SunSun HW-3000 (Amazon UK): geni.us/KUj29RU SunSun HW-3000 Ebay UK): ebay.to/2w2mwBX This is a well made 'budget' filter with integrated UV clarifier and it will hold well over 5kg of media and has a variable flow rate. Biohome products and foams: www.filterpro.co.uk Biohome Ultimate on Amazon UK: geni.us/GDV8oLd FilterPro site has links to worldwide distributors. 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 You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that they 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'. This series of videos is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - 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) Anyone who sends a filter (UK only at present) will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win. 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......... RECOMMENDED AMAZON PRODUCTS: amzn.to/2Mw81OU INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2KAk1fx 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 If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru
@@hoplite2247 If I have suitable sized rings to go under the trays I'll use them but for this video I assume that I either didn't have suitable sized rings or there wasn't enough space under the trays.
I have this pump, teamed up with an FX6 on my 180 g. The Sun-Sun holds a crapload of media and has a great flow rate. Great filter for the price. Just like all Sun-Sun filters, the plastic is kind of cheap so you must treat it gently but she runs like a champ.
Ive been considering buying this filter, and last week checked your pimp my filter videos and this wasnt in there. :) glad it is now, just confirms my choice is a decent one. Thanks
Just a point when you reduce the outlet, but keep the pump high, you increase pressure coming out the outlets. This can speed up the exit speed of the water if you want to blow some currents around your tank 👍 lucky guy getting all that media !
Has some nice updates over the older 704, 404, 304. The valve block had two o rings per side vs 1 on older models, independent shutoff levers on each side, the pump head no longer has a prime button, those are leaks waiting to happen, the pump head is thinner and the unit can fit in slightly smaller cabinet heights and obviously the ability to slow the pump electronicly and the UV timer is a huge plus.
I have this filter got it a years ago and i have it on a 30 gal tank and it works so good when set up right i took my hob off. I love the sunsun hw 3000. And for everyone saying its loud it was because he was right by it mine is in my living room and i dont hear it unless im right beside it.
Love your videos and information Richard. Keep up the good work! Running this filter for 2-weeks now on a new 90-gal saltwater. Ditched the ugly SunSun Skimmer attachment. Have the HW-3000 on one end of the tank with layered Course foam-Medium foam-Polyfiber, then two trays holding 3.5 kilos of media, then Fine foam-Polyfiber in the top tray. Effective flow rate is roughly 50% of rated with 1-meter head height (it's a TALL tank). On opposite end I installed a SeaChem Tidal-110 HOB to handle skimming and more fine mechanical. Combined flow rate of both filters is roughly 800 gph which is a fairly gentle flow in such a tall 90-gal tank.
Thanks again for your review and insight. Your thoughts on top level polishing material are well taken. The us of them at that level seems to be a not thought out custom. Thanks again, Jim
This is definitely a nice filter for the price. I'm using it on a 75 US gallon tank, and only run it at level 4 with a custom spray bar that runs the length of the tank. The tank houses rainbow fish, empire gudgeons, pearl gouramis, guppies (lol), Siamese algae eaters, and panda garras. I'm using the surface skimmer and I've noticed that it's very easy for the skimmer to pull in air causing the filter to constantly burp, which has led me to contemplate using the straight intake without the skimmer and purchasing a separate skimmer pump. One thing I did notice about it is that the gallons per hour does drop once it's filled...but that isn't unique to this filter. Any canister will drop once it's full of foams and media. Set it up exactly as you recommend. :)
Richard,awesome vid i comment on this one because its the latest ,I haven't even got a tank yet but am binge watching your channel, Knowledge is power so to speak,your vids are so interesting and I love how they must help peeps like me decide.Quality mate,thank you.
I've had 4 of these for a few years now. My only issue is after a year or so, they will leak when turned off. Also the UV bulb based of my 3 month maintenance schedule last about a year. The leaking seal is an issue for sure. Alo I run em on a Reef tank and holy smoke, the filter will be full of feather dusters.
this tutorial helps alot thnxxx but question what if I need to clean it, how do I disconnect the top without the water flowing out? Taps down? If someone has the manual or knows how I can download it please help, just got this filter but have no clue how to use it when it's full 😊
you've misfitted the pipes. At 1:04 you can see the rounded part of the screw pressing on the glass. It should go into the plastic foot you have on the other side to avoid a point loading
Indeed, especially as he's done the same on both inlet & outlet sides. I do know from my APS 2000EF that those pads are sticky when new and when you unscrew them the pad stays stuck in place. Had to tease them off so I could use them correctly
🚨🚨🚨 you forgot to put the ceramic rings in the bottom of the filter. The first time I watch on of your videos that bit of logic changed the hobby for me forever. Thank you for information you share! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Keep in mind that it is 3000L/h at 0 head pressure and without media in the trays! The further below the outlet you put it, the harder the impeller has to work to push the water through the pipes. This also means it will be a bit slower. Still a great filter for a decent sized tank.
