Pimp My Filter #68 - Oase Filtosmart 60 Canister / HOB Filter

There are much better alternatives than this filter available at a fraction of the price - check out some of the recommendations and associated videos below:
Oase Filtosmart 60 (Amazon): geni.us/BGo2O
It is now a ridiculous price on Amazon and still has no cradle to hold it on the back of the tank....
All Pond Solutions HOB-500 (Amazon): geni.us/Q4AI37t
All Pond Solutions HOB-500 upgrade video: bit.ly/3gUXlWb
Seachem Tidal 55 HOB filter (Amazon): geni.us/9fEuQ
Seachem Tidal 55 upgrade video: bit.ly/3I36ism
The good Oase range of external filters is the Biomaster / Biomaster Thermo filters - if you want a great filter for a medium to large tank then I would recommend those.
Avoid the Filtosmart range.
Oase Biomaster 600 canister filter (Amazon): geni.us/TBBKDhz
Oase Biomaster 600 upgrade video: bit.ly/3sORlnE
Oase Biomaster 850 canister filter (Amazon): geni.us/Yzrg3UG
Oase Biomaster 850 upgrade video: bit.ly/3oXvKYQ
The Biomaster filters are in very short supply due to their popularity - if they're sold out it is still worth checking out the reviews for them on Amazon from people who have bought and used them.
Foams, Biohome Ultimate, Biogravel etc: www.filterpro.c...
(FilterPro site has links to Biohome suppliers in other countries)
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The following videos will be useful for learning more about filtration and filter media:
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
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 filter media 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.
Remember to use a water conditioner which does not bind / detoxify ammonia, nitrite or nitrate as that type of conditioner will severely limit bacteria numbers by starving the bacteria of 'food'.
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'.....you'll spend less money on treatments too......basically the filter is the foundation of a successful aquarium.
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.
Some of the links above may be to my affiliate programs on Amazon and Ebay so they will throw a few pennies my way if you make a purchase - it costs you nothing extra and helps towards keeping the lights on in my bunker.
We all are on a long path of learning.........
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[@pondguru]

There are much better alternatives than this filter available at a fraction of the price - check out some of the recommendations and associated videos below: Oase Filtosmart 60 (Amazon): geni.us/BGo2O It is now a ridiculous price on Amazon and still has no cradle to hold it on the back of the tank.... All Pond Solutions HOB-500 (Amazon): geni.us/Q4AI37t All Pond Solutions HOB-500 upgrade video: bit.ly/3gUXlWb Seachem Tidal 55 HOB filter (Amazon): geni.us/9fEuQ Seachem Tidal 55 upgrade video: bit.ly/3I36ism The good Oase range of external filters is the Biomaster / Biomaster Thermo filters - if you want a great filter for a medium to large tank then I would recommend those. Avoid the Filtosmart range. Oase Biomaster 600 canister filter (Amazon): geni.us/TBBKDhz Oase Biomaster 600 upgrade video: bit.ly/3sORlnE Oase Biomaster 850 canister filter (Amazon): geni.us/Yzrg3UG Oase Biomaster 850 upgrade video: bit.ly/3oXvKYQ The Biomaster filters are in very short supply due to their popularity - if they're sold out it is still worth checking out the reviews for them on Amazon from people who have bought and used them. Foams, Biohome Ultimate, Biogravel etc: www.filterpro.co.uk (FilterPro site has links to Biohome suppliers in other countries) Follow me on Odysee: odysee.com/$/invite/@PondGuru:0 Contact me on 07772848730 / [e-mail] (I don't do texts) The following videos will be useful for learning more about filtration and filter media: 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 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 filter media 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. Remember to use a water conditioner which does not bind / detoxify ammonia, nitrite or nitrate as that type of conditioner will severely limit bacteria numbers by starving the bacteria of 'food'. 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'.....you'll spend less money on treatments too......basically the filter is the foundation of a successful aquarium. 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. 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 PRODUCTS ON AMAZON: goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ Follow me on Odysee: odysee.com/$/invite/@PondGuru:0

[@bluegreybaby]

I think the major attraction to this filter is that it is not a hang on the back. It can fit easily behind a 10g tank and can be fitted with lily pipes. It makes it perfect for a small and efficient nano filter.

