HOW TO SETUP A CANISTER FILTER FOR FISH TANK ~ HOW TO START EXTERNAL CANISTER FILTER.

In this video I show you how to setup a canister filter for a fish tank.
And how to start Aquarium canister filter.
setting up an external canister filter for aquarium
Orca 1000LPH canister filter.
Setting up a canister filter for an aquarium.
Setting up canister filter trays
How to get a canister filter to start.
How to start an external canister filter
starting an external canister filter.
Starting a canister filter
Starting an aquarium canister filter.
paul stingray canister filter setup
CANISTER FILTER
CANISTER FILTER SETUP
FISH TANK FILTER SETUP
EXTERNAL FILTER FOR
Any questions comment down below
Paul stingray
Paul's Aquariums
Brisbane
www.paulsaquariums.com

[@paulstingray]

If you found this video useful please click the like thingy so KZbin knows! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 🎷🐕 Thank you!!

[@TimeSplitterChimp]

Love videos like this that just explain what you want straight and direct without someone talking about themselves for 6 minutes before even explaining what you are looking for, clear and direct thanks man.

[@paulstingray]

Thanks, ask away if you’ve got any questions!

[@Misskittyclimber]

I’ve been avoiding making the switch from hobs to canisters because everyone makes them seem SO complicated. I’ve been at it for 3 ish years and this is the first video that really was just pure information and so straightforward. I’m buying a canister setup today. My frogs deserve it🥰

[@Misskittyclimber]

Update you didn’t ask for- went with the Sicce Whale 200, seems sufficient for a 55🥰 petco has 20% off AND $20 off if you pick up in store so OBVIOUSLY I went this route 😂 will get another for the other 55. Tldr- thanks for simplifying this enough to make me feel confident with what to expect

[@paulstingray]

It’s 700lph so should be more than enough. But it also depends on tank setup, type of frogs, current bio load etc. congrats, it should make the tank slot more stable 🎉🎉

[@cenzosenerchia3043]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been assuming how these work and now it’s confirmed

[@paulstingray]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kevinkaiser6051]

Thanks for the information. Very useful

[@paulstingray]

Any questions just ask

[@girrl88]

You explained that really well. I wish I had a tank big enough to warrant a canister because they are so neat but I'd feel silly putting one on a 20 gallon. lol

[@paulstingray]

Thanks There’s some awesome little canisters around 😂😂😂 they would even work on a 5 gallon

[@darrylbreckell]

This is the best instruction video I have found, thanks again

[@paulstingray]

No prob! Ask if you have any questions 🎉🎉

[@user-tq9lu4hm2n]

Excellent tutorial! Very well explained with really useful tips. I just bought a cannister filter and this will help me set it up and keep it going properly. Thank you!

[@paulstingray]

Thanks! Just ask if you have any questions🎉🎉

[@syedauddin1739]

This the best tutorial video, amazingly explained and really useful. I have the exact one so it was easy to put together like the video demonstrated. 10/10 👍

[@paulstingray]

Lovely! Glad I could help!

[@buterriers99]

This was SUPER helpful! Thank you!!!

[@paulstingray]

No prob! 🎉🎉🎉

[@reneesnugent3358]

Very nice of you to share 😀 great experience!! Thanks for your knowledge!

[@paulstingray]

🎉🎉🎉

[@maric9307]

Awesome tutorial. I am just clueless and helping my daughter with her rescued turtles. I bought a canister filter and was just lost. Instructions were too basic for me. I think i know now what i need to get it going. Thank you!!

[@paulstingray]

If you need any help with them just ask, I also keep and breed turtles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnymYZ-fn92JpKM

[@bigfishlad4847]

Fantastic tutorial Paul I used to use this type of canister filters they are pretty good

[@paulstingray]

🎉🎉🎉 thanks tiger!

[@patcarpenter1991]

I just got a used setup & have been looking for a video like this!!! It came with a used tank I bought.

[@paulstingray]

Lovely! What size tank did you get?

[@patcarpenter1991]

@@paulstingray 100 gal.. Also came with (I'm thinking) a 30 gal. & a "customized" can filter setup. I'm not sure if I can use it or not! SO MUCH wrong & not gonna fit!

[@paulstingray]

😂😂 fun stuff!

[@deseer1564]

SO glad I checked this video out I didn't even realize the spray bar can or should go below the waterline. Cheers mate!

[@paulstingray]

If you use it above the water it will give more oxygen to the Aquarium by breaking the water surface, but if you use CO2 it will also remove the CO2.

[@deseer1564]

@@paulstingray Ah that makes sense! I'm using one in the setup and preparation of my tank for an axolotl though not sure it will give the right flow needed for them. Love your work mate.

