Product review: Oase Biomaster Thermo on the rare Tetra aquarium.

[@stevenpavan327]

I still think a great idea for a monthly show would be you and MD at the pub talking fish, drinking and eating. You could call it "Fish & Chips". By the way, you and MD together is some of the best content on KZbin today.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha what a fantastic idea! I can get on board with this! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@stevenpavan327]

@@FishShopMatt You could answer fan questions at the pub - the answers probably will get better the deeper you two get into the beer. Uber it home or have your wives pick you two up though please! :)

[@allcfc123]

Agreed. Always look forward to watching that combo ☺️

[@valeriee9532]

@@stevenpavan327 Totally agree with this idea 😂

[@krishnair4787]

@fish shop Matt - Hey mate! What are the dimensions of the tank pls! It looks sic 👍🏼

[@MDFishTanks]

Congrats on 10k subs matt and the tank is looking so good. Let's break it down and start again 🤣

[@FishShopMatt]

Cheers buddy! You free this weekend? Hahaha

[@josephhatmaker6969]

Yeeessss!! This is a good plan!! Lol!

[@NikolasH937]

This is the way

[@bonwrentaylor2743]

Great review ! I've owned the Biomaster 600 for about 6 months and think it's a great filter. Love the pre-filter and how it extends the cleaning intervals of the main filter. I clean the pre-filter every 2 weeks and only clean the main filter every 6 months. I run the filter on a 200 litre tank. I bought a spare set of pre-filter foams so I can do a quick switch over when doing my fortnightly clean. I then clean the pre-filter foams at my leisure later on. I also added some superglue to the rubber feet that the filter stands on ........if you don't they keep coming off ! One slight gripe I have about the filter is that it does tend to take on air from somewhere and then periodically purge it. This is a common occurrence with Biomaster filters (plenty online about it) and something Oase are aware of. It would be great if Oase could release an upgraded range where this didn't happen. The pros this filter has though massively outweigh any cons in my opinion.

[@cichlidsid]

The air issue is something that has kept me from going with this filter.

[@J6T9V]

I’m thinking about getting the 600 for my 55 gal which is roughly 200 liters also, but if you drill more holes in the pre filter tube it will help with the air issue and increase flow supposedly

[@thebatlwgn]

Matt, its so good to see you diving more into the content creation side of things. I've been a full time creator for 7 years now (this is my second channel) and I love seeing people grow into incredible creators. You already have TONS of knowledge to share and I can't wait to see the videos evolve and grow. If you guys ever make it to the states, I'd love to link up. Cheers mate!

[@FishShopMatt]

That's really kind of you to say! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

Howdy from Texas Matt ., that's a good lookin boy you got there m thank god he got his mommas looks...... I found you , like many others I'm sure throughs MD's channel . glad you have on of your own .

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha hey! Cheers buddy I'm glad too! Thank you! ❤️

[@hamedrummer1017]

That's actually the best review of this filter I've ever seen. Real world application. Thanks for the vid. Cheers from the Philippines!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@marcuswhitmore6622]

Really great in-depth look and review of the filter. I use the Oase filters and absolutely love them. Just like you have shown they are super easy to use and maintain. Aquarium is looking great.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@heydudetanks6639]

Chill, friendly, and charming as usual. You got me with the "I might go and help with that" bit. ✊

[@carolebraswell982]

Beautiful son, beautiful tank and beautiful dog! 😍

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha thank you! ❤️

[@suni466]

Your videos are truly a god send for anyone wanting to get into this hobby 😭🙏 I can't wait to own my own tank on day.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, I look forward to hearing about what you go for when you set it up!

[@glassboxfish]

Always glad to see you upload Matt! I’m used to using small internal filters, so I’m happy you broke down and reviewed the ins and outs of an external one.

[@FishShopMatt]

Awesome to hear, thank you! ❤️

[@TheSparkysdog]

Great video Matt. I've got the 600 and 850, loaded them both with biohome media and changed out the prefillters to 30 PPI, all I do is rinse the prefillter weekly and everything else every 3 months 👌

[@FishShopMatt]

Amazing! I'm so impressed with how well they work even on standard sponges and media!

