Aquael Canister / Heater - Unboxing and First Impressions

[@pecktec]

Some folks are really upset I didn’t go through the instructions to do a full set up. That wasn’t the intent of this video. If I decide to use these products for sure, I will do it more in depth set up video for each one read the instructions and follow them carefully. Honestly, I was just trying to make a fun video. Have fun look at weird products and talk about it that’s all I really wanted to do. I’m sorry if that disappointed you.

[@davidl5402]

I have half a dozen of these heaters in various sizes. Love them, easy to set, and monitor temperature.

[@pecktec]

Cool beans this thing looks neat.

[@markfranklin8831]

Cool video thanks for sharing 💗✌️👍💯

[@metallixro]

Nice unboxing hopefully we'll get a proper review. What Im most curious is the noise of the pump outside the tank.

[@pecktec]

As soon as I clean up the garage I’m setting up a breeding project and I’ll try it out.

[@HuyNguyen-sn1ir]

I used the Multikani for years and can ensure you that it is deadly silent outside the tank. You need to touch it to know its running. Even if you put your ear close to it you will not hear any hum, at all.

[@HuyNguyen-sn1ir]

However my best advice is to buy the pump alone which is the MK 800 (this pump has been used on the old model Midikani 800). The canister itself is hard to open in my opinion. The hosing for the pump is 14/18mm so it can go with 16/22mm hosing (you need a hose clamp to make sure it stays)

[@metallixro]

@@HuyNguyen-sn1ir thanks for the info!

[@tomhagen6228]

Aquael is an aquarium brand known throughout Europe, it was also produced in hard Polish times, so I would expect some respect.

[@pecktec]

First I’ve heard of them but yeah when I looked them up they have been at it for 35 years or so. Strange I’m just seeing it now. I love discovering new companies when you think you’ve seen them all. There’s so much out there to find.

[@ginbim]

I've been using this reputable Polish company's products (3 shrimp tanks, 3 pumps, 3 LED lights) for about four years and I found them very well designed, reliable and at the same time affordable. I ended up attaching third party double sponges to the internal filter pumps since their connections support that too and they've been doing a fantastic job silently and effectively beyond their original specifications for four years. I can just confidently recommend anything AQUAEL.

[@ren2704]

Aquael is a very common brand in Europe. Pretty good products actually. My heater lasted 4 years before starting to act weird.

[@pecktec]

Thats good to know. Looks like they have been around for 35 years or so. I've never seen them (or maybe noticed) that brand name here in our stores. And Ive been in bunches. But a lot of these brands seem more localized than other products.

[@ren2704]

@@pecktec They are from Poland if I remember well. I use their heaters and plant growing lamps for years.

[@rafameza4186]

It’s interesting I like to use the pump on the intake and use it in the tank but seems like it’s a little loosely on the basket… looking forward to see the review!!

[@pecktec]

Yeah I'll put it together for a garage project and we will see if its a pain in the ass or not.

[@spicyreef]

For the price, I was expecting so much more. Been looking 4 1 for my Reef Bowl.

[@thomasfarrow7053]

Looks interesting!

[@Dassenkop]

He. Dennerle has similar Nano heaters. Usefull in small spaces like my 20 liter 'test' tank ...

[@reneowens2768]

Cool concept, I wonder how it is to service?

[@pecktec]

I’m setting it up in a few weeks hopefully it’s not bad.

[@nabokovfan87]

I think it's just "aqua-L" for the name. Cool to see these products. Thank you Pecktec!

[@elmee96]

Been using aquael a lot! Great produkts. Goung to buy the aquael optiset 240 tank this fall. Optiwhite aquarium for a great price.

[@Bigglare]

One feature missing in heaters is Smart Home functionality. It should have a Thread radio and report its Temperature via the Matter standard to your google, apple, or amazon assistants. Wait?! You can stack the cartridges to customize the size? " Fill them with BioHome Gravel > kitty litter. Aqua L" is awesome.

[@pecktec]

That would be cool.

