ADDING A CANISTER FILTER TO A JUWEL RIO AQUARIUM

#juwelrio #oasebiomater #installacanisterfilter
Answering a question from a view regarding installing a canister filter to this tank.

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Great video! I personally love how in depth you went into the question for this viewer, I’m sure she appreciated it 👌🏻

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks man. Yeah I tried to answer as best I could and gave me the opportunity to get my aquarium geek on haha..

[@davidlethbridge3659]

Can’t fault the information you provide on such a large scale on all areas of fish keeping. Very satisfying watching your clips. I’ve learned a lot just from your page alone. Keep up the good work!

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Oh thank you very much David, that's really kind of you to say so. I really enjoy making the videos. They give me another way of enjoying the hobby, spending time with my tanks and sharing it with others but recieving a comment like that feels great.

[@Akhadiru]

Thanks, Daniel. Your videos convinced me to buy a Juwel. I went for the Lido 120 because it fitted better my needs and space. I am very happy with it so far. But I did change the filter as it takes too much space in a “small” 120 L. I put an Enheim bio flow external canister instead. I don’t regret this change.

[@kellymorton6001]

Thank you so much for that Daniel! I'm honored to have been mentioned in your video and that answered my question completely and in depth. Thank you again, great video as always 😊

[@jackanddan]

Great question Kelly….DKF gets to the bottom of things doesn’t he….❤️❤️😀😀👍👍 Thanks for another great video Daniel😀😀👊👊

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Oh no worries. That's what it's all about helping each other to enjoy our hobby hey. I would read the comments like I said. Russ has already mentioned he uses two canisters, one a Fluvals on this tank so hopefully some reassurance for you. Hope you enjoy your new tank.

[@DanielKeepingFish]

@@jackanddan haha, we all got to help each other with our hobby and life hey mate. Was a great question but. Really enjoyed trying to answer it best I could and get my fish geek on. 😆

[@tntcichlids8015]

Where can I buy a cannister like this would be nice on my 200 gallon

[@holyperceval6310]

Thank you so much i've been looking for this information everywhere !

[@Aquafinity]

Awesome video Dan! Very good overview and information about those filters! Love the commentary and footage! Keep it up! 👏

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks a lot AF. 👍

[@juliaabelle8581]

Just what I needed! Couldn't fit the canister filter well while heard ppl using it broadly with the Rios. wondered HOW. Here you gave a great test run and alternative ways to work with it. I'll try to stick the intake just like you did. Have it the ugly way right now and am not satisfied :)

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Ah glad it helped. You can remove the filter that comes with the tank and it is easier than it may seem at first. I have a video of how I did it and sure others will have too if you need help with that.

[@juliaabelle8581]

Thank you, and good to know it can be removed. I will look up this video which can be handy if I decide to remove in the end :)@@DanielKeepingFish

[@Lazarusthefishboy]

Very cool filter! The setup of the tank is awesome Daniel! Keep it up man! 👍

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks very much Laz. 👍

[@shubunkin.goldfishtank]

It sure is a beautiful looking aquarium setup! looks like they purposely made the cutout hole line up perfectly for the intake, nice video Daniel!

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thank you mate. It's getting there. Need the plants to fill in but needing to fall back on my patience reserves waiting for that haha.. Yeah does look like the placement of the cutout is deliberate hey.

[@mijtec]

Nice video Daniel. Will look forward to the update video on your great looking tank 👍

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks very much Majid. It's getting there bud.

[@alisonnicholson]

Yet another great video👍

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thank you very much Alison. I enjoyed making it and trying to answer Kelly's question.

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Daniel: For me, hang-on-the-back filters do the job and hiding the intakes is doable. I have yet to set up the canister filter I bought on sale, over a decade ago. It’s probably dry-rotted, by now (though unopened, in the box) and because that, particular model was discontinued, I couldn’t get replacement parts. I’m keen to maximize tank space and make them look as natural as possible. But, as you get such, terrific filtration with the internal filter, keep up the great work. Since it’s black, it isn’t too obtrusive. Your scape looks fantastic! Thank your, continued assistance, in the FishFam Community. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Well it's a big tank so doesn't feel like giving too much over to the filter. I'm a big fan of hang on backs but there not really big over here for some reason. We don't have anywhere near the range of options in terms of brands and models that you do in the US. Not to sure why that is.

