great video. I have this filter .i replaced it with a EHEIM 600 (2217) classic. The EHEIM turned out to much louder ,and held far less media than the SUNSUN . More than twice the price than the SUNSUN with no ceramic media either. Have to say it.....the EHEIM is back in the box ,its now the back up filter to the SUNSUN ,DONT FIGURE ,lol. no issues at all with SUNSUN. No leaks , I just lubricate and look after the o rings ,no need to use the UV. Moral of the story ,all that glitters is not gold .if looked after, SUNSUN 704B is a great filter, and can be as good as ,if not better, than so called top brands. I Could have bought 2 , 704b filters for the price of the EHIEM. So i would say go for it ,its a great filter. Enjoying all your videos. CHEERS from IRELAND.👍
@scottgordin9709
3 жыл бұрын
I to also have a FX6 and a 704b running on my S.American Cichlid 125 gal tank and have to say how pleased I am with how they keep the tank clear even though I have 2 -10"Oscars, 2 -8"Green Terrors, 2 -6"Electric Blue Acaras and a Platinum Polar Cichlid and 1 Pictus Cat, I to use the 704b as a biological filter with pretty much the same set up but with 2 baskets of lava rock instead of Marine pure Biomax, I've seen a ton of reviews saying the FX6 is more than enough to filter the tank but this is one instance were you can't have too much filtration when you have messy fish like Oscars. For the price and amount of media it holds and the flow ya can't go wrong with picking up a 704b.
@ultimatefishkeeping
4 жыл бұрын
Good investment Sir. And the Fish are looking well. Stay safe.
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again! 👍🏻👍🏻
@ultimatefishkeeping
4 жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros My pleasure.
@robertjohnston25
4 жыл бұрын
That fx6 is more than enough filtration:)
@gemc3540
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, we have one of these have been using it for a few months already. But it's always been a hassle to prime. Just went to prime it again and it will not work. Racking my brain as to why it won't work 🤔
@lalaf9985
4 жыл бұрын
Facial hair looks cool 😂
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Lala's Fish Life lol thanks!
@gazyg1973
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent filter 👍👍😎
@toddmarr1400
11 ай бұрын
How long are you running the uv light? Thanks for your time and content!
@peaceful4you408
3 жыл бұрын
it was extermely frustrating trying to get mine going when i first got it because i couldnt find out how to get the lid to close with the uv bulb attached. I think I may have spent over an hour trying to figure it out.
@carlheller6648
4 жыл бұрын
Love my sunsun 304 on my 75. I think the hose clamps are made for a rimless tank
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Carl Heller I think you’re right, they were a challenge to put in place. Really like the sun sun so far though!
@carlheller6648
4 жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros I always have bad luck with fluval products
@Holger-ki2cc
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Video. Nice fishes😃👍
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Holger1106 thanks!
@KlikAndSeuss
3 жыл бұрын
Considering picking this up how’s it been since time pass? Always love your content!
@CichlidBros
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying the videos! The sun sun has been great so far. No issues at all
@BassManStrikes
3 жыл бұрын
been running mine for 3 years now no issues at all, great filter.
@dasundasun2269
4 жыл бұрын
Sir this filter good one a 4 feet 18 tall 18 trench tank to
@justinrvarga7236
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. This is a top value filter for what we pay for. I’ve had one running for 8 months no dramas. I hate those plastic bio balls. I filled my 3 monster trays up with matrix
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
What is matrix?
@darthsidious9814
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoflJoker1994 seachem matrix is a filter media
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
@@darthsidious9814 Haha yeah I learnt that since.. thank you 👍🏻
@lindaharper451
2 жыл бұрын
@@RoflJoker1994 ⁰
@COOPERSCICHILDS
4 жыл бұрын
Chill video bro! 💯
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CraigersFish
4 жыл бұрын
Not to hijack your comment section. Stick your hoses in a tub of hot water makes installing and connecting your hose much easier. Cll_pet supplies on eb@y has almost every single part, especially all the O-rings for the Sun Sun filters. Use a light coat of 100% petroleum jelly on all the seals including the UV light glass cover making sure to turn the glass until it stop
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Craiger's Fish great tips, thanks for sharing!
@CraigersFish
4 жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros 2 more suggestions if I might. In the bottom of the canister will be a sticker, line the intake holes of your trays with that sticker, now every time you do maintenance, your baskets and top are always configured in the canister the same way. Also make sure to wipe clean where the top and canister Orings meet.
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
@@CraigersFish What’s the petroleum jelly for ?
@CraigersFish
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoflJoker1994 It helps create a better seal at the O-ring.
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
@@CraigersFish Oh ok. Where on the o-ring do you apply it? I’ve never had a canister filter before
@fishnerds3983
4 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏻
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
Good review and vid.
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bob!
@brianp6180
4 жыл бұрын
I had a 704B and ran it for 14 months. Major issue I had was water leaking into the UV build area. It’s a poor design. I tried to seal it by rubbing silicone grease on it but it still leaked eventually. It got to the point the electrical connection started to degrade to the point the bulb would not work. I was worried the fish might get shocked so I replaced it with a marineland c-360. The filter itself works good. If they would offer this filter without the UV light I would buy it again. The light is to small to do any good anyway on my 75 g tank.
