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Love the filter the up grade is clear and kicked up .I’m running three on three different grams and I can tell you after two weeks mine are absolutely filthy shows that you’re doing incredible job The clear one is easier to take apart due to its construction thank you for recommending these filters I wish I knew you were getting a little for buying them on Amazon I didn’t know you had connections sorry
I got two of these. One from a med chest freezer and one for a small chest freezer. Med freezer is for about a 150 creek chubs which are nasty fish a the small freezer is standard shinners. Filtration and water force is great. Thanks for your videos. Very good help.
I bought two of these and will buy more. I like the ease of cleaning and I believe they are better than just having a power head for water movement, because they filter, move water, and the bubbles are smaller. Thank you Ben!
Fantastic product knowledge of the filter and Great review. I use something identical myself instead of a powerhead they work really well. Got to say Ben I’m loving some of fish in that tank.
Just made this purchase...thank u ben for the review. I watched ur first video on this filter and thought it was pretty cool and now with ur update im definitely down! I have the Marineland 350 hob now and I think this would b a perfect addition. I think I need a little more aeration so that y i was looking n2 this kind of filter.
I just ordered one from Amazon - $100. Bucks CDN - yikes want to experiment with this vs a sponge filter for polishing - Ben your review was great - Amazon reviews very negative - I trust your judgment more 👍
Looks like a good filter! My issue is I would prefer the color of the plastic chambers to be black. The place I want to locate it is in the center of my 125g. It would blend in with the black background in my tank. Maybe I’ll give it a try and paint it black
I was debating this filter or the Sicce shark 800. This filter has more GPH and it is much cheaper. I ordered it. I will either paint it or put one of my Elite cichlids plants I ordered with your discount code! Thank Ben
Almost every fish tank in India works on this kind of filter. So it definitely does Work. Surprised to see it in your videos. 😃 Only problem with these is that while taking out detritus on the outside disintegrates into the tank.
I didn't experience too much of that, probably because the water level was so low due to the water change. when I removed the unit. I think that I'll always make it a point to service the unit, pull it out, when the water level has been reduced. Thanks for the tip!
ben i also run a internal filter in my tank, but the way i do it is better with just 100% poly , i just chuck it away and replace when needed and my tank is stocked alright lol, i also use tank to sump , canister to tank. what you think ? my water is amazing
That's an interesting set up. You're using the canister as the sump pump? If it's working and you're getting great results (and it certainly sounds like you are), carry on for sure!
I’m running one at least 3 .different Tanks. One should be more than enough 40 gallon aquarium unless it’s a Solid Cube of fish Don’t need an air stone because it has an air raider. You can put filter floss floss in one or Other media Good luck Control your food that’s the culprit most the time Really really dirty tanks I also use aquarium co-op test strips a true life saver Hobbes 25 plus Margie B
I have a Tom Aquatic Power Dive 85 and I can't find extra canisters for it anywhere online ! It came with one but I'd love to have three like this one ! Its also only 4.6w and apparently only does 85gph and my tank is a 90 gallon ! I have a huge sponge filter running aswell. I would like to add more filtration in the future as is becomes more stocked but I don't like HOB filters 😕
I would be tempted to close the holes in the top chamber and fill it with floss, thereby creating a fine polishing chamber. It shouldn’t clog that fast as the two sponge compartments would filter out the bigger stuff before they get to floss. Internal filters really should be more popular in the USA.
Next time, a white bowl to clean and show us maybe? Love it did that much. .. did you see the shark adv., I was going to get this one you have, but now I may get both. Lol.
Let me know how they compare. I like the magnetic connectors of the shark. I think the XpertMatic has more media/sponge and I like the long flexable airline which I needed since I'm using it in a part of the tank that is fully covered. The Flex airline just follows and clips to the electrical cord (and I like that it's $15 less ... but Sicce is a top notch company and black is a good color...)
I bought two of these thinking maybe the first one was just bad but they both make the same obnoxious noise and it’s only when it’s attached to the glass. Any ideas on how to fix that. It’s super annoying.
