because I have heavily stocked cichlid tanks and they help keep the water mechanically filtered a little better, but if that isn't a problem both can be good. The longer the tube the more movement you get through the sponge. The risk for fry really depends on the fish, their primary location and the location of the intake. Thanks for the great questions. :-)

My favourite filter is the Seachem Tidal HOB range

I run a canister with all pound solutions filter booster and a sponge filter and I'm happy 3 trays of media and all sponges in the booster no carbon

The seachem tidal is interesting to me. If I get a HOB again, I'll try that one... But sponge filters work so well

@leannrunge4827

3 жыл бұрын

Fggbnnb

i have an Oase Biomaster 250 Thermo for my aquarium and i like it. it has a heater inside with outside knob for easy changing of the temperature and a very easy to clean first stage sponge for heavy muck. you just pull two levers and you remove the filter. the rest of the filters are like the old canister filters around

@warrenmcdermott8069

3 жыл бұрын

Am thinking of getting a biomaster 250 and what do you think of them?they look easy to clean and was wondering do they come with a spray bar

As i use jewel tanks the box filter fit in the tank it also houses the heater and you can fit lot of different media.as i add a new tank i can put say one sponge from each of my existing filters to have bacteria ready to go.

I have two very large canister filters for both my tanks, and I’ve ordered two sponge filters, to have 2 forma of filtration in my tanks

I have the marienland internal cannister filter you showed in your video. I use it in my turtle tank. Hands down the best filter I've ever had. I can add whatever biological media to the filtration; it's super easy to clean; the water stays crystal clear; and it's pretty cheap! Highly recommend for 55ish gallons

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Great point for a turtle!

I didn’t hear you mention it, but I could have missed it. One major advantage to external filters (like a canister filter) is that they add volume to the tank... effectively making your tank volume larger by a couple litres.

@therandomman6647

7 ай бұрын

It may not be more swimming area, but more water is more buffer, and that is always amazing!

Canister filters are generally my go to as I can put the inlet and outlet at opposite ends of my large tanks and the water will push all waste to the inlet, so nothing gets caught in the corners. I have 3 turtles, each with their own tabk. I have a 150gal, a 75gal and a 55gal based on each one's size. My 55 actually has an internal Canister filter because it's in a place that needs silence and the internal filter, being submersible, is the quietest type of filter in my opinion.

Sponge filters with box filters full of ceramic with a little floss on top. AND pothos.

@zachofalltrades6116

3 жыл бұрын

What is floss and pothos?

I switched from an Aquaclear to the Seachem Tidal which I absolutely love. I have one in each of my 4 big tanks. It’s so quiet, keeps my water crystal clear unlike the Aquaclear, and I can control the flow and they’re easy to clean. I also have a sponge filter in each tank, big or small.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

I have the long term update coming out on the Seachem 55 and it's been a good filter!

@lyrahanson9475

Жыл бұрын

Is that a hang on the back filter?

Lovely silver shark! 5:16

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I use every kind of filteration except sumps and gravel filters. Different needs for different tanks/species

@craftwanderer8802

3 жыл бұрын

hello! I just bought a 20gallon and am using the ocean free US-01 hang on back filter. alot of people are telling it's not strong enough for my 20g! should I get a bigger HOB FILTER? or are hob filters just not good for large tanks in general??

I'll be using corner matten filters on all my future tanks and switching current tanks to them when the opportunity opens up. You can't beat their reliability, ease of use, and when the power goes out they are easy to get back online due to their low power draw. You're also avoiding most if not all potential failure points besides that tank itself leaking/bursting.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

I've done fish room tours where that is their main source of filtration!

I'm new to fish hobby .. great video

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you are here!

I am learning to love sponge filters more and more. I my smaller tanks I am using a combination of an HOB and a dual cartridge sponge filter. I also use a single large sponge filter with an HOB. I really like the sponge filters from Aquarium Co-op but I can't get them in Canada yet. Hoping they will add them to their Amazon stuff soon. Jason Happy New Year to you and your family, you provide great information, always food for thought, who knows maybe I will make it down to the USA for a major event and I will get to meet some of you folks!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Hope to see you around some time!

Happy New Year!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Same to you!

I do a fine sponge on the intake of my HOB filter and get pretty crystal clear water. Threw a ten gallon bubbler in there to edit my volcano to create bubbles. The volcano had a air stone in it but I figured if it's gonna have bubbles might as well have a means of biological filtration so I rigged it up To a small ten gallon sponge bubbler. Works great.

One thing I don’t like about the hang off the back filters is the tank has to be that much further from the wall. It’s not a big deal on a small 5-10 gallon tank but a 75 gallon tank will be 5 or 6 inches from the wall

Thank you so much for the useful video. 🙏 I have sponge filters and one external filter, i love the sponge filters they are easy to use and clean but a little bit noisy. The external is ok too and its pretty silent. I think every filter has up and down, should use different types to see what suits best for you. Greetings from Europe 😊

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you sharing your setups!

