Pimp My Filter #54 - All Pond Solutions 600-HO (hang on back filter)
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- APS 600-HO Filter (Amazon):
geni.us/8T8G27
APS 600-HO Filter (Ebay): ebay.us/DCbeDx
Bags of biogravel: bit.ly/3tRf5H8
Foams for intake (Amazon): geni.us/EY86zGk
I'm sure there will be a SunSun (or similar) HOB filter which is the same for you guys in the US but I can't find one while searching from the UK unfortunately.
This is a ridiculously cheap filter and it offers two decent sized chambers which are easy to modify into a useful filter. Don't waste time only using foam when the chamber will allow for a good amount of media - good quality media will support far more bacteria than any foams.
Sorry, Google / TH-cam see fit to send me almost no notifications for comments so you're best bet to reach me is to phone on 07772848730 or send an email to sales@filterpro.co.uk (Richard)
Biohome products and foams: www.filterpro.co.uk
FilterPro site has links to worldwide distributors.
Amazon Reviews: amzn.to/392EZ2g
INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2KAk1fx
WHAT IS A FULL CYCLE?
If someone tells you the aquarium nitrogen cycle ends with the production of nitrate that is incorrect - please read on
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 ultimate 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
Avoid using any products which claim to remove, detoxify or bind ammonia, nitrite and nitrate as they will have a noticeable starving effect on the bacteria which will manifest as an inability to achieve a full cycle due to a low population of bacteria on a starvation diet.
Let Nature do the work and as long as you have a suitable sized, well set up filter there is no reason why a full cycle won't be achieved.
You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that the recommendations are for a FULL CYCLE not half a job - achieving 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite is quite easy since aerobic bacteria grows freely on any surface but the anaerobic bacteria responsible for COMPLETING the cycle needs more a specialized habitat.
Size a filter properly, set it up sensibly and you will have perfect water - it's that simple....and your filter won't be the dreaded 'Nitrate factory'.
If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on:
sales@filterpro.co.uk
07772848730 (Richard)
The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible:
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
This channel is purely a hobby for me so I will never ask viewers to donate money for any of my projects or charge anyone for information - information should be shared freely and I certainly don't consider myself an 'expert' in anything I pursue as a hobby so please do your own research, never accept anything as 'fact', reject anyone claiming to be some sort of authority or 'expert' and make your own minds up about anything you wish to study.
We all are on a long path of learning.........
FILMING EQUIPMENT:
Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE
+Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL
Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3
Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7
Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of others as I am not on any of those sites.
See you next time.
Pondguru - บันเทิง
APS 600-HO Filter (Amazon):
geni.us/8T8G27
APS 600-HO Filter (Ebay): ebay.us/DCbeDx
Bags of biogravel: bit.ly/3tRf5H8
Foams for intake (Amazon): geni.us/EY86zGk
I'm sure there will be a SunSun (or similar) HOB filter which is the same for you guys in the US but I can't find one while searching from the UK unfortunately.
This is a ridiculously cheap filter and it offers two decent sized chambers which are easy to modify into a useful filter. Don't waste time only using foam when the chamber will allow for a good amount of media - good quality media will support far more bacteria than any foams.
Sorry, Google / TH-cam see fit to send me almost no notifications for comments so you're best bet to reach me is to phone on 07772848730 or send an email to sales@filterpro.co.uk (Richard)
Biohome products and foams: www.filterpro.co.uk
FilterPro site has links to worldwide distributors.
Amazon Reviews: amzn.to/392EZ2g
INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2KAk1fx
WHAT IS A FULL CYCLE?
*If someone tells you the aquarium nitrogen cycle ends with the production of nitrate that is incorrect - please read on*
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 ultimate 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
Avoid using any products which claim to remove, detoxify or bind ammonia, nitrite and nitrate as they will have a noticeable starving effect on the bacteria which will manifest as an inability to achieve a full cycle due to a low population of bacteria on a starvation diet.
Let Nature do the work and as long as you have a suitable sized, well set up filter there is no reason why a full cycle won't be achieved.
You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that the recommendations are for a FULL CYCLE not half a job - achieving 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite is quite easy since aerobic bacteria grows freely on any surface but the anaerobic bacteria responsible for COMPLETING the cycle needs more a specialized habitat.
Size a filter properly, set it up sensibly and you will have perfect water - it's that simple....and your filter won't be the dreaded 'Nitrate factory'.
If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on:
sales@filterpro.co.uk
07772848730 (Richard)
The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible:
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
This channel is purely a hobby for me so I will never ask viewers to donate money for any of my projects or charge anyone for information - information should be shared freely and I certainly don't consider myself an 'expert' in anything I pursue as a hobby so please do your own research, never accept anything as 'fact', reject anyone claiming to be some sort of authority or 'expert' and make your own minds up about anything you wish to study.
We all are on a long path of learning.........
FILMING EQUIPMENT:
Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE
+Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL
Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3
Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7
Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of others as I am not on any of those sites.
See you next time.
Pondguru
I personally have always been scared of hang on anything. Is there anychance when filled with media and tank filled with water that the seals on the tank can split
This is a great filter.....still waiting on setting up a small fish room. My life is full at the moment. Thank you Richard, awesome video.
You done your room yet?
Nice work 👍 I ran these on a breeding set up a few years back, they're great for the money. I got rid of the surface skimmer, popped a prefilter on and filled the whole thing with ceramic, and you just told us about it 😂 should've watched to the end
These are great filters!