[@paulstingray]

@deseer1564 they don’t like a lot of flow so as long as the tank has a good turnover it should be fine. Check out one of my newer axolotl tank setups.

[@deseer1564]

@@paulstingray Yeah I have watched your axo setup which ended up being the lovely crab at least ten times haha. Good to know though thanks.

[@paulstingray]

@deseer1564 my sneeeky crab 🦀 😂😂

[@lindaroscorla5804]

Awesome tutorial I'm in the UK and have been watching various ones that just confused me.

[@paulstingray]

Thanks, they are easy once you see how they work.

[@sarahbaxendale3547]

Thankyou for your very informative video! I'm waiting on my first canister filter coming

[@paulstingray]

Lovely What brand did you get?

[@jessied3950]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I’ve brought myself a new aquarium and slowly setting it up, and landscaping it ready for my other fish to enjoy there new home. The filter is different from what I’m kinda used to, Kinda like the one in this tutorial, but without the red and blue. Thanks to this tutorial I’ve corrected the problem. 😊

[@paulstingray]

Lovely! Any questions just ask!

[@salvadorgomez9709]

Tks for the vid 👌🏼 helped me so much 😅

[@paulstingray]

Thanks for watching Ask away if you have any questions

[@derekmoyden1855]

Awsome paul ,,,, I had no problem when I set mine ,, there great to have so ,de Pentacle take care bro.....🙃🙃🙃🙂🙂🙂

[@paulstingray]

📦📦📦📦📦📦🍌

[@Scott-cj7ey]

Hey Paul, thank you for the awesome video. Can I ask if you still need aeration when using the canister filters (hooked up to a chiller for axolotls)? Thanks mate.

[@paulstingray]

Hey there! It depends what size canister filter you use with the volume of the tank. But the colder the water the more dissolved oxygen it can hold. So unless the canister is way undersized it should be fine with a chilled tank.

[@johnmaude5065]

That looks like a good filter, just fill it Seachem matrix and poly fill and it would be perfect 👍

[@paulstingray]

I’m currently mucking round with the far-Infared media See how that goes 🦵🏾🦵🏾

[@ivshofspb]

Thanks for that!

[@paulstingray]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bencross5332]

Appreciate the video

[@paulstingray]

Any questions just ask 🎉🎉

[@RASTELEDI]

Thanks for the video

[@paulstingray]

🎉🎉🎉

[@Blowncapacitor84]

HI PAUL!!! WOOOFFFF!!!!

[@paulstingray]

Hey tiger! 🐀🐀🐀

[@chamindanissanka8115]

You Explained So simple Tkx

[@paulstingray]

Thanks for watching Any questions just ask 🎉🎉

[@luisasanchez4017]

Thank you a bunch

[@paulstingray]

🎉🎉

[@defiantdrills]

Great vid! I'm doing some research and I'm considering upgrading my tank to a canister filter. I was just wondering how you disconnect it for routine maintenance?

[@paulstingray]

Depending on the brand most have a quick release that separates the in and outtake from the main canister. So the pipes stay in place.

[@chrissheppard342]

Would you need an air stone or a surface skimmer or even both with this external filter in an 112 litre tropical tank. Am just about to set up my first tank and am super confused. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@paulstingray]

It depends on what size canister filter you get/ have. And what the tank is set up for. If it’s 800/1000LPH It will be more than enough on its own for most commonly kept species .

[@stealthbeatle]

Fantastic video ive been using a Hob but am finally making the switch to cannister as ive just inherited some gouramis and bristle nose catfish. Ive got a 130L freshwater tank would i still need an airstone if i get a decent cannister?

[@paulstingray]

A decent canister will be more than enough without an air stone. When your bristlenose breed you might need an extra internal filter to help pick up the mess though 😂😂 They breed super well if you have both sexes

[@matthewdobson5663]

Great video. We’ve got a broken canister filter and have just bought a new one to run in parallel. The original is now leaking at pace, any suggestions how to get around this? We’re thinking of putting the old media in the new filter, but wasn’t sure if the new media would need to be discarded then as it had been used for a short while and I’m guessing won’t keep after being wet? Do you think it’s better to just leave the media alone now then new one is working fine - they only ran in parallel for 12 hours

[@paulstingray]

You can add the old media in the new canister but if the old canister has been off for longer than six or so hours the nitrifying bacteria will probably already be dead. If so just wash the old media out. As for leaking it will be the rubber O ring around the canister as they will deteriorate with age. Definitely try replacing that first.

[@user-ks9bi9gd6y]

I have smaller tank im going to make a nano saltwater tank 15-20gallon. Are you saying to use charcoal filter for 6-8 weeks then get rid of it and replace it with more ceramic beads instead?