[@marksmithj9892]

I’ve been using this filter for a few years. It’s quiet and efficient. Mine is completely stock. The water in my aquascape is pristine! I clean it (the filter) every 6 months and it functions perfectly. Highly recommended! No need to modify!

[@BTQ410]

I bought this little canister from Oase just a month ago. It now has the hanger which I think ought to be included with the filter. I also switched the hose clamps out for the traditional metal clamps. I have mine on a 10 gallon long tank and I am using the spray bar which I had to cut down to fit my tank. I also used SeaChem Matrix instead of the media provided. I do like this filter. It does what I want it to do. It is quiet and I don’t have to clean it that much. I also wanted to get rid of my HOB filter as the flow was just wrong for this particular tank. I will try your suggestion for setup to see if I like it better. All that said, this filter is pricey, but this was the only little canister I could find that would fit my tank and it wasn’t as pricey as others in this range. The setup is easier if you use traditional hose clamps and they hold the hoses better. I don’t think it is that hard to clean and as I said I don’t have to clean it often. In my case my tank is on a bar and I can set the little canister on the end with it setup for the flow to be the length of the tank. The size of HOB that I needed would not work on the end of the tank like this filter does. Again, for the right tank and situation, I think this is a good little filter. In the US the All Pond Solutions HOB 500 is $52 and the Oase is $59 so the price difference isn’t that much. Also the HOB500 is longer and did not for my tank. So be sure you look at the size of the filters when buying for a specific tank.

[@pondguru]

That is good to hear - thanks for the great report and best of luck with the tank.

[@BTQ410]

@@pondguruI made the mod you recommended and the filter is working better. I was having gunk build up in the filter slowing down the flow, and the switch of media seems to have made a difference. As I side, the other filters you recommended wouldn’t work on my 10 gallon (I had actually looked at them and already was a fan of the Tidal) long as it was too short for those other filters. So thank you for reviewing and making the suggestions. They really helped me.

[@pondguru]

@@BTQ410 That is good to hear and I'm glad it is working well for you.

[@hellooohowareudoing]

I'd love to see a video where you tell us what you think is the best filter for various sized tanks. It would be very informative I think

[@laurentoevs2320]

I hear what you are saying about this filter, which I currently use. However, I am using it in a 6 gal beta tank, I wanted a quiet filter, and this little guy is silent. It is not hung on the back, so the aesthetics are not outrageous. My tank is crystal clear, and if anything, I need to power down the outflow to reduce the current. I wish that I could find a foam sleeve to fit over the output arm. I looked at the canister that you suggested, however the output is way too strong, and they didn’t indicate the gph when dialed down. I do like your idea of reversing the media, as I was surprised that the sponge wasn’t in the first chamber too.

[@pondguru]

Good one - I'm glad that the filter is working well for you. Best of luck with the tank.

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

I am a fan of Oase, and Eheim. But i 100% agree about this filter. I bought it for my Dennerle Nano Cube. Dont have it hanging. So the tubes are not an issue that way. The low flow rate is okay for the endlers. But they backwards filterdesign is odd and i couldnt make something of it. I changed the ceramic rings out for Eheim substrat Pro and have a sponge where the water hits to avoid the waste going in the bio media. Also got a sponge on the intake to avoid shrimp going in and as a prefilter. Also cutted the corners of the devider a bit so more water goes through. But today i will make another change as you did and swap the bio and mechanical media around. It is very silent and has a slow flow rate. So i only recommend it for a betta or endler guppies, and when you dont want to hear any water falling or a pump buzzing. Otherwise, indeed just go for an actual H.O.B. filter. Good and honest Review Richard.

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

Just made the adjustments to the filter Removed the tube and the round sponge. Rinsed everything. Added a small hand full of the ceramic rings on the bottom of the mechanical part. Than 6 cm of filter floss. Than 2 cm medium course sponge i cutted to size. Than 2 cm of course songe on top. In the output side i added the eheim substrat pro and a few bits and pieces of other biological media 3/4 of that side packed without a media bag. Than a course sponge of 2 cm cutted to size to prevent substrat pro getting sucked in the impeller. I am a lot more satisfied with the filter now. Thanks for the idea of removing that tube Richard. Works great. Eventhough it will never be a great filter.

[@goldfishforyou.]

I have two of the All Pond Solutions HOB-500 they work great and the 2 tanks they are on is overstocked and they still do a great job.