[@ejbrinegar]

I was going to replace my, two, old, Emperor 400, HOB filters on my, 120-gallon tank with two Marineland Penguin Bio-Wheel Power Filters (Size: 50 - 75 Gallon Aquarium, 350 GPH), but I see that Amazon jacked-up the price! I may put that off until I can sort $80.00 worth of gift cards.

[@GILTERS]

Eheim pipes work in 1 end perfectly with airlines and lighting power lines

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks for letting us know. Most filters that just use the standard pipes will be fine I think. Only model I've run into problems with so far has been the Fluval FX series with their ridged-flex design.

[@jonkemp3927]

@@DanielKeepingFish I have just bought a Juwel 350 (second hand) after being out of the tropical game for a while. Purchased the fluval 407 for the tank (removed internal filter, watched your vid on the wifes "technical tools" that you used to remove yours LOL). Anyway, the corrigated hose is too big and lid wont shut. Oh well off to buy more gubbins before I can fire the baby up :) Any online stores you reccomend? Keep up the good work on the vids, great stuff!

[@DanielKeepingFish]

@jonkemp3927 thank you. The Fluval pipes are a bit larger in diameter right enough. I am running an FX2 just now and I cut slots in the lid to make them fit. I uploaded a video about it three weeks ago. You could look at that if it would save you buying a new filter. Otherwise I quite like the Oase Biomaster Thremos (although I never added the heaters inside) and the Eheim Classics have always been pretty solid. Welcome back to the hobby.

[@phillipkelly3999]

I use a Oase Biomaster 600 on my Vision 260 with no problems. (the original filter eventually came loose so I removed it) I keep the Oase 600 filter outside the cabinet so I can access the brilliant pre- filter easily ( not having to move the entire filter in and out of the cabinet) because it's a tall filter and I do water changes every 4 days.

[@KingsAquariumsAndAntWorld]

Great video mate 😀, that's a great way to add another filter into the already existing one. Can't have to much filtration. Btw the tank looks absolutely beautiful 😊

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thank you very much bud.

[@larrydschiliheadaquatics]

Awesome aquarium neat filter.

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks Larry.

[@AQUAGUYUK]

Very interesting i have never liked the juwel range and i have had them all but this has changed my mind on what can be achieved

[@DanielKeepingFish]

One of the best things about our hobby is there are so many options. With that range we will each have our own positive and negetive thoughts and experiences. I quite like Juwel but totally get not everyone will share the same feeling.

[@AQUAGUYUK]

@@DanielKeepingFish The pros are choice the only 450 ltr for the money i just don't like the styling but as you rightly say each to their own

[@sleepytasmr]

*Thank you so so much for this!!!*

[@DanielKeepingFish]

No worries. Glad you found it useful.

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Beautiful tank and fish 👌

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thank you bud.

[@CooperAquatics]

Love the tank D.👍🔥

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks Coop.

[@awilderireland]

I know some people won't want to but it's easy to cut through the lid if you need to. I did it with a Rio 180 in the past. The notch won't be seen when viewing the aquarium.

[@DanielKeepingFish]

It's an option for sure. Thanks for sharing it.

[@apss5736]

Awesome video

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks APSS. Tried to answer the question best I could.

[@TinoushGTR]

I got 2 eheim pro4 600 running in my Rio 350 discus tank. I removed the internal filter but kept it for the day I sell my aquarium.

[@VinnysAquatics]

Nice add to the fish room 😁

[@russwiggin2522]

Ive got 2 cainsters on my Rio 450 with one being a fluval 405 and that fits fine. The fluval pipes are quite flexible

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks for helping with your response Russ. Sure that will reassure Kelly. Really appreciate it.

