How to set up and use an Aqua One Canister filter

By Paul Talbot www.majesticaquariums.com.au

[@griseldasvelta]

Thank you for explaining the order of the media in the baskets. Nobody else seems to explain this.

[@wardraven8755]

They set the filter up wrong. Got watch pond guru pimp my filter.

[@SOB821]

im new to canister filters but even i know, the media is placed correctly, it depends where the water flow is going from bottom to top or top to bottom, i found video very interesting, and new enough how to place filter media unlike other posters

[@christianhill597]

When I ran across this video I instantly just poured bacon grease in my tank just to see which one would ruin my tank faster, her or the grease

[@brockhamers7591]

This one is actually good ah 👌

[@spidy278]

Hi Paul, i saw every demonstration on this video showing they always put media right in the bottom of the canister filter. Didn't this will effect the water flow? i thought the manufacturer put space in between base and first basket tray for reason. If its oke to put filter media right in the bottom of the canister, is it ok to put matrix?

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

putting a low surface area media like bioballs there is ok but I prefer not to. I prefer to fill the canister with Marine Pure and put some Polyfilter at the top

[@kevinbrislawn5918]

It doesn't affect it..the filtering cloth media will clog first regardless of the bottom hard media for bio,.

[@wardraven8755]

You could also put the bio rings on the bottom

[@mikeg6606]

Does the black grate at 2:27 (under the white filter) sit on top of the top filter when in operation? It's not in the set up instructions. I don't know if it's packing or has a function.

[@FGondola]

How often do you need to clean the filter and how long would the filter , ring last before you would have to buy replacement sponge and rings??

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

clean the filter monthly in tank water replace media when it is breaking down

[@CrazyAquariumGuy]

You have had a lot of people complaining over leaking cannisters. What is the difference to your Aqua Nova NCF Series? Kind Regards

[@cuddleswithcavies9969]

Who wants to see the Pondguru react to this video? 🤣

[@electricwater83]

bio media should be the top trays and mechanical media bottom makes more sense

[@SOB821]

depends on water flow

[@vignesh16091993]

I having (3feet 120litre Camry tank) This canister filter produce oxygen for fish ?... I have a 1½ year old flowerhorn

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

I would add an aerator

[@cynthiapridham2885]

Mine had white ceramic beads for both lower baskets. What does the charcoal do

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

Remove Easter

[@simjamblerussell6609]

Bugger! We just had the power go out and I lost 1/2 my tank water. It's all over the carpeted floor. How do I stop this from happening when I am not home?? Why does it not have a one way valve in it to stop this from happening? Can I buy this to stop the water loss next time the power go's out??

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

that should not happen email a video to majestic on how it is set up

[@SOB821]

duch you can buy a one way valve, will stop water flow back, do you want me to come check your tank for other silly questions

[@mikekondek507]

Wrong set up filter. Bottom bascet coarse mediump fine sponge. And media after that.

[@electricwater83]

specialy when you water is been driven from the bottom up

[@princefriendship]

I want to know if the UV light can kill the good bacteria as well? What is the function of charcoal filter?

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

good bacteria is normall in the filter media not in the water column charcoal helps to polish the water

[@haydencockroft7139]

I just got a aqua one 2700 and looks like the water flows from top to bottom so I put all sponges in top tray then bio in all other trays is this right

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

Opposite

[@haydencockroft7139]

@@MajesticAquariumsTV I pulled it apart today definitely top to bottom there is a one way valve on the inlet at the top of the canister

[@egidijusbruzas1850]

media before foams? no way... you must be joking...

[@kevinbrislawn5918]

Actually the bio hard media should go at the bottom due to the bio interaction. i've been doing it this way now and it works really well. i learned this from a pro who owns a pet store. My nitrate is always low to nothing

[@william121073]

I can not believe I hadn’t read this before. Swapped things around as suggested by others and placed a layer of bio media in bottom below trays. In less than 24hrs my water is now crystal clear. I wish i had done this before purchasing another £100 filter to run along side of it (360L tank).

