Whoa...best filter ever???? Aquael website: www.aquael.com/ Aquael Hypermax 4500 video (Aquaman Aquatics): kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZX6msLZrebCweKQ.html 00:00 Intro 01:35 Top of filter and pre-filter 04:40 Looking inside the filter 08:00 Recommended set up 14:36 A few more figures 16:28 Tank size recommendations 18:00 The competition 20:49 Cost and availability 23:03 Intake pipes 23:37 The state of the aquarium hobby 26:43 Turning down Faustian pacts This is for sure an awesome filter which will take the place of 2 x FX6 filters as far as flow and how much media is contained in the filter (easily 10kg) - That makes it suitable for normally stocked tanks up to 1000 litres (263 US gallons) or heavily stocked tanks of up to 500 litres (132 US gallons) if you're expecting to achieve a full cycle (reduction in nitrate) when using the Biohome Ultimate. The one negative I've noticed is that the supplied pipes are all cut to around 1.5m (5 feet) long so you may have to extend some of the pipes if you are wanting to have the inlets and outlets at different sides of the tank. If you're using a spray bar on one outlet and a standard outlet on the other that should not be a problem but ideally the two intakes would be at different sides of the tank to reduce the chance of dead spots. The pipe is readily available from good aquatic stores so it's not a huge problem but some extra length on the supplied pipes would have been nice. Is there a better filter available? Have you used this filter? please let others know in the comment section - thanks for watching. Filter Kits, Foams, Biohome, Biogravel etc: www.filterpro.co.uk (FilterPro site has links to Biohome suppliers in other countries) Booster filter for canister filters: geni.us/2bj1 Trojan Horse Treatments video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4131q-SirTSmco.html Thousand Yard Stare channel: kzread.info/dron/1pgJBGQrUfCUAhk63U5u5A.html VERY IMPORTANT: *Avoid using water conditioners which claim to bind / remove / detoxify ammonia, nitrite and nitrate as it will have a pronounced starving effect on the bacteria. When bacteria is starved the population will be low as it grows in line with the available 'food'. A normal conditioner will allow the bacteria to fully populate the whole system and take away the 'need' to add more bacteria after maintenance / water change. Most people get conned into regularly using bacteria additives and that is simply to mask the side effects from a damaging conditioner and a failing filter. A normal conditioner like Tapsafe, Aquasafe, API Stress Coat etc. is all you need when a tank is properly set up, a filter is suitably sized (and properly set up) and Nature is allowed to so what Nature does.* See below for notes on how much media is recommended for different stocking scenarios. The Q&A page of the FilterPro site has extensive notes on recommended treatments and how filtration works. Follow me on Odysee: odysee.com/$/invite/@PondGuru:0 Contact me on 07772848730 / sales@filterpro.co.uk *******(I don't do texts)******* You can check out my efforts to create a new system to navigate Agenda 2030 / 50-in-5 on my Thousand Yard Stare channel: kzread.info/dron/1pgJBGQrUfCUAhk63U5u5A.html The following videos will be useful for learning more about filtration and filter media: Sizing a canister properly and filter set up: goo.gl/om19un Looking INSIDE different filter media: goo.gl/hZWS6c Bacteria and filter media: goo.gl/123gAF How to clean an aquarium: goo.gl/bPMhvh Aquarium tips / filtration playlist: goo.gl/pXgqVj A full cycle is completed by bacteria - the aerobic part of biological filtration which processes ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate followed by an anaerobic part which processes nitrate into soluble nitrogen which bubbles off to the atmosphere. Therefore it requires a suitable amount of excellent quality filter media to be able to provide the environment for both aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria - that is what Biohome filter media does perfectly but even with such good media there are limitations and we recommend the following amounts for different stocking scenarios: (1 US Gallon = 3.8 litres) (1kg = 2.2 lbs) Average community tropical aquarium = 1kg per 100 litres Average coldwater aquarium = 1kg - 1.5kg per 100 litres Predator aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Large cichlid aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Malawi / Tanganyikan aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Marine aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Average mixed fish pond = 1kg per 200 litres Average koi pond = 1kg per 150 litres RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON: goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ Some of the links above may be to my affiliate programs on Amazon and Ebay so they will throw a few pennies my way if you make a purchase - it costs you nothing extra and helps towards keeping the lights on in my bunker.

@marcianpetrescu

7 ай бұрын

Hello !!! Great video as usual ! I was thinking when you'll have the chance to review this filter !😉😉😉🙂 They have available in Poland and in some countries from Europe the updated version, with built-in 2 heaters ! That one has more features available both on a digital display and also with a special wifi Aquael app for smartphone. 😉

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@marcianpetrescu They have really gone to town with this one and I hope they get a wide release.

@PeterKnopp-ih8ie

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru hi Richard does this come with a EU Plug if so I would need an adaptor ?

@mrtommyw19

7 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm trying to order Biohome ultimate from your website but its saying that it won't deliver to Ireland. Is this correct?

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@mrtommyw19 Unfortunately everything I've tried sending to ROI has been held up, messed with and returned by AnPost. I have no idea what the problem is and although I've tried to find out with couriers they are baffled too. I've sent a few items to NI which were collected by people in ROI but that's only an option if you live near the border - sorry about that but it's cost me a fortune in failed deliveries since the covaids plandemic. That's what kicked it off and for some reason ROI is the only country I still have problems sending anything to.

