Oase FiltoSmart Thermo 100 Review - Best Filter for Aquascapers!?

[@KrishsAquariums]

Hey Everyone, I hope you found my review of the Oase FiltoSmart Thermo 100 helpful! If you want to buy one for yourself please use my Amazon Affiliate to help support the channel!: amzn.to/3lA5tey

[@Petal1978-t2j]

Thank you for the video. Where would you put Purigen and SATZ Clear Water pads into this filter please? I bought it, but can nor figure out how to add these 🙏🏻

[@bingbing8137]

Hi mate. Great vid. What size spin lily pipe did you get? Planning on same set up, just a week half into a dry moss start on lava Rock so slowly getting all bits back together.

[@KrishsAquariums]

Thank you! Sorry for the late reply, I got 12mm spin lily pipe!

[@ozzyheather9242]

Could you please post a video showing how noisy the filter is?

[@KrishsAquariums]

I can certainly, it not a loud filter at all!

[@Ozil1sMe]

Now that's a nice filter 😍

[@KrishsAquariums]

It certainly is!

[@garethpearson7155]

I’m looking at getting this filter for a 45l aquarium. As the spin Pipe is more left & right flow. It will be going into the intake much quicker than going around the whole tank? Do you feel you get good enough circulation with the spin pipe. I was looking at the spin bit not sure if a lily pipe will be a better option. Better circulation & Flow. Would be good to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

[@KrishsAquariums]

I personally used the spin pipe due to me wanting to reduce the flow because of my fish choice. If you want the best circulation I recommend using the standard lily pipe for a planted tank, as this pipe distributes the flow better around the aquarium!

[@garethpearson7155]

@@KrishsAquariums I have bought both the spin & lily pipes, & will test to see which I prefer. I will also be getting chilli rasboras. Thanks.

[@KrishsAquariums]

@garethpearson7155 with my chillis they are fine with the normal lily pipe! I was being over cautious with the spin pipe at first!

[@TaleOfTwoIdiots]

I noticed that similar filters have shut-off valves near the bottom, but you didn't mention them in your video - does the filter come with similar things or do you have to somehow drain the tubes when the time comes to clean the filter?

[@KrishsAquariums]

This filter does not have the stop valves. You could buy some yourself and add them as an extra piece to your tubing. There is alittle section where the tubes are held where you and twist the base and it remove both sets of tubing from the filter for cleaning.

[@josejuliooteros3178]

Me gusta mucho el acuario muchísimas gracias por el vídeo y gracias a ti también

[@KrishsAquariums]

❤️

[@MrAthalia123]

Hi Kris im wondering does the heater comes with its own power cord or it somehow incorporate with the main filter power cord? Thank you!

[@KrishsAquariums]

It has its own separate power cord!

[@napaquatics3639]

What size hose is it. 12/16 or 16/22 I want to know before I add my ADA pipes

[@KrishsAquariums]

12/16!

[@TimothyWiley-tg7oe]

Hello! I plan on getting this for a 30cm cube tank. I would prefer the tank have good flow so I am not sure if I should get a spin pipe or lily pipe. What are your thoughts? Thank you!

[@KrishsAquariums]

A normal lily would be better as it provides more flow in my opinion!

[@space3ee]

How is the temperature controlled? Is the heater juat always on? Would it work for a 5 gallon then?

[@KrishsAquariums]

The heater has a temperature sensor that monitors the water temperature and turns on and off depending on the temperature in the filter!

[@space3ee]

@@KrishsAquariums ok, so it's measuring the temperature of the water going into the tank not the water in the tank itself, so I suppose it would just take some trial and error to determine what the temperature setting needs to be to hold your desired tank temperature. Cool, thanks. I'm used to the temperature being measured in the tank but this would work too. Whats the wattage of the heater?

[@Charlotte-hs5je]

Hey, just wanted to ask about this filter 👍🏻 I have a dennerle scaper 70 litre tank, which I do have to keep lid on due to Betta and shrimp, would you recommend the 60 or 100 filter as a strong current with Betta are a big no no and don't want to stress him out. Thanks

[@KrishsAquariums]

Hey sorry for the late reply! I would recommend the 100 if it is a planted tank. You can use a spin lily pipe to reduce the flow for your Betta. But if it is a non planted tank a 60 will be enough!