[@TheSparkysdog]

@@FishShopMatt as they say, you get what you pay for 👍

[@carolebraswell982]

I truly appreciate this video. I had never seen anyone sst up ons of these from beginning to end.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@kj_fishtanks]

You hit 10k subs, congrats Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ❤️

[@shonhatley541]

Ok Matt, you have become one of my favorite channels by far. Great video. Keep them coming... When you can.

[@FishShopMatt]

Will do and thank you so much!

[@Ryan0Gray]

I've been running an oase 600 for 4 months on my planted malawi cichlid tank. And it's been the best investment for my fish in my entire fish career.

[@JamesE.F.C]

Congrats on 10k subs

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jan123258]

I'm thinking of changing up from internal to external filter for my messy goldfish tank. Thanks for a very in depth review, it really helped.

[@FishShopMatt]

Definitely worth while! It would make it much easier for you! ❤️

[@NetherViking]

Thank you Matt for the information about the biomaster :) And also good luck with you newborn and your 10K :) Fish Fish Hurray!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you buddy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@audrameyer9558]

Thanks, Matt. I really enjoyed this. I loved seeing and hearing your son in the background 🤗 So precious

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@valeriee9532]

Great job, Matt. I’ve never used a canister filter for my aquarium. Just the standard hang-on-the-back type. Your aquarium looks wonderful. I bet baby boy will enjoy looking at it as he gets older.

[@FishShopMatt]

A lot of people start there but once they swap they don't look back! ❤️

[@boltman1974]

Another great video Matt. I’ve been running a thermo 350 on my 125lt tank and it’s fantastic, so simple to use and very quiet. Thanks again for your awesome videos.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you for your kind comment! ❤️

[@markoeker1340]

Do you know what is the minimum flow rate on this filter? I have 50 liter aquarium, can i reduce flow rate for 50 l that much... THX!

[@amazon4716]

I like that the company created reusable sponges. Less waste.

[@TheTrueCrimePagePodcast]

Great review, I like the look of the oase, love the fact it has an internal heater. I’ll be getting one when I do my aquarium.

[@thomastum6656]

Another very informative content about filtration This would help those co-hobbyist who's planning to start the hobby. Hoping to watch more and more very nice content from you and your journey of being a dad 😁.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Definitely more content on the way! ❤️

[@rudyadames8380]

First of all congratulations on the 10k subs and thank you for the great information on this filtration system I’m definitely looking to get one

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindacooper4893]

I thought you explained about that filter throughly, no one else does that even the one I have. Well done for explaining things ❤❤❤

[@gigi3242]

I know this is a fish channel, but could your doggie be any more adorable? omg, so sweet!!! Thanks for the video; very informative. May you and your family be well.

[@kylequinn1963]

I've got the Biomaster 850, 100% drill more holes into the pre-filter tube. It made a HUGE improvement to the performance.

[@cherylmartin9994]

I've been keeping fish since 2008. Use a Eheim canister but that Oase 😍 wow! They thought of everything! Thank you for this review. Can't wait to see more from you and you and MD. Quinn is adorable. He just knows what he wants and when he wants it🤣

[@allcfc123]

Grest video mate. I've been using the AquaEl Ultramax 1500 for a few years and loved it. Easy maintenance with cleaning pre filter without opening it all up

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Nice one, anything to make your life easier! ❤️

[@neilburkinshaw2818]

I bought my 250 Thermo from you back in July and you were just as nice as you appear on camera. MD was just wrapping up filming as I recall. Now there is a Mini Matt too so that's good isn't it. Excellent videos

[@suffysdave]

Such a good review Matt, I bought myself one a couple of days ago and am very happy with it. Still learned a few things from your video so thanks for the effort! Maybe as a quick suggestion, make an addition to this video where you only clean the prefilter. And for the rest, keep your videos as natural as they are now, loving it. Cheers!

[@gregwilson5910]

Great content, so very well explained, thank you Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@KamiInValhalla]

Hey Matt. Good to see you mate

[@rechelieu]

Great review. Looking forward to more.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@suehall1429]

I found this review really helpful for when I set up my 3rd tank, the other 2 tanks have the internal filters so really want to try an external one

[@lburgess3098]

Love’d this. Just what an absolute newbie like me needs. Fantastic video. Thanks.😊

[@AndyRocks1982]

Thanks Matt

[@FishShopMatt]

thank you

[@marienixon148]

This was brilliant! I have a 350 Thermo which I haven't used yet, and didn't know how to get to the prefilter sponges. Picked up a few more tips as well. Thank you!