Hi wondering if you'd be able to get a review for the SUNSUN HW-5000 wanting to see how much media fits running this with no mechanical as will run a pre filter for that to maximise
A big beast of a filter. I noticed you didn't put anything in the bottom like you used to with SunSun's. Is the bottom space too tight for something like rings? Thanks!
The UV light is faulty on this unit , so double check that if you purchase this filter your UV light is working properly . I have two of these units and apart from that it's a good budget filter .
Having had two sun suns I have had to replace the baskets due to the UV light if excessively used will deteriorate the plastic spiral to the point of bypassing the mechanical filtration in the bottom tray
unavoidable.. some brands break down slower, others faster this is why people prefer having a seperate inline UV sterilizer, that way they can either just bypass the UV when its not in use or when it needs a new bulb. i wish higher end filters on some brands have the non-UV variants but its how they are justifying the "premium" price for a bigger filter. Pre-filters are cheap after all... so a bigger filter without UV will just mean less clutter. but the Controllable DC pump is a nice feature.. wish it was a feature that trickles down to cheaper filters
That can definitely be a problem when running the UV. I personally haven't found using UV necessary unless you get a bloom of cloudy water with bacteria or green algae. I have this same filter on a 75 US gallon tank and it keeps the water crystal clear without the use of UV or chemical filtration.
Help, trying to find a replacement impeller for my sunsun 703b, I assume the other impellers for 3 series are not appropriate. Can’t find a 7 series listing, will it cross with another brand, etc?
Hi there! Great video!! Question, I have bought a 2nd hand 6ft tank, it came with this digital uv sunsun canister. I have changed the large o-ring at the top and used Vaseline, it still has a small leak. Any suggestions? Also, what's the difference between marine and freshwater biomedia?
Great info as always, but horrible to see you put the screws to hold the in- and outlet straight to the glas. You should have used one of the plastic brackets on the other side so the screws are not directly clamping on the glas. I hope this make sense.
I have been using this filter for about 9 months now and I really like it. Definitely quiet. I used biohome ultimate and added the biohome bacteria gel balls between the foam pads. It cycled in a couple weeks.
@@guzy08 It has been very stable at near zero every time I test it. I'm very impressed with it. The price of the biohome is high but I think it's worth it. The biohome bacteria starter balls gave the water an amber color for a few day but defiantly sped up the cycle. I left the UV light off for a month to help it get started.
@@deanw7044 Ahh ok, it's well stock. What do you think about the canister? I'm quiet doubtful of the internal digital control panel, if it's broken you can't do anything about it.
The filter is designed to have bio / coarse filtration at the bottom and polishing pad at the top. The "thick" O-ring is prone to failure and must be lubed and the head carefully refitted on service or you will have a flood. There is no way of actually knowing if the UV id working . lamp failed.
I just ordered this filter and 5 pounds of your ultimate media. After watching this I see I have note ordered enought media. Can I run this filter with enpty trays while more media is on order. Or would I want to spread out the media in thin layers across the trays? thank you James
how do you know the uv light is really on or working I replaced mine when the hrs were up and I dont think the new bulb is working. I dont see any improvement in the tank with the new bulb. Can I plug it in while the lid is off to see if the light goes on?
What a cracking piece of kit for the money! If that had fluval written on the front instant £500 price tag lol This may be what I replace my trusty old fluval 406 with when it eventually kicks the bucket. I'l keep this one in mind.
You can use them on both fresh and marine but it is more important for marine to strip the protein out of the water so that the water surface(meniscus) is as thin a possible for best gaseous exchange between water and air.
Hi, I’ve been searching for a pre-filter to use with my HW-3000. My understanding is that the 603 pre-filter requires a reducer for the inlet hose, reducing flow and straining the motor. I’ve stumbled upon the EW-604B which has a larger volume and fittings. Currently, it’s not available in a 120V version but I’m thinking this would be the most suitable pre-filter. Have you seen this one yet? Any chance you could do a video testing that with along with a 704B or HW-3000? Love your content and I’m also a proud Biohome Ultimate user! :-)
The EF-2 apparently does have the 18mm fittings, so I may go with that.. but a 604 with 18mm fittings would be the cats ass. I’ve looked for the replacement valves/fittings to upsize with and only can find them in 12 and 16mm.
Ben, how do you have the 604s setup.. as a primary filter on a small tank or secondary with a canister? I think a secondary with easy access to sponges and opening the canister loaded with bio media less often would be nice. Do you think that’s a pipe dream or would it be worth giving up a fraction of the flow? (it would certainly depend on the % of flow loss)
I am going to be using a allpondsolutions external filter booster for mechanical filtration & fill the canister filter with biohome ultimate. I currently have a Fluval 407. Would u recommend changing to the SunSun HW-3000? As it will be able to hold more media & has a higher flow rate
Everything is sized to the stock in the tank and without knowing that I'm guessing but one thing for sure is that you can never have too much filtration on any tank but it's easy to have filtration which isn't up to the job. We'd recommend 1kg of media per 100 litres for a normally stocked tank and 2kg of media for a heavily stocked tank. If you'r filter is doing the job (of achieving a full cycle) then there is no need to change it.