[@paulstingray]

It depends if you just want to replace it with carbon or not. If you replace it with something else that doesn’t need to be changed continuously obviously you can take longer between canister filter cleans.

[@antz2676]

Very useful, I would like to know if filling the canister first, has the same result?

[@paulstingray]

It depends on the model if it’s self priming it will start like that, but quite a few models will have air trapped in the impeller well if you fill it first and they won’t prime. Also depending on the placement of the canister filter if there’s not enough height and you fill it first, it also won’t prime.

[@antz2676]

Thank you 💪🏾

[@paulstingray]

🎉🎉

[@danielkemp345]

Hi there this video was super helpful. I have a 120cm x44cm x66cm tank roughly about 353 litres of water so what size canister filter can I use

[@paulstingray]

What re you going to keep in it?

[@danielkemp345]

@@paulstingray well not sure yet just thinking of filtration I might keep alot of schooling fish not sure yet and maybe some horseface loaches just not sure how many can go in there

[@paulstingray]

@danielkemp345 I’d say go something around 1500lph you can always reduce the flow but that will circulate the tank quite well and filtrate it.

[@danielkemp345]

@@paulstingray thanks so much

[@jonnagy9765]

After watching this, ive had my spray bar set up wrong, ive got it above the water as opposed to below the water, always wondered why ive got so many micro bubbles🤔

[@paulstingray]

You can set it up above the water, but yup you will get a lot of bubbles and noise

[@user-ks9bi9gd6y]

So you saying after charcoal is done 6-8 weeks. You get rid of it and don't replace with charcoal but put more ceramic beads instead?

[@paulstingray]

@user-ks9bi9gd6y you can use carbon if you want but we mainly use carbon to remove medication out of the water if you ever use any diet based medication etc. so adding more ceramic media or sponges is an easier option long-term.

[@chrisdaniels3506]

Good afternoon sir. I'm getting ready to start a 120 gallon freshwater cichlid tank. I really would like to use an external type filter, however I've had a few people telling me to install it through the glass. Is there any advantages going through the glass as opposed to over the back or side? Thank you for your time and your knowledge

[@paulstingray]

They might be talking about a sump. ( tank under the main tank used as filtration) you need a hole drilled for most sumps but definitely not for a canister filter. Canister filters are designed to be used on tanks without the need for holes drilled.

[@slowedreverbedsongs134]

Can I used this product for a semi aquatic tank

[@paulstingray]

Sure can

[@ShaneO-nm2hh]

Great video, what size canister would you recommend for a 50L tank? I’m trying to save room and hide filter. Thanks

[@paulstingray]

It depends what you are going to keep in the tank but anything from 400-800LPH would work as you can adjust the flow on most. I use used an oase biomaster 250 thermo on a 70lt tank for example and it’s rated for ultimate 250 lt tanks

[@ShaneO-nm2hh]

Thank you @@paulstingray , I was wondering if 400LPh was overkill. So a 250 should be fine. 2 apistograma and 5 tetras, possibly add a bristle nose at some stage. Thanks for your time

[@paulstingray]

@ShaneO-nm2hh 400lph will be fine Check out the oase video I uploaded yesterday and you can see the flow rate

[@ShaneO-nm2hh]

@@paulstingray thank you

[@3guavamidnit]

I have a 20 gallons tank...can you recommend me a good canister filter?

[@paulstingray]

Oase Filtosmart is a great choice

[@shanicegalli6289]

My prime bit is far too stiff to move up and down. What do I do?

[@paulstingray]

You can start it by syphoning water into the canister. Easy way is to start it like a gravel syphon or you can use a submersible pump in the tank to start it.

[@kynanb3503]

Can I have both in and out next to eachother? (Same end of the tank)

[@paulstingray]

You can, just point the “out” away from the “in”

[@matthewthomas4427]

Hello! Looking to use a canister filter for my 40 gallon breeder tank. Wondering if there is an easy way to use the filter to drain the tank. Ideally using a 10 foot tube out the window. (I have turtles and this would make my life unbelievably easier). Is this a silly question? Would I be better off just getting a simple water pump unrelated to the filter? Thank you!

[@paulstingray]

There’s a few ways you can do that. A few canisters have an extra tap that you can pump water out of, but if there’s only an in in and out you can just connect a longer hose to the out and pump the water out through the filter as most just have a simple connection in line that you can join another hose to . Easy easy

[@matthewthomas4427]

@@paulstingraythankyou for the quick response I appreciate it!!

