How to Set Up and Install the Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter | Big Al's

[@BenOchart]

Thanks. I just inherited one with a tank. It was manufactured in 2014. I hear that they have a long life. Thanks for posting.

[@leilanistarr4499]

Wow for a whole month I had the filter cartridges in the wrong place and was wondering why my tank needed so many water changes and wasn't filtering the way it should. Wow what a lifesaver ! Thank you !

[@willparsons32]

These are an INCREDIBLE filter. I've had mine on the back of my 55 g for many a year and never had a problem with it - NEV3R!!

[@BombayWizard]

Hi Thomas. Great video. One correction, the filter pad cartridges go in the back (according to the manufacturer) and the media baskets go in the front. That way, filter pads filter the water before it gets to the media baskets.

[@ajdoria]

BombayWizard agree with your post

[@GoogleAccount-cj6gy]

BombayWizard I agree, too! You don't want the mucky muck getting caught in the grey filters first. That's what the blue floss is for on the other filter. It's to capture the first of everything that's drawn up into the filter basket. Major fail in this video, in my opinion!

[@N.I.C.K-]

Love big al's, one of the few LFS's with friendly employees that actually know their stuff and don't blatantly lie to their customers in order to up-sell. Always do all my aquarist related shopping there, +1

[@BigAlsVOD]

+Nick E - We're happy you're so happy with our service! Glad to have you as a loyal customer :)

[@cuchbeco68]

Hello there i just install my emperor 400 and I followed the instructions but its making alot of noise and is not pouring water back to the tank... Any suggestions

[@adamellis2376]

I've never owned a fish, much less a fish tank, but after watching this video I feel confident I COULD install a Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter and ensure my fish are swimming happy. Very informative!

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[@Dodgeman92682]

would this work for a 10 gallon saltwater tank might be a dumb question but I really would love to know

[@cjs033]

This used to be one of the best HOB filters. But if anyone has ever lived through a power outage they’ll appreciate the self priming Tidal 110 from Seachem. Comes with a surface skimmer, heater holder and massive internal basket for biomedia. The lid acts as a tray as well when it’s time to clean your media. Simply can’t be beat in my opinion. Unless you go canister.

[@LAllen]

Hi, I loved your video - Thanks for posting it. My filter system is noisy. What can I do to fix this?

[@TheMillznillz623]

we were given the emporer 400 used I don't think the propeller is working any suggestions?

[@danortiz51]

i have this filter it's makes a racket any ideas

[@clarkapusen3546]

Awesome step by step video really good job

[@BigAlsVOD]

+Clark Apusen (Opossum) Thanks Clark! We work hard on making easy-to-follow video-- glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@zakiyasin3163]

i love you guys you are all amazing

[@MajorGrokey]

I appreciate the instruction, but I can't get the intake primed - it keeps up with the grinding noise with no suction. Do you have any suggestions?

[@CloverKismet]

Thoughts With Major : It could be that your impeller isnt in properly or your intake pipe isnt secure. I always like filling my filter up with water before installing the intake piping.

[@jessicaf9881]

This is a great video! Very helpful! :D

[@BigAlsVOD]

We're very happy you found it helpful, Jessica F! If you have any suggestions for future How-To videos or Product Reviews that you'd like to see, we'd love to hear them!

[@BigAlsVOD]

Hey Lynda J. Allen (your KZbin settings don't allow replies to your comments unfortunately, so hopefully you see this)! Before we can try to provide solutions, we'll just need to know what exact filter you have-- is it the Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter? Let us know!

[@cyn2867]

Awesome video thank you! Just bought this filter for my 55 and so far I love it .

[@jonpatrick301]

Really useful video thanks thomas!

[@sandraoh6432]

but see my comment to see how to use this filter properly

[@yepperdeedooda]

So what are you supposed to put in the refillable filter cartridges?

[@jessemccarthy05]

Ксения Ковалевская hello, you can either use a mechanical type media such as filter floss or folks also put carbon in them as well. Hope this helps.

[@yepperdeedooda]

Jesse McCarthy I actually just saw a vid where people put another filter thing, so I think I'll buy more of those.

[@jessemccarthy05]

Ксения Ковалевская what did they use?

[@yepperdeedooda]

Jesse McCarthy Just another blue filter thing with the sponge and charcoal that comes with it.

[@sandraoh6432]

It should hold bio media. NOT CARBON! Carbon is not necessary in a tank. It will help to clog up the filter pad quicker. I cut the top and remove all the carbon then re use the filter pads. The video is giving POOR advice. You don't put the plastic thing that holds the media first, it must be the filter pad first. AND this is NOT a preference thing. He is simply using it incorrectly!!!