[@FishShopMatt]

Awesome you're welcome! ❤️

[@ZZTalkZZ]

A bit long for me; a no fish tank person. I’m not complaining, just saying I like the two of you for artistic reasons… doing housework so listening in the background; cheers 🍻

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you for the feedback my channel will always be a little bit more information based than MD fishtanks. I will be doing tank setups in the future but interspersed with informational videos for fishkeepers.

[@lisaadams5048]

Hi im Lisa From Chattanooga Tn USA, I watch MD and want watch anyone else build tanks hes by far the best, I love seeing you guys work together your awesome as well, Loving your new little baby boy I dont mine to here a cry or 2 laugh or a little play out of him I could hear you just fine I have 5 grand daughters 1 ,16 year old 2 , 8 years old , 1 ,10year old , 1 , 8 and great granddaughters 1 thats 7 , one thats 2 and one that just turned one , one 21 year old grandson that only gave me great gtanddaughters so I dont thnk IM getting any boys lol. Any way this is all new to me I want to try this filter system and it has a heater loving that .I have back of the tank everything so now I think I will move on up with times and try this thank you for sharing this . Now I will be looking forward to watching your channel hug the baby for me please .

[@joshuad5529]

I just bought 250 and I did not know they sell them without thermostats, so I had order a thermostat for it. I also was struggling with the latches not knowing that the handle had to be up. Watching your video help me realize my mistake.

[@ivanDaThug]

It was interesting to see a more practical review of a product as opposed to someone sitting a desk just showing the parts and voicing opinions. I hope you continue to produce more informative content.

[@wendygillard2133]

I have one of these filters & agree with you about the heater light.

[@SleepySack]

Cool, seems like a good filter. Could you also do a review on the Ocean Free Hydra internal filters? :) Would be good to hear if they actually work (converting NH3 to NH4 etc)

[@MrSlmarvin]

Brilliant as always thank you

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@MrSlmarvin]

After watching I ordered the oase 600

[@piacnm]

My favorite teacher!! 👏👏 Thank you for this one, I have the 350 and love it. Been attempting quite a while though to get the valves and all that cleaned, but am a bit scared. Think it will be difficult and maybe water all over, since my tank is placed near walls on two sides (dont know if im writing it correctly 😬). But nice to see you putting it together, reminds me on the process and prepare me a little bit 😅🤞🤞 Good idea to see the it with only Oase parts - everybody say that they are rubbish 🤔 Greetings also to your wife and little Quinn from Denmark 🌞👋 Btw: about drilling holes ind the prefilter. A Danish guy (called Ole, a bit famous her in Dk, owner of Unimati) says that its a misunderstanding to want a fast flow in filters, since biological filtration is more effecient if you get water run slowly. Something about bacteria getting time to do their work 🤔 he said in the film that if you want flow in the water - get a powerhead or something else! Hope I make sense in explaining - maybe its something everybody knows, but I never heard that before but think its interesting and makes sense.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!!! Yeah it shouldn't be too bad to clean it all through, but it's never the easiest job. I've found the oase standard parts really good to be fair.

[@dawnt6791]

@@FishShopMatt Is there any risk of water coming down the tubing when it's disconnected for cleaning?

[@laurag1076]

That pre filter did AMAZING... Only thing u didnt look at was impeller. But all good! I know about them. Some people don't xx Great video. Love the 🐶

[@fbasantajr]

Great unboxing, can you do another review of how the product is running after 6 months. Thank you from NYC

[@FishShopMatt]

Absolutely! I have marked it in my calender! ❤️

[@fbasantajr]

@@FishShopMatt Matt, I'm going to put you on the spot. If you were going to be given either an Oase or Fluval canister filter and you only had a choice of one? Which would you choose?

[@FishShopMatt]

That's difficult! Both have pros and cons but I think Oase may just sneak it. Hardest thing is they are great in completely different ways. I have used both and it comes down to which you prefer.

[@fbasantajr]

@@FishShopMatt Well we now know why your channel is getting so many subscribers, thank you for your honest reply. Looking forward to your next video.