I was looking into this as I was running a biotherm 850 & 250 & while they're good I wasn't completely happy with them, I have family that live in Poland so got the Hypermax 4500 link, as well as the dual outlets it has 2x 150w heaters built-in and app control & all I can say is wow!!! If they can incorporate the same tech into their smaller filters they'd literally take over the filtration market, basically 2 filters in 1 & 2 heaters built-in... this imo is now the benchmark in filtration and how all external filtration should be it really is phenomenal!! Runs silent, heats up well & the flow rate is 2nd to none, well done Aquael (I put a short video of it in operation on KZread but it's crappy so my apologies 😂)

@ThousandYardStare

8 сағат бұрын

(my other channel) Thanks for the great report - it is very important and feel free to post a link to your video here. Best of luck with the tank.

Love the series!! This is a awesome beast!! Thanks for sharing

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries and thanks for watching.

This is dope❤… been watching for many moons… awesome review

@pondguru

6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the video useful - thanks for watching.

That filter looks amazing 🤩

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It has the potential to take over for big tanks, no doubt about it.

Another great video Richard 👍

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful - for large tanks this filter is a beast.

@PeterKnopp-ih8ie

6 ай бұрын

@@pondguruchemical media top tray ? Richard

@pondguru

6 ай бұрын

@@PeterKnopp-ih8ie The filter works bottom to top so the chemical media would be last in top tray.

Wow that is a beast. Great videos. Watched and pimped every filter I have that you have reviewed, and few others based on your system. Even have the biohome in them too. Keep making videos. 😊

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yes, the most apt word to describe it is beast for sure. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.

That's an awesome filter and i really appreciate you for doing all pimp my filters you definitely teach us all something new on all of vids special on your oldest ones

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you find the videos useful - thanks for watching.

Thanks for another fantastic review. Chapter and verse above other sites. Thank You Richard.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries and I'm glad you find the videos useful as I put them out to help.

Well done Richard ! A VERY GOOD OVERVIEW OF A FANTASTIC NEW FILTER ! BALANCED , AND UNBIASED ASWELL AS PROFESSIONAL VIDEO ! YOUR A STAR RICHARD !

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the video useful - thanks for watching.

I’m am definitely going to order this now i was going to get the fx6 but thanks to you and your videos once again mate I will be choosing this one

Very impressive. Thank you for the review.

@michaelullman8574

7 ай бұрын

I am curious how often you would have to clean the foams in the canister? Or will the pre-foam catch most of the muck?

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

That will vary depending on the stock but it shouldn't be more than once a month unless the tank was ridiculously overstocked. The pre-filter will trap most of the heavy muck and since the trays are approx. 10" x 10" it will take a long time to clog the foams and fine pad.

Watched every video you've made so far and this is clearly in the top spot - filter looks great

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Oh my - I feel like I should be paying you some sort of confirmation for you being subjected to so many instances of by boring voice. That has to have caused some psychological damage, lol

@Chimpski

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru Lol, can't be all that bad, three or four years after building my system and I'm still watching your vids for any nuggets of knowledge you might let slip. You keep it up and for what it's worth, I'll keep watching

That is one well thought out and built filter. Would definitely be on my shopping list when I upgraded to my next tank. Great video, as always, thanks.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Best of luck if you do upgrade.

That looks like an incredible filter and made to last too. Very impressed, what a beast.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

|For sure and I hope a decent UK wholesaler picks up Aquael to distribute them.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@MDBD2405 I didn't even know they made aquariums until a couple of days ago.

Great Vid as per lovely filter

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yup, proper beast.

What a beast of a filter 🤩🤩

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

100% - this will take some beating for sure.

Love your channel ❤️ Always good advice. Good Morning and thanks 😊 I have a 200l community tank running with an fx4 and an aquael 750 uv internal uv canister filter both running well

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you find the videos useful - thanks for watching.

Wow now that's fantastic I will be looking out for one 👌

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Hopefully it will be widely available soon as it's a fantastic filter.

Having watched pretty much all of your pimps and looking to get back into the hobby this filter is certainly on the list for filtration.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It has to be a serious consideration for sure but likewise it also needs to be widely available with spares - hopefully it will be soon.

Good video rich

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

Looks great your media will make it even better.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It is a match made in Heaven for sure.

Simply amazing filter! I would love too own that cool filter one day. Keep the videos coming (y)

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It is a vastly affordable filter and is currently under the cost of 1 x FX6 while easily holding more than 2 x FX6. I'll have to get going on the give away video as Christmas is coming.

Definitely need this to replace my faulty all pond solutions EFX+ that I have been battling with air ingress. Top man for giving it away fully loaded to a lucky subscriber 👍

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yes, that will be a hell of a Christmas present for someone. Thanks for watching..

What a beast of a canister filter, the ROLLS ROYCE of filters, great video Richard, always appreciate this channel. 👍

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries and big thanks to Aquael for sending it to make the video. It's not often a company will send something knowing that you're going to be 100% honest while making the video. They gave me no direction or notes as to what to include in the video and I appreciate that. Most companies now want fame-seeking fannies to parrot nonsense for a fee and that's not what I'm about.

@johnbrand1893

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru 👍

@OriginalMindTrick

5 ай бұрын

Maybe more like a Land Cruiser. Rolls Royce would be ADA.

Solid filter!

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I reckon it's about as good as filters get but time will tell.

What a monster filter! I'm mostly on team sump now, but this is still impressive

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yes, a sump for a big tank will always be preferable but for people running multiple canister filters on big tanks it can take the place of 2 x FX6 quite easily.

Great filter

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Most definitely.