[@paulstingray]

It was perfect timing 😂😂😂 I was just replying to other comments 🎉🎉 Ask away if you need to know anything else

[@AbdulRahman-nu7su]

hello sir I want to ask, if the canister filter is added with a prefilter, will it improve the water quality

[@paulstingray]

It will definitely help and also give you longer between cleaning times 🎉🎉

[@AbdulRahman-nu7su]

@@paulstingray thank you sir for the information

[@muhammadlatif2531]

I have a problem with air bobbles coming in the intake pipe. i don't know where it's sucking air. How i can fix it ?

[@paulstingray]

Check all the joins in the tubing. Because of the pressure they can suck in air. If the joins are ok check the O ring. If the O ring is ok then it might be air trapped In the media. Is it an old or new filter?

[@muhammadlatif2531]

@paulstingray it's new, and i triple checked everything it sucking air just above the beginning of the tube that takes water to the canister, and i tightened very well it's not stopping from taking air i used teflon tape above the o ring just to making sure the o ring isn't leaking

[@user-jd2rc9nu5e]

what's the best canister filter for a 55gallon tank?

[@paulstingray]

It depends where you live but “oase” is a really good brand if you can get it local

[@azarelgomez5465]

I just got the same filter for my turtles,do I have to prewashe the filters before to start the filter?

[@paulstingray]

Yuppers Pre wash the media to get any dust out of it and double check the media isn’t in plastic bags.

[@azarelgomez5465]

Thank you so much,your video was very helpful to me,,

[@paulstingray]

No prob! Thanks for watching!

[@MustLoveFish]

Is that tube green/gray or light gray?

[@paulstingray]

Grey

[@LettuceWrapMe]

Hi! I just got a 23-gallon tank and have been searching for filters. Is a canister the way to go with such a small tank, or should I get something else?

[@paulstingray]

Howdy! There are quite a few different brands of canisters that would suit a tank that size. The great thing about canisters is most of the filtration stays outside the tank so there’s more room for aquacaping

[@LettuceWrapMe]

thank you! @@paulstingray

[@paulstingray]

@LettuceWrapMe any questions just ask

[@LettuceWrapMe]

@@paulstingray So I got a 200L per hour canister filter for my tank, which seems to keep the water clean. But it makes this slightly irritating pump and squeaking sound every few seconds. Does it have to do with the filter I bought or should all canisters should stay relatively quiet? Got the "bioscape tropic canister filter" from my local pet store.

[@paulstingray]

@LettuceWrapMe it should be quite It might be the impeller not sitting right. Try taking it apart and check for anything on the magnetic part. Otherwise it could be air bubbles in the media

[@Kirks_Aquariums]

Good video, needs more canisters lol 😂🐠🐠

[@paulstingray]

Lol hopefully it’s easy to follow

[@jagathl]

Can I use a canister filter for my 65 litre tank?

[@paulstingray]

Sure can

[@jagathl]

Thanks 👍🏾 what size and type of canister filter would you recommend?

[@nonic4vic600]

Mine doesnt have a pump how do i start it 😭

[@paulstingray]

You can siphon water into the canister filter by vacuuming air out of the other side, or you can stick a pump and hose in through one size of the canister filter until it’s filled up in the water is coming out the other side.

[@nonic4vic600]

@@paulstingray ok ill try that tomorrow

[@bartolomedelavega9012]

U shud wash d media 1st

[@paulstingray]

Toats m8!

[@wargueta666]

I bought one of those cheap filters and crashed my whole fish tank and killed all my fish😢 Get a fluval according to your tank size way better quality, and I trust.

[@paulstingray]

???? What brand are you talking about? And how does the filter crash your tank? Unless you haven’t got the nitrifying bacteria growing properly .

[@wargueta666]

@@paulstingray sunsun canister filter

[@paulstingray]

@wargueta666 well that explains it. You couldn’t pay me enough to use a Sunsun canister filter.

[@MaddicaM]

Wrong filter vid m8 !

[@paulstingray]

*feints*

[@paulstingrayGardening]

Hours of fun!

[@paulstingray]

👻🥸👻🥸👻🥸👻🥸👻👻

[@TheSicarioEbreo]

Is there anyway to make these work when it’s on the same level as the tank?

[@paulstingray]

It’s not easy on most models. Main issue is filling it with water so it will start properly. Some canisters have a pump on the intake pipe, they would be the ones to go for in that setup.

[@Gusishh]

I put a garden hose in the entrance, and wait untill water comes out on the other side, that makes everything filled.

[@paulstingrayGardening]

That can work but will kill the good bacteria @@Gusishh

[@Gusishh]

My answer was a bit short. But I first fill the cannister with aquarium water, then place the cannister and attach the tubes. Then I put the hose on one side until the water comes out on the other. @@paulstingrayGardening

[@jannellT6604]

Can you adjust the flow rate on a canister filter?