@@BenOchart I only could hear it when I put the suction cups up to the glass. I’m assuming it’s the echo from the motor on glass. I disassembled trying to find the rattle but it’s quite as a mouse when not mounted it drove me crazy I just took it out and left it out.
I just disassembled one to see what could rattle and here’s what I came up with: Not level (can appear level but not be, check from different angles). Impeller not seated correctly in screw-down cover. Partial blockage of airline (remove cap and blow into airline hard, that will open it up) Baskets not fully snapped into place. Media holders (middle of sponge) not seated correctly and fitted into media holder above it. You’ve probably already checked all this. If not, please see if it makes a difference. If no improvement please contact them for a refund. Write to: support@xpertmatic.com and feel free to use my name.
Ben this is so helpful - I just keep buying filters looking for the 'ultimate' my fav was my Eheim canister - but when I moved my tank the Eheim couldn't fit in the new place - now I am on a journey - I don't know if you reviewed the Seachem 35 and 55 but boy I bought and dislike both for various reasons - good ole Cory put out a vid on how to pimp out any HOB filter using Aqua Clear sponges - so simple - regards
I’m thinking of adding a short version into the refugium part of my sump it’s hard to clean with all the plants down there. Any thoughts ??? I’m constantly fighting small particles and always looking for new ways to filter the water
@@BenOchart I have one of these filters and it is very loud. Any ideas or tips on how to make it quiet. I have it on the bottom of the tank without the air
Greetings from Michigan. I always run an hob on every tank I have. Nothing but great success. I use the aquaclear 110. It really does it’s job. Thanks for the great video. Take care. 👍🐠😀
Hi Marty - Cory at Aquarium Co-op put out a neat vid recently for pimping out the HOB filters using Aqua Clear sponges - I was so impressed I have just purchased my second Aqua Clear filter and tons of sponges various sizes - I have converted my other HOB filters to Aqua Clear sponges as well! I am so impressed with the simplicity of the design!
Kathy Murphy , thanks Kathy. I do the same thing with the Sponge inserts that come with the aqua clear hang on back filter’s.Those sponges really rock and keep my beneficial bacteria at a nice high level and also pick up particles before they get back into my tank. Happy fish keeping! 🐠🤗
Foam has more surface area than fluidity media and foam will hold detritus. I used K1 kaldness fluidity beds for years but have now converted them to foam
There you go, what HMHC said. It would be a fun unit to mess with. Take the center plastic pieces out on fill the middle with pumice or something along that line. I have so much media and sponges in my sump that it's not something I would need to do.
Hello Leo, I was doing 20 - 40% for quite some time but tested some nitrates coming out of the tap. This makes it real hard to reduce nitrates and can actually create a bit of an upward nitrate creep over time when doing WCs less than 50%. So, it was an immediate switch from 20-40% to 80% and the fish did fine. I'm very careful with treating and temp matching.
Ben Ochart yeah finally got it to 50% and I think the pothos is helping cause got it under 40 by the end of the week might end up doing 80% soon though
I think the water is going the way of least resistance, so first it's going to suck most of the water through the top cartridge and as it clogs up, the second is more used, and it continues down until everything is clogged up equally. If my brain follows logically.
@@BenOchart you could also add more biomedia (e.g. foam) and flow to your sump system and avoid adding more unnatural looking equipment to the tank proper.
@@bigbearddahuzi1036 I have a hang-up about eliminating equipment (heaters, filters, hoses, etc.,) and fake plants from my aquascspes. Different perspectives make others approaches part of why I love this channel.
So basically we’ve got a standard sponge encased in a perforated container with a power head on top ..What’s to dislike about that ? ..,probably quieter than an air pump powered sponge .. yes I like it ..I also like the Sicce Shark that John (KGTROPICALS) showed us ..Now what one will I get ...Hmmm, yes you’ve guessed it ..Both of them , I will see if there available in the UK .. I know they all do much the same job but we’ve got to help the manufacturers lol ...Can you tell I’m a relative beginner lol. )
I watched John's video on the shark. Looks like a well thought out unit and the price is just around $15 more. Not bad from a quality company like Sicce. I think this unit, the XpertMatic, has more sponge area and the hard air tube on the shark wouldn't work in my set up because the placement of the unit is under a solid top of the acrylic tank. Having that flexible airline on the XpertMatic allows me to work the airline around and up the same hole the cord goes out of. Thanks for stopping by Tom and do let me know what you think of the unit.