[@junkent85]

Very good. I tried and it works. I put the ceramic ring at the lowest level before the mechanical filter. It traps a lot! Thx !! 👍👍

[@princeofpersiatv2078]

❤️

[@a.hs100]

I have a situation, I got 14 Frontosa of size 7cms in my 200lt 4ft standard tank. Will this filter be the best or no? Or which would be the ideal for my situation as they are going to grow bigger 25cms approx. Please advice. Thank you very much,

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

I hope you added them slowly? You need a bigger tank and a bigger filter

[@Wellesly]

Very confusing as pondguru says exactly the opposite. I follow him but why has the manufacture not got it right? What does the other manufacturers say? I think putting fine filters at the bottom tray is good but it causes clogging a bit early.

[@cdropbox]

nice

[@youremybiggestfan]

U already won me over when you said dust. 2:03 But when you said "generaly" at 2:28 i decided to buy two filters... Where do i pay?

[@kthomas466]

Haha saucy

[@cryptocryptkeeper6110]

with canister filters like the aqua one , aquis, nautilus, ocellaris and all them. my question and this is for everyone - with the lph on the boxes it says some like the ocellaris 1400 can do like 250 - 400 litres my tank is 200 litres and the rule of thumb is 10x or no lesser then 5x so my number should be like 2000 should I spend the extra to get the 2000 or will what`s on the box live up to what is says so I don't have to spend extra? thanks in advance if anyone takes the time to answer this or any experience and any advice on the matter is welcomed

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

increased turn over will not help. 4-6 times turn over is fine for filtration. I am a fan of extra flow in the aquarium to increase surface agitation. please watch more videos on this topical on this channel. if you want to increase the proformance you can get better media such as polyfilter and marine pure

[@conscienciapositiva8706]

increased flow rate helps the mechanical filters. But...the good bacteria needs time of absorbing/digesting the bad stuff. In the begining. ..looks fine. suddenly, high levels of amonia. check water standards levels weekly . take samples ftom the outlet. Flow too fast, is an excellent technique to increase amonia. It depends, medias, filter type etc... ..

[@hannaboi87]

Majestic AquariumsTV

[@robertfletcher3421]

Mechanical, biological then chemical if used. The water should be as clean as possible before it hits the biological media. Refer to pondguru if you want to know more. For proper circulation, the inlet and outlet should be next to each other. Refer to Tom Barr et al.

[@neilspencer6020]

Yip makes sense to me and how I do it also ;-)

[@paulaerasmus5527]

I use the bar with the holes outlet and I find the water comes out very weak. Is this normal?

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

Take a video to your LFS

[@cristinagagliardi3878]

sorry but bought a aqua one series 750 never worked well always had problems avoid

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

Go for an Aquael Unimax

[@banguyen8005]

Please wear glove before washing tray and sponge

[@ICheat_ILie_ISteal]

you know if u fill the filter with water it will give u a auto prime.

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

not if the inlet line its empty

[@Falconurbex]

Mine is sucking water up how do i sort this out

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

Visit your LFS

[@charlesrobertson2642]

First of all you are filling the filter the wrong way round all your bacteria will get kloged if the rings manage to collect any in the first place and second to prime any aquone filter you have to tilt the filter from side to side as the prime button always sticks Dow n I should know as I made the mistake of owning three different models

[@roastymytoasty6523]

I know you wrote this a long time ago, but this really helped me. I bought an Aqua One filter, primed it and everything, and for some reason it would not work; the impeller was rattling and not making a suction, and I tried fixing it for 2 hours. Then I saw your comment and tilted it from side to side and it started pumping! I am eternally grateful.

[@charlesrobertson2642]

@@roastymytoasty6523 thanks for your coment charlie

[@okok-xn4ev]

3 days filtration before u will place a fish in a tank . Well if u do that , good luck , but please , DON'T TELL PEOPLE THAT 3 DAYS FILTRATION IS GOOD ENOUGH TO PUT LIVING THINGS INSIDE UR TANK U AMATEUR.

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

that depend what your town water is like to start with and how many fish you add at once

[@English-Sparta]

How have you got 30k + subscribers with info like this. 😳😳😳😳

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

what up set you about this?

[@danielcullum8996]

I didn't get my end cap😢

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

Why do you want one?