In the US the Biohome is sold for crazy prices on eBay and Amazon but I have no control over that - my FilterPro website has links to all the main distributors around the world and that's definitely the best source for anyone wanting to buy in a specific country. For the US the main distributor is GreatWave Engineering. www.greatwaveeng.com
Hello...can you make a pimp my filter video on a Cascade 1500 canister filter....trying to make sure I've set it up right and how it should be working...water flow, media,filter pads,ect. I'm using biohome ultimate .
What other media would you recommend? Maybe seachem matrix, or pumice stone? Would love to hear you opinions on regular pumice stone in a canister. Thanks for the great video this will be my next canister filter.
I pushed mine from Amazon it had a plastic cover over the digital touchscreen that is not removable so I couldn't even use the adjustments then after about 6 to 7 months of use with weekly cleaning the two latches that allow you to remove the lid are made of such low quality they cracked the housing that separated the electronics from the seal just crap.
I'm considering this filter, as I love the amount of media it holds, and the fact that I can turn the flow down for better anaerobic colonization. My concern is the size of the hoses seems to be too big to install the prefilter. I had to change out the input lines on my 704 b in order to attach the prefilter, and that was not only a chore but I 'm constantly worrying about whether the new hoses are going to randomly pop off. Did you say these are 1 inch pipes, and would you advise trying to install a prefilter? Is there another prefilter available somewhere that has bigger nozzles?
The 704b and hw3000 have the same hose diameter 19/25mm you can buy the correct taps here they are the ef-2 www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/ef-booster-taps/
i know its a late reply but, i use a whole house water filter with 3/4 inlet/outlet as a prefilter, i did have to reduce down to a 5/8 hose because i use an external heater, but i plan on replacing the heater later. flow restriction has not been noticeable.
Great review I just bought this filter few days ago havent tasted it yet Im waiting for my tank which is 90x45x45 I know its probably overkill but its better more, than less, especially when you can control the flow digitaly great filter for the money and you can buy smaller bucket-like pre filter and fill it full with mechanical media and this one fill it full with bio media then you have ultra filtration it cannot get any better for tanks up to 500 litres
Do you see a benefit to adding a sunsun 603 prefilter canister to this filter. I have found that the fittings on the 603 are on 1/2 and the fittings and tubing on the hw-3000 is 3/4 so it will reduce the flow of the 3000 when you have to modify it to connect them together. I was told that you could get valves for the 603 that will accept a 3/4 inch hose but i can not find them.
Hello, with great interest (and admiration) I watched several videos. I am currently looking for an external filter for my 120l Juwel. I saw that you are very pleased with, for example, Fluval 307 but also the much cheaper Sunsun filters (hw-302). My question is: is there really so much difference in these two extremes (except the price)? Do you have any advice for me? Keep it up! I look forward to new videos.
Someone watching may be able to answer this but I don't own the majority of these filters featured in the series. Viewers send them to me to upgrade and give my views on.
Great video can you help i have APS ef 2000 filter my problem is i'm getting water inside the uv sleeve can you please tell me how to stop that from happening ,the sleeve is not broken thanks.
I don't have experience of the 1000 unfortunately so that is something I can't comment on other than to say it looks like a decent filter and gets good feedback from owners in the US.
Hi Richard, I'm wondering about the UV light, does it kill all algae? I have snails in my tank and I don't want them to starve, feeding them pellets etc is futile, my goldfish eat them before any snail ever gets chance so I need some algae at least
Just for anyone watching this for install help. In the video you can see at 1:17 that the intake and outtake are attached incorrectly. Still works this way but on the outside of the tank, those 2 screws are meant to go in the little piece with 2 holes that he has on the inside of the tank. It slides on that L bracket that he has on the inside. Just an FYI.
I noticed that too. You slide them back to touch the screw heads and that gives you more distributed load pressing against the glass, instead of a pin-point load of the end of the screws touching the glass. Makes it more sturdy.
Hello Richard, I am starting setup on a new 125g aquarium for African Cichlids and I have purchased 4kg of the Biohome ultimate to be divided between two SunSun 704B canister filters. I also have about 3kg of some good quality ceramic rings with a high porosity and a bag of nylon pot scrubbers. I bought some fine/medium/course filter sponges for the 704B but they are flat and do not have the egg-crate pattern. So now for my questions: 1. Will the 4kg of Biohome Ultimate along with the rest of the filter media be enough? 2. The sponges I bought are smooth on both sides and do not have the egg crate pattern; Should I replace them with the other type? 3. After watching a number of your "Pimp My Filter" videos, I've noticed that you don't use much for chamical filtration. I've been using Purigen in my current 44g tank for a few years and I'm thinking of switching it to something else like activated carbon or chemi-pure. But after watching your videos, I'm wondering if I really need any of it. Can you please explain why you choose not to use chemical filtration in your setups?