[@Bigglare]

Great Video! I loved it or hated it!

[@pecktec]

What’s that mean?

[@xalienh3630]

I’ve had 3 Aquarius heaters for around 6 years no problems yet

[@rantsandreviews]

Thanks a lot...This filter will forever more be known as the Chaka Kahn filter to me...

[@vampgaia]

It looks interesting. As Regina mentioned, cleaning it could be annoying. My biggest concern would be how water tight it is. I’ll be curious to see how you use it.

[@pecktec]

Absolutely Im going to set up some garage tanks with it I think and see how it does. But it was a little difficult to screw together . Im refraining from criticism till I read the instructions.

[@andysfishden6506]

Aquael sent some items to my local aquarium club for raffle prizes as well as for board members to try out. The heaters work really good, canister filters are ok, but the instructions are not that great. It is almost like they were originally written in whatever language the company is native from and then a literal translation done and not proofread by someone who speaks English.

[@pecktec]

I think that happens a lot. I was looking for people to translate some video closed captions and it was quite a lot.

[@Evil_Genius_888]

Well, I’m interested enough to see the products working anyway.

[@darrylmoore5847]

That is a pretty neat filter. I would end up with 50 gallons of filter on a 10 gallon tank.

[@DaveO6455]

I like how the hoses come pre-kinked.

[@relicthominoid]

Good idea with the pan, and such a strange concept, I mean, it seems like an obvious thing to develop but with water leaking and mineral build-up it might be, uh, questionable? I use their LED lights and Patmini filters a lot and they've worked perfectly well for all sorts of applications so they're definitely capable of making competent things - this just seems a bit too risky for me!

[@pecktec]

Yes I will start off with a garage project and play with it. For BCB folks that don't need to disassemble it periodically to clean if you can get it to not leak from go it's fine. Ultimately this may be something I make into something else.

[@onlywei]

I think Multikani is short for Multikanister.

[@pecktec]

Seems likely

[@bretb214]

👋

[@pecktec]

hello!✌🏻

[@edwardpinner]

I look forward to seeing you use this filter but boy… potentially leakage city!

[@pecktec]

I’m a bit skeptical of the way that thing fits together

[@AgeOrmstad]

😵sorry😁

[@pecktec]

For what

[@AgeOrmstad]

@@pecktec i like your canal😉. But this canister filter🥺

[@pecktec]

Thats cool. I don't know if I like it either but I was curious about it..

[@3-d281]

Why are you promoting Aqua-el and yet your logo is upside down? Come on my friend, we are here for YOU. Promote your own brand as well or better than you promote others.😉 The proportional temperature control intrigues me.

[@reginaphalanges7331]

Too be perfectly honest, I can't see why anyone would buy this canister filter 😬 Cleaning it would be difficult. Or a nightmare!

[@pecktec]

I don’t disagree on that. If someone makes a BCB canister you don’t ever open them again. In a normal one though it would be a pain by comparison.

[@Antonio-Montan]

Pronounced Aqua - el

[@Antonio-Montan]

This is a car crash unboxing/1st impressions video. If a company bothers to send you kit for evaluation, at least have some dignity towards your long term viewers to read the instructions and understand how to set things up properly. No one's interested in your guess, guesses makes messes in the fishy game! Step up your game pektec, your content is usually better than this weak sauce. ❤😊

[@pecktec]

“The dignity of my viewers” 😂🤪 it said right in the title unboxing the first impressions. All I guarantee to the companies that I’ll show it. I don’t promise to use it. I don’t promise to like it. and the first step is un boxing and seeing what’s intuitive. My long term viewers know exactly how I do things.

[@hangdogdaddy38]

I did a filter like that and it didn't do crap for me. I used a hard granular cat litter and it didn't help my tank at all. Maybe I didn't do it right but I went back to what I had.

[@stoneysscapes7544]

The other 1/2 of the fun was hearing you pronouncing 🔪 🐷 🩸🪣🥓 Aqua El !!! ( but I enjoyed seeing " What's in the Box " Thanks Se an