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@cannacostaplaysdaily
4 жыл бұрын
got any sites to get replacment handles for the sunsun 304b
@anestaciarobinson7095
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You're the first person that does the actual disconnect method clearly on camera so I can see. Everyone else begins with them in there bathroom or something lol. This is my first canister filter I'm college and don't want to destroy the filter so I like to see videos confirming read instructions. Thanks again!!!
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and I hope it helps.
@anestaciarobinson7095
8 жыл бұрын
and now I'll never have to prime unless I'm doing a deep cleaning yayyyyy
@kennethlyons4081
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I am about to use a canister filter for my first time (SunSun 402B). Your well done video with tips just made my life much easier and reduced my beginner anxiety. All the best!
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Lyons That's exactly why I make these videos and I hope it helps (and I appreciate the kind words! :-)
@moeytja
Жыл бұрын
I second Kenneth! Thx to Ben for makin this video, as i am about to use for first time too!
@palmbeachcitizen
6 жыл бұрын
Your friend, the PondGuru, makes mention in one of his videos that Purigen should be added last (at the top) of a Sun Sun filter, as chemical filtration should always be last. #1 Mechanical, #2 Biological and then #3 Chemical filtration. Otherwise, great video. Very much enjoyed it.
@BenOchart
6 жыл бұрын
Water flows from bottom to top then back to the tank in a SunSun ... so my chemical is always the last thing to touch the water (unless I toss in a final water polish like floss which is not being counted on for beneficial bacteria). On another subject, some folks are reporting that the removal of chemical products like Purigen and ChemiPure is helping the biohome media to get into a full nitrogen cycle (develop aerobic bacteria. Have you heard anything about that?
@pugman404
7 жыл бұрын
filling the void in the bottom of the canister filter and refilling the canister filter with water before turning it on are some of the best tips I've seen thanks Ben.
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
pugman404 Thank you pugman, I hope it helps.
@Travelwith_Adrienne
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on filling the canstier filter than putting the motor back on. Been fighting with my filter for over 3 hours.
@HeatherHeart95
5 жыл бұрын
Holy crap. I’ve been putting my media in the wrong order 🤦🏼♀️ thank you for this vid!
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
I hope it helps. Also check out the "Pimp my Filter" series from PondGuru. He might have a video for your exact model.
@Emeri666
5 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@StuEvans
6 жыл бұрын
Not sure about if any other people do this but I put my fish net over the outflow before I switch on. It stops all the particles clouding the water
@lawrencecastiglia2838
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, I do the same thing been doing it for years.
@CloverKismet
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't Pondguru recommend Chemical Filtration after Biological Filtration? Isn't Purigan Chemical?
@BenOchart
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Purigen is considered chemical and the water should touch it last, on it's way back to the tank.
@CloverKismet
3 жыл бұрын
@@BenOchart Awesome, Thanks for your videos! I love your channel.
@Phonseka78
4 жыл бұрын
The purigen should be placed in the last basket, if we see. One of purigen's main actions is to eliminate ammonia and nitrite ... if they are removed, or diminished at a stage before they pass through nitrifying bacteria, they are left without "food" to establish a strong bacterial community. It's my opinion. Besides, thank you very much for your very informative videos.
@BenOchart
4 жыл бұрын
Water travels up the baskets when returning to the tank in a SunSun, so if you mean the top basket, then we are on the same page.
@Phonseka78
4 жыл бұрын
Ben Ochart, yes, we are on the same page !!! 😊 When I say in the last basket, I mean the direction of the water in each filter. For example, I have an FX6, and the direction is from top to bottom, so I put it in the bottom basket, which is the last one, in the sunsun, I don’t know, but if it is from the bottom up, it will be in the first.
@burlisaquarien7568
5 жыл бұрын
Two reasons why I clean my sponges in tap water: 1. I don't care about the few bacteria in the sponges. Sponges are only mechanical filters and should do this job as long as possible. Poorly cleaned sponges tend to clog quick. 2. And more important reason: tap water in Germany is not chlorinated. I also use pure tap water for water changes without any treatments
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
Both good points!