Eh as he stated in the video he has/had 100 pounds of biological media in a sump so a few sponges worth of BB wasn’t going to make much of a difference. This filter he uses more as a floss to mechanically filter the water.
Should we tell him to clean the sponge in tank water and not in the damn sink. Unless he is trying to kill his backup biological when his other system craps out which it will. I've had dumps fail, hobs and canisters go tits up out of nowhere. New keepers wont know the right way to clean it if you show them the wrong way right at the start. Never assume they have seen another video before yours
Dude you need to be more conservative with your water. It's been running the whole time, and a running faucet can waste 10-35 gallons of water a minute. There are towns in my state that don't have water! Please be more aware of what you are doing in life
My thoughts. Thanks for sharing. You pulled the poop out of the tank ,all the filter did was store it in one place in your tank. All tanks only have so much bacteria depending on the daily poop load.After 4 ish weeks you have just killed a percentage of the bacteria. Thinking that you have all of it somewhere else is not logical . You just killed a small percentage of the total bacteria that tank had.
You did ask for people watching to write a comment with their thoughts. Sorry if the comments on my thoughts have been taken as a criticism of your routine. That was not my intention .
No offense taken. I encourage all comments. Also, not about you but in general, not sure we need to worry so much. Yes, we need to be sensible, but overall I see a lot of worry among fish keepers that I think is unnecessary and it takes some of the fun out of it. Just MHO.
I wasn’t going to comment (I only clicked to see if I was too hasty is unsubscribing after the first video), but you said to leave a comment down below... getting paid by a company to endorse their product is fine... but it can delegitimize you as well... people watch your videos because they trust your judgement... there are great products out there... “The Expertastic” ... a sponge filter the size of a double height soda can, cut into 3 with 3 plastic tubes with 2 tablespoons of activated charcoal each, placed in a plastic bottle with a power head on top that’s rated by the manufacturer for a 264 gallon tank... smh.
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Love the filter the up grade is clear and kicked up .I’m running three on three different grams and I can tell you after two weeks mine are absolutely filthy shows that you’re doing incredible job The clear one is easier to take apart due to its construction thank you for recommending these filters I wish I knew you were getting a little for buying them on Amazon I didn’t know you had connections sorry
No worries Margie, I’m glad they are working out for you 😀👍🏻
I got two of these. One from a med chest freezer and one for a small chest freezer. Med freezer is for about a 150 creek chubs which are nasty fish a the small freezer is standard shinners. Filtration and water force is great. Thanks for your videos. Very good help.
I would fill my silk nylon stocking with charcoal in one section. Great idea for extra filtration .!! Great video again!!
Yes, it offers flexibility that way. Thanks Ray for the positive feedback and support.
I bought two of these and will buy more. I like the ease of cleaning and I believe they are better than just having a power head for water movement, because they filter, move water, and the bubbles are smaller. Thank you Ben!
thank you Poeseewi, and I agree, it's actually quite a nifty unit.
Fantastic product knowledge of the filter and Great review. I use something identical myself instead of a powerhead they work really well. Got to say Ben I’m loving some of fish in that tank.
You always have awesome videos.
Glad you like them, thank you Jim!
All chambers being dirty is the selling point for me. Thank you for showing. 👍
I was actually surprised at how evenly distributed all the waste was. I was impressed for sure.
@@BenOchart thanks Ben. I definitely will be getting one.
Just made this purchase...thank u ben for the review. I watched ur first video on this filter and thought it was pretty cool and now with ur update im definitely down! I have the Marineland 350 hob now and I think this would b a perfect addition. I think I need a little more aeration so that y i was looking n2 this kind of filter.
Let me know how it works for you.