[@stevesmith6022]

Great video mat very informative well done…👍🏻

[@woute5490]

The Boy… Fish Shop Kratos Love your vids keep ‘‘em coming 👍🏼😊

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha thank you!

[@aqualondon]

Great video mate

[@stevedenruyter4902]

Cool, you guys should do more of this tech stuff for beginners

[@BGN_Aquariums]

Thanks for another great informative video. I run an oase thermo in my cichlid tank. I love it. I clean the pre filter once a week and find the rest of the media doesn’t require cleaning much, i just do it once a month. I find you have to make sure the gasket in the pre filter is in place or it will leak (obviously). I also find my cat likes to get involved as does your dog 😂 your tank is looking fantastic. Keep up the good work. Cant wait for your next post

[@FishShopMatt]

I love it when the other pets want to get involved hahaha. Thank you for the comment! ❤️❤️❤️

[@T-Rexed]

Great Review! I feel like if my Eheim Pro 4 + ever dies Ill have to consider the Oase!

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah definitely worth while! ❤️

[@jom7982]

very informative as always 💪 greetings from philippines 🇵🇭

[@FishShopMatt]

Hey! 👋 Thank you! ❤️

[@larryreid8562]

I like the pre set, the suction cups hold it in place..

[@JC_303]

imo Oase are the top manufacturer of filters atm, anyone starting out should just got for the Thermo 100. Ive used the 100, 250 and 350 and I always go back to the 100. No nonsense, great little filter that can work on anything up to 100L (pretty much anything ~60cm and below). The pre-filter is nice but its just a gimmick at the end of the day and these units tend to gurgle/bubble. Still great filters if you have a larger tank and would pick them over anything else on the market.

[@FishShopMatt]

Amen! I'm yet to try the 100 so possibly one to get for my next nano tank build! ❤️

[@andreashessler838]

They are very premium, but not sure that I would swap my 407 for one. Where Oase do seem to lead the way are with internal filters. Their Bioplus range is peerless in my opinion.

[@BadlydrawnBen]

Good timing I'm off to Dobbies maiden head tomorrow looking for a new tank and some new fish

[@FishShopMatt]

Woohoo exciting times!!!

[@billbush1270]

Thank you!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelschildman2327]

You just taught me how to get to the prefilter sponges! Thank you! Off to clean my bio masters now 🤣

[@FishShopMatt]

I'm hoping you're joking because other wise your sponges are going to be horrible! ❤️

[@rachelschildman2327]

@@FishShopMatt yep totally not joking 🤣 and yes they were gross! Fortunately I haven’t had them long - only a couple months. 😳🤪❤️

[@MFSB208]

Thanks for the in depth review, love your videos! Really like the internal heater and the design of the filter. How does the filtration on this compare to say…an FX6?

[@sharongould2689]

The first time I saw this range of canister filters on MDs channel I was blown away by the features they have. The little things like the way it has a prefilter, the way various bits lock down to make it harder to open it and spill water everywhere, the heater installed into the canister filter (not so unusual in internal pump systems I've seen researching for my future big tank but it seems less common in canister filters). I'm really very very tempted to get one of these for my planned 3ft when I get it. Yes its not going to be a cheap canister filter compared to others available in the local market (Australia) but its all the little things they have thought of that seem to really add that quality. I'd rather spend a little bit more if its worth it, for a product that'll make tank and filter cleaning/ maintenance easier. Have you (or other channel viewers) seen many other canister filters that have features like prefilters (this is one that I like the most for the ease of cleaning!)? Ive tried to do a bit of research on them as to best options when I built my paludarium (I'm very noob with such things!) but there's so much out there and contradicting views on what makes a canister filter good value for money or not. In the low to mid end range, it seems a lot are about as good as each other/ have very similar features and build quality. In the end I went with the recommendation of my local fish place for a cheaper but sizable enough chinese built unit, since they use them regularly in builds without issues and found them to be cheap and relable- and thankfully it seems to pump the exact right amount of water for my paludarium waterfall 😁 and makes filter maintenance so easy vs how I would have had to set up an in-tank filter. for my planned 3ft I'm happy to spend a bit more on the filter though.

[@mikecarbone3043]

I just ordered one. Never had one before.

