I UPGRADED my Oase Biomaster Pre-Filter (for less than £25) + Other Filter Tips

So made a mistake on the video, where i said the model number refers to the LPH, it actally refers to tank size the filter is rated for! But the point still stands 😅
If you run an olddr model of then Oase Biomasters this cheap little pre filter upgrade might just help you out.
I replaced the prefilter pipe to the new version that now comes as standard in all new oase biomasters, and i also replaced the sponges to the 10ppi coarse prefilter sponges which has helped with flow distrubution.
I always talk about replacing the standard media to give it a bit more of a punch!
I hope you find this video helpfull!
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[@REscapes]

Guys i made a mistake and I stand corrected, the model number of the filter pertains to the tank size its rated for, not the amount of litres per hour 🫣 However they still are over rated when it comes to real life LPH, at least in my opinion.

[@cameranerd]

I didn't know they upgraded the intake tube until I saw your video. I drilled holes in mine a year ago, this is great news. Thanks!

[@jrcell5832]

I got the lily pipes with a skimmer add on in the inflow. I adjusted the flow on the filter so it doesn’t get sucked in and it has worked great so far. I have the 350 on my Landen 120P. Personally the 800 would probably be overkill for you considering you’re doing proper maintenance.

[@matthewcarey7323]

Thanks for the update, I was not aware of this new pipe. I will have to keep an eye out for it. I love OASE filters for their overall ease and simplicity as well.

[@richaxe3099]

Thanks. Didn’t know about the new pipe. As someone who’s used Oase for a fair few years now… I’ve got to say, the flow sucks. I often find myself questioning the product. We buy the filter to essentially strip 90% of it and fill it with our own products. I’m always quite shocked so many KZbinrs (yourself not included) push it so hard.

[@REscapes]

Yeah i think definitely from a flow perspective It's not fantastic, ive heard much better things from the likes of eheim or even fluval, but the prefilter and built-in heater are such a good feature, i really do love that about them so that makes the poor flow rate slightly more tolerable 😅

[@magwarblood]

Thank you for this ,,if it wasn't for you I would not have known about the pipe ,keep up the informative videos,I always look forward to watching the new ones when you release them 👌👌

[@Troy-ov7xu]

Great video and I love your voice!

[@REscapes]

Owh Thank you 😅 i really cannot stand hearing my own voice back 😅

[@AquariumFun-sy2jt]

Beautiful tank! :)

[@juliea6791]

Beautiful scapes 💚🌿💚

[@REscapes]

Thank you so much 💚

[@alastair-r3676]

I found that after cleaning the pre filter while on tilt the Oase for a few seconds, tilt it so the in/out pipe side is higher than pre filter side this flushes trapped air. I didn’t know about the pipe upgrade, thanks.

[@austin6967]

Thank you for this video! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@REscapes]

You are most welcome 😊 i hope you found it useful!

[@csfilms2572]

hello :) i have same filter on 45p I think raising the lily pipe would be good to have more agitation on the surface

[@GardenEvolution]

Super helpful video!

[@gregmellor3012]

The 250, 600 850 relates to the size of the tank (in litres) they’re rated for. The 250 has a flow rate of 900 l/h but based on the head height of next to nothing (it’s on the box) I have the 250 on a 160 litre low tech and it’s decent when using the spray bar to spread any flow evenly but I wish I’d gone for the 600. I’ll be looking at the new pipe and pre filters just to get a bit more out of it, thanks!

[@REscapes]

Ah my mistake! Yes youre absolutely right it!

[@mattphillips6714]

Your tank looks great and you are definitely thinking in the right direction with flow and movement.. however what concerns me a whole bunch is complete lack of movement on the surface of your water, this is important for gas exchange and oxygenation, yes your plants will produce a lot of oxygen but at night they consume a lot so potentially your tank is becoming a risk factor. The tank could benefit from a wave maker or adjust the outtake so the flow breaks the water surface..