I just ordered one from Amazon - $100. Bucks CDN - yikes want to experiment with this vs a sponge filter for polishing - Ben your review was great - Amazon reviews very negative - I trust your judgment more 👍
Looks like a good filter! My issue is I would prefer the color of the plastic chambers to be black. The place I want to locate it is in the center of my 125g. It would blend in with the black background in my tank. Maybe I’ll give it a try and paint it black
There are no doubt some non-toxic fish safe sprays that will stick to plastic. I'm going to ask XpertMatic if they plan on releasing a black version.
I was debating this filter or the Sicce shark 800. This filter has more GPH and it is much cheaper. I ordered it. I will either paint it or put one of my Elite cichlids plants I ordered with your discount code! Thank Ben
Always be learning I love that motto ❤
i got this filter in the mail a few days ago and it keeps my aquarium water very cloudy. it doesn’t seem to do much
It’s either defective or not set up right.
Almost every fish tank in India works on this kind of filter. So it definitely does Work. Surprised to see it in your videos. 😃
Only problem with these is that while taking out detritus on the outside disintegrates into the tank.
I use a plastic bag and slip it under & around the filter so the detritus doesn't get into the tank during removal.
I didn't experience too much of that, probably because the water level was so low due to the water change. when I removed the unit. I think that I'll always make it a point to service the unit, pull it out, when the water level has been reduced. Thanks for the tip!
@@BenOchart got what you mean, my unit is longer and the bottom part is in water while removing it. So I might look at making it shorter.
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Brian Hahn , agreed
ben i also run a internal filter in my tank, but the way i do it is better with just 100% poly , i just chuck it away and replace when needed and my tank is stocked alright lol, i also use tank to sump , canister to tank. what you think ? my water is amazing
tank to sump , sump to canister then to tank 😊
That's an interesting set up. You're using the canister as the sump pump? If it's working and you're getting great results (and it certainly sounds like you are), carry on for sure!
@@BenOchart thanks for replying 😊😊 so happy ha
@@BenOchart my sump is no other sump ever ha it is in the side of my tank ha
I'll send you a pic today see what you think.
THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION
Do you think I could run this by itself in a 40 gallon hex?
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I’m running one at least 3 .different Tanks. One should be more than enough 40 gallon aquarium unless it’s a Solid Cube of fish Don’t need an air stone because it has an air raider. You can put filter floss floss in one or Other media
Good luck Control your food that’s the culprit most the time Really really dirty tanks I also use aquarium co-op test strips a true life saver Hobbes 25 plus Margie B
I have cleaned my unit 3 times. Nothing I do will let the bubble flow. I even took the plastic the end of the tube. Any suggestions. No help
Be sure the Venturi hose is pushed in all the way. Also, I emptied out the carbon in the middle tubes and the flow increased a lot.
I have a Tom Aquatic Power Dive 85 and I can't find extra canisters for it anywhere online ! It came with one but I'd love to have three like this one ! Its also only 4.6w and apparently only does 85gph and my tank is a 90 gallon ! I have a huge sponge filter running aswell. I would like to add more filtration in the future as is becomes more stocked but I don't like HOB filters 😕
I would be tempted to close the holes in the top chamber and fill it with floss, thereby creating a fine polishing chamber. It shouldn’t clog that fast as the two sponge compartments would filter out the bigger stuff before they get to floss. Internal filters really should be more popular in the USA.
awesome video and review.
Next time, a white bowl to clean and show us maybe? Love it did that much. .. did you see the shark adv., I was going to get this one you have, but now I may get both. Lol.
Let me know how they compare. I like the magnetic connectors of the shark. I think the XpertMatic has more media/sponge and I like the long flexable airline which I needed since I'm using it in a part of the tank that is fully covered. The Flex airline just follows and clips to the electrical cord (and I like that it's $15 less ... but Sicce is a top notch company and black is a good color...)
I bought two of these thinking maybe the first one was just bad but they both make the same obnoxious noise and it’s only when it’s attached to the glass. Any ideas on how to fix that. It’s super annoying.
What kind of noise?
@@BenOchart I only could hear it when I put the suction cups up to the glass. I’m assuming it’s the echo from the motor on glass. I disassembled trying to find the rattle but it’s quite as a mouse when not mounted it drove me crazy I just took it out and left it out.
