Pimp My Filter #41 - JBL e1501 Canister Filter

JBL e1501 Filter (Amazon): geni.us/4izi
JBL e1502 (New version) Amazon: geni.us/j2hKTaq
JBL e1502 (New version) Ebay: ebay.to/2AcromL
Foams and Biohome Ultimate: www.filterpro.co.uk
(FilterPro site has links to suppliers in other countries)
Biohome Ultimate on Amazon UK: geni.us/GDV8oLd
Biogravel on Amazon UK: geni.us/o98PP
The e1501 is a well made, no-nonsense filter with a decent flow rate and good media capacity. If you have the the newer version (1502) leave the pre-filter foam as it is, set up the bottom tray with coarse, medium and fine pads then fill the remaining trays with the biological media (ideally biohome ultimate) including the 'post-filtering' tray which is thinner than the main trays and located just below the 'pre-filter' tray.
WHAT IS A FULL CYCLE?
If someone tells you the aquarium nitrogen cycle ends with the production of nitrate that is incorrect - please read on
A full cycle is completed by bacteria - the aerobic part of biological filtration which processes ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate followed by an anaerobic part which processes nitrate into soluble nitrogen which bubbles off to the atmosphere.
Therefore it requires a suitable amount of excellent quality filter media to be able to provide the environment for both aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria - that is what Biohome ultimate does perfectly but even with such good media there are limitations and we recommend the following amounts for different stocking scenarios:
(1 US gallon = 3.8 litres)
(1kg = 2.2 lbs)
Average community tropical aquarium = 1kg per 100 litres
Average coldwater aquarium = 1kg - 1.5kg per 100 litres
Predator aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres
Large cichlid aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres
Malawi / Tanganyikan aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres
Marine aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres
Average mixed fish pond = 1kg per 200 litres
Average koi pond = 1kg per 150 litres
You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that they are for a FULL CYCLE not half a job - achieving 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite is quite easy since aerobic bacteria grows freely on any surface but the anaerobic bacteria responsible for COMPLETING the cycle needs more a specialized habitat.
Size a filter properly, set it up sensibly and you will have perfect water - it's that simple....and your filter won't be the dreaded 'Nitrate factory'.
This series of videos is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on:
[e-mail]
07772848730 (Richard)
Anyone who sends a filter (UK only at present) will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win.
The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible:
Sizing a canister properly and filter set up: goo.gl/om19un
Looking INSIDE different filter media: goo.gl/hZWS6c
Bacteria and filter media: goo.gl/123gAF
How to clean an aquarium: goo.gl/bPMhvh
Aquarium tips / filtration playlist: goo.gl/pXgqVj
This channel is purely a hobby for me so I will never ask viewers to donate money for any of my projects or charge anyone for information - information should be shared freely and I certainly don't consider myself an 'expert' in anything I pursue as a hobby so please do your own research, never accept anything as 'fact', reject anyone claiming to be some sort of authority or 'expert' and make your own minds up about anything you wish to study.
We all are on a long path of learning.........
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INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2KAk1fx
FILMING EQUIPMENT:
Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE
+Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL
Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3
Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7
If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects.
Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching.
See you next time.
Pondguru

[@pondguru]