[@fionamannington4587]

Do you still use internal filter? If so do you put outlet of canister into it? Just wondering if that interferes with the internal filter working?

[@russwiggin2522]

@@fionamannington4587 I dont on my 450 i have the 2 canisters on no. I took the internal out of that one. My other 450 i kept the internal in and added a canister to the other side🙂 Personally i think adding a canister through the internal wouldnt get the best out of either filters 🙂

[@fionamannington4587]

@@russwiggin2522 thank you so much was thinking similar- I’m looking at adding a canister on my rio 350 but still using internal. Fingers crossed I can fit both inlet and outlet on the other side!

[@russwiggin2522]

@@fionamannington4587 Cant see you having many issues with that option👍

[@aischaparker9471]

Hiya dan how do you over come reducing the water level by an inch so i can see the surface level below the black side strips??

[@captainwin6333]

The Eheim Pro 5e 600T fits with the pipes both in one end and the lid closes no problem. Those Oase pipes look huge at the U bend. I also had 2 Eheim 600's on my Juwel RIO 350, one on either end and both fitted each end no bother.

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Great information Captain. There's loads in that comment to help Kelly and others. Thanks for leaving it.

[@DCASPER1626]

Do thay have the same two cut outs for the Juwel Rio 180 as I am looking to buy one 180L 😊😊

[@user-gn2jg7rk6g]

what size of ehim sheperds crook it that?

[@johnchambers1573]

Have you had problems with the braces rotting inside the tank

[@TheCambridgeCarper]

I have added an Oase to my 240 and use this for mechanical filtration and the jewel filter that came with the tank is full of bio media. Seems to work quite well. I believe where you placed the inlet inside the jewel filter is where water travels up from the bottom of the filter to start the filtration process in that filter. Don’t know if that would have an impact on the effectiveness of that filter? I have a lid where the oase inlet and outlet go through a hole in the top.👍

[@robinbooth2698]

I’m looking to add the oase 350, did you manage to configure it so that the lid shuts properly?

[@brycerobinson2492]

Great video mate Any update on the tank with canister filter as I just seen this video now and im doing the same thing as you but my inlet is in where the media goes in the juwel filter i hope it works because I'm cycling the tank as we speak

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thank you. I didn't actually run the canister filter the way I showed it in the video. It was just for demonstration purposes and I removed the internal filter not long after. Purely because Fluval sent me one of their FX filters which are so good I figured I might as well go for it. Hope it works well for you and you enjoy your new tank.

[@lukeborg9523]

Omg wow, ive been looking for the same answer everywhere! Is this the same scenario for the rio 180?

[@DanielKeepingFish]

I don't have a 180 to test that on. Might be worth looking into whether the cut outs are the same. I'd imagine they will be but best to check. Also some Fluval filter like the FX range come with their ridged more flexible tubing that are wider than most filter standard tubing. I did another video about that when they sent me their FX2 to test.

[@dimitriosgagalidis4400]

Very nice tank. Do you finally succeed crystal clear water? I have 5 week juwel lido 120l with the juwel internal filter and the water is dusty and floating things on water . I am looking to external filter to have crystal clear water.

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thank you Dimitrios. I am just using the in built filter, I only made this video because someone asked about it. I don't really struggle with water clarity. I have bio-media in the bottom half of the filter. In the top half I have (from top to bottom) course foam, medium foam, fine foam then the floss pad that came with it. Works pretty great for me. I get a bit of clouding after feeding dry foods but it clears up pretty quick.

[@BlazedReefer]

Hi pal another great video! , I have just got the 450 and wanted to set up a marine tank, would i be best off with an external filter? Thanks

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Got to me honest mate I know very little about marine. From a fresh water point of view I think it comes down to personal choice. I thought the internal filter was fine and I like the idea of keeping as much water as possible in the tank, less risk of any leaks. If you're happy using canisters though that's fine too. Only thing I'll say is check the size of the pipes. The ones of this Biomaster are fine but the ones that come with the FX filters are wider that the cut outs in the back of the tank so the lid doesn't close neatly. Fine is you are going open top or have another plan of course.