What a awsome filter i am in the process of setting up new to me 180cm tank and was going to purchase 2 fluval fx6 but now serriously going to look for 1 of these, thank you for your informative videos all of my filters at the moment i have set up as you advise with bio home ultimate water has always been spot on thank you

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

That is great to hear and for a 180cm tank this will certainly take the place of 2 x FX6 filters at half the price and less than half the running cost so it is a serious consideration, especially with the crazy cost of electric now (it will increase again next year). Best of luck with the new tank.

Great video, as usual. looks right a right beast, possibly a bit big for under tank use inside a cabinet

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Maybe, yes - it is approx. 50cm tall plus the pipes so that's definitely a consideration.

Thank you so much for showing this filter Richard.I am very interested in this as I already own an Ultramax 2000 from Aquael which has been working very well and I highly rate it. Currently I have an Aquael ultramax 2000 and an eheim pro 3 on a heavily stocked tank and one of these would replace both of them (and save on energy and money too). I have been watching your video's for a good while now and I know you cut through all the bull dodo and give good sound advice.Keep doing what you do!

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

That is awesome - thanks for the report. Yes, this filter will take the place of your current filters so is potentially a game changer for big tanks.

That looks like an excellent filter.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm very impressed with it and would like to see it get a wide release.

Great video been wanting to see a review on this filter with a really honest opinion… running several fx6 on a 10ftx30x30 tank with some other filtration to keep the water clear this looks like it will do the job nicely will try it out … thanks mate 👍

@aquamanaquatics6393

7 ай бұрын

Take a look at the link in the description of this video. I installed one a couple of months ago

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries and I hope they are soon widely available.

Awesome Filter, hoping to put my hands on this next year for my 750L tank. And as always very helpful review, watching you channel with Junior to teach him also about other filters, that we do not have, and we have quite a few hooked up to our tanks and racks.

@pondguru

6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the video useful - thanks for watching and best of luck with the new tank.

Been waiting for this .After watching the video you did on the ULTRAMAX 2OOO I replaced my EHEIMS and never looked back so thanks for that video .Better built , more power ,quite, better priced .I would recommend the brand all day long after using several filters over the years. AQUAEL have looked at the best of the rest on the market and have come up with the compete package .Is this the FX6 killer ? I think it definitely is .If I was ever thinking about buying a new FX6 this video has blown it out of the water into second place .one word BRILLIANT .Another great video to the channel ,and comments from those watching and those needing the wright info before buying in a crowded market .Keep up the great content Richard, it is honest opinions and knowledge that viewers can rely on. ALL THE BEST ,CHEERS,

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the report on the 2000 - it is very important to share reports as I take quite a superficial look at filters in this series since I generally don't own them. As far as it being an FX6 killer it will take the place of 2 x FX6 so I reckon you're right there. Now it just needs to be made available widely with a good selection of spares.

An impressive design! Thank you Richard for all the valuable content you create and really hope your channel grows more for your honesty. Not to mention you were responsive to my emails when i first started in the hobby and helped me cycle my first tank 😀. I also have a an idea, may be we can utilise one of the 5 baskets to have more biohome media ( I know we have 10Kgs already 😀 ) instead of the sponges. i think we can utilise the pre-filter compartment to include may be 2 grades of sponges. while utilising the suction inlets to host the coarse sponge. This way i do not have to open the whole filter every 1/2 weeks to clean the clogged sponges

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It would probably work to have a finer grade of foam in the pre-filter and the coarse foam in / around the intake points and in low stock conditions that would work very well.

Looks awesome, just wish my tank was big enough to justify this filter. Keep up the good work, love the videos.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

There are loads of cheap tanks available now. Just saying, lol A big tank generally comes with big running cost so having a filter which can handle the size of tank and stock but is efficient could well be a game changer since it takes the place of 2 x FX6 filters.

I haven't used this specific filter but I have ran a Aquael canister filter before and it was pretty great, no complaints.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Good one - I think Aquael are doing really good things in the aquarium industry.

Great video 👍 what a beast of a filter currently running the aquael 2000 with the set up u recommend , think i mite have to upgrade to 1 of these 😁

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Good one - I'm glad that the 2000 is working well for you - thanks for watching.

Amazing 😍

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It is the definition of the word 'beast'.

Another great video and a complete beast of a filter 🤤. That will definitely make someone’s Christmas but I do feel sorry for the postman 😂.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yes, it will arrive with a claim for industrial injury when the delivery driver puts his (or her) back out during the delivery.

That thing is a beast 😮

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

That's the word of the day, lol Proper beast.

I don’t think I have ever missed any of you mr videos Richard. Great series and amazing filter! Totally agree with the comments about the decline in our hobby but we need to fight that and keep up looking after our fishy friends and keep the hobby growing regardless of all the barriers.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

When the barriers are economic something has to give and the engineered cost of living wealth stripping going on now will only accelerate. However, having a filter with a huge capacity and low running costs is a massive step in the right direction to saving the hobby.

Been looking forward to this video I always listen to your opinion on all the filters you do but this is one i was wanting so I don't have to run 2 filters on my Discus tank. Great video as always mate

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It literally does the job of 2 x FX6 for under the cost of one of them (and way less electricity costs too). I would love to see it available all over the world.

@alanpitkeathly6752

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru yeah definitely I've never really liked the fx filters. I like the old style eheim like the one I have and the other aquael ultramax which I was going to buy until I seen this coming out. Hopefully they will be available and easier to get in UK without the price being stupid high like the one I have seen. That hypermax is a game changer in my opinion Richard I'm just glad you done a video on it, as I said I watch all your videos and listen to your opinion before I'll buy one so thanks mate

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@alanpitkeathly6752 Yes you said it - this could definitely be a game changer and I too hope they get a wide release.