JBL e1501 Filter (Amazon): geni.us/4izi JBL e1502 (New version) Amazon: geni.us/j2hKTaq JBL e1502 (New version) Ebay: ebay.to/2AcromL Foams and Biohome Ultimate: www.filterpro.co.uk (FilterPro site has links to suppliers in other countries) Biohome Ultimate on Amazon UK: geni.us/GDV8oLd Biogravel on Amazon UK: geni.us/o98PP The e1501 is a well made, no-nonsense filter with a decent flow rate and good media capacity. If you have the the newer version (1502) leave the pre-filter foam as it is, set up the bottom tray with coarse, medium and fine pads then fill the remaining trays with the biological media (ideally biohome ultimate) including the 'post-filtering' tray which is thinner than the main trays and located just below the 'pre-filter' tray. WHAT IS A FULL CYCLE? *If someone tells you the aquarium nitrogen cycle ends with the production of nitrate that is incorrect - please read on* A full cycle is completed by bacteria - the aerobic part of biological filtration which processes ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate followed by an anaerobic part which processes nitrate into soluble nitrogen which bubbles off to the atmosphere. Therefore it requires a suitable amount of excellent quality filter media to be able to provide the environment for both aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria - that is what Biohome ultimate does perfectly but even with such good media there are limitations and we recommend the following amounts for different stocking scenarios: (1 US gallon = 3.8 litres) (1kg = 2.2 lbs) Average community tropical aquarium = 1kg per 100 litres Average coldwater aquarium = 1kg - 1.5kg per 100 litres Predator aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Large cichlid aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Malawi / Tanganyikan aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Marine aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Average mixed fish pond = 1kg per 200 litres Average koi pond = 1kg per 150 litres You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that they are for a FULL CYCLE not half a job - achieving 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite is quite easy since aerobic bacteria grows freely on any surface but the anaerobic bacteria responsible for COMPLETING the cycle needs more a specialized habitat. Size a filter properly, set it up sensibly and you will have perfect water - it's that simple....and your filter won't be the dreaded 'Nitrate factory'. This series of videos is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on: [e-mail] 07772848730 (Richard) Anyone who sends a filter (UK only at present) will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win. The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible: Sizing a canister properly and filter set up: goo.gl/om19un Looking INSIDE different filter media: goo.gl/hZWS6c Bacteria and filter media: goo.gl/123gAF How to clean an aquarium: goo.gl/bPMhvh Aquarium tips / filtration playlist: goo.gl/pXgqVj This channel is purely a hobby for me so I will never ask viewers to donate money for any of my projects or charge anyone for information - information should be shared freely and I certainly don't consider myself an 'expert' in anything I pursue as a hobby so please do your own research, never accept anything as 'fact', reject anyone claiming to be some sort of authority or 'expert' and make your own minds up about anything you wish to study. We all are on a long path of learning......... RECOMMENDED AMAZON PRODUCTS: amzn.to/2Mw81OU INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2KAk1fx FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7 If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru

[@schunter20]

41 of vids pimping filters and not one tiny tv on the inside of the canister for the water to watch Pimp my Filter videos. Xzibit would be disappointed.

[@danstanford89]

Hi i saw someone comment on a video they said you didn't like using purigen with biohome as it removes bacteria from the media is this correct?

[@larryh577]

Im i little confused about the flow direction on the JBL filter you pimped. as water comes in the two sides of the top basket into the course foam , i cant see how the water stays to the sides bypassing the other baskets heading to the bottom before it comes back to the to top up the middle ??? did i miss something ??

[@larryh577]

sorry , just watched your first vid on this filter and you explained the flow ,, my bad

[@jaymiller3238]

What do you mean I don't need to watch this video if I've already watched the previous JBL setup. You seriously underestimate the level of my addiction to Pimp My Filter!

[@nathanrichardson3291]

Nice info. I like to see the different types of filters that are on the market. I run an FX6 currently, I’m looking for something different. Something just as good for less money. That’s one reason I love these videos. Information is knowledge and knowledge is power.

[@davidgratton9227]

Had one of these for 8 years (gave up about a week ago). This was running alongside a JBL e1502 on a 270 litre heavily planted tank. I utilised 2 filters in order to provide more flow throughout the tank. I would have replaced it with the e1502 but had difficulties sourcing one. Saw your video on the Aquael Ultramax 2000 and purchased the smaller 1500. Really impressed with both the JBL and the new Aquael I recently acquired. Must admit I’ve always used the media provided. Never thought of ‘pumping’ them.