@willparsons32
Жыл бұрын
I dunno but for some strange reason, watching someone ELSE maintain their canister filter seems to be rather theropedic!! However, if I may suggest two simple suggestions for your canister filter(s)and power bar.... Firstly; get yourself a plastic container to sit your canisters into. Although you may have alot of confidence in your canisters rubber O-rings, I just like that extra margin of safety. Secondly; Lift that electrical plug-in at least 4" up off the floor. Again, you're probably a real safety minded fish keeper but an wet hand or a few drops of stray water is not something electricity usually forgives.
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
This is an older video and @great minds do think alike”🤣 Check this out: 10 Ways I *PREVENT DISASTER* in My Fish Room! kzitem.info/news/bejne/z52rma1ok3iLjJw
@Fake_stork
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video made me switch to a canister filter
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Love canisters and I appreciate you trusting my advice. Thanks!
@lachlanhoberg5236
3 жыл бұрын
Watching 5 years later and still helped me out heaps, thank you!
@BenOchart
3 жыл бұрын
Love comments like this. Thank you😀👍🏻
@thep8ntballking
4 жыл бұрын
Apologies if this has already been posted, but according to the instructions that came with my biohome media, Don Chamberlain and Greatwave Engineering, state, "We do not recommend using purigen, chemipure elite, and any conditioners which state that they will detoxify or bind ammonia, nitrite and nitrate."
@BenOchart
4 жыл бұрын
Since the release of this video I have stopped using purigen.
@strat1960s
8 жыл бұрын
Ben,Thanks for the video. I've read and seen on KZitem that putting chemical filteration below the bio filtration makes it harder for the bio-bacteria to get food. I'm no expert. I can kind of see the argument for both.What do you think?Ted
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
+strat1960s I placed the perigin before (below) the MarinePure and the Biohome Ultimate and I'm getting a zero nitrite and less than 5ppm nitrate test results...so I'm going to stick with that for now. I'm pretty sure I'd be getting good reading if I had the perigin on top (last) as well. Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm constantly learning...
@ismaeloswald.6054
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben! Great, great video man! I do need some advise man. I have the exact same one, the orange stuff you placed there, what is it and where can I purchase one, the white spongy things where do I buy them because at the pet store they are super expensive, the blue sponge as well where do I get them? I am cleaning the filter but not replacing anything as of yet but I am replacing though the hoes which are and look pretty bad. But first I will clean the filters and get the gunk out then see the force of the water because water is barely exiting. Thanks man. Be safe and please reply to my questions. Great video again!
@BenOchart
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ismael. I buy "pond filters" and cut them to fit the trays. You can get them at my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/benochart
@jamesklimowicz7591
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Ben i'm a new subscriber, i have lots of questions about canister filters and hang on the back filters. What type of media to put in them and the use of carbon? Is there any way i could email you to chat?
@BenOchart
4 жыл бұрын
You would be better served to join the Ben O'Cichlid Facebook group. You'll get a lot of fast responses from a lot of fish keepers there. If no joy there, sure, shoot me an email at ben.o.cichlid@gmail.com. I don't reply instantly ... but I will eventually, I promise.
@msimrow
2 жыл бұрын
Seachem Purigen needs to be soaked in 1 part bleach and one part water to re activate it for 24 hours, then soak in water with conditioner for 8 more. It makes it like brand new.
@BenOchart
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’ve done it. Usually 6 - 8 recharging cycles will exhaust it completely depending on the bio load
@pfccgroup1515
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben .... Great content and knowledge as always. If I am permitted to try n dare give a veteran like u some tips, it will go as follows. Pl guide me if it's incorrect in any manner: 1) I would place another medium pad on the sun sun 's top tray bottom section. Over which another fine pad. 2) over which would place the chemical media. Y? The continuing dust u mentioned in the bio media N similar would be trapped by the top tray fine pad, hence safeguarding the motor. The top basket medium foam will have the duty to perhaps partially arrest the settling down of the cluster-accumulations in the top basket fine media, onto the pores of the bio media below. Lastly, A temporary micro sock or similar over the out hose into the acquarium can collect the debri which comes in upon restart. Then removed. Ur chemical should also last longer coz of these arrangements. With ur twin sun sun in place, the additional foams mentioned would not cause any undue strain on ur filters. Best Rusi
@jessicacarrasco4892
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good advice. I got the same canister. The first time I cleaned mine I did not know about the switch were the hoses are about closing them. I flooded the place lol..Your viedo helped alot.