Great video as always, thanks for tagging my video.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries, man - it's not often I can put a face to people I talk to on the phone..

@aquamanaquatics6393

7 ай бұрын

Once seen never forgotten. Some might say a face for radio 😅

In my opinion this has to be the best filter ever made, a fantastic piece of kit for any aquarist, what a christmas present to win and own, also with a great review as usual.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to giving it away and there is other stuff to give away too so there should be a few happy viewers at Christmas.

@57essex60

7 ай бұрын

Getting the chimney cleaned for christmas just in case, ha ha.@@pondguru

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@57essex60 I'm not climbing up on any roof to drop things down the chimney - the front door will do, lol

@57essex60

7 ай бұрын

Ha Ha@@pondguru

Thanks for reviewing. I have ran an Aquael Ultramax 2000 alongside a Fluval FX6 and the Aquael was definitely the best of the two. Easier to clean, quieter and just better all round to work with. Cheaper as well.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Good one - thanks for the feedback. It is so important to share proper information online in an age where there are so many fake (paid for) 'reviews'. Instead of the internet being a source of learning and knowledge it has devolved into something more akin to Goebbels propaganda, lol

@happy45man

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. Much prefer my ultramax over my fx6 .

@PeterKnopp-ih8ie

Ай бұрын

Being running this filter now on my 700 litre South American cichlid tank for 4months it’s awesome quiet, easy pre filter change; and as powerful as 2x FX6 what more can I say 👌

That’s what I have been looking for

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Good one - I hope they become widely available soon.

I love your channel! I’m in the US , I just got my hands on a 220 gal aquarium, haven’t set it up yet but I’ve been researching and trying to figure out the filtration

This is one of my dream filter! I have 2 Ultramax 2000 and i really wanna upgrade to just this single baby is amazing and hope will be available for purchase in my country also soon. Wounder full video as always.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yup, one filter will take the place of two really good filters and cost way less to run.

@charles_king

7 ай бұрын

​@@pondgurui prefer running 2 filters instead of 1. Redundancy.

Love the look of this, would run my goldfish tank a lot better than the two pond solutions ones I have. Thanks for all the work You do mate learned so much

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Nice one and I'm glad the video was useful for you. All the best for 2024.

Great video as always. I purchased the 2000 3 years ago based on your recommendation and its still going strong! would love something like the 4500 as a replacement

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Good one - thanks for the feedback on the 2000. I like what Aquael are doing.

What a monster! I really like the design of the pre-filter. My Oase Biomax can be a little cumbersome having to remove the whole filter from the cabinet in order to have enough top clearance to pull out the long pre-filter cylinder. Thanks for the great video Richard!! :)

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I never considered that the pre-filter of the Oase needed so much extra height to lift it out but it's quite obvious now that you mention it, lol

@dennisvanopstal7360

7 ай бұрын

I just tilt it forward. Slowly not to make everything wet. Just a minor inconvenience.

@charles_king

7 ай бұрын

​@@dennisvanopstal7360i put wheels on mine 😂

Brilliant.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It's a beast for sure.

I have to say that filter looks amazing. The analysis and brake down of what it can do is as always spot on and i look forward to seeing your next video. Would you ever consider a live stream? Q&A Would you also consider doing some DIY filters ? You inspired me to make my own movingbed filter out of a plastic spaghetti tupperware box. Keep up the fantastic work Richard

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I have considered doing live streams as it would allow people all around the world to get real time answers to questions but I've no idea what I'm doing with computers and cameras - that's why I just give out my phone number so anyone with questions can phone up.

@noodlesandwich8773

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru thanks for taking the time to reply to my comment

I got this filter about 2 months ago, not had time to set it up yet. I have the Ultramax 2000 for a few years, very good filter, zero problems.

@pondguru

6 ай бұрын

Good one - thanks for the report and best of luck with the new filter.

Beast !

Finally some brand has come to challenge the Eheim XXL Classic. This looks better already.

What a monster… I currently have 2 Aquael ultramax, full of Biohome ultimate, filtering a 450 litre discus cube and they are so good… quiet and reliable… I got them after watching your review of the ultramax 2000. I was so bewildered at the choice of external filters that your sensible guide made my mind up… you were also instrumental in pointing out the benefit of using AllPondSolutions booster cannisters, and I use these on both my ultramaxes as prefilters to maximise on the Biohome ultimate in the ultramaxes. They are so easy to disconnect and wash out the sponges so as to leave the biohome alone to do its stuff of fully cycling the water. Id love this baby… I’m just about to set up another 450 litre tank for Altums, so this would gladden my heart… thanks again for all the advice over the years.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries and I'm glad your filters (and media) are working well for you. I'll have to get my finger out and make a video once I decide how to do the competition / give away.

I love you man, I was just waiting for your opinion, thanks to you I will buy this filter. Thank you

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I think it may be available from a German site but hopefully through lots of shops soon in the UK - I was told yesterday that ALF (one of the UK biggest wholesalers) is going to stock and distribute Aquael filters from January but I can't confirm that information. Whoever does stock it first is going to clean up.

@robi017.

7 ай бұрын

​@@pondguruI was just waiting for your video and I just ordered it from Slovenia, import Austria €320 with discount, and there is that hypermax link wifi it is €570

@robi017.

7 ай бұрын

​@@pondguruI was looking to buy your media, is the postage expensive 😢, I'll think about it a little more 🍻

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@robi017. With the cost of postage I actually make a loss on the postage for every sale in the UK but if you're outside the UK there are links to all the various distributors along the top of every page on the FilterPro website (flags are direct links)

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@robi017. Even the upgraded version is way cheaper than 2 x FX6 - good one.