[@dirkadrenelesch3264]

I will soon get 3 kilos of Biohome Ultimate. My plan for my JbL 1502 is: From bottom to top, First basket: Coarse sponge, medium and then a layer of cotton wool on top, then two baskets of Biohome and under the pre-filter basket a little more cotton or better Biohome. Have in mind that the wadding or fleece clog up too quickly when they are down, for example. My aquarium is stable and has run in well. But it doesn't get really clear. Suspended matter. Hence the idea with the cotton wool. On the other hand, the filter should also have a long service life. Sun 4-6 months. best regards

[@wiser84]

Love the videos keep them coming P.G 💪🏽👍🏽

[@karidesdukkan1769]

really good upgrade 🤘🏻

[@Matte.Sweden]

I was hoping it to be the 1502 :)

[@sandylaurent2732]

THE ONLY THING MISSING IN YOUR VIDEOS IS HOW NOISY OR NOT ARE THE CANISTERS FILTERS.

[@GrowingInterest]

Great series :) now my filters are set up the right way :D

[@Kakaroti]

You can't go wrong with JBL.

[@IFIXCASTLES]

Another great pimpin! Say what you will about lava rock. I believe not all lava rock is created equal. I handpick the pieces I will use for density . If the piece is too heavy for its size I don't use it. I do have a mix of your Biohome and other goodies in my two filters. Working great! . Any filter will have less muck if you use a foam filter on the intake! I use one on my Tidal 75.

[@lauraly7405]

Hi Richard, I've learned a lot from your 'pimp my filter' videos - thankyou! I'd love to see you do a video on 1) undergravel filters run via a canister filter & 2) optimal filtration for nan tanks / small aquarium. I would send you in a filter, but am in Australia so this isn't an option. Regards

[@fisharefriends598]

Why the hell am I watching this. I’ve already got the 901 and set it up pondguru style with biohome... Your vids are too addictive

[@Dayne1988uk]

I'm the same, only just set my filter up with biohome but still keep watching these vids🙏🏼

[@norazman4919]

Great video as always Richard and wish you to review SunSun HW5000 canister filter, thanks in advance 👌

[@kevinkramer2324]

I look forward to these. I wish you would review a sun Sun 5000. People say it as good as an FX6. I cant see it.

[@fabiocorte6538]

Great video!!! If you don't mind, can you tell the name of the bio midia you always use??? Thanks for the great help you been giving

[@Gruntfuttock]

After all the videos you've done I'd love to hear your what your favourite pimped filters are!! What would you buy I wonder?

[@hmcleaninghandymanservices7033]

Can you do a video about an upgrade of filtration on this fluval 32.5 gallon tank

[@polypterusbichir6837]

Is it not better to replace that last filter carbon pad for another fine pad?

[@jdofishtank6018]

Hey Richard, there’s a new Bio Wheel filter coming out, Emporer 450, you should try to get your hands on it.

[@davidlind491]

Hi do you have a video of the ehiem 600 classic 2217 setup

[@richardc1983]

Hi Pond Guru, I have just had to replace my Blagdon In Pond All In 9000 as the UVC caught on fire. Luckily it melted the seals to the lamp and the water put the flames out. I have changed it for a Hozelock Bioforce Revolution 6000, with a Aquaforce 4000 pump. It has the Kaldnes K3 bio-media and the Cypricube foams as the mechanical filtration. There doesn't seem to be that much K3 in and they seem like they are designed to float and move about the bucket. I put my ceramic rings in the bucket as well from my last pond but as they are heavy they seemed to just weigh the K3 down. Would you recommend putting the rings in the bottom of the bucket (I have loads) and then leaving the K3 on top or should I fill the bucket with more K3 or is there any other media you would recommend? Be great to see a pimp my filter on the Bioforce Revolution.

[@ricardoj2521]

Hi Richard how shut you do it white a 702e

[@sisterlockmo]

I hope your well; I see you haven’t posting in a while. I have a question/request can you explain if putting k1micro biomedia in a corner air pump filter will work. I seen all the diy with bottles but what’s wrong with using the simple filter for housing. Thank in advance.