@BenOchart
6 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the flood Jessica. I'm glad that you found my video helpful and I appreciate you commenting.
@jerryebner7582
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video even it being 3 years old I just figured what I am doing wrong with my Eheim Canister
@BenOchart
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped Jerry!
@ismaeloswald.6054
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you.especy for me novice.
@BenOchart
3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@wonderland9870
8 жыл бұрын
Did Biohome Media reduce the Nitrates in your aquarium ?? Did you notice a big difference ?
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Well, nitrites are at zero but nitrate are 40 - 80ppm depending on which water test you want to believe. I'm in the middle of a couple 60% water changes that should put me between 20 - 40ppm. All other tests are perfect. It's hard to isolate what biohome is doing because I also have MarinePure CerMedia and in my canister filters (along with sponge filters and poly-floss). Overall, I'm happy with the Biohome product.
@mangothejuice6348
5 жыл бұрын
Can I just used de-chlorinated water instead of tank water?
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
Treated water works fine since it shouldn't harm the beneficial bacteria.
@KayakKingdom
5 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. I have a similar setup with 2 sun sun 304Bs on a 120 gallon 5 ft predator tank. Similar setup with the media and well. 1. 4 different sponges on bottom (coarse to fine) 2. Bio balls 3. Seachem matrix. 4. Bio rings. I think I'm gonna do away with the bio balls and replace with biohome as well. Maybe chuck the balls at the bottom to divert flow like you have.
@thefishkid7615
4 жыл бұрын
Wassup Ben? Great video you really wen into depth with this 1 we appreciate you
@BellaviaSigns
3 жыл бұрын
So Helpful Ty
@jc49fishniner4lif7
7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video I just bought one 302 and it was very,very helpful ,,👌👏👏👏
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
Love my two 302s. They've been running quiet and strong for over two years.
@The1Jedi
8 жыл бұрын
Great setup man. I personally have filled my last two section of the canister with just biological. Chemical isn't need unless there an unbalance of water colour or odor. But hey everyone got there own ways great job!
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy. I appreciate you stopping by.
@MarioMartinez-xb8mb
8 жыл бұрын
Man started with you and then Pondguru. Just order my Sun Sun and the media for my 55 gal Cichlid tank to go with my HOB. Thanks for the info brother. Do I really need to purchase the live bacteria when before I operate my canister?
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
You can add something like API Quick Start and/or add substrate that comes with good bacteria, like CaribSea Eco-Complete. I think the best thing one can do is to get a hold of grungy used wet filter media from an established tank and put it in your filter, it will speed up cycling your tank, making it safe to add fish. Good luck and thank you for watching and commenting.
@yehoshuacirt8645
3 жыл бұрын
In my experience tap water, at least mine which has chlorine but no chlorine, has no negative effect that I can see. I feel free to wash sponges thoroughly. And if required, I would wash bio medium also.
@RSP190166
5 жыл бұрын
I do everything as you do but one. I connect my hose's straight onto the filter and let gravity fill the filter with water, once full i plug in and turn on. Never had a problem this way. Iv never filled filler before placing motor on. I find this way it cleans the pipes a little to.
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
Good tip Ricky!
@RSP190166
5 жыл бұрын
@@BenOchart Thank you. I didn't expect a reply. Keep up the great video's
@carolinbrown1075
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much. I've been looking at over a dozen videos, you're the first person to tell me what I wanted to know, that I do the hose's first then unplug it. Thank you, finely someone with a brain.😊 And yes I agree with you, everyone else makes it look like it's hard to prime. I did what you said, it's fast and easy, thanks again. Any chance of you showing how to clean the hose's and impeller? Or do you already have a video for that? Thanks
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I'm glad that worked for you.
@JoeNocella
4 жыл бұрын
Purigen should be reactivated by soaking in 50% clorox 50% water solution for 8 hrs, then soak in tank or treated water for a few hrs. This brings it back to a nice white color.
@rogerball6265
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, my wife would skin me alive if I dumped that mucky canister water in the sink. I take it out and drain it downhill away from the house on the lawn. Great Nitrogen and Phosphorus source for the lawn. Eco friendly. I live in a drought area of the west to boot
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
I will use it on plants sometimes. My wife is pretty chill about what I do as long as I clean up. Thanks for watching.