Yes as the water passes over it it will kill bacteria but the light doesn't shine onto the media which holds the vast majority of the bacteria in the system.
2 questions if I may, I am looking to buy this for a 40g hex goldfish tank. 1) would you run this at 6 due to how dirty goldfish are? and 2) you said not filter pad on the top , are you still using the rule of chemical on top, I use Seachem Purigen & API Bio-Chem Zorb to help with tannings from my driftwoods and other issues. thank you for your time and love the vids been a fan for years and love the biohome ultimate
They're currently running on a 600L but using bio rings/coral rubble/scoria rock and a glass scinted ball media all mixed as media after the first tray of sponges and floss but this biohome seems like a more complete media
Jeffrey Chalk I put a eheim prefilter on my SUNSUN hw3000. I set it up just like pound guru did in this video. The white filter pad isn’t even dirty after a month of operation.
(my other channel) I generally don't run the filters at all in these videos since they are owned by viewers who send them to me to feature in the videos then get them back full of media and new foams. However, from communications I have with people all round the world the feedback on this filter is very good. The vast majority of people love it.
SunSun HW-3000 (Amazon UK): geni.us/KUj29RU
SunSun HW-3000 Ebay UK): ebay.to/2w2mwBX
This is a well made 'budget' filter with integrated UV clarifier and it will hold well over 5kg of media and has a variable flow rate.
Biohome products and foams: www.filterpro.co.uk
Biohome Ultimate on Amazon UK: geni.us/GDV8oLd
FilterPro site has links to worldwide distributors.
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
You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that they 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'.
This series of videos is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - 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)
Anyone who sends a filter (UK only at present) will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win.
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.........
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See you next time.
Pondguru
the outlet dial you are saying you can use to fine tune the flow wouldn't that increase back pressure and damage the pump over time?
@@danielmerrell8926 It is no different to having the pump pumping to a higher head (vertical lift) but back pressure will naturally increase, yes
In past videos, you would place bio rings under the bottom tray. Do you no longer recommend doing this?
@@hoplite2247 If I have suitable sized rings to go under the trays I'll use them but for this video I assume that I either didn't have suitable sized rings or there wasn't enough space under the trays.
I have this pump, teamed up with an FX6 on my 180 g. The Sun-Sun holds a crapload of media and has a great flow rate. Great filter for the price. Just like all Sun-Sun filters, the plastic is kind of cheap so you must treat it gently but she runs like a champ.
Ive been considering buying this filter, and last week checked your pimp my filter videos and this wasnt in there. :) glad it is now, just confirms my choice is a decent one. Thanks
I love this filter. Been running it for 3 months no dramas.
Glad to see your back 👍
Just a point when you reduce the outlet, but keep the pump high, you increase pressure coming out the outlets. This can speed up the exit speed of the water if you want to blow some currents around your tank 👍 lucky guy getting all that media !
Yep it's just like putting your finger over the end of a hose...
You know it’s good when he says he likes it
Nice to have you back
Ive got the 704B Sunsun filter in my 70 gallon and it's a beast but quiet. Great video once again!
Has some nice updates over the older 704, 404, 304.
The valve block had two o rings per side vs 1 on older models, independent shutoff levers on each side, the pump head no longer has a prime button, those are leaks waiting to happen, the pump head is thinner and the unit can fit in slightly smaller cabinet heights and obviously the ability to slow the pump electronicly and the UV timer is a huge plus.
how quiet is it compared to the 704b i am running the 704b might up grade as well
Nice to see a new video mate. 😀👍
I have this filter got it a years ago and i have it on a 30 gal tank and it works so good when set up right i took my hob off. I love the sunsun hw 3000. And for everyone saying its loud it was because he was right by it mine is in my living room and i dont hear it unless im right beside it.
Love your videos and information Richard. Keep up the good work!
Running this filter for 2-weeks now on a new 90-gal saltwater. Ditched the ugly SunSun Skimmer attachment. Have the HW-3000 on one end of the tank with layered Course foam-Medium foam-Polyfiber, then two trays holding 3.5 kilos of media, then Fine foam-Polyfiber in the top tray. Effective flow rate is roughly 50% of rated with 1-meter head height (it's a TALL tank). On opposite end I installed a SeaChem Tidal-110 HOB to handle skimming and more fine mechanical. Combined flow rate of both filters is roughly 800 gph which is a fairly gentle flow in such a tall 90-gal tank.
Thanks again for your review and insight. Your thoughts on top level polishing material are well taken. The us of them at that level seems to be a not thought out custom. Thanks again, Jim
Good day Richard,
Great video as always, enjoyed it, thanks for sharing and greetings from New Zealand.