[@REscapes]

Thank you 😊 There is a eheim surface skimmer on the right hand side behind me that clears the surface and provides agitation, i used to have an inlet surface skimmer, like the glass one that had it built in to the inlet but it would always get sucked down and not work efficiently so i switched to an electric powered one, you just cant see in the video as its behind me 😊

[@mattphillips6714]

@REscapes The skimmer being sucked down.. I don't have glass I have stainless steel and yep my skimmer was forever getting stuck under the surface too, however my tank runs on FX6 and a 407 and to stop vibration from the FX6 they sit on those puzzle style mats made from some sort of styrene. I cut a slice of this off and wedged it in the resess of the skimmer where the air bubble goes to float it.. never had the issue since, if this helps..

[@REscapes]

@mattphillips6714 oh thank you yeah it definitely it a handy tip! I would like to go back to using a glass one as they look nicer so if and when i purchase one ill have to try this 👏

[@BrucePatterson-bp75]

At 05:45 in your video you say that the biomaster 250, 600, 850. Stands for how many litres per hour the pump turns over per hour. I'm sure this is incorrect. I'm sure the Biomaster 250, 350, 650, and 850 refers to the size of the tank that Oase recommended that customers use the Biomaster units for. Love ❤️ your new tank. B x

[@REscapes]

You are correct it does mean tank size rating, I made a mistake 🫣

[@Igor-q3f]

What's the name of the long narrow leaf plant? Thank you.

[@REscapes]

Trident fern

[@urbansk8r231]

Hi, where did you buy the latest prefilter eccessories for Biomaster? I'm in Australia and the shops( stores) that sell Oase filters don't sell the bigger prefilter pipe with more holes and 10 ppi prefilter sponges. I even tried online shopes(stores) even ebay and amazon, but still nothing.

[@REscapes]

Im in the UK and i got it from a Store called Riverwood Aquatics, but it is quite widely available in the UK, i would imagine if you have any aquascaping specialists or oase distrubutors in aus that they should be able to get it in for you, it could be worth emailing them.

[@Igor-q3f]

Did that fix the air bubbles?

[@REscapes]

Yeah its much better now and rarely does it, just so long as the pre filter remains clean 😊

[@evilone543]

Hmmm… I can’t seem to find the new tube here in the states yet. I have 3 Biomasters.

[@REscapes]

I wonder if they have the same part number as the old ones and stores just haven't upgraded their listing, i do think drilling additional holes would give a similar benefit tbf, i just was worried id crack mine 😅

[@evilone543]

@@REscapes I’ll order one next month and see what comes. lol

[@REscapes]

@@evilone543 🤣 i take no accountability if they send you old ones 🤣🤣

[@evilone543]

@@REscapes how about… if they send me the new one - I purchase one of your Tees and pay for the shipping? If they send me an old one - next time I’m in the UK you buy the first round? lol don’t worry… it’ll be years before I make it back to the UK. Hahaha 🤣🤣

[@pigeonpete4193]

You shocked me 😲

[@REscapes]

Whys that? 🫣

[@pigeonpete4193]

@@REscapes You used two fingers i would have expected one because of your American ways

[@pigeonpete4193]

Its good to see your a two finger girl 😁

[@samg1879]

most normal youtube comment

[@neilboffey9513]

😇

[@UnMinutoViajando]

It gets clogged in 15 days!! I bought one and as much as you try to make canister filters attractive they always get clogged. Nothing better than a SUMP!

[@REscapes]

With the prefilter as long as you clean it every 2 weeks it keeps the filter pretty clean! But yeah i imagine a sump would be the best form of filtration, but ive never had any experience with one

[@PetrJandus]

realy, 18 min video and just buy new pipe :)

[@REscapes]

Well, i wanted to go into the why's and benefits of doing it, not just say buy a new pipe with no reason to back it up, but you dont have to watch it all do you 😉