@rogerball6265
5 жыл бұрын
@@BenOchart don't have her see my comments on your facebook page "ben o'cichild"
@sandypandys
5 жыл бұрын
very good information thank you
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful Sandy
@MrAhpensiko
5 жыл бұрын
Great setups and well explained. Like & Sub for u Ben. Regards from Singapore asean arowana monster keeper ❤
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will be checking out your arowana!
@staths77
5 жыл бұрын
As to the priming of that filter, I had issues with priming, what I do now is similar to your self, the problem I believe is that if the outlet to your tank is below the water level in the tank then you will have priming issues, so, when filling the tank after a water change I fill to just below the outlet about 30mm or so, turn on the filter and hey! no priming issues or air noise. Fill to above the outlet and all is well. I use a spray bar.
@vonholley
3 жыл бұрын
How often do you throw away the sponge? I want to change my sponge to a coarse and medium for better filtration.
@BenOchart
3 жыл бұрын
They last practically forever Holley. I only toss them after they start falling apart, which can take years. However, replacing with a better combination of sponges is a different matter. Because they can house a lot of beneficial bacteria, I suggest that you swap out one a month until you have it set up they way you want it. That will avoid shocking the tank.
@vonholley
3 жыл бұрын
@@BenOchart thank you you’re the best!
@Wannabe-rockstar-fan
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with the crowd, this was extremely helpful and took away anxiety about the mess it would cause. Thanks so much for taking the time to make the video. I have no more room for excuses, going to clean it now!
@AKAquatics
8 жыл бұрын
Good video Ben as far as placement of the purigen typically chemical filtration is the last step I personally run the sun sun 404b's as well as other models I leave just enough room in the top tray for a large bag of purigen otherwise same setup and I don't use the rings in the bottom but it appears both ways works great I would just suggest using purigen in the top bin.
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, makes sense.
@willman43
8 жыл бұрын
Whatever works for you. Should go from bottom to top. Mechanical, chemical, and then biomedia. You want your biomedia to be touched by the cleanest water possible before returning to tank. Pond guru explains it best.
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Cichlid MadMan Agree.
@yessyestrada2768
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this!, I am buying all the media you used and clean my canister filter for the 1st time, you made it seem so easy and had great tips, THANK YOU for the help! :)
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Yessy. I'm glad the video helped.
@ed68cougnut
4 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the chemical filtration be done last? Which would mean the Purigen would be in the tray above your Biohome? Mechanical, biological, then chemical. Correct me if I'm wrong. I know this is an old video and you may be doing things different know. I don't know.
@patz5990
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, We’ve had this unit for about 1 1/2 years no problems. This time after cleaning it , even with filling the filter tank we can’t get it working even with priming it. Any suggestions?
@michaelbriggs7219
Жыл бұрын
Hello Ben, I have a 703B and a 3000 Sunsun on different tanks but have run into the same issue with both units. The filters will just start leaking while in use. Not from the start, but after a few weeks of run time they just begin leaking at a point where the head meets the body. Typically in the between one of the 4 clamps. I check the seal rings, body and head unit for Debris or pinches, flat spots, rough spots etc. and nothing is ever found. This leaking issue has become very costly to me and I was wondering if you or one of your members have ever had this issue and what it took to remedy the issue. Thank you
@jimkihn1475
4 жыл бұрын
Just set my 72 gal. Bow front up & bought the 4 stage SunSun with ultra violet light ,, it pumps quite a bit of water. Is the light a needed option or just now & then ? TY for being so in-depth on video. I already put stuff in bottom for water flow& did lights first day, big help. My question is why no charcoal in filter ? Thought it was a necessity ? Your tank looks great.
@montellanojavelosa6249
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben quick question; do you have everything plugged in the surge protector? Filters, lights, powerheads, etc. Even the heater? Just wondering because I read somewhere they say not to plug heater to surge protectors...
@stephencowley6226
6 жыл бұрын
Great video I've only had my setup for about 2 months, really new to all this, I am cleaning my canister filter over the weekend, great input to cleaning it thankyou. How often do you need to clean these filters?.