This is definitely a nice filter for the price. I'm using it on a 75 US gallon tank, and only run it at level 4 with a custom spray bar that runs the length of the tank. The tank houses rainbow fish, empire gudgeons, pearl gouramis, guppies (lol), Siamese algae eaters, and panda garras. I'm using the surface skimmer and I've noticed that it's very easy for the skimmer to pull in air causing the filter to constantly burp, which has led me to contemplate using the straight intake without the skimmer and purchasing a separate skimmer pump. One thing I did notice about it is that the gallons per hour does drop once it's filled...but that isn't unique to this filter. Any canister will drop once it's full of foams and media. Set it up exactly as you recommend. :)
Richard,awesome vid i comment on this one because its the latest ,I haven't even got a tank yet but am binge watching your channel, Knowledge is power so to speak,your vids are so interesting and I love how they must help peeps like me decide.Quality mate,thank you.
i was going to buy and send you this filter but you were faster ;) thank you for another great one video.
same lol
I've had 4 of these for a few years now. My only issue is after a year or so, they will leak when turned off. Also the UV bulb based of my 3 month maintenance schedule last about a year.
The leaking seal is an issue for sure.
Alo I run em on a Reef tank and holy smoke, the filter will be full of feather dusters.
May i know how do we know the hw 3000 UV light is blow? Does the display indicator show? Or how do we check it? Many thanks.
What do you think about lava rock for bio?
this tutorial helps alot thnxxx but question what if I need to clean it, how do I disconnect the top without the water flowing out? Taps down? If someone has the manual or knows how I can download it please help, just got this filter but have no clue how to use it when it's full 😊
You should try to set up a canister with pumice stone, I’ve set up my sun sun with it and it works great, thanks for the great videos it really helps
you've misfitted the pipes.
At 1:04 you can see the rounded part of the screw pressing on the glass. It should go into the plastic foot you have on the other side to avoid a point loading
I noticed that too, strange oversight for someone so used to setting up filters
Indeed, especially as he's done the same on both inlet & outlet sides. I do know from my APS 2000EF that those pads are sticky when new and when you unscrew them the pad stays stuck in place. Had to tease them off so I could use them correctly
🚨🚨🚨 you forgot to put the ceramic rings in the bottom of the filter. The first time I watch on of your videos that bit of logic changed the hobby for me forever. Thank you for information you share! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Keep in mind that it is 3000L/h at 0 head pressure and without media in the trays! The further below the outlet you put it, the harder the impeller has to work to push the water through the pipes. This also means it will be a bit slower. Still a great filter for a decent sized tank.
Hi wondering if you'd be able to get a review for the SUNSUN HW-5000 wanting to see how much media fits running this with no mechanical as will run a pre filter for that to maximise
A big beast of a filter. I noticed you didn't put anything in the bottom like you used to with SunSun's. Is the bottom space too tight for something like rings? Thanks!
Sorry, man just seen this now, yes the space was very small in the bottom of this one so no room for any rings.
I just bought a SUNSUN HW3000 last month I was able to get rings in the bottom. Maybe it’s updated design?
I this is the filter I’ve decided on for my 75gal. Thanks for the video!
The UV light is faulty on this unit , so double check that if you purchase this filter your UV light is working properly . I have two of these units and apart from that it's a good budget filter .
I just changed my bulb and I dont think the new bulbs is working. What is faulty with yours? What did you do about it?
Having had two sun suns I have had to replace the baskets due to the UV light if excessively used will deteriorate the plastic spiral to the point of bypassing the mechanical filtration in the bottom tray
unavoidable.. some brands break down slower, others faster
this is why people prefer having a seperate inline UV sterilizer, that way they can either just bypass the UV when its not in use or when it needs a new bulb.
i wish higher end filters on some brands have the non-UV variants but its how they are justifying the "premium" price for a bigger filter.
Pre-filters are cheap after all... so a bigger filter without UV will just mean less clutter.
but the Controllable DC pump is a nice feature.. wish it was a feature that trickles down to cheaper filters
That can definitely be a problem when running the UV. I personally haven't found using UV necessary unless you get a bloom of cloudy water with bacteria or green algae. I have this same filter on a 75 US gallon tank and it keeps the water crystal clear without the use of UV or chemical filtration.
It would be awesome if sunsun made heater also in the canister filter and you can choose instead of uv, heater bulb they should do that
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Help, trying to find a replacement impeller for my sunsun 703b, I assume the other impellers for 3 series are not appropriate. Can’t find a 7 series listing, will it cross with another brand, etc?
I have no idea unfortunately - surely companies selling their filters will be able to get their spares?
Hi there!
Great video!!
Question, I have bought a 2nd hand 6ft tank, it came with this digital uv sunsun canister.
I have changed the large o-ring at the top and used Vaseline, it still has a small leak. Any suggestions?
Also, what's the difference between marine and freshwater biomedia?
Great info as always, but horrible to see you put the screws to hold the in- and outlet straight to the glas. You should have used one of the plastic brackets on the other side so the screws are not directly clamping on the glas. I hope this make sense.