[@stevenpavan327]

Just finished the whole video. Brilliant review as always. The tank looks great. If I can make a humble suggestion. Add a surface skimmer to take full advantage of your Kessil lights ability to produce shimmer. It will remove the oil/scum slick from the surface. I did this on my nano saltwater tank to great effect. You could also use the spray bar on the surface to produce a similar scum break up. Just an idea for you.

[@FishShopMatt]

It's been on my mind to buy and even though we have them in the shop I keep forgetting to get one hahaha.

[@stevenpavan327]

@@FishShopMatt I think you reviewed one! :)

[@FishShopMatt]

@@stevenpavan327 I did, but done it in the shop with one we were using in store. Never got round to buying one for me.

[@corydorassterbai8659]

Lets goo U posted :) Great work. Do a shrimp file 👍

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ Hopefully soon!

[@cooliipie]

Really appreciate the video on this because I'm playing to buy this exact filter 👌🏻 very informative

[@mogosew]

That is a lot of muck! Great tutorial! Proud of you!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thats exactly what I thought when I opened it! Thank you!

[@BadlydrawnBen]

Time for a shop tour Matt us geeks all talk about you 👍 my happy place is Dobbies Carlisle. As a fish keeper off over 40 years I have to say the stock is amazing especially right now shhhhhh private collection dump ! Mind blowing. the guys that work there are brilliant it's a 70 mile round trip for me but worth it 👍

[@AAE-cg1il]

That filter is huge……….yet it handles for cleaning so easily. I get your comment for heater light…….but it’s a small sacrifice for getting it out of the tank. I believe Oase is well on the way to unseating Fluval from the throne.

[@jordanwilde9226]

I'm running into no end of troubles with my Eheim classic canister filter. I'm going to take another good shot at fixing it, probably relying on the expertise of my local club. That being said, between your review and others I'm thinking the long term solution I want is to pick ip one of these. The convenience, ease of use, and reliability all really appeal to me after having such trouble with the comparatively "simple", inexpensive canister. I just want something that works with minimal fuss and some nice quality of life features at this point.

[@danieledwards4398]

Matt. I’m thinking of this filter for my Jewel Rio 240, but also looking at the Fluval 407. The heater in the filter makes me like this one, but as you mentioned in the vid there’s no way of knowing if it’s not working as if you would if it was in the tank. Decisions decisions!

[@deanoliv2880]

Love it

[@Evil_Genius_888]

I have smaller ones on two 40g tanks. I found it helpful to have a second set of prefilter sponges. I’ll swap them out during maintenance day and then clean them later. I just got a 75g aquarium and need to save up a bit to get a 600.

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

this aquarium is so cool

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cawkss8873]

Really liking these videos. But why are the tank builds from the shop and in your house on MD's channel and not on yours?

[@IndoorEcosystem]

Hey Matt 🙂Did you ever have any problems with these filters being dead on arrival (DOA) while working at the shop? I got one today and plugged it in and the pump stopped after 30 seconds and that was the end of it. I thought it might have been the power socket or something I've done but I'm pretty sure it's just dead. Seems odd though.

[@monlegaspi]

Hi Matt, thanks for the review of this filter 👍🏻 Do you sell the oase biomaster 250 and ship to Bahrain?

[@laurag1076]

Love it Matt. Looks like a great filter! I want one now. I watched md vids. Your tank turned out amazing. Updates please! Hows the boy? 🥰🥰 Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@JesusGotFunk]

Hi Matt, understand you are a busy man! But, when might we expect the scaperline review?

[@austinpumpkinhead]

Can you share a link to the tank stand please? That soft close shelf is a cool feature!

[@bloatus7611]

I actually wasn't expecting that much after two weeks running. I'm thinking I've been convinced to move on to canisters. I have a pretty annoying bladder snail problem. It doesn't bother me too much but having a Tidal HOB, they like to crawl into it. I've added sponges to the inlets but that just makes it so I have to do more whole filter maintenance.

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh yeah the filter definitely worked hard even in those two weeks. I remember an old filter we had at the shop and there was never any snails I'm the aquarium but hundreds living in the filter and the sponges were always really clean, I guess due to the snails constantly consuming the poop.

[@ladydiane6839]

Yay!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha wait until you see some of the other stuff I have lined up for the channel. If you get this excited over product reviews you will love the up and coming stuff!