@brianzambotti4510
6 жыл бұрын
I will also say that I would do EXACTLY Everything you would do to a T with this other than the purigen only because I don't know anything about it.
@beefysghost867
2 жыл бұрын
Dude I’ve never used a canister filter till recently but common sense should tell you to Do Exactly how you do l it with priming the filters, how I did it from day one. But i Had homemade canister filter made and it worked amazing So I thought well I had to to to a premade one and now I’ve had nothing but issues since I can’t get the water clear for nothing just very irritating but ready to switch back to the homemade one
@squashplayor
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand the logic behind wiping out the bacteria in the bio rings at the bottom of the filter with chlorinated tap water. Just because they aren't there to grow bacteria, doesn't mean that isn't what they're doing. Why would you not just use tank water to rinse that out if you have access to tank water? I mean why wipe out 10-20% of your bio if you don't need to? You also seem to be wasting a lot of space in that one tray with the large balls. Sorry to be negative, love your videos, just scratching my head on this one.
@markcopley7366
8 жыл бұрын
pondguru isthe most sensible down to earth person on fish keeping
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Agree. He seems to have shifted more into other projects recently, like metal detecting, but his early canister videos were awesome.
@christianmercadophotograph9398
5 жыл бұрын
I notice no carbon is added on the filters ? I always put some but I really don’t know why lol . Do I need to put carbon ? Thanks
@anisahali4858
2 жыл бұрын
The main thing I was waiting for was for you to unlock the The media and you skipped right past that part uughh
@praj82
3 жыл бұрын
I notice you don't add any charcoal? Also I have always used a layer of poly at bottom of tray and then put the bio on top of it, any benefit to just adding bio in tray alone? Thanks
@kimberlyalvarado257
3 жыл бұрын
Please help im running g an aquatop cf300 course medium and fine filters at the bottom ceramic rings with a polish filter in middle and carbon n polish filter on top my water has alot of particles floating wont get clear
@CoreyHecker
8 жыл бұрын
gotta love the sunsun filters! Great filter media video!
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
+Corey Hecker Thanks Corey!
@קרןחיון-ו1ש
2 жыл бұрын
hey ben great video got a question for u: why did u remove the purigen bag from the top tray and put it in the bottom tray on top of the polyfil??
@brianzambotti4510
6 жыл бұрын
Well done Ben! I'm deciding between the fluval 06 series and this particular unit.
@GnomishUprising
8 жыл бұрын
your Tank looks awsome , great vid i have the same filter will try these tips thanks
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
+GnomishUprising Thank you for watching and commenting!
@joek5637
7 жыл бұрын
Great video that explains the layer and cleaning! ONE QUESTION: do you worry about cleaning the piping that connects the canister to your tank's water? Yours is fairly dark green and I would think you would have acknowledged this IF it were a major issue. Again, thanks for the great lesson.
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
Joe K Great question. Every other canister cleaning I take apart the tubes and connector hardware and give it all a good cleaning. I use a long plastic bristle pipe cleaner that I push through the tubes and it removes the algae and gunk build-up. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@joek5637
7 жыл бұрын
I see. I'm sure algae build up slows down the water flow to and from the canister. Thank you for the tips in your vids. Also, I will be buying my own Poly sheets to make the water polishers myself. I've read about additives (i.e. fire retardants) that some Poly products have that can hurt fish. Know anything about that?
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
Yes. Poly-fill, pure poly, crib batting works fine. With sponges, I buy big sheets that are for pond filters on eBay and cut them to size.
@joek5637
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks Ben!
@joebritten2574
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve noticed with 2 of my sunsuns that the prime button sticks
@inventoryking
8 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the lights?
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Big Lots. $6 for two. Love them. Thanks for watching.
@inventoryking
8 жыл бұрын
Ben Ochart thanks
@sidneywhite749
4 жыл бұрын
Just cleaned the filter but it is noisy, took then impeller out, what did I do?
@dbrew02
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch Ben! I'm new to canister filters just got my first one and your videos are teaching me so much!!
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@Reefkeeper578
8 жыл бұрын
Do you find that using that much media slows down the flow? Also, I noticed all the debris in the tank when you hooked it back up after cleaning. You should always rinse out the motor as lots of debris collects there. Great video!