I just wanna thank you for recomending this filter to me. Thanks for answering my questions. The filter is running now and I love it. All the media of two fx6 goes in this one and I still have 1 basket to fill to have it the same as in this video. Love the pre filter. And love that its so easy to turn of and on. I turn it of for a couple of minutes when my goldies get there food. O and the power consumtion is also lower thats always nice. ❤ Keep up the good work

@pondguru

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great report and I'm glad that the filter is working well for you. It is definitely way more efficient to run the 4500 compared to 2 x FX6 filters which are quite heavy on power consumption.

@newphone890

4 ай бұрын

Any issues about this filter?

@pondguru

4 ай бұрын

@@newphone890 Any issues will be highlighted in the comments below since I don't censor comments.

@newphone890

4 ай бұрын

@@pondguru yeah no problem, just can't beat actual real feedback. I have the eheim 1200ltr really decent filter just takes ages to start up properly once cleaned out, been looking at buying one from Germany because they hypermax link it's the one with a heater god know why they don't sell them here

@LeroyL113

4 ай бұрын

@@newphone890 its running for a week now and I love it. 😬

I even love the name "Hyper Max." Thanks for the review.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the video useful - Hypermax sounds more like a Space X rocket than an aquarium filter.

Loving everything about this filter but I think I would need a spare cabinet to put it in but hey I could live with that lol. Great review and still enjoying your videos.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It is approx. 50cm tall plus the pipes so should fit cabinets suitable for big tanks. Thanks for watching.

That thing is a monster finally a filter that holds alot of media and for large tanks That is definitely on my xmas list i hope i can get one in Australia

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I'm not sure about the availability in AU so it would be worth contacting Aquael to see what their plans are.

Wow!!!!what a slab of a filter Richard,packed with features and media capability,very impressive. I actually use aquael products their well priced and good quality!!👌👍

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

That is great to hear - I like what Aquael are doing.

PONDGURU,l love you 😂❤..Aquael and biomaster the perfect combination..

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

This is possibly the greatest filter and media combination for an aquarium filter featured in this series of videos.

Kudos for not only giving the filter away, but giving so much biohome away with it 👏👏 one lucky person is going to win this. Keep banging out the videos if you can, I've missed them! 👍

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries - I won't tell my wife that I'm giving it away or how much that package is worth as she doesn't understand that the only thing you take into Heaven is what you give away, lol

@lpoolck17

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru haha, watch the film 'pay it forward' together. That might get her onboard mate. Hopefully good things happen for you both 🤞👍

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@lpoolck17 I will check it out but I guarantee she won't be interested - I've tried to explain The Matrix for the last 20+ years and even though the middle of the film has a huge exposition dump which laid exactly what the matrix is in the middle of the film it's still a mystery to her unfortunately. We watch very different films - Opposites attract and while my wife enjoys watching rom-coms I'm going wild over The LIghthouse, November, Beau is Afraid, Midsommar and all manner of obscure European horror films knowing that I'm wasting my time trying to explain how amazing they are. Luckily my daughter likes the same films as me so I don't have to watch them all alone now.

@lpoolck17

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru haha, I'm glad your daughter has similar tastes to you. I also cannot do rom-coms. I'll have to check those films out, you cannot beat a bit horror. The ones I've watched are more mainstream like hostel or some Japanese horror films.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@lpoolck17 There is a world of great horror films outside the Hollywierd studios so I wish you all the best searching. I like folk horror and many of the films classed as 'elevated horror' draw on Greek myths which I'm quite familiar with. Beau Is Afraid is an amazing film which is basically The Odysee / Heroes Journey undertaken by someone who is woefully under-prepared for the monumental task and the resulting failure is heart breaking to watch since as a viewer you're basically rooting for someone who is destined to fail. Depending on how you view life it's either a 10/10 or a 0/10 film - some people will get it and some people won't. If you want a great start with European horror then November (2017?) is a brilliant film about love which will never be reciprocated - it is filmed in black and white but has more vibrancy than any colour film I've seen and the implementation of Latvian tradition and superstition is used so well. Last time I watched it I spent almost the whole film crying like a baby as it is so beautiful and I resonate with it completely - my daughter kept looking over at me and shaking her head. She enjoyed it but it didn't hit as deep with her as it did with me. I love that one.

I love my fx6 but this thing looks like a beast.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It most certainly is a beast - it's almost like the design team worked with the brief of creating something to take on the FX6, got carried away then ended up making something which takes the place of 2 x FX6 filters.

Nice one mate, & what an awesome power house of a filter, puts may fx4 to shame lol... I may look into one of these now ive seen your review, as im having my brother-in-laws 600lt tank off him in a few weeks, & was gonna go fx6... 👍

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

This will basically take the place of 2 x FX6 and it is currently cheaper than one FX6. I'd wait until this filter is available in the UK (hopefully early next year)

Amazing

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It certainly is a beast.

Absolutely amazing filter , i really enjoy your videos and have done for many years even in your shop days and being from ashington the shop wasn't too far away , i also have your bio home media in every tank i have , i am always looking for things that can give my fish the best quality of life , regards of media and food and such like , so thanks you for giving up your time to show us new products and your honest opinion because that matters,

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries and I'm glad you appreciate the videos. The longer I am on KZread the more I know I made the right decision to turn down all the branding / advertising offers - when I see other channels selling out it breaks my heart. Just like Ali G I is keepin' it real Aiiiiii!