[@Charlotte-hs5je]

@@KrishsAquariums it's ok, yeah, I've already ordered the 100, and a lily pipe 😂 just hoping a Betta won't be swirling around everywhere, but will be doing it's maintenance before a Betta will be put in, plus I will shield the flow with some plants 👍🏻 thanks

[@KrishsAquariums]

@@Charlotte-hs5je The spin pipe really calms the water down I have found. I have chilli rasboras in my tank with a spin pipe and they are doing great!

[@Charlotte-hs5je]

@@KrishsAquariums oh that's great, thank you very much.

[@KrishsAquariums]

@@Charlotte-hs5je No problem at all, I hope it goes well for you!

[@marcos112590]

I had a question bought the same filter but i was curious on what the small tubing inside the filter is for right next to the motor

[@MrPm631370]

small tube is to release trapped air in the filter, does it automatic when filter is running.

[@KrishsAquariums]

I was wondering the same!

[@KrishsAquariums]

Thank you so much!

[@ayantikpal3684]

What external filter would be the best for a 20 litre tank..should I get the oase 60 or 100 or eheim 150?

[@KrishsAquariums]

For a 20 litre tank, I recommend a filter that has 200 LPH. I would go with the Oase 60 amzn.to/3rISYR4.

[@Giell1]

Would you leave all the sponges as default or would you add some carbon filter medium?

[@KrishsAquariums]

I personally remove one of the sponges and replaced it with filter floss, I am not a fan of using carbon filtration in a planted tank personally, but you can certainly do that if you want to.

[@johnakis007]

Hi my friend nice video i have a question how can you adjust the out flow water power with lily pipe?

[@KrishsAquariums]

Hello sorry for the late reply, I don’t believe you can adjust the flow when using lily pipes. To reduce the flow with lily pipes I added some filter floss into the filter.

[@cyberricki]

Hey Krish great vid. What glass attachments did you purchase to replace the black plastic ones provided? Apologies as I'm a bit new to Aquascaping :-)

[@KrishsAquariums]

FZONE Nano Lilly Pipe & Skimmer Set: amzn.to/3FLuHky

[@cyberricki]

@@KrishsAquariums great stuff thank you!

[@KrishsAquariums]

@cyberricki happy to help!

[@bertschreblis6347]

Hey man really nice scape. Was hoping to do something similar in my 9.1gal (~34l) long with crypts as the focal point. Would love a plant list if that isn't asking too much. And are those chili raspboras?

[@KrishsAquariums]

Thank you! Here is the plant list: Helanthium tenellum 'Green', Cryptocoryne Balansae, Cryptocoryne Petchii, Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green, Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tropica, Bucephalandra Theia, Anubias Nana Petite and Microsorum pteropus 'Trident. And yes they are Chili Rasboras!

[@jandomingo9806]

Does the heatup 50w fit the filtosmart 100 with the adaptor?

[@KrishsAquariums]

I believe so but I am not 100% sure!

[@nancywaterhouse3135]

Is this filter silent? Thanks.

[@KrishsAquariums]

Pretty much I never really eat it!

[@Collateral89Mr]

Hello from Serbia! Is it water flow ajustable? Does it has potentiometer? Ive order it for my 54 l tank, hope its not going to be to strong for it. All the best

[@KrishsAquariums]

Hello there! I think you can adjust at the point near where the pipes are. If you want to reduce the flow add some filter floss to the filter and/or use a spin lily pipe!

[@grany666cz]

What is that long fish at 2:33 left down, please?

[@KrishsAquariums]

It’s a stiphodon goby!

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

pretty impressive for a tiny filter

[@KrishsAquariums]

It really is!

[@Elver-gl_rga]

Can you adjust the temperature of the heater?

[@KrishsAquariums]

Yep, it is fully adjustable.