[@geoschannel1510]

Nice video! Thumbs up

[@BigAlsVOD]

+Geo's Channel Thanks :)

[@jpthomason]

Thom is the Rasputin of post-modern YT aquarium videos. And while I wouldn't say he;s that evil, not knowing him, he might be harder to kill. ;)

[@rccool556]

I just installed Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter .The first one works great and has been running in my new 55 gallon tank for 24 hours. Tonight I installed and second Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter. The bio wheels move and water is flowing but no water is getting to the spray tubes . I checked them impeller ,checked the tubes and ran water through them.Still spray tubes can't get water to them .Any suggestions or should I just take it back to Petsmart and get another ? Thanks

[@EdGrasmann]

Hi Al and other knowledgeable readers, Please EXPLAIN why sometimes media cartridge is behind the filter pad and sometimes it is in front. I have a poly sheet impregnated with charcoal, ammonia remover and phosphate remover. Where should it be put and why? Thanks and enjoy your video. I bought this filter based on your recommendation.

[@mervendiego6446]

this video is great and inspiring

[@BigAlsVOD]

merven diego We're really happy you enjoyed it :)

[@jackiekearney]

I like the fish language. 😂

[@michaellui74]

HI big AL great video. I have a 38 gallon tank and I have this double bio wheel. do I still need fluval canister??? I have 3 3.5 inch orandas. thanks

[@jeffg3239]

Hi on video you placed E filter cartridge in front location. That is incorrect should be in the back location, front is for media

[@BigAlsVOD]

There is really no right or wrong order; depending on the type of media you put in, you may prefer them before the cartridge instead of after. The most important thing to note is that the E cartridges should always be placed with the blue side of the pad facing the back of the filter so that they don't interfere with the bio-wheel.

[@madoutunis]

just had one installed, they actually work great and even more quit than the one I had before. it will be loud for the first minute ( maybe even 2) because it's purging. thx and good luck

[@MrRenoman2011]

Love the out takes haha

[@kareembo1279]

Hi ive had these filters for about 6 months now i recently cleaned the filters and i rinsed the bio wheel in some water from the aquariam i dont know if they bio wheel bent but while its spinning it gets stuck for a few seconds then spins again and it seems to not have that much flow and more water being kept in the filter should i replace the biowheels?

[@dylansmith8479]

Kareem Borrego if you read the box it said the bio wheel should not be replaced unless if there is a rip or tear in it

[@sandraoh6432]

No, if the spinning has slowed try pushing the bio wheel from the ends inward, very gently... This helped with mine. And no need to wash the wheels but it there's a lot of gunk on it, do just like you did. Use old tank water to swash it around.

[@jamesjohnson943]

Good video !

[@BigAlsVOD]

Thanks James! We have a ton of great new content on the way, so check back often!

[@petreymatt]

Would this fit on a 300 gal rubbermaid stock tank?

[@chickennuggetinagutter.7864]

Why does no water come out of the spray bars on mine

[@SAVAGE308SNIPER]

Would two of these be sufficient and effective enough to for a 100 gallon tank?

[@branden7506]

+SAVAGE308SNIPER you should just buy a canister filter.

[@branden7506]

I have a canister and you're right they are a pain to clean. Which is why i am thinking of buying one of these.

[@sarikelabindu7359]

Dear sir is the marine land hanging filter used if there are fish fry please let me know

[@RussellDale6019]

You can put a small sponge around the intake

[@jamilywa1145]

i bought this a few days ago. used, its preety loud. i installed it right, i am not sure if is loud because it is used or its loud becaue the lil fan thingy is not good no more

[@fernandonieves7063]

if i have a 60 gallon marineland tank i have to put two filters or just one?? please help

[@roadkillfrog5591]

Two would be better

[@davidaltergottjr7855]

I just bought one and my bio wheels do not soon anywhere close to as fast as yours, what's the deal? I messed with the spray bar with no luck

[@catboybubs]

Quick question, if I have a power outage isn't water still in the filter?

[@sandraoh6432]

Yes, but the water in the tube that goes from the tank to the filter box will drop. Once power is returned, water will eventually get pulled through but it will take a few minutes and it will be loud. This is what stresses the motor and assisting it by adding water to the filter box just assists with getting the siphon from the water intake tube to the filter box going.

[@AllieFettig]

How low can the water be for the filter to work?

[@BigAlsVOD]

The water should be at the top of the aquarium for any hang on filter.

[@AllieFettig]

Big Al's I have a giant tub I'm using as a pond and the water only goes so high.

[@danielfigueroa3036]

hello, how are you? my bio filter is not running well, stop and spin. how can i do? thanks!

[@BigAlsVOD]

+Daniel Figueroa Tough to know without more detail-- call us at this number to speak with us in person--> 1-888-824-4257

[@kaedonswenson4900]

So I have a penguin 350 that I’ve had for about a year now, but I came home the other day to find that the extension had been knocked off and one of my cichlids had actually been sucked up into the filter. I was just curious if anyone else has had this problem or if it was just a bad luck

[@nickh8335]

My wheels don’t spin that fast? They spin slow down and spin again

[@joepixley354]

Will it fit over 1 3\8 inch tank rim?