The screws are plastic
I have been using this filter for about 9 months now and I really like it. Definitely quiet. I used biohome ultimate and added the biohome bacteria gel balls between the foam pads. It cycled in a couple weeks.
Hi Dean, how's your nitrate after using those media in this filter?
@@guzy08 It has been very stable at near zero every time I test it. I'm very impressed with it. The price of the biohome is high but I think it's worth it. The biohome bacteria starter balls gave the water an amber color for a few day but defiantly sped up the cycle. I left the UV light off for a month to help it get started.
@@deanw7044 Good to hear that. May I know what's your stock and wc schedule?
@@guzy08. 56 gallon community tank. 2 Mollys, 2 platies, 2 swords, 2 kissing gouramis, pleco, weather loach, golden loach, 4 glow tetras, 2 zebra loach . 50 % water change once a month.
@@deanw7044 Ahh ok, it's well stock. What do you think about the canister? I'm quiet doubtful of the internal digital control panel, if it's broken you can't do anything about it.
The filter is designed to have bio / coarse filtration at the bottom and polishing pad at the top. The "thick" O-ring is prone to failure and must be lubed and the head carefully refitted on service or you will have a flood. There is no way of actually knowing if the UV id working . lamp failed.
I just ordered this filter and 5 pounds of your ultimate media. After watching this I see I have note ordered enought media. Can I run this filter with enpty trays while more media is on order. Or would I want to spread out the media in thin layers across the trays? thank you James
Do you think the flow seems slower because of the size of the hoses they put on there?
Awesome review decision made 3000 it is
Looks like a great filter. I thought the trays were similar to the Sunsun 704 so it's strange that it takes more media!
The trays are huge.
Same trays and they are interchangeable 😁
Hi we’re would chemical media go please ? Regards
In any system chemical media would go last as the filtration process would always run in this order: Mechanical to Biological to Chemical.
I’m surprised there isn’t a canister filter with both UVC and Heater built in, that would be awesome 👍
Pretty sure there is and im sure hes set one like that up
A canister with an internal heater would be awesome!
how do you know the uv light is really on or working I replaced mine when the hrs were up and I dont think the new bulb is working. I dont see any improvement in the tank with the new bulb. Can I plug it in while the lid is off to see if the light goes on?
Sunsuns aren't bad filters at all. I chose fx6 over this but I'm prolly gonna pick one up later this year for a back up
What a cracking piece of kit for the money! If that had fluval written on the front instant £500 price tag lol
This may be what I replace my trusty old fluval 406 with when it eventually kicks the bucket. I'l keep this one in mind.
Is a surface skimmer necessary on a freshwater tank or is it mainly for marine?
You can use them on both fresh and marine but it is more important for marine to strip the protein out of the water so that the water surface(meniscus) is as thin a possible for best gaseous exchange between water and air.
Im about to setup 2 704B’s exactly like this👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
How much water does it hold ? For example the sunsun 2000 holds 20 liters
Hi, I’ve been searching for a pre-filter to use with my HW-3000. My understanding is that the 603 pre-filter requires a reducer for the inlet hose, reducing flow and straining the motor. I’ve stumbled upon the EW-604B which has a larger volume and fittings. Currently, it’s not available in a 120V version but I’m thinking this would be the most suitable pre-filter. Have you seen this one yet? Any chance you could do a video testing that with along with a 704B or HW-3000? Love your content and I’m also a proud Biohome Ultimate user! :-)
I've got two 604 prefilters. The fittings are exactly the same as the other prefilters so will still reduce the flow.
Maybe you can try the All Pond Solutions EF-2 filter booster, the inlets and outlets (Openings) are 18 mm / 0,7". I think the 603 are smaller ?
The EF-2 apparently does have the 18mm fittings, so I may go with that.. but a 604 with 18mm fittings would be the cats ass. I’ve looked for the replacement valves/fittings to upsize with and only can find them in 12 and 16mm.
All the prefilters have the same fittings. They unscrew to reveal smaller fittings, so either way you'll be hugely restricting the flow.
Ben, how do you have the 604s setup.. as a primary filter on a small tank or secondary with a canister? I think a secondary with easy access to sponges and opening the canister loaded with bio media less often would be nice. Do you think that’s a pipe dream or would it be worth giving up a fraction of the flow? (it would certainly depend on the % of flow loss)
Hi can i ask question, is your sunsun hw 3000 display always ON, i dont know how to turn it on standy mode
I’ve read that turning uv on and off significantly reduces the life span of the tube..
I goona think to buy this model..sir can you explain me please that uv sterilizer can jill beneficial bacteria?
I am going to be using a allpondsolutions external filter booster for mechanical filtration & fill the canister filter with biohome ultimate. I currently have a Fluval 407. Would u recommend changing to the SunSun HW-3000? As it will be able to hold more media & has a higher flow rate
Everything is sized to the stock in the tank and without knowing that I'm guessing but one thing for sure is that you can never have too much filtration on any tank but it's easy to have filtration which isn't up to the job.