@leemaclauchlan

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru absolutely and that's why people respect the time and effort you put in to it all

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@leemaclauchlan Not everyone appreciates it - if you've ever posted a link to one of my videos on a ('sponsored') forum of facebook page it will be deleted quite quickly by moderators (fannies). It's amazing how much information is suppressed by companies interested in selling you unnecessary chemicals, lol

What a machine!! I have the Aquael ultramax 2000, and set it up how you did in a video. Only I used siporax, biomedia was a bit to expansive. But the 2000 runs on a 725 liter aquarium and is super silent. In the future I wil get me a 4500! Love your revieuws!!

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

That is a big tank and they water should be clean and healthy with that set up.

@erikfeddes7799

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru yes it is, i never clean intern filter, only the pre filter every 2 weeks and than it is not that dirty. So thank you for your set up of the ultramax filter. It works perfect.

Another great video! I've seen the beast myself at Vivariumbeurs earlier this month, what a beast. It would be a great fit for my tank (900 liters/ 240 gallons). Currently I've the Fluval FX6 which is doing fine, but it would be good to improve the flow in my tank and reduce the sound that the Fluval FX6 is making. However, keep up the good work, enjoying your videos and have a great holiday season!

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It would be a great fit for that tank as it basically takes the place of 2 x FX6 filters at less cost than one.

Ive been running an Aquael 1000 on one of my smaller tanks after the Eheim I was using packed in and been well impressed impressed with how quiet it was and thw prefilter idea is absulotely awesome. I think I'll be getting the Hypermax to replace the 2 Eheim 2028 I'm currently using as they are getting tired and noisy with age. Great review as always keep up the good work.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

That sounds like a good plan - best of luck with the tank.

@kdwyd

7 ай бұрын

It will be much cheaper to replace the rotors of your echeim filters than to buy this craft - where out of 3 baskets you can use 2.5

Thanks for your usual efforts this filter is better than eheim 2080 XL it is made of good solid plastic.

@pondguru

5 күн бұрын

Yes, the plastic is good quality and the design is great too - they really have produced a winner here.

HI MR. PONDGURU. I ALWAYS WATCH YOUR CHANNEL...HAVE BEEN A SUBSCRIBER FOR YEARS....LOVE ALL YOUR REVIEWS.......THAT FILTER IS A BEAST.....MARK MY WORDS....FLUVAL IS GOING TO COME OUT WITH A NEW FILTER THAT WILL BE BIGGER......LOL

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I reckon so and I'm really looking forward to seeing what they come up with in the future. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.

THE PAPI OF ALL PAPIS, ILOVE AQUAEL

That looks like a good filter. I’m just getting into the hobby myself. Bought a large used aquarium from Facebook and I’m about to start getting the rest of the equipment. Your videos have helped loads in terms of learning about filters. Obviously it’d be great to win, but even if I don’t, this would definitely be on my short list.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Nice one and it will be perfect for a large tank so the give away will probably involve entrants sending a video of their tank to enter. It doesn't matter if the tank is full or not at the time.

@carlwaugh5109

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru Sweet. I’ve never uploaded a video to KZread before, so I’ll have to look that up. All I know about my tank is that it’s 5 feet long 😂 I’ve tried a volume calculator and I think it’s 400 litres which is a big upgrade from the 40 litre tank I’ve been trying to learn with since April. On a bit of a tangent here … but would I be able to pick your brain about substrates? I’m going to try something like a Walstad method. I priced up aqua soil, but with everything needed to set up, it all got a bit eye watering. My idea was to mix regular compost with clay and sand to make a loam type of stuff and cap that with sand. I have hard water and high pH. After watching one of your videos about peat, I went down a rabbit hole. My loose understanding is that organic matter will acidify the water (so hopefully bring it down to around neutral), but that I need to cap with sand to stop too many nitrates leaching out. A side benefit of the soil base is that it’s good for some plants (only found out the other day that some plants don’t get planted in dirt, but get glued to logs and stuff) Before I start mixing the compost, sand and clay; I was wondering if you think this could work or would be a mistake?

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

@@carlwaugh5109 You may have already phoned up with this question? If not then just give me a phone any day 9-5 as I've got about 50 comments to reply to on this video alone - I can answer a nation of questions very quickly by phone which is why I give my number out all the time. 07772848730

Nice one ;)

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.

Nice

Picked up the ultramax 2000 after your recommendation, running it with two adult terrapins and ten small fish for over a year now and its never missed a beat in 350lts tank Water is always clear and the pump still remains quiet. Clean the pre-filter every 7 days, 60% water change every 12 and main filter cleaned every 21 days.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I was going to comment that the maintenance and amount of water changed seems to be excessive until I re-read the comment and saw that there were 2 adult terrapins in the tank - now the maintenance makes sense, lol Best of luck with the tank and I'm glad that filter is working well for you.

Holy crap that’s a huge filter

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It is indeed and I like that they haven't tried to cheap out on any of the manufacturing.

Now that is a game changer I did use 3x fx6 on my large discus tank and they really are a pain in the arse to clean and the flow rate decreases quick even with eheim pre filters on . But this baby big pre filter easy to get at two inlets and outlets perfect I would defo buy these. I won’t however as now have a large sump which is paradise 😊👍 and Richard thank you for these videos they are excellant interesting

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

No worries and I hope these filters become widely available as they seem to be a dream filter for big tanks.

Hi! It's nice to hear about our Hypermax 😉

@PeterKnopp-ih8ie

7 ай бұрын

Great product, but as a company you need answer people’s e mails

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It is a proper beast of Filter and someone will win it for Christmas so thanks for sending it out.