[@pondguru]

Yes, for the cost they are incredible filters - way better than the filter in this video and half the price.

[@anthonyhoughton6625]

Glad I found this. Just pimped my Eden 501 off the back of this. Reversed the filtration as per this video. Thank.

[@pondguru]

Good one - I'm glad that the video was useful for you.

[@n3bux]

nothing beats the hang on back awesome filter from all pond solution

[@stephencoxfishkeeper8898]

I have used the hob 500 for nearly 2 years, set up exactly as he pimped it. Fantastic filter, never given me a day's problem. Also it uses so little power. Great considering how much electricity is costing these days. Highly recommend.

[@hendrikwirtz8418]

I had the Eden 501. Only costs half as much. Oase just revealed the BioStyle HOBs. Better, more volume and much cheaper

[@Harlowfishcam]

I've got the boyu version I lobbed the sponge and filled it with bio home gravel on one side and ceramic rings the other and use a sponge on the intake inside the tank. This is used on a 32ltr tank I keep young fish in.

[@callumthorsen5474]

Glorified gravel cleaner.... 😀 I've got one very similar in design, use coarse filter in the first chamber and fine in and around the suction pipe in the second chamber... Cleans gravel great traps all the muck of all sizes easy to clean

[@andyp1964]

Can’t believe I just ordered an Eden 501 in error but only £35 so a lot cheaper and it seems to be identical!!! Done the mods awaiting on the bio gravel ,also placed a bottom row of bio home ultimate on the out flow side (spare from Fluval 207) . Also cut section from the bottom of the divider to hopefully allow better flow from mechanical side to biological side . We shall see . Thanks Richard

[@tuemose22]

i had one of those, and they are not bad. for smaller tanks, without a big load on it.. they where cheaper, when i bougth mine also

[@tigereye8593]

I owned this filter for 4 months in a 6 gallon aquascape. There’s a few things I must say for anyone interested in this filter. 1: Mine was silent. Extremely silent. Give it a few minutes to get the air out and it’s dead silent. It’s in my bedroom, so sound is very important to me. 2. The flow is very weak. It will not work with nano lily pipe skimmers, which is very disappointing after several attempts with different size skimmers. The suction isnt powerful enough to function with skimmers at all. 3. As discussed in this KZbin video, the inside of the product is designed backwards. It’s strange and I feel like it makes it difficult to efficiently cycle an aquarium, which gradually became the deal-breaker for me. To anyone looking to buy this filter, it WILL filter a very small nano tank. It is cute and small, if that’s the sort of thing you’re going for. But due to the inside, I eventually upgraded to a UNS Delta 30 Canister Filter. I think there’s few canister filters for nano tanks on the market that prime themselves. But of course, that is if you are specific enough to want such a thing. 🙏🏽

[@florentdubois3336]

I use one of this filter for a 33 liters and 4 eden 501 for 50 liters, the only noticeable difference is the oase really more quiet that why a have one for my living room. You can take the intake pipe and the foam for modify the filter input and take all the inside for biological part it relatively easy to hide with the hardscape in a corner and is more easy to clean because is so noisy wen we reboot the filter. So if you dont mind a little bit noise the eden 501 is more abordable in France that half the price of the oase I have one eden thermo 511 and one thermo 521 there really good for one 75l and 100l aquarium the eden is often in promo on amazon, oase biomaster are my favorite filter i have the thermo 350 /600 and 850 they so easy to get clean with the prefilter it really time saving. Thank from the France to Pondguru for those video they really saved me from problems.

[@Tasos_]

Can you make a video about the Eheim Experience 150 or 250 canister filter and how we can setup it properly? I will really appreciate it.. 🙂

[@kevinjoyce9113]

It is the ZooMedia Nano-10. They work for a while, but the impeller dies, and it is just crap.

[@supenvt]

I used an Eden 501 for a while on a 20L tank and was really happy about it, so I was considering buying the Oase 60. But the Eden 501 solded it for way less, and was recommended to me buy a lot of aquarists as a good value for money, whereas reviews about the Oase seemed to be reserved to say the least... You just confirmed it's not worth it. Thanks for your honest and detailed reviews!

[@pondguru]

No worries and I'm glad you found the video useful as I make them to help people considering the various filters. Thanks for watching.