We'd recommend 1kg of media per 100 litres for a normally stocked tank and 2kg of media for a heavily stocked tank.
If you'r filter is doing the job (of achieving a full cycle) then there is no need to change it.
@@pondguru Cool. Thank you for your help. I think I will change over as tank is going to be heavily stocked and the higher flow rate is a plus
@@tkpricey (my other channel) Groovy - that sound like a good plan. Best of luck with the tank.
@@ThousandYardStareThanks mate
Its an Excellent filter ..I'm using this ...Now Pongruru makes even better...
If you buy the filter media directly from the source it’s much much cheaper just a tip
In the US the Biohome is sold for crazy prices on eBay and Amazon but I have no control over that - my FilterPro website has links to all the main distributors around the world and that's definitely the best source for anyone wanting to buy in a specific country. For the US the main distributor is GreatWave Engineering.
www.greatwaveeng.com
Can you do a pimp my filter on the new sun sun hw-5000 please I have bought 2 if them and would like to run them at peak performance
Hello...can you make a pimp my filter video on a Cascade 1500 canister filter....trying to make sure I've set it up right and how it should be working...water flow, media,filter pads,ect. I'm using biohome ultimate .
Good stuff! I have been waiting for a review on this one. Bought one a few months ago for 75g setup have yet to instal it.
What other media would you recommend? Maybe seachem matrix, or pumice stone? Would love to hear you opinions on regular pumice stone in a canister. Thanks for the great video this will be my next canister filter.
I pushed mine from Amazon it had a plastic cover over the digital touchscreen that is not removable so I couldn't even use the adjustments then after about 6 to 7 months of use with weekly cleaning the two latches that allow you to remove the lid are made of such low quality they cracked the housing that separated the electronics from the seal just crap.
Nice video as always can you do a freshwater sump video please so time thanks
I'm considering this filter, as I love the amount of media it holds, and the fact that I can turn the flow down for better anaerobic colonization. My concern is the size of the hoses seems to be too big to install the prefilter. I had to change out the input lines on my 704 b in order to attach the prefilter, and that was not only a chore but I 'm constantly worrying about whether the new hoses are going to randomly pop off. Did you say these are 1 inch pipes, and would you advise trying to install a prefilter? Is there another prefilter available somewhere that has bigger nozzles?
The 704b and hw3000 have the same hose diameter 19/25mm you can buy the correct taps here they are the ef-2 www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/ef-booster-taps/
i know its a late reply but, i use a whole house water filter with 3/4 inlet/outlet as a prefilter, i did have to reduce down to a 5/8 hose because i use an external heater, but i plan on replacing the heater later. flow restriction has not been noticeable.
Can I use this on a nano tank?
Lowest settung in all setup?
I want an overkill 18 gallon tank? Is that possible?
Great review I just bought this filter few days ago havent tasted it yet Im waiting for my tank which is 90x45x45 I know its probably overkill but its better more, than less, especially when you can control the flow digitaly great filter for the money and you can buy smaller bucket-like pre filter and fill it full with mechanical media and this one fill it full with bio media then you have ultra filtration it cannot get any better for tanks up to 500 litres
what is the IN and OUT diameter of the hose ? thank you
It is approx. 19mm / 3/4"
Do you see a benefit to adding a sunsun 603 prefilter canister to this filter. I have found that the fittings on the 603 are on 1/2 and the fittings and tubing on the hw-3000 is 3/4 so it will reduce the flow of the 3000 when you have to modify it to connect them together. I was told that you could get valves for the 603 that will accept a 3/4 inch hose but i can not find them.
www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/ef-booster-taps/ ef-2 tap
Bought mine for 130.00 US dollars love this filter
Hello, with great interest (and admiration) I watched several videos. I am currently looking for an external filter for my 120l Juwel. I saw that you are very pleased with, for example, Fluval 307 but also the much cheaper Sunsun filters (hw-302). My question is: is there really so much difference in these two extremes (except the price)? Do you have any advice for me? Keep it up! I look forward to new videos.
U can buy two 302 for the price of the fluval 307
Hello what are your views after 3 years of usage? Looking for a canister and was planning to buy this sunsun one.
Someone watching may be able to answer this but I don't own the majority of these filters featured in the series. Viewers send them to me to upgrade and give my views on.
@@pondguru hello,thank you for reverting.Will check with other commentators.Good continuation.
Thank you for putting the trays in wrong. I do it every time and now I don't feel so stupid. great job
There is a round sticker in the bottom of the sump to show you where the hole in the baskets goes.
Great video can you help i have APS ef 2000 filter my problem is i'm getting water inside the uv sleeve can you please tell me how to stop that from happening ,the sleeve is not broken thanks.
I’m running a fluval 207,and have a new pennplax 1000,new in box,your thoughts on the 1000. Cheers🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I don't have experience of the 1000 unfortunately so that is something I can't comment on other than to say it looks like a decent filter and gets good feedback from owners in the US.