[@davidperrin1675]

Where have you been. Missing your videos.

[@pjbailey2313]

Aqueon quietflow AT-40 international submersible filter. I would love to see how you would pump this filter.

[@michaelmarantsr4895]

One quick question. Can you do an pimp my filter video on the Marineland c360 canister filter ?

[@HARKAICHRIS]

Hi. Thinking about a fluval sea evo nano tank with built in filter. Can you do a vid or recommend a setup for this . Cheers

[@kemalsarsmaz5252]

Hello, thank you for your videos. Which dns of sponge do you use?

[@patricklankhorst5176]

Won't adding the carbon pad interfere with any plant fertilizer?

[@adeelshaikh2129]

Very nice

[@flemminghansen6500]

Thinking that two JBL e1502 would be a better combi for my 720 liters aquarium than an FX6

[@FIRYX-]

Very good filtr bat i like sponge filter :). 👍😃

[@san1122222]

Resurrecting this video from the dead with my comment, but i got myself new e1502 and basically did almost exactly the same setup as here. Biohome literally mutilated my flow. There's no way 2-3kg of it can keep e1502 going on any tank bigger than 60p/50litre. The media might be good and i see people praise it (mostly pond), but it's grossly overcalculated for e1502. This filter, with it's own media and nothing but sponge in the rest, will chuckle down to 600-800lph in a matter of days. Imagine what 3kg of Biohome will do to it after a month or two...

[@vanfish8860]

hi from a local lad from durham !!hoping you and follows can help me!! im trying to restore my 75 year old dads small pond (pond is 20 years old )its got newts frogs but since i introduced some fish it has become very merky and never goes as clear as it did !!!ive got my hands on pump and a filter which i will have to install (omg) its never had one !!it has alot of like sludge in bottom what is the best ways to remove it ,any advice would be excellent from you or your followers ,!!anything im a total newbe to this !!

[@davidwonder3633]

Does a uvc filter kill beneficial bacteria?

[@Ciric159]

In the planning of a new tank. Juwel Rio 450 Stocking: 10-12 Discus 10 Sterbai Cory Might add some tetras while growing out the discus, but they will be relocated at a later state. I’m on the fence between dual 1902’s or dual 1502’s. With proper media, will the 1502/1501’s be enough, or should og for the extra basket of the 1902? (The issue is not the cost of the filter, but the heater. Would love the 1902, but it comes with 19/27 hosing. Would prefere inline heater, but there is no good ones in that hose size).

[@Richardod1]

Love this filter have set it up exactly as video here and works great. Really quiet when operational I find i need to clean filter out every six weeks as by then flow is pretty weak , Cleaning this filter extremley easy only problem I have is priming it again , very very difficult to prime and takes me ages the priming button is absolutley useless and has now broken on my filter Thats the only negative i have

[@ThousandYardStare]

(my other channel) Nice one - thanks for the report and best of luck with the tank.

[@matthewfowkes2910]

Purchased biohome ultimate mate been running about 6 weeks to 8 weeks in my fluval 306 on a 240 ltr 100% brilliant all tests are at 0

[@davidius34]

Halo.Good day. Super preview. You'd have a look at the Eheim eXperience 150? Thank you.

[@rafael_pym26]

Hello Guys, how thick are the foams on that video for the jBL e 1501? I wanna buy them for my one! Thanks for helping!

[@antoniotavares7049]

Hi, When you review Hydra free ocean filter, 20,30,40,50

[@axietomars4367]

I wish it has a UV light installed.

[@tayson1222]

Hey man How are you? You haven't posted a video in 2 months, just checking on you hope all is well .

[@michaelmurphy6434]

What is known as "Lava" is actually SLAG which comes from the production of Steel. The red comes from powered dye. Most of us who had the red version can witness it returning to its natural grey. You would know better if its to be used in a canister filter. I thought JBL made speakers, they were one of the best.

[@coke330ml5]

Can you do a cascade 200?