[@MELODYMUNRO]

That's what I'd like to know too...I wish someone would invent an adjustable HOB for wide bracing...

[@joepixley354]

It fit on my tank Topfin 75 gal...

[@MELODYMUNRO]

Joe Pixley My bracing is on every side and 5cm wide...

[@badtrekee4348]

Nice filter

[@halmain7406]

Good video

[@nikogarcia5074]

I have heard that these are very loud filters, is that true?

[@BigAlsVOD]

+Clearly Scaled - Level of noise is a pretty subjective thing. For some people who want absolute quiet, this filter can seem pretty loud. For others who don't mind a small hum, it's not bad at all. From our point of view, if you have your aquarium in your bedroom or by your TV, this filter may make a bit more noise than you'd like. But if it's in its own space where the hum won't interrupt your sleep or your favorite show, it shouldn't bother you.

[@redbeard4206]

The filter is awesome, but my spray bars wont work anymore, It's just not sending water to them, And i found the most affective way to use this filter is to use 100% polyester pillow stuffing in the reusuables, For anyone who doesn't use polyester pillow stuffing... It's cheap and i find it to be more affective than store bought filter's.

[@MsShulio]

Very respectable English accent, sir :)

[@demonpride1975]

i was going to go with that for my 75, but i did a fair bit of research, and i hate the whole cartridge set up, and the bio wheel crap. i was at pet smart and said do you sell replacement bio wheels, no they do not and they told me i would have to order those online. that was a big no no for me. so i went with the aquaclear 100 and honestly it is a dream. no cartridges, all media. i haven't looked back and it works amazingly.

[@connervital]

will the be good for a 75 gallon

[@1304-i1n]

how high does the water have to be

[@a-john9617]

Alexis Aranda under the biowheel

[@a-john9617]

Alexis Aranda don't overflow into the filter just at the point where it won't.

[@gesman5000]

I prefer aquaclear filters because they are Essentially HOB versions of canister filters. I can add anything I want.

[@sandraoh6432]

Of course AC''s are great. They're almost triple the cost of the this. This filter will work almost as fine especially when used properly.

[@jonrosalie8974]

If Marinland Penguin or Emperor Is Self Priming, This Will Be The Best HOB Filter

[@Kuntara466]

Came here after suspecting I might have installed the bio cartridges the wrong way.

[@BigEvilLadia23]

I used that filter before but now is broke.

[@sandraoh6432]

The filter goes in the first slot, furthest away from the bio wheels. Then the containers where you could add the bio media go in the seond slot. The point is so the water is filtered BEFORE it hits the bio media. You want the water to be as clear as possible before it hits the bio media. Why would you want to place those before the mechanical filtration? Even if you're filling the plastic containers with floss, the order should be the filter pads before the filter floss as the floss is to help with the smaller particles AFTER the more porous filter pads trap the larger pieces of dirt/debris. It's not a preference thing, you're simply using this filter incorrectly. Big Al- you make a lot of helpful videos. Please consider removing this one.

[@melainkinney7213]

Great Video should showed folk how to adjust leveler under the filter if the power filter was maybe mis Aligned Love the Video . Sadly this filter is either exceptional or poorly placed by me as it catches more junk that my ehiem pro 4+ 250 canister and sea chem tidal 75 i'm using power filters for my carbon and phos pads , ehiem my bio media area . mind u i'm flowing 1500 gallons per hour in my fowler tank I have a cpr hang on sump and skimmer .Marinland its a tad noisier but a very effective at filtering my filtering is most likely over kill great power filter salt water i bet even in fresh water

[@tube3tube2tube1]

He installed it wrong, should mechanical(Rite-Size E Filter Cartridges) then chemical.

[@sandraoh6432]

TY- finally someone that knows what they're talking about...

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Aqua cleats are still a much better option lol (aquaclear fan boy)

[@ZestyLemonBoi]

Гениально

[@mauriciomarioni6048]

These filters are trash

[@dr.albertvonfranzphdofbiol4946]

Biowheels suck

[@kevindeeter5280]

Penguin filters are the worst filter ever it's a piece of garbage !!! Thomas why did you use this for your video ?

[@elgallodeoro9053]

Trash filter

[@mauriciomarioni6048]

These filters are crap. Don't really recommend

[@hokkaidospring]

Mauricio Marioni Why? What filter do you recommend? Thinking of getting the Marineland bio wheel 75 but dont know if the output will splash water onto my light.

[@marcosquirch3554]

Good video

[@dilflife6533]

Will it work on a 20 gallon