[@xisotopex]

it looks like it doesnt have to hang on the back, you could set it behind the aquarium and clean up the pipes with some lily pipes

[@hakman239]

The all pond solutions hob 500 I have with ehime substrat pro it’s a very very good filter the fluval edge filter that I sent to you held same amount of media as this lol

[@Dominion28]

I have one of these running in a tiny wee 30l tank and the flow rate is pretty pants. I tried a bit of home 'pimping' in a similar way by replacing the media with seachem's matrix and less sponge but I wouldn't recommend it for anything above 20L or a temporary holding tank.

[@stephenevans7884]

It's for a small tank mate. Cut the tubes to size. Works fine. Quiet as well.

[@jandomingo9806]

This is good. I was contemplating on the filtosmart range for the heater function but wow its price. I went with Sicce instead.

[@j.p.kuipers7226]

This is not a bad build quality filter but it is to small and not very handy, to expensive,its an old improved Eden filter.Oase have just introduced their new range bulky blue black or grey Hang on the back filters, The Oase biostyle filters 75, 115, 180. They are competition for The well build and proven Eheim Liberty range 75,130/150 and 200 hang on the back filters for smaller aquariums and aquascape nano tanks.I am curieus what you think of these.

[@chrisascott97]

I use one of these on a 30 litre aquarium. I searched high and low for a small canister filter that could sit at the side of the tank and not have visible equipment inside the tank and this is the only thing I could find. The flow rate isn't too bad but certainly not spectacular also the way it's designed so that all the muck hits the media first is just baffling. It's incredibly hard to get the lid off to clean it, sometimes I'm having to wedge a screw driver into it trying to prize the lid off. Certainly wouldn't buy another one.

[@genx156]

So it filters backwards 😮 really 😱 water should go through the sponges first before getting to the bio-media 🤔 I'm looking at replacing the Aquaflow 200 in my SUPERFISH HOME 65 with a small external canister - back to the search 😜. A demo of the filter flow rate would be great 👍

[@ThousandYardStare]

(my other channel) If you're looking for an external filter for a 65 litre tank then the All Pond Solutions HOB-500 would be worth a look at. It easily holds 1kg of media and is extremely cheap considering the size and performance. I did a video on that one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnysYo2EhpmYg6c

[@MrKillerHobbes]

Hey bro! hope you can get your hands on a Netlea canistor filter no.1 or no. 2. there is no review on youtube of them!

[@jamiesmith45]

I have a small 30L in my daughters room. I want to get an external filter to give more space in the tank and avoid having to clean the filter all the time due to the foam being the size of a golf ball! I was going to buy the fluval 107 but the hoses are way to big for the lid in and outlets. Any recommendations please?

[@ziluq6836]

I had this filter but noticed it heavily bypassed from the top side of the divider.

[@tripholly09]

I have one like this - AquaOne Ocellaris 400 - only difference is out tube and sponge. It's not a hang on the back. It's rated to 60-100L. I set it up the same as you did, sponges and Bio-Noodles and used it on a 50L tank - it was useless. I kept getting ammonia and I didn't have any fish in it (I had cycled media but the tank was a new set up, I was using a fertiliser substrate for plants). How is supposed to work on a 100L tank when it can't handle 50L Defiantly don't buy one of these - no matter the brand

[@kngaquascape445]

Who are you to cursed this very good filter..why are you an expert?maybe for bigger aquarium is not suitable but for nano tank is efficient..

[@pondguru]

lol, if it works for you go for it, man.

[@bensteer1132]

Love all this vids on both your channels- Have you ever considered designing and producing your own filter? With all your experience of how bad they can be made think you could design the ultimate filter - I’d buy one!

[@morenteria2988]

I picked up a unit on eBay for $25 USD and it looks good to me! I think I scored 😂

[@ThousandYardStare]

(my other channel) That's a price you can't argue with - best of luck with the tank.

[@KoiCarpKyle2393]

First 😎🐟 Good pimp my filter I always add extra media to my filters when it's needed 💯👍

[@davidhills7986]

It looks like the aqua one ocellaris 400 but filters the wrong way round. Also the aqua one filter can actually fit just over a kilo of media in.