@AQUAEL25

7 ай бұрын

@@PeterKnopp-ih8ie let us kno on which e-mail you have contacted us and we'll check what's going on.

@PeterKnopp-ih8ie

7 ай бұрын

@@AQUAEL25I will many thanks. Nice to see for once a quality filter to take on the big boys! 👌

@ange_delon

5 ай бұрын

I love the aquael products nearly everything is Aquael at home, like, filter, heather, lamps. I very love this filter, just little bit pricey, so i wait a year when the price is more friendly i'm deffinietly buy it.

Aqesome filter, tempted to get one to replace my FX6 👀😁👍🏻💯

@pondguru

6 ай бұрын

It will take the place of 2 x FX6 filters, lol

That company is going places.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

We can only hope so.

MONSTER FILTER With Pre-Filter….. Max Bio Filtration…. Fantastic For Large tanks✅ Thanks For the Lesson

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yup, it pretty much ticks all the boxes.

Love your videos 👌👌 I just ordered this filter after your video for my 180gallons tank , Will play with an Eheim 2080 and an fx6 . Never enough with filtration 😂😂😂 Thank you for the good work 🙏🙏

@OriginalMindTrick

5 ай бұрын

How do ou like it so far? How is the noise?

@johndouvris6589

5 ай бұрын

I have a video uploaded recently on my channel for the flow rate you can check it out 👌👌👌 This is by far the best filter I ever had and I have them all oase 600 fx6 Eheim 1200xl … Today just ordered the second hypermax…. Go for it it’s awesome filter

@johndouvris6589

5 ай бұрын

When you run the filter from 1/10 till 6/10 of its power it is total silence…. At 1/10is more powerful than an fx6….. At 10/10 max power it the same as Eheim on noise so is really quiet 👌👌

@OriginalMindTrick

5 ай бұрын

@@johndouvris6589 That's really impressive stuff. When you say Eheim what Eheim?

@johndouvris6589

5 ай бұрын

I use the Eheim (2080 )1200xl Normally noise levels on max 10/10 power. Imagine that my tank is 1,80 meters length and I use the hypermax half of its power & it’s still powerful. it’s a serious machine and if it holds for years will be for sure a game changer for the category of medium to XL tanks

Great review; This might be the one-stop solution for most aquarists for their 100+ gallon tank. Most significant feature is the "twin inlets and outlets". This can solve the circulation issues in large tanks which would've otherwise be possible only with an additional filter. This Beast is definitely going to be a 'game changer' and will make the Top Heads run for their money. Fluval, Oase and Eheim would scratch their head on making quick upgrades and features. Aquael brand is trusted with long term in this business. Much better aesthetics and built quality when compared to the least expensive Chinese brand Sunsun; though they also do a decent job at low price.

@pondguru

3 ай бұрын

Yes, that's a great summary of where Aquael are (potentially) at now. The only fly in the ointment is that Aquael aren't in many shops compared to the more established companies (Fluval and Oase) - Eheim have pretty much shot themselves in the pocket with the pro4 and pro5 series of filters. I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't learn the lessons from the pro4 as it was a financial disaster but they doubled down on the same mistakes and that's a very arrogant business stance which has cost them by losing even more customers to their rivals (Fluval and Oase). If Eheim are still in business for their next generation of filters they have to do something really special to prevent going out of business.

@srijithps

3 ай бұрын

@@pondguru Absolutely. This phenomenon happen to many giants; like Nikon and Canon in photography. Sony was nowhere in the list at a time and these two Giants were enjoying the duopoly. But, there comes a twist (tornado). Sony made a huge leap with tons of features and made the Giants look dumb! Nikon almost went out of scene! Canon caught the pulse and scrambled all they could and matched up with newest tech. Nikon gasped and returned backed to scene after a while. Why all this happened, simple, “don’t fool around people, give them for what they pay for; not just some minor tweaks here and there year after year!”

@pondguru

3 ай бұрын

@@srijithps 100% - give the customers what they want and listen to their feedback when developing new products. Unfortunately the arrogance of established companies is going to destroy them. EHEIM - R.I.P.

Been looking at this after ordering an FX6 off a scammer and having paid i cant afford another one right now 😤. But this i need in my life!

I'm currently running 2x Fluval 407's on my 140 gallon cichlid tank but looking for a single filter to do the job and after this review I know where my limited pennies are going. Thanks buddy.

@pondguru

4 ай бұрын

Groovy - it's a much more sensible choice since the Hypermax 4500 will easily hold between 10kg-13kg of media (depending on how it is packed in). Either way it's easily big enough for a 532 litre (140 US? gallon) cichlid tank as that will give you 2kg of media per 100 litres (26 US gallons). 2 x 407 filters would only allow for around 6kg of media so it's nowhere near what this one 4500 filter can accommodate.

@trigger852011

4 ай бұрын

@pondguru oh no it proper gallons buts it's actually a custom made 148 gallon tank I just always put 140 lol. Filter arrived yesterday and I have to say while I'm shocked at how big the unit is I'm shocked at how small the unit is for its capacity especially when compared to an FX6. Waiting for extra pipe to arrive tomorrow as there isn't enough and then fitting on Saturday

@pondguru

4 ай бұрын

@@trigger852011 The FX filters have those huge foams around the outer part of the trays with the media being in the smaller central part of the tray. That gives them great mechanical filtration but inferior biological filtration, especially considering the size of that range of filters.

When i saw this filter, i was in love with the features. Perfect match for my 500l❤ send it to me in Portugal, i will pay for the shipping.😂

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yes, if the winner of the upcoming give away is willing to pay the shipping I will send it anywhere. I'm not sure how I'm going to do the give away yet but I will have to decide quite quickly.