I run 2 on a 90l soft coral reef tank using the standard sponges and filter floss for mechanical and flow and the rock in the tank does my biological, works great!👍
Ordered my second lot of biohome ultimate ! Great video as always
I’ve literally got one of these today for my axolotl tank and yes I couldn’t get over the price. Great helpful video.
Thank you for this review, I got this back filter on my 90lt tank, after watching this video and added the substrate and filters you advised, along with my normal filter and tank has been doing loads better with this additional help and the right substrate, been thinking of changing my main filter to different substrates after watching to give it a healthier balance in the tank since I use just the standard elite stingray 15 and think my back filter maybe better than my main now haha 😂
(my other channel) Nice one - it's great to hear that the filter is working so well for you.
Best of luck with the tank.
I have a couple of the 400 all pond solutions hang on back filter and there great filters and very quite for the price. Well worth the money
I just set one of these up. I placed the coarse sponge on the I take like you showed. seems best method tbh, as you can use the centre chamber for the fine wool or whatever. I've caught a lot of muck in both the coarse on the intake and the fine wool. using this with some biohome ultimate, think I fit approx 600 grams or so. running on my gold laser cory tank.
Thanks for the vid, I’ve done this one my hob.
I've had this filter on my 80L/20G reef tank for over a year and I set it up incredibly similar to this! I used siphorax instead of biogravel
Is the filter loud?
A company should consult you on prototyping a model, but then they would not make a killing on those filters. Maybe you should start your own line of HOB, or aftermarket mod kits for each. Thank you for taking the time to explain and helping us keep our pets safe.
It would be very useful to watch your finals creations in action, in order to compare the new flow, sonority, etc. Thanks
How’s the pond filtration system coming along?
Some of the media seems above the water line or does it just look deceptive, great update as usual bud 👍😃
I use the Seachem tidal hang on backs. They are excellent
APS HO800 with a UV for me. Very impressed after three months. I looked at the Seachem, but the UV and the price swung it for me.
I have recently bought one of these as an extra add on for my 4ft tank with my sailfin plec (upgrading to a 6ft soon) its a great little filter which works great along side my fluval 207. Was great to see you pimp this one 😊.
Think its time to upgrade the filter media, wondering which media would would be better as I'm currently an internal sump tank is 80 x 60 x 60 i can provide photos of compartments.
Hi Richard, i am using a Fluval C2 hob filter with biohome ultimate stuffed in the chemical basket. I observed that the water flow is still quite strong. I am wondering can I achieve a full cycle with this setup?
Thanka
I did an unboxing an test on this filter a year or so back, cheap as chips. I ended up putting alfa grog in it.
Is it suitable for 28l tank? I would like get rid of inner filter. Because now even 2x2 inch is very important to me ;)
So what is the different being mechanical and bio filtration, don't they both just build good bacteria?
What are your thoughts on poret foam or matten filter? Is it better than regular foams and do they beat porus media?
Somebody needs to get a seachem tidal in your hands. Almost as good as a canister.
Good shout. Currently considering the tidal 35 for my 10g nano tank and would love to see how he can upgrade it.
He does have a video of the tidal being pimped
th-cam.com/video/wewBw-Iy_sc/w-d-xo.html
Oh, I must have missed that one.
Could you take the skimmer off? Don't want fry being sucked up.
Can I use biogravel as a fish tank substrate
Did you ever get hands on Sunsun ultra cheap HW603B filter?
Perfect
Another great video mate can you please pimp a sump in the future...👍🏻
Can’t you use medium foam
Any of these on the bermuda 6000
I THINK 🤔 WHAT PEOPLE IN THE UK 🇬🇧 WORRY ABOUT,AS I DO IS THE UNIT OVER FLOWING IF IT GETS CLOGGED UP ? SAY YOU WENT AWAY FOR A COUPLE DAY ECT..I’ve just bought one of these and I’m going to set it up the same on another 32 ltr tank but turn it down of course lol see how I get on with it…
interesting... i have a few of these...
is it okay to add biohome ultimate in this filter?
Yes, you can add whatever you want in there no worries.
What cheap external filter would you recommend for a 200litre tank? Thanks ☺
All pond solutions hob 500
It’s a hang on back canister but it’s rated for upto 200ltrs you might want to find 2 on a 200l flow rate is only 500lph it holds decent amount of media
Iv upgraded same filter but with ehime substrat pro
Nice one, the substrat pro is a decent media and good for small situations.
Could you put biohome in the bags?
You can fill the media bags with whatever you want to use. Richard uses bio gravel for this filter because it maximises the efficiency being that the filter has very little capacity you would want to get the most grams of media possible crammed in the filter compartment. He got 700g of bio gravel in a very small space which is impressive, If you were to use regular bio home you might get just 500g in as there will be alot of wasted space between the pieces of media.
All Ponf Solutions is SunSun rebranded
Would love to know how much £££ worth of bio home you have given away throughout this series so far.. Anyone up for going thru all the videos adding up the weights?
He's just a kind, generous fella. Good product too.
There’s 52 videos in the “pimp my filter” playlist. Considering an average of 1.5 kilos of media per video that is 78 kilos of media for a total worth of around £ 940 retail price. That’s not how much the media cost to him. Considering that the videos are not only educational but also promote the business I’d say it’s an excellent investment.
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