How do you know the sun sun hw 3000 UV light is blow? Any indication or check?
Hi Richard, I'm wondering about the UV light, does it kill all algae? I have snails in my tank and I don't want them to starve, feeding them pellets etc is futile, my goldfish eat them before any snail ever gets chance so I need some algae at least
Just for anyone watching this for install help. In the video you can see at 1:17 that the intake and outtake are attached incorrectly. Still works this way but on the outside of the tank, those 2 screws are meant to go in the little piece with 2 holes that he has on the inside of the tank. It slides on that L bracket that he has on the inside. Just an FYI.
I noticed that too. You slide them back to touch the screw heads and that gives you more distributed load pressing against the glass, instead of a pin-point load of the end of the screws touching the glass. Makes it more sturdy.
Hello Richard, I am starting setup on a new 125g aquarium for African Cichlids and I have purchased 4kg of the Biohome ultimate to be divided between two SunSun 704B canister filters. I also have about 3kg of some good quality ceramic rings with a high porosity and a bag of nylon pot scrubbers. I bought some fine/medium/course filter sponges for the 704B but they are flat and do not have the egg-crate pattern. So now for my questions:
1. Will the 4kg of Biohome Ultimate along with the rest of the filter media be enough?
2. The sponges I bought are smooth on both sides and do not have the egg crate pattern; Should I replace them with the other type?
3. After watching a number of your "Pimp My Filter" videos, I've noticed that you don't use much for chamical filtration. I've been using Purigen in my current 44g tank for a few years and I'm thinking of switching it to something else like activated carbon or chemi-pure. But after watching your videos, I'm wondering if I really need any of it. Can you please explain why you choose not to use chemical filtration in your setups?
Whats the voltage? Ive read its multiple voltage
According to the seller site links it is 240v but that will be for the UK and Europe. In the US it will be 110v.
Quick question. Doesn't the UV light kill the bacteria?
Yes as the water passes over it it will kill bacteria but the light doesn't shine onto the media which holds the vast majority of the bacteria in the system.
Does a uv Richard kill diatoms ?
I’m using two of these on my 125g. Both full of biohome ultimate. No problems thus far. Richard...ok set up?
Another Great video,, just got mine for a 125, keep them coming my friend
Sunsun are great filters but the hw5000 is pure rubish
Don't you "hello welcome back " Me .Where the hell have you been .been missing my pondguru uploads lol
In the US they come with media balls for one tray
Only if you buy it with them
War Draven got mine off amazon
2 questions if I may, I am looking to buy this for a 40g hex goldfish tank. 1) would you run this at 6 due to how dirty goldfish are? and 2) you said not filter pad on the top , are you still using the rule of chemical on top, I use Seachem Purigen & API Bio-Chem Zorb to help with tannings from my driftwoods and other issues. thank you for your time and love the vids been a fan for years and love the biohome ultimate
Is uv sterilizer is necessary..??? In filters
What do u think of purigen?
Where would you put purigen in this filter?
Hey I have two of these filters, what would the cost be to fill both up as in this video? Can you ship to New Zealand?
They're currently running on a 600L but using bio rings/coral rubble/scoria rock and a glass scinted ball media all mixed as media after the first tray of sponges and floss but this biohome seems like a more complete media
I have a 450 litre malawi tank
This seems better then the fx6 as holds more media?
i have this filter and the fx6 has more power
@@allant9432 but fx6 holds less media
@@rhysjohnson4689 better filter though
@@rhysjohnson4689 fx6 holds about the same
So is this available via all pond solutions?
i have been running this filter for a few months now,got it from ebay
Would this be any good for 250 litre ?
I set up my 304-B according to your video with media added underneath the bottom tray. Is that an option/recommended for the 3000 as well?
Can you do the marineland magniflow 360?
Informative video. Thank you!
Would it be be a good idea to add a sponge filter on the intake?
Jeffrey Chalk I put a eheim prefilter on my SUNSUN hw3000. I set it up just like pound guru did in this video. The white filter pad isn’t even dirty after a month of operation.
Thank you for this great video!
A Quite good Filter for the money
Does anyone know where to get clamps like that for other filter makes? I’m no fan of suckers!
What do you mean
@@wardraven8755 The clamps that are used at the edge of the tank to hold everything flush!
@@binky2301 i got what you mean and i would like to know as well the suckers always come off
@@wardraven8755 I've seen them on ebay in clear plastic but I have no idea if they are any good!
@@binky2301 me nither but iv not seen them maybe ill look them up can you send a link
Hi Richard 3 years on with feedback! Do you still believe this is a good filter please ?
(my other channel) I generally don't run the filters at all in these videos since they are owned by viewers who send them to me to feature in the videos then get them back full of media and new foams. However, from communications I have with people all round the world the feedback on this filter is very good. The vast majority of people love it.