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've added pulling out the impeller and thoroughly cleaning the motor unit to my cleaning routine. Regarding the flow rate, it always seems strong but with canister filters the GPH are always lower than what the manufacturer tells us because they measure GPH with an empty canister. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@donchart1
5 жыл бұрын
Do you find the purigen makes a big difference?
@joejones56
2 жыл бұрын
Is it true or false that the BB can die off as it sits in still water in the bucket of tank water ?
@jc49fishniner4lif7
5 жыл бұрын
Very good job Ben I also have mine like that but on the very bottom I have the sponch and 5 layers of that Pinckney floss and is working like a champ 👍 thanks for sharing like always great, great video
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
If it's working ... don't change a thing. Thanks for watching George.
@slumberingwealdarts2941
5 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for this video! im interested in trying a canister filter now, but im curious, is this model good for a 29 gallon planted aquarium,? i havent set the tank up yet but i like the look of the sunsun and from what i hear it is very quiet
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
It is quiet. I'd go with this size or a 404-B. It would be all you need.
@johnleemarshall7825
6 жыл бұрын
I am a new aquarium enthusiast. Last week infact lol. I have a cannister filter. I wasnt sure how too clean it. Now i know. Mine is a different make to yours but i guess they are all basically the same with varying strength. Mine is a 400 efx model to filter 190 english litres. Thank you for putting this video up.
@BenOchart
6 жыл бұрын
Hello John, I hope it helped and welcome to this awesome hobby.
@dominicdelaurentis7462
6 жыл бұрын
the reason I asked is because u had a video of pet store u get fish at when u got new tank 100
@BenOchart
6 жыл бұрын
Are you in SoCal? If yes, I have gone to Pasadena Tropical Supply (PTS), Monrovia Tropical Fish, Glendale Tropicals and Strictly Fish in Lakewood, CA.
@Karmakazeez
3 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful! I have a current usa serene aquarium and couldn't find anything about the canister filter. I was so confused with the order of this specific model but it all makes sense now! Thank you!
@BenOchart
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome😀👍🏻
@hakman239
3 жыл бұрын
The top sponge is polyfill also puragine goes last
@Xavier_915
8 жыл бұрын
I got the HW303B in order right now to go with my new 75 gallon I'm buying next week... Thanks for the great info sir!
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
+SergioVasquez CichlidGuy915 You are welcome. It should give you years of trouble free filtering. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@jeffpeterson1879
8 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for posting this video sir. I need to do my first clean out on my first canister filter and to be honest, I'm really nervous about doing something wrong and killing my fish. But you made that really simple, and I feel much more at ease about it now.
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff. I watched a lot of videos and was still a little shaky during my first canister cleaning. Since having done this video I've started putting the Seachem Purigen at the top, so the water hits it last before returning to the tank. In order, water returns to the tank from the canister, bottom to top: mechanical (sponges coarse-medium-fine-polyfill floss) so gunk can't get to and clog my bb (beneficial bacteria) media, then bb media, then Purigen and back to the tank. Good luck and I'm happy I could be of help.
@BisforBunnys
6 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much for the video ! I'm somewhat of a novice although I've owned aquariums for years. This time I'm trying to do it the right way. I just cleaned my sunsun 302 and did what you said and it needed NO priming whatsoever. Thanks again 🐠😁
@BenOchart
6 жыл бұрын
Yes! it works. I hate having to hold down or pump that blue button. Thanks for watching!
@rogeraquarium6872
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben. I'm wondering if you have an opinion on bio home versus marine pure. To me,they are completely different medias and work well together. I actually prefer the original bio home with marine pure balls as a combo
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
That's the combo I have in my SunSun 302s. I think that they are both excellent. The biohome seems to be holding together a bit better (i.e. I've had some fragments of the MarinePure in the baskets) but over all I give them both a 10 out of 10.
@Samt1958
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben great video! Where did you get those lights from? Thanks
@BenOchart
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Any hardware store, or even Amazon / eBay would carry. They come in all shapes and sizes with velcro tape backing.