Aquael💪

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

I like that channel icon. My thoughts exactly.

what a beast of a filter i like the idea of a pre filter it save going into the canister it self maybe could have gone medium insted of course but what a beast. But its only good if its got the wright media inside ive had plenty of with bio home its never let me down yet

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Good one and you're right there - ultimately the most important thing is how the filter (any filter) is set up.

The filter looks fantastic something I'm definitely interested in, I currently run an FX6 in one tank and the previous model to this aquael In another tank, and to be honest really Just the odd little niggle, for the fluval FX6 the only issue I have found is the drain valve can have a habit of leaking via the seals, and also the seals in the stop valves at the top apart from that they are fantastic filters, as for the AquaL previous model to the one shown in the video that would be the prefilter, what should be a simple pop the top off and lift the filter out is a bit of a mess to be honest, you pop the top off to get to the pre-filter and it just absolutely gushes water everywhere which is not what you want so whenever to breathe you still have to remove the filter from under your tank and put it near a sink, on paper the prefilter is a great idea and yes it works it's just the fact the amount of pressure in there gushes water as soon as you released one clip which is a shame. The question I have now though is how do we all enter into this competition to win this absolute specimen of a canister filter 👍👍👍👍

@pondguru

6 ай бұрын

That is a great report - thanks for that. It's beneficial to anyone reading to get reports from people who have used any of the products featured in any of the videos. Unfortunately the give away has ended for this filter but it ran for a week or so - I just sent the filter plus 10kg of media out to the winner today. It's a major bummer but because I don't play the Google game of having a 'join' button or 'support the channel' link or selling any T-shirts or other crap Google has pretty much destroyed my channel since early 2020. Even if you subscribe and hit the bell to be informed of new uploads Google will only send notifications of new uploads to approx. 3% of my subscribers so the '150K subscribers' is a fake number as hardly anyone gets to see the videos now. God bless Google, lol If I was making videos saying how great trannies are or supporting the fascist ADL, BLM or WEF I'm sure my channel would be resurrected and promoted in the 'recommended' section but I won't sell my soul - what you see is what you get and I wouldn't have it any other way as you only take into Heaven what you give away.

The Humble Canister filter is certainly evolving in the right direction.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

100% - this is where the next FX filter should have gone, not smaller and more compact - bigger and more beastly is where it's at. There is n point fitting 2 filters to a big tank when 1 will do the job at half the cost and lower electric consumption.

@Nicholas-db5sl

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru the next evolutionary step would be to have an internal uvc lamp that can be rotated and lifted out of the canister filter; when the time comes to change out the uvc lamp. A similar set up to the Oase Biotherm filters whereby you can change out the heater element. Make everything ‘in-one” without the need for a complete dismantling of the filter system.

That filter is an absolute BEAST! I would love to have one of these on my 720 liter tanks, but... it seem to be 70-80 cm high plus the inlets and outlets and hoses on top of that. I would love to see a filter of that capacity, but with 2+2 baskets side by side, making it maybe 50 cm high, but 50×25 cm instead of 25x25 cm area! I can see how it would possibly need sturdier plastic and maybe more clasps to hold on the top, but it woulf fit under most aquarium this size, while this beast need an unusually high base to stand on to cover it.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

It's deceptively short (approx. 50cm tall) and I hear you about the side by side idea. I have drawings I did an age ago for a modular canister filter but I've never taken it beyond the drawing stage. I should just send the ideas to Aquael and let them get on with it, lol

Competition is important for this hobby as we want companies to always develop better equipment. However the downside I see with this filter in the UK is spare parts Aquael is not well supported by most aquatic shops, you may find the odd tank, heater or micro filter. Fluval really has done the due diligence with making spare parts easily available. For the record I run a very big custom tank 206gal with X2 FX6s and a 407 to run a skimmer and UV steriliser for the moment I don’t see this product taking the FX6 spot as a better filter as pipework not the best and to many inlets and outlets if you run more than one of these which I would, also being on those roller wheels that thing must vibrate something chronic.. great video showing the breakdown, I think the future is going to get very interesting now as there are starting to be some new serious contenders for big filters for big tanks. Sure there are problems with cost of living crisis and everything getting more expensive, even bills.. however there is always going to be fellow hobbyists with big tanks and big ideas. Take care and have a great Christmas with your family..

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Yes, for big tanks currently running 2 x FX6 filters (there are many of them) you can afford to sell the FX6 filters and use the money to buy 1 x Hypermax 4500 and have much cheaper electric costs going forward. The spares are currently a concern but I hear that the filter is going to be launched either in December of January by one of the biggest UK wholesalers so spares should be available no problem when Aquael get into more shops and online sellers. The (manufactured) cost of living stripping of wealth that is going on now will only accelerate so the cheaper running costs of large tanks are the better. I hope you have a good Christmas too. We don't bother much with Christmas as far as gifts go but I like having a day or two off and all the food, lol

Winning that filter would make my heart grow three sizes!!! and I would even pay the shipping across the pond.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

The shipping would be crazy but if anyone enters and is willing to pay t he shipping I can send it. To be honest I haven't worked out how to run the competition / give away yet as I'm not on other forms of 'social' media where it would be easier.

i have this buddy and it is amazing how it works and it is tottaly silent ….. working into mine angelfish and discus tank …. only one thing i changed is - that i removed grey foam and putted inside biofiltration into it Matrix from Seachem 9 liter ….. amazing

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

That is great to hear and hopefully the pumice will work well in there for you. It's a great filter.