[@Elver-gl_rga]

@@KrishsAquariums Thank you for the fast response!

[@KrishsAquariums]

@@Elver-gl_rga No problem, happy to help!

[@musiconvinylisbetter.1449]

You did not close one of the clamps.

[@KrishsAquariums]

I cut that part from the video unfortunately! My bad!

[@troyclench3738]

My guy I found your tank 😂 seen this on Facebook

[@KrishsAquariums]

Haha I am glad you found me!

[@troyclench3738]

@@KrishsAquariums was really random can’t remember what I typed in 😂 all gravy Iv followed you so more content to watch 👀🌱

[@KrishsAquariums]

@@troyclench3738 I think its KZbins algorithms aha, thank you for subscribing!

[@gicechicken7062]

Bought one with the heater in the filter it takes hours to get nu tank to 24 degrees

[@KrishsAquariums]

Which model did you buy?

[@gicechicken7062]

@@KrishsAquariums filtosmart 100. With headup 100. I changed my filtermedia. Maby that wil do the trick because its hard for the water to come in the heater compound

[@suffy1570]

@@gicechicken7062 did you manage to figure this out?, I just got one and with heater on max I cant get past 24 degrees

[@logicalsarcasm8479]

Is surface agitation and oxygen transfer an issue with the spin pipe?

[@logicalsarcasm8479]

And since you added the lily pipes, how do yo adjust flow now?

[@KrishsAquariums]

There isn’t an issue with that, I wanted minimal surface as I don’t want a lot flow because of the fish and the oxygen levels seem to be good all of the fish are happy!

[@KrishsAquariums]

You can adjust the flow by twisting the inlet and out section on the filter

[@aladpoorth847]

Would this be good for a 10 gallon tank?

[@KrishsAquariums]

Yes, it will provide plenty of flow!

[@unclepauly3205]

How many gallons is the tank you are currently running it on?

[@KrishsAquariums]

12 US gallons!

[@unclepauly3205]

@@KrishsAquariums wow 3 minute response time 😂. Just sold me on the 100 because my tank is 12 gallons. Thanks!

[@KrishsAquariums]

Ahaha, I like to help my viewers when I can! It’s a great filter I would recommend it to anyone!

[@silaseibye9062]

Is it very noisy? I have bought it for my 10 gallon tank by my bed so i don't hope so XD

[@KrishsAquariums]

It makes no noise at all!

[@silaseibye9062]

Great, thank you!

[@KrishsAquariums]

@@silaseibye9062 No problem, happy to help!

[@janvanrookhuijzen8309]

My 100 does make a constant humming sound. Less noisy than my 200 but I still think about swapping it for something more quiet. Love to hear from your experience because I've never found a quiet filter yet.

[@silaseibye9062]

I have had the 100 up and running for 5 months now and it is absolutely silent. I sleep with my head right next to the pump without any problems. I always make sure to check the primer tube on the inside, so that i goes upwards and takes all air out. You can also slightly tilt it to get the last bubbles out:)

[@AKAdevilsdandruf]

Are you still using this filter I’m about to get 1

[@KrishsAquariums]

Still using it 2 years on!

[@Shrapnelo]

Hi, love this video, Could you recommend this filtre for a 60 litre (15gallon) aquarium or would this be to much? Thanks

[@KrishsAquariums]

Hey, I am glad you liked this video, this filter would be good for a 60 litre (15gallon) aquarium!

[@musiconvinylisbetter.1449]

It has not a flow of 600l/h, that's the max flow of the pump itself.

[@KrishsAquariums]

Thank you for sharing!

[@isaacfuller4034]

Hey would this work in a 5 gallon

[@KrishsAquariums]

I think it might be a little bit too powerful for a 5 gallon!

[@isaacfuller4034]

@@KrishsAquariums ok thanks!

[@KrishsAquariums]

@@isaacfuller4034 No problem!

[@salehfarah]

worst review

[@KrishsAquariums]

What did I miss out?

[@uclajd]

Dude slow down you are not an auctioneer.

[@KrishsAquariums]

I’m sorry that was a big problem with my earlier videos!