@PlugboyFilms
4 жыл бұрын
I literally only watched this for a method to clean the tubing of course he doesn’t clean the tubing 😂😂😂😓
Very simple video and easy to follow. I might get a second canister on my 55g tank. Overkill but nothing but the best. :)
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. No such thing as "overkill" when it comes to crystal clear water :)
@markhaunert5029
4 жыл бұрын
Great info. Need to get a big house plant for that great fertilizer that got poured down the sink 🤗
@BenOchart
4 жыл бұрын
Down the sink in the video ... but usually I will use it on some pots on the porch. Thanks for watching!
@isaacm3591
4 жыл бұрын
Nice vídeo
@BenOchart
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you😀👍🏻
@clownfishhatchery8115
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I just started using canister filters on my saltwater tanks and so far I am very happy with the results. These are great for tank setups when you convert a freshwater to a saltwater tank but don't want to drill holes and use a sump. Almost all my tanks were freshwater, so was using rigged sumps with pumps and gravity and hang-ons until I discovered canister filters. Really takes the work out of it all. There were no instruction on how to turn the unit off and clean without making a mess so I searched youtube and found your video, which taught me everything I needed to know. It was great of you to take the time to share your knowledge. Thanks again.
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
Clownfish Hatchery I'm very glad to hear that you found this useful.
@trell-knighthernandez2444
8 жыл бұрын
if your just cleaning it you should be able to just hook the hole's back up an it should just start back up because the syphon never stopped jst got put on hold no need to start another syphon
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Just be sure to full the canister with tank water, as high as possible (to the point where putting the head unit back on doesn't create too much overflow) and it should start right up without having to use the blue button siphon starter button. You still have to rock it a few times to get the air bubbles out. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@toddhayslett8269
7 жыл бұрын
love the homer buckets......lol.... home depot is the aquarists best friend....
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
That's no lie! Thanks for watching and commenting Todd.
@kell9675
7 жыл бұрын
Hey I have a question I have a fluval 404 any media suggestions? And as well can you our cotton in one of the baskets?
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with a fluval 404. Is it a canister or HOB?
@you-tubejunkie2926
8 жыл бұрын
Kitchen... SINK...KITCHEN SINK....How about using the toilet bowl ?
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
Phill Slavin ???
@EliPop
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and tips, I am going to try to run this canister for a 50 gallon saltwater aquarium.
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
They are good in both salt and fresh water. Let me know how it goes and thank you for watching.
@mahmoudbamarni3803
4 жыл бұрын
can I feed tiger barb small parts of meat
@nolangietzen4668
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ill be ready to go when i get mine
@megadeth1763
4 жыл бұрын
Ultimate huff'n Anda puffin'
@VanBoekel
7 жыл бұрын
Do you suggest using chemipure for charcoal replacement?
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
I use charcoal for a month after dosing med's. Otherwise I'm running with Seachem Purigen, but I've heard nothing but good things about Chemipure.
@mikehowell7271
8 жыл бұрын
excellent video. I also have same filter , and have my media same way.. these are great filters .
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
+Mike Howell Thanks for watching. Yes, I love the SunSun's...can't beat the price.
@willman43
8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I have my Sunsun setup similarly. Coarse medium fine on bottom also. Middle I use chemi pure elite though and top tray is Seachem matrix.
@BenOchart
8 жыл бұрын
+Cichlid MadMan I've heard great things about both Chei Pure and Seachem. Thanks for watching.
@eileenjarvis1213
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I got one of these at Christmas time and set it up and I need to clean it and this was a great demonstration but what's in the little bag is that the same as carbon
@BenOchart
5 жыл бұрын
In some ways yes. It's Seachem Purigen which absorbs things you don't want in the tank, like carbon does. Unlike carbon, which you should throw away after a few months, Purigen can be "recharged" like 8 or 10 times, so it goes along way. Many however are not using either and seeing good results.
@chloe800xxx
7 жыл бұрын
Educational vid, and well explained. helpful thanks :0)
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@kenshinryumadronero7662
7 жыл бұрын
Nice Canister filter paps i have the same model on my aquarium....
@BenOchart
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, very reliable and a great bargain.
@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322
3 жыл бұрын
What is better? Sunsun 304 or the 3000? I heard people complain about the flow on the 3000. Does the 304 have better flow?
@BenOchart
3 жыл бұрын
I believe the 3000 is a much more powerful pump. The 304 is for a small tank. I’ve never used the 3000.
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