I just disassembled one to see what could rattle and here’s what I came up with:
Not level (can appear level but not be, check from different angles).
Impeller not seated correctly in screw-down cover.
Partial blockage of airline (remove cap and blow into airline hard, that will open it up)
Baskets not fully snapped into place.
Media holders (middle of sponge) not seated correctly and fitted into media holder above it.
You’ve probably already checked all this. If not, please see if it makes a difference. If no improvement please contact them for a refund.
Write to: support@xpertmatic.com and feel free to use my name.
Ben this is so helpful - I just keep buying filters looking for the 'ultimate' my fav was my Eheim canister - but when I moved my tank the Eheim couldn't fit in the new place - now I am on a journey - I don't know if you reviewed the Seachem 35 and 55 but boy I bought and dislike both for various reasons - good ole Cory put out a vid on how to pimp out any HOB filter using Aqua Clear sponges - so simple - regards
I’m thinking of adding a short version into the refugium part of my sump it’s hard to clean with all the plants down there. Any thoughts ??? I’m constantly fighting small particles and always looking for new ways to filter the water
Hi Ben, the filter looks very impressive. However, how quiet is it with that air hose outside the tank? Does it make a suction sound?
Very quiet actually
What Aaron said. You have to really try to hear it😀
@@BenOchart I have one of these filters and it is very loud. Any ideas or tips on how to make it quiet. I have it on the bottom of the tank without the air
I run that filter to feed my overhead sump. The sponge get clogged. You can also run just one or two sponges
True. I like that flexibility. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Do you think the filter would be safe for fry? I have guppies so that is why I hesitate to get one of these or one like it.
the eye biter looks to have a sunken stomach, how will you treat?
nice video.
Been that way for years, never changes.
Greetings from Michigan. I always run an hob on every tank I have. Nothing but great success. I use the aquaclear 110. It really does it’s job. Thanks for the great video. Take care. 👍🐠😀
I've never had one but I hear good things about the Aquaclear 110's. I think HOBs are great for a variety of reasons. Thanks for stopping by Marty.
Hi Marty - Cory at Aquarium Co-op put out a neat vid recently for pimping out the HOB filters using Aqua Clear sponges - I was so impressed I have just purchased my second Aqua Clear filter and tons of sponges various sizes - I have converted my other HOB filters to Aqua Clear sponges as well! I am so impressed with the simplicity of the design!
Kathy Murphy , thanks Kathy. I do the same thing with the Sponge inserts that come with the aqua clear hang on back filter’s.Those sponges really rock and keep my beneficial bacteria at a nice high level and also pick up particles before they get back into my tank. Happy fish keeping! 🐠🤗
I wonder how fluidized media would do in that.
Foam has more surface area than fluidity media and foam will hold detritus. I used K1 kaldness fluidity beds for years but have now converted them to foam
There you go, what HMHC said. It would be a fun unit to mess with. Take the center plastic pieces out on fill the middle with pumice or something along that line. I have so much media and sponges in my sump that it's not something I would need to do.
Ben how long did it take you to get ur fish used too those large water changes ?
Hello Leo, I was doing 20 - 40% for quite some time but tested some nitrates coming out of the tap. This makes it real hard to reduce nitrates and can actually create a bit of an upward nitrate creep over time when doing WCs less than 50%. So, it was an immediate switch from 20-40% to 80% and the fish did fine. I'm very careful with treating and temp matching.
Ben Ochart awesome thanks yeah my water here in northern Ca has nitrates at taking 20 out the tap
Not good. I suggest a minimum of 60-70% water changes or you’ll never get ahead.
Ben Ochart yeah finally got it to 50% and I think the pothos is helping cause got it under 40 by the end of the week might end up doing 80% soon though
Awsome video as always, headed to Amazon to order, going to replace my HOB.
Janice, why not run both?
Where can I find the top tray cover for the sunsun 304b? Anyone have a link
I think the water is going the way of least resistance, so first it's going to suck most of the water through the top cartridge and as it clogs up, the second is more used, and it continues down until everything is clogged up equally. If my brain follows logically.