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Hoping to get a year or more out of the filter. Not bad given the price. Good secondary filter on a big tank
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t you simply not install the uv light inside ?
@brianp6180
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoflJoker1994 you can but the plug in is still there and you have to install the glass cover where the bulb goes. Water will leak into it regardless of if you use the bulb or not.
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
@@brianp6180 What’s the flow like ? I heard the flow rate is nowhere near the advertised amount..
@brianp6180
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoflJoker1994 it’s a powerful filter. Good flow. All brands exaggerate. If they would come out with a model with no UV I would by it. Price is right
@Smilemoreblox
4 жыл бұрын
Quick question. I brought a sunsun AQ-HW303 and the up light is broken as water got into it. Just wondering is it safe to use the filter without it all will it kill my fish. P.s it’s rusty where the light goes. Any help will be great. Just hopefully I didn’t waste my money
@hezurog5346
3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to deal with the insanity of 10x filtration for my 40g breeder w/ranchu. Is this filter complete overkill for that tank. Supposed to have at least 400g i suppose.
@mbcpc7578
4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always I found sun sun has brittle plastic
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Agreed - definitely cheaper plastic, but luckily haven't had issues yet!
@petergould9088
4 жыл бұрын
Check out the sun sun 5000 same input and output as an fx
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
will do!
@robbiejn1977
3 жыл бұрын
I've got a sunsun 303b 1400lph & looking to upgrade to this , does it have a better flow rate ?
@garza7676
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one for my 25 gallon tank : it’s super over kill but @ 60 dollars why not lol
@ThePersia450
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you turned the flow wayyyyyy down lmao
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThePersia450 is it okay for a 58 gallon tank? I’m thinking of getting it
@ThePersia450
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoflJoker1994 yeah should be fine in that size for sure, but you'll have a pretty good flow. I find the flow mostly only messes with labyrinth fish unless its super crazy in a tiny tank
@dasundasun2269
4 жыл бұрын
Is this filter good for a 4 feet 18 tall 18 trench tank to
@davidromanov8308
3 жыл бұрын
Can you give us an update on its performance thus far?
@CichlidBros
3 жыл бұрын
It’s still running great without any issues or noise. Happy with the performance so far
@yasirh2004
3 жыл бұрын
Do i have to change my aquarium water 20 percent every week after using this filter
@CichlidBros
3 жыл бұрын
Usually depends on a variety of factors, but keeping nitrates low is the main reason for water changes. I’d recommend doing enough to keep them below 40ppm
@yasirh2004
3 жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros how can I measure the nitrate percentage and know the 40 ppm value
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
@@yasirh2004 You get a test kit. They sell it at aquariums. But make sure the nitrate level is not too low either.. if it’s too low another type of chemical called hydrogen sulfide (I think) will build up and that’s worse than nitrates
@n0cowlevel
3 жыл бұрын
whats the difference betwwen this and 304b?
@RoflJoker1994
3 жыл бұрын
The only difference that I can find is that the 304b is 55 watt whereas this is only 45 watt.. so I’m guessing the 304b is stronger?
@tiltednite2366
3 жыл бұрын
Is this enough for a 2.5 gallon tank my pleckos are really messy
@KlikAndSeuss
3 жыл бұрын
2.5 gallon? You definitely need a fx6! Lol
@wesley42079
3 жыл бұрын
For a 2.5 gallon aquarium, you need (1) Fluval FX6 per half gallon. Please order (5) Fluval FX6's or your water quality will be terrible.
@Big_Ol_Roach
3 жыл бұрын
That’s not NEARLY enough for the pleckos. I’d recommend a double Fx6 filtration system, AND a over and below sump. Make sure to add around 5 power heads to keep the water moving.
@nathanielkeller5366
4 жыл бұрын
How long are these filters lasting for people who have used them?
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
hey there. I've had other Sun Sun models last years. We've had the 704b about a month without issues, but other friends in the hobby have had them for a long time without problems.
@nolive12
4 жыл бұрын
3or 4years without a single issue. Noise level is very very low(hw703a
@johnfadds6089
3 жыл бұрын
Why do you keep only 5 fish in a 125 gallon tank? Is this some new fashion I don't understand?
@CichlidBros
3 жыл бұрын
There are 14 cichlids in there and all of them grow to over a foot long
@johnfadds6089
3 жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros Ok then
@vickysahu8964
4 жыл бұрын
How many filters in this tank?
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
We have a FX6 and then this Sun Sun. So two canisters total
@unusualaquariumecosystems5805
4 жыл бұрын
Are you saying you tried to cut your own hair?
@CichlidBros
4 жыл бұрын
Haha yep. Just getting bored and changed up the beard
@unusualaquariumecosystems5805
4 жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros I have some clippers and I need to cut the hair on my head but that's high risk in terms of messing it up lol.
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