@annethornton9938

4 жыл бұрын

You should look into the new USB-powered piezoceramic air pumps, I first learned about them from Aquarium CoOp, but they are manufactured in China so can be ordered various ways, such as via Amazon in your own country or AliExpress. They are small, about the length of a finger and a few times thicker, can be hung from a bracket or wall, are very inexpensive, and are _unbelieveably_ quiet. We have a single one running sponge filters in our bedside tanks, 5 and 7.5 gallons (~20 & 30L), and you can't hear the hum of the pump over the bubbles! I'll be replacing all our pumps, except the main fish room air pump, over to these USB ones. Another great thing is that you can power them with a backup power supply, same as you could with your phone, in case of power outage, or even if you are travelling (over Christmas I transferred some fish happily in a bucket with this pump plugged into the car). www.aquariumcoop.com/products/usb-nano-air-pump

There are new filters called moving bed filter. I use moving bed filter to improve good bacteria colonization and it helps to cycle oxygen and breaks down ammonia. And then I use hang filter(With UV Sterilization) to avoid alga's growth and it helps to cycle the water in a good way. I changed my tank water 1/3 every 1 week hehe

Thx!

I use a fluval 406 canister filter on a 50gallon shrimp tank 😅 (pre filter sponge of course)

I used to have Fluval internal canister filters with sponges. They worked great, but I think they stopped making them. Now I'm using HOB filters. Initially I used them as-recommended with filter cartridges that need to be replaced once a month. More recently I replaced the cartridges with reusable sponges cut-to-size. It saves money and my plants seem healthier.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Very smart!

Thank you for your reply . Still is frustrating now what about compatibility . Wish I had your experience . This is my first time on a big tank . Just trying to get it right . Thank you for your patience . If there is going to be any shows that can help me , please let me know .

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Compatibility is based on the fish. That will take a lot of research! :-)

I so much appreciate this video. I'm one confused lady. I have a 20 gallon with a Top Fin hang on the back and a small fine sponge filter. I keep vacuuming and doing 50% water changes all tests come out perfect, but I can't get the water clear. I just ordered a medium sponge and a bubble Bio from Aquarium Co OP. So I'm hoping to get clear water. 😊

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

You could try buying som bulk filter floss for your HOB filter - maybe change it out weekly and see if that helps?

I run 2large Co-Op sponge filters in my big tank. And a fluval 406 just for polishing the water. And in my betta tank 10g I use small Co-Op sponge filter. I real enjoy the sponge filter how easy they are to clean. Tanks 5 to 10 mins to clean all my sponge then back into tank.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

I have an Marineland Emperor 400 HOB on my 55gal tank and I'm gonna add an sponge filter after watching these type of vid for 2 days strait seems like an almost fail proof way to go if u keep it clean👍🏾☮&💖✌🏾

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

They can be a great back up too

Sump and top filters are aight.

I love how he likes and replies to almost every comment

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

:-)

@oliviadavis4135

3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you for this video BTW it was extremely helpful

The best filter is the one that meets your needs and you will service.

@kerrypitt9789

4 жыл бұрын

Well spoken

@3PeNcEL

4 жыл бұрын

No duh

@henrybrooks321

4 жыл бұрын

Which is what

@BrianRoosa

4 жыл бұрын

There's always that guy...

@sschario60

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianRoosa, 😄ALWAYS

The API Superclean 30 H.O.B. has been bulletproof, also very quiet. Unfortunately, they were discontinued.

Sponge filters. Easy maintenance, low electrical cost, consistent flow and i love the shape of them for some reason. Had a hob filter but one of the things i hate was having to clean off algae growth in the tubes which clog the flow. Whenever the hob filter is clogged, you need to clean it out immediately or you get a inconsistent flow in the tank. Sponge filters still provide a decent airflow even when they are somewhat clogged

@cxmet3355

3 жыл бұрын

are they ok for snails? I'm getting 5 mystery snails and I wanna make sure they are alright for them.

@Billy_The_Frog

3 жыл бұрын

@@cxmet3355 definitely, they are good for pretty much any aquarium animals

@cxmet3355

3 жыл бұрын

@@Billy_The_Frog Ok thank you! I am currently cycling the tank

Im trying to find good a review of the juwel aquarium filter, im not sure if the german built juwel aquariums are available in the US, but it would be interesting to see what your thoughts are, as finding decent reviews on this kit is pretty hard, but the filter system is sold seperatly or part of the aquarium and it houses the heater, power head, and lots of media in 2 pull out baskets, at least for my version which is 240ltr aquarium.

I uses FX6 SUNSUN-HW 5000 SUNSUN 304 and more

I use only canister filters, but after nearly a year with my 2 bigger tanks (~175 gal) i am switching to sumps for them since cleaning so many FX6 is getting tiring 😓😓 (never get a Panaque with a canister filter!) So from my experience I would recommend a canister filter for 125gal and under, above 125gal a sump 😅👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

TomSerious thanks for sharing!