A good pick for a small aquarium with a low bioload.
Yes, or, as in my case, some added polishing and aeration in a well stocked large set up.
@@BenOchart you could also add more biomedia (e.g. foam) and flow to your sump system and avoid adding more unnatural looking equipment to the tank proper.
@@HalfManHalfCichlid It hides pretty well behind the tower. I don't think you could even see it without looking
@@bigbearddahuzi1036 I have a hang-up about eliminating equipment (heaters, filters, hoses, etc.,) and fake plants from my aquascspes. Different perspectives make others approaches part of why I love this channel.
So basically we’ve got a standard sponge encased in a perforated container with a power head on top ..What’s to dislike about that ? ..,probably
quieter than an air pump powered sponge .. yes I like it ..I also like the Sicce Shark that John (KGTROPICALS) showed us ..Now what one will I get ...Hmmm, yes you’ve guessed it ..Both of them , I will see if there available in the UK .. I know they all do much the same job but we’ve got to help the manufacturers lol ...Can you tell I’m a relative beginner lol.
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I watched John's video on the shark. Looks like a well thought out unit and the price is just around $15 more. Not bad from a quality company like Sicce. I think this unit, the XpertMatic, has more sponge area and the hard air tube on the shark wouldn't work in my set up because the placement of the unit is under a solid top of the acrylic tank. Having that flexible airline on the XpertMatic allows me to work the airline around and up the same hole the cord goes out of.
Thanks for stopping by Tom and do let me know what you think of the unit.
This is one of the most popular filters in India. People run big tanks on such filters here instead of hob. Surprised that it's not in US.
I think these filters are awesome!!!! These filters are very common in Australia! Dont see many on any American TH-cam video's for some reason!
why does it need plastic casing, just put 3 normal sponge filters together and you have the same thing.
Recommend you rinse the sponge out in old aquarium water. That way you preserve the biological filtration
Eh as he stated in the video he has/had 100 pounds of biological media in a sump so a few sponges worth of BB wasn’t going to make much of a difference. This filter he uses more as a floss to mechanically filter the water.
it need more stages
Should we tell him to clean the sponge in tank water and not in the damn sink. Unless he is trying to kill his backup biological when his other system craps out which it will. I've had dumps fail, hobs and canisters go tits up out of nowhere. New keepers wont know the right way to clean it if you show them the wrong way right at the start. Never assume they have seen another video before yours
Did you hear what I said about that during the video 🤔🤔🤔
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Dude you need to be more conservative with your water. It's been running the whole time, and a running faucet can waste 10-35 gallons of water a minute. There are towns in my state that don't have water! Please be more aware of what you are doing in life
I'm so glad I'm in Tennessee now and can live without water anxiety.
My thoughts. Thanks for sharing. You pulled the poop out of the tank ,all the filter did was store it in one place in your tank. All tanks only have so much bacteria depending on the daily poop load.After 4 ish weeks you have just killed a percentage of the bacteria. Thinking that you have all of it somewhere else is not logical . You just killed a small percentage of the total bacteria that tank had.
An immaterial percentage when you consider the amount of substrate, decor and the ton of BB I have in the sump under the tank. A total non-issue.
You did ask for people watching to write a comment with their thoughts. Sorry if the comments on my thoughts have been taken as a criticism of your routine. That was not my intention .
No offense taken. I encourage all comments. Also, not about you but in general, not sure we need to worry so much. Yes, we need to be sensible, but overall I see a lot of worry among fish keepers that I think is unnecessary and it takes some of the fun out of it. Just MHO.
I wasn’t going to comment (I only clicked to see if I was too hasty is unsubscribing after the first video), but you said to leave a comment down below... getting paid by a company to endorse their product is fine... but it can delegitimize you as well... people watch your videos because they trust your judgement... there are great products out there... “The Expertastic” ... a sponge filter the size of a double height soda can, cut into 3 with 3 plastic tubes with 2 tablespoons of activated charcoal each, placed in a plastic bottle with a power head on top that’s rated by the manufacturer for a 264 gallon tank... smh.
Too powerful for a 10 gallon fry tank? 😅
Might work