[@sondercichlidaquariums4951]

Not only did they put it the wrong way round , did you see how smooth those ceramic rings were? Totally useless! Oh well, one day you may get bio home ultimate in Australia lol, they're looking for a Australian seller Paul, why not jump on it 🤔

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

We sell Marine Pure

[@sasfishadventures9729]

I got biohome here somehow lol

[@duncantaylor8697]

Im sorry is this really filmed in 2016 it looks like it was filmed on a potato from like the 1990s

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

it was filmed in 2001

[@bhangoercharan8094]

DUCK STUDIO om

[@poppy13aniyoda]

Pondguru, is the only way 👍

Ha! More accurate title would be, "HOW NOT TO setup and use a canister filter.

[@poppy13aniyoda]

So much help 😒

[@neild9071]

NO.. NO.. NO!!!.. so wrong want to see how bad this video is for fishkeeping and want some sensible advice on filtration search at the top pondguru and look for his 'why your filter is to small and not cycled' video.. opened my eyes big time.. Cheers..

[@robertsonkira69]

He has a pimp my filter video on this exact filter too showing the correct way to set one up.

[@soogimohrle3343]

Utterly useless set-up. First the foams to keep the bio-media debris free. Those bio-Balls are useless, use Tetra Balance balls and Bio Home Ultra. Always oversize your filter by a large margin - don't believe manufacturers specifications.

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

replacing the media for Marine Pure and Polyfilter are the go

[@sondercichlidaquariums4951]

Majestic AquariumsTV marine pure sucks arse compared to bio home ultimate! Lol

[@biologicalmedia8134]

Lol i only hear "layk souw "

[@corker97]

My lid is leaking

[@MajesticAquariumsTV]

Replace the orings

[@siliconrod3248]

Omfg, filled it with tap water

[@robertsonkira69]

This is the absolute worst advice on how to set up a filter. How can helpful Bactria grow on the noodles at the bottom? They will be covered in the large decaying organic matter. The chemical filtration won't work between the coarse and fine pads as it also gets clogged with fine stuff that is trapped under the fine filter pad. The correct order is from the bottom up coarse sponge, medium sponge then fine filter pad all in the bottom tray. Next tray up should be noodles or bio balls then the top tray more biological media or chemical if using. The space under the trays can also have a few handfuls of rings in it so that the biggest organic matter settles out before hitting the first coarse sponge and therefore making this filter even more effective.

[@SOB821]

does it not depend on water flow top to bottom or bottom to top?

[@robertsonkira69]

@@SOB821 I have this filter it works water from bottom to top. Setting it up the way in the video does not work efficiently.

[@alfrederiksson3093]

looks like a worse version of the ehim canister filters

[@conscienciapositiva8706]

Don't buy them!! They stop suddenly. Idiotic Idea I had of purchasing it. They stop suddenly randomly

[@conscienciapositiva8706]

+Harmonica In The Breeze. thanks ..the seller said to connect a submersible pump to the inlet....

[@conscienciapositiva8706]

*****​ Yes master. 🙏 I agree

[@conscienciapositiva8706]

***** BIG cannister is ok. But the flow rate is the problem and dangerous. In case thr flow rate is..high, can washe the mechanical filter black sponge and wool filter and no time hood bacteria operating as mentioned. I control the flow rate. The secret large volume per hour, but!...at very slow speed.

[@cristinagagliardi3878]

yes same as mine wish i had read reviews first ,plse dont buy stops all the time useless

[@jordangalan1946]

AquaOne is overpriced. Especially ornaments.

[@aaronfiddy4260]

Green stones nooo look terrible

[@andrewlucas7373]

This is wrong please dont listen to this video

[@hakman239]

Set up wrong

[@sallyjjdavis]

aqua one is crap most of my aqua one products have stuffed up within the first month, don't waste your money on overpriced aquaone products

[@bigdog4574]

I stopped watching soon as a saw to use a tray fro dripping water, lol.

[@jc5066]

HORRIBLE ADVICE! Water flow should hit course sponge first followed by bio media. Otherwise your pieces that are grab and hold onto bio media get covered in crap making them pointless.

[@siliconrod3248]

Omfg, filled it with tap water

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

Peak Guil distilled better?

[@kevinbrislawn5918]

if newly setup its okay to do the minimal amount of tap water-it will not mess up the bio if new or even seeded. I've noticed many on here are overzealous in attempting to discredit this video. I've been doing aquariums systems since I was 12 years of age or 1964 ..we didn't have the plethora of gadgets then...like today.