[@MaximBondar]

Thanks a lot - I watched both :).

[@senlim1688]

i have diatomite bath mat which is natural color, and broken in half. plan to break it to small pieces, turn it to bio media. any one try this before?

[@sondercichlidaquariums4951]

I’d say even less , around 200 litres I’d say. Although it says 1400lph with head height and how fully packed I have it it’s not pumping more than 800 lph max, so although it holds a great deal of media for the size of filter it’s not passing it enough times per hour through the media. That’s why I say 200 litres (55 us gal) is because it passes 4 times past the media and preferably I try for 6 times per hour. That was the problem with the sun sun (aps) filters, held loads of media but crappy turn over especially with their own separate pre filter connected. That’s the one thing I like about eheim. They are the only ones I know who put realistic lph on their filters. The power from my 1700lph 1200xl (2080) and my sun sun 2000lph are drastically different, the eheim being way more powerful

[@pkrail]

I recently (3 weeks ago) upon your recommendation added Biohome Ultimate to two of the three baskets in my old Fluval 404 leaving the 3rd canister with the old ceramic rings until the Biohome gets acclimated. How long do you figure this should take before I remove that last basket of old media and add the remaining new Biohome ? Great videos by the way, your Geordie speak reminds me of my long gone dad.

[@SamakUp]

Pete K approximately 1 month

[@orlandoneto9880]

Hello when you can Pimp my Filter JBL e1502 with pre filter and bio home

[@sjlomax]

Would you be interested in pimping my FLUVAL 407 External Filter?

[@jamin500]

Kin ell. Had this filter for 5 years and was how it came from the shop. Basically all wrong 🤣

[@ikejohn7270]

Question: I can get my hands on a plastic barrel it's food grade, but contained corrosive 8 materials in it. Can I use, if so how should I ask them to clean before I get? Thank you

[@AlonyaJ]

Don't do it. The plastic will remain contaminated.

[@z3ro7o]

The new 702 402 editions looks/work better

[@ocupmoc]

Which dechlorinator do you always use for water changes?

[@pondguru]

Any ordinary dechlorinator will make the water safe for life (including making it safe for bacteria) - just avoid using which claim to 'detoxify / bind' ammonia, nitrite and nitrate as they have a starving effect on bacteria which increases cycling time and reduces the efficiency (bacteria population) of any filter. API stress coat is a good one as it simply makes water safe.

[@cheenaxe]

what ! didn't use more bio home Richard ??!!! tut tut tut ;)

[@cretzinikusor6858]

Jbl are good filter.Beter than eheim serie 4.

[@manuelmarcosdelpozo1573]

Porfabor traducción en español

[@ricklorenzo4074]

Can you pimp my filter Aqueon pro flex

[@kevin196255]

400 litres=105 U.S. gallons.

[@Dayne1988uk]

Beat me to it👍

[@robertopagan5809]

I've been hearing about the Sunsun HW 5000 canister filter and ended up getting one. Was wondering if you could do a review and or pimp it out so I have a better idea of what I've got. This is my first canister filter and ha e watched a few of your Pimp my filter videos. They were very helpful. I've got the Aquaneat 1 Gallon (2000g) Bacteria House Ball Bio Filtration Media for Aquarium Sump Canister Filter Bakki Showers • Trickle Filter • Aquaculture • Koi Ponds www.amazon.com/dp/B074MQQCDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dwuRDb7ZZZ2FD filter media In it now. 4000 g (2 gallons) would like to k kw what you think of it. Tha k you very much for you videos and all the info you go over in your videos. I know it's probably overkill for my 75 gl tank but that's what I've got. Can't wait to see what you have to say about it.

[@meneldil7604]

hay look like Fluval has been watching your videos check out the 07 series it all done the same way you do it

[@danstanford89]

He has already done the 07 series!

[@meneldil7604]

@@danstanford89 can u link it as i can only find the 06

[@DanielHoogland]

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