[@AquaNoxLTD]

My sunsun hw702a only cost me 60note I ought clear hoses as don't like green ones it pumps 510ltrs an hour that's over the half of1000ltrs it's ment to but it's a great filter the output go's into an eheim reflex 350 uv unit n back to the tank it has 3trays and its so easy to clean love my sunsun I prefer it over my fluval 207fx4 jbl cristipifi 1902e and eheim classics if it lasts 3/4years n it's worth every penny n it will no doute of that

[@danielsiti6085]

You can always just sit the filter slightly lower and run clear hose straight up to some 13mm lilies... Again tho, your talking about adding another 50 dollars to the set up. Now making it cost what a thermo 100 would cost... Plus there is no shut off on the valves or lack of valves. There are many other great options for smaller hybrid canister/hang on filters. The finnex is good, I love the shiruba 305... Def recommend theses 2 vs. The Oase 60. Btw, I do use the biomaster thermo 350 and it does a great job.... Thanks for the video... Just made my decision not to buy this easy......

[@ThousandYardStare]

(my other channel) Yes, the Biomaster is a much better choice as the Filtosmart would rank somewhere toward the bottom of external filter choices. Biomaster would be at the top.

[@ertugrulgabal2129]

I use this product exactly like an external filter with glass pipes. I can not use it in an ugly way, as seen in the photo on the box.

[@davidproctor857]

Would the Eden version of this £28 make a good gravel vac I could hang on the side of a oase highline 400 tank?

[@gezaerdelyi4476]

I did a similar "pimp" it was pretty cool good flow but today I saw that my flow is very slow it doesn't look dirty tough I have the eden 501 which is the same filter as the oase what can be the problem?

[@pondguru]

Usually flow will slow down when the finest pad is clogged. Have you checked in side the filter or is it just the aquarium water which doesn't look dirty?

[@gezaerdelyi4476]

@@pondguru my filter is translucent so I can see if it's dirty but I might look inside it maybe somewhere it's more dirty, I only use it for a month so it should be fine the aquarium is not dirty and there is not much bioload

[@ThousandYardStare]

@@gezaerdelyi4476 (my other channel) Yes, it would still be worth having a look inside the filter since that is the most likely place any restriction in flow will happen.

[@gezaerdelyi4476]

@@ThousandYardStare I found the problem , to the intake I've put a sponge from inside so my shrimp won't get caught but this clogged the tube the flow was after that super I think I need another solution for the intake pipe

[@ThousandYardStare]

@@gezaerdelyi4476 (my other channel) if the intake pipe is set inside a block of coarse foam it should not clog quickly but if there is a small piece of foam pushed inside the intake pipe that will clog very quickly.

[@BellumAngelus]

"use a water conditioner which does not bind / detoxify ammonia, nitrite or nitrate as that type of conditioner will severely limit bacteria numbers by starving the bacteria of 'food'." so what your saying is seachem prime is not something that youd recommend using... what water conditioner do you use/ recommend?

[@pondguru]

Sorry, I must have forgotten to put the link in this video description to API stress coat - I've not heard of any problems maturing a filer when that is used as it doesn't mess with the 'food' bacteria need to prosper.

[@kassieguzman4514]

Prime only detoxifies for 24hrs but the bottle states that the ammonia will still be able to be consumed/used by the beneficial bacteria

[@pondguru]

@@kassieguzman4514 What is written on a bottle often has no bearing on the actual effect (or side-effects) of any treatment. Simply scan through forums and see how people struggle to achieve a cycle when using 'prime' and how they are talked into using 'stability' to mitigate the side effects of prime (the starving of the bacteria) - 2 treatments sold when you only need 1 - who benefits there? Remember the mantra of 'Safe and Effective' which was all over media in the last 2.5 years regarding a medical procedure many people were tricked or forced into taking? It's pretty clear now even to the most incapable mind that it is neither safe nor effective but "Hey, we've got another 'treatment' to hide the side effects which are ruining your natural system......." Cui bono? yup.... Being able to understand this is recognizing the difference between Germ Theory and Terrain Theory and it's no coincidence that we are only 'taught' about Germ Theory since the only beneficiaries of following Terrain Theory are individuals with healthy bodies and well functioning systems which don't 'need' pharmaceuticals to prop them up....I should really do a video specifically on Terrain Theory and Germ Theory as it is totally applicable to aquariums, ponds and any sort of animal care. Thanks for the comment - it makes me realize that a video on this matter is needed. Best of luck with your tank.