[@BlazedReefer]

@@DanielKeepingFish thanks for your reply, i already seen your video that shows the pipes on the external, im now watching marine setups and if they all use slumps.. i have alot 9f research to do before i go marine as ive only ever kept chiclids but found that easy tbh so fancy the new challenge.... Keep them vids coming your tank is beautiful

[@DanielKeepingFish]

@Pokanonymous thanks very much. Sounds like you're going exactly the right way about it; doing all the research before diving in. Hope you come up with something that offers a bit of a challenge but you pull off. Always more satisfying that way. 👍

[@mbk8488]

I have the same tank. How on earth do you keep it so algae free?! Iv struggled for three years and tried just about everything. My newest and probably last idea is changing the internal filter for a bigger canister filter but it’s a big cost if it doesn’t work. Thanks for the video. Do you use RO water?

[@DanielKeepingFish]

I don't use RO no but the water here in Scotland is pretty good. It's more about balancing the nutrients, photo period and maintenance regime really. Nutrients + light = organic (algae in this case) growth. You can try cutting down on either or both and ramping up the water changes. Live plants also use up the nutrients and compete with the algae for them. 👍

[@thehelpfulhobbyist5355]

Hi Daniel. My Axolotl tank has been invaded by some form of white Detritus worms (introduced perhaps via live aquatic food). Ive tubbed the Axolotls and stripped the tank, sterilising it by adding aquarium salt to kill the worms. When I reassemble the tank can I return all 3 Axolotls in the tank if I use Nitrico goop? Ive been told Nitrico Goop is instant live bacteria and cycles the tank in 24 hours? Please advise

[@DanielKeepingFish]

So I can't speak confidently on it having never tried it myself. I know some people have found it great, others have considered it snake oil. Far as I understand it, it's just the same stuff you'll find in your existing filtere although more concentrated and purer. Can't hurt to try it but you have other tanks right? If it were me I'd be squeezing out the filter media from those tanks into the media on the Axolotl tank and maybe adding some of the media too in order to seed it. Also keeping an eye on the water parameters and doing more frequent water changed if needed for a while. I'm going to add mate I'm not sure I'd have gone to those lengths if they were just Detritus worms. They're actually very helpful in breaking down waste and excess food in the tank. If anything I'd have just cut back on feeding for a few days. I'm not saying that to make you feel bad or anything, just a suggestion on what to try if it happens again.

[@thehelpfulhobbyist5355]

@@DanielKeepingFish thank you brother, for your reply. The worms were multiplying rapidly despite regular water changes. The worms became free swimming and began infesting the feathering gills which led to madness and constant darting around! Furthermore the worms attached themselves on the skin of the axolotls causing much agitation and stress. Had no choice but to tub the axolotls and sterilise the tank with aquarium salt.

[@donnadabbs3098]

Can I add a canister to my Juwel 240ltr, also what are the tanks under the tank. Very curious.

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Sure. I've seen people using canister filters on the 240. Underneath I have two Aqua One 30 cubes and a small shrimp tank. I'll be doing an update soon on this tank and I'll go over the tanks below too.

[@gelosul]

Does this tank need another filter or the one it came with does the job well?

[@DanielKeepingFish]

I don't think it needs another filter. The one that came with it does an amazing job on my tank.

[@gelosul]

@@DanielKeepingFish how often do you make water changes?

[@DanielKeepingFish]

@@gelosul I change 20-30% weekly and clean out the filter sponges every. Depends somewhat on how heavily stocked and planted we are. I am a heavy feeder.

[@MilosStevanovic1]

Long live Scotland❤

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Haha.. ✌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@fliptwinscool1309]

I run sun sun canister in my lido 200, fits almost flush

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks for the information. Sure that will help. 👍

[@johnmaude5065]

I don’t think thee the plumbing from a Fluval 307 would fit, the fittings and hose are a lot bigger than the oase and ehiem 🤔

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Thanks John. That's something I couldn't answer for sure since I don't have one so I'm sure me giving her the dimensions of the cut outs and your opinion will help her. 👍