[@five2112]

Doing a new tank with Cichlids and my local suggested this filter - then look who I found doing a review! :>

[@jkgcank9]

I thought the same thing about the heater when I set up my Oase. I also have a digital thermometer on my 120 liter. Otherwise I love the filter.

[@timleirs4189]

Hi Matt. Why do you have the filterfront faced to the back? You know you can just turn those pipe fittings any position you like.

[@dereksmith5194]

Thanks for your great content Matt. Should I bother with the smaller Filtosmart 100-300 or invest in a Biomaster 250 for a 20-40 gallon? Cheers!

[@johnparry7917]

Hi Matt, any chance of a review update on the Oase 600, seeing it’s been running for 10 months

[@janerose9349]

Thank you for this timely review, I am just going from a 125 ltr tank to a 230 ltr (the biggest I can fit in the space available!) The oase 350 biomaster thermo was the one I had my eye on. Would this be ok for my new tank size? Love watching MD but the combination of you both along with your product reviews make my day 👍👍👍👍

[@chadrego8275]

Hey Matt, awesome video. Can you please provide the details of the digital thermometer you are using.

[@AHGAQUATICS]

Brilliant review but I have a question if you were not too cut the tubing to size what issue would or could that cause ???

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you. There is a couple reasons one being it may slow the filter down slightly and make the pump work harder because of curves and kinks in the longer pipework. The other reason can be that it's harder to prime and get going because of airlocks in the piping.

[@Lulu.G-61]

I’ve wanted one of these for a long time, I love the ease of cleaning the pre-filter and the heater being hidden away. How would you rate the Fluval 407 against this one? I have it on a 90gallon tank.

[@FishShopMatt]

The Fluval will have more flow but the Oase has the hidden heater and pre filter so it depends what you want out of a filter.

[@lorraineoldford8339]

Your so great in front of the camera...... another informative video...... thank you ..... say hi to your wife and son

[@bottlingnature]

Bought my 250 from you a couple of weeks ago and wished I'd have seen this first! My only suggestion would be for Oase to add a little more description to their set up instructions; seems simple enough, but had 2 little mishaps myself... 1) installing some ceramic instead of a filter sponge - was a bit over-excessive with the quantity, locked the lid in place and needless to say, water absolutely everywhere! 😅 Plus, 2) I misunderstood the instructions and tried to prime while the filter was running and was mildly confused when there was still loads of air in the system. Easy to learn from the mistake though so won't happen again. Thank you for showing a clean/it in action as well, Matt - so helpful! One question if I may: how often in normal running would you expect to need to clean the sponges? It clearly picked up a lot of gunk in the 2 weeks you've had it installed and while I have had mine running for 2 weeks, it's on a fish-out cycle so no critter muck at the mo. I'm assuming that possibly less now/more later (considering my critter will be a big pooper when I get it) but is there an ideal/average clean time?

[@FishShopMatt]

Very interesting, it's easy mistakes to make! As for cleaning every aquarium is different, but I would check the prefilter once a week or two. As for the main filter maybe once a month to check it but shouldn't really need to be to worried about it.

[@oliversmiddy840]

@FishShopMatt what aquarium and cabinet is that out of interest please? I'm keen to get a rimless 4' aquarium and cabinet for a central american cichlid set-up but have been out of the hobby for years, so any recommendations on that front would be appreciated - keen for a modern look and a dark wood finish ideally, or white. Do you find evaporation is a drama with rimless tanks in your house (mine would be in my study)?

[@rubbengr1]

I like it. So do you typically put your biomedia on the bottom? I have been putting mine in the middle between the spongess/floss on the bottom and the chemical on top.

[@FishShopMatt]

I would normally put them in the middle but I followed the instructions on this to see what it would do. ❤️

[@alanardley1302]

Hi Matt is there any reason why you have your bio media the first thing after pre filter the water hits and the sponges last - great videos

[@FishShopMatt]

That's how they told me to run it as standard. It seems to work but I would normally swap the sponges and media around.

[@stevenharvey2148]

Much better than that MD guy! Even if you don't have the muscles 😉

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@XMS1212X]

When cleaning the filters in that bucket do you use the tank water or regular ?