[@stevo987]

Any chance of a fluval U2 mate? Lots of people have them and they need improvement 😭

[@hakman239]

He has a video on the u2 already

[@TrixieDevani]

I've got this exact video on my channel! 😁😁😁

[@hakman239]

Link

[@steveconnolly8078]

Eden do that as a gravel vac aswell

[@gmoorach]

What is the point of an HOB canister? It over complicates the filtration setup for its size and what it does. Just use a regal HOB for that size range.

[@hendrikwirtz8418]

You can place it besides the Aquarium or you can put it up to 30 or 40cm under the tank in a cabinet.

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

You dont need to hang it I have it on the cabinet behind my Dennerle Nano cube. The tubes arent a mess that way. When they are short enough they bend down.

[@jimmyfleebot]

Pondguru, it would be awesome if you got together with a couple of cad/3d printing youtubers and created and tested your version of the perfect diy filter, right here in front of us. It could be designed with things like simplicity, serviceability, scalability, off-the-shelf parts etc. Could be printed by anyone with a decent printer and some skill . You've got all the knowledge and experience, you have the platform to share and connect; how cool would that project be?! For those of us who like tinkering, and I would guess a lot of your subscribers are, this would be a very cool series to watch and a chance for you to collab expand etc. You could get the viewers commenting more on their ideas; like an opensource global design team working together. Added bonus: nothing will make the manufacturers listen quite like outdoing them on the cheap with open source plans, at the same time it would benefit them by evidencing your knowledge to convince them to make their products better. I can't speak for everyone, but I dont mind paying their prices; I just want their stuff to work as hard as it hits my bank account.

[@rantsandreviews]

You call it as you see it. That's why were here.

[@AquaNoxLTD]

Better geting the classic 150/250 for 50/75note

[@stevecooper6653]

WOW 😮 THATS EXPENSIVE, YOU CAN GET (2) APS HOB-500 FOR THAT PRICE,YOU LIKED THAT FILTER WHEN YOU PIMPED IT UP. ID DEFINITELY NOT BUY ONE OF THESE.I USE (3) HOB 500 HANG ONS ON (3) 36L TANKS,THERE GREAT 👍🏻 AND USE (2) APS 600-HOB ON TWO OTHER 30L TANKS.BOTH MODELS HOLD LOADS OF MEDIA.GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY TO 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@pondguru]

Nice one - I'm glad those filters are doing well for you.

[@UrbanGrrl69]

Great review and I can’t believe the price point of this filter. Too ugly and chunky for a HOB for me and what a con not to even get the basket to hold it!!!

[@GoLeafs03]

This isnt a hob lol

[@stevecooper6653]

PROBABLY THE WORST HANG ON FILTER ON THE MARKET. 😱😱 ID BETTER GET SOME MORE HOB-500 NOW YOU HAVE MENTIONED THEM LOL WHEN YOU PIMPED ONE UP THEY WENT OUT OF STOCK AFTER..DEFINITELY BUY THE APS HOB-500 or THE APS 600 HOB HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@pondguru]

Yes for sure - the HOB-500 will take some beating.

[@buffywhyman]

Any good for a 30l planted betta tank?

[@Dominion28]

If you want low flow for a betta, go for it, but it's expensive for what it is :)

[@nat-xs2fs]

Do you have any aquariums of your own or not bother

[@anipanim4310]

flagship filter of oase.... lol

[@Steve0272.]

Great review as usual bud 👍 , it's so frustrating to see well established companies make such a mess of filter design when anyone who's had a couple tanks or in the hobby a few years can see the negatives in seconds it makes you wonder are they actually fishkerpers that design or QC new products , thankfully you are here to highlight flaws and positives to inexperienced or new fishkeepers

[@pondguru]

I think most things now are just designed by computer nerds in 3D simulations then put into production - that may work in Mark Cuckerberg's fake metaverse but not in real life.

[@marksmithj9892]

Not a mess at all. It’s a very effective filter.

[@supermeseriasu]

@@pondguru the heater is necessary if the room temperature does not fall below 22 in winter. I can buy the oase 600 non thermo version much cheaper.

[@Evil_Genius_888]

I have one of these and can confirm it’s not great.

[@hakman239]

And it doesn’t come with the hob fittings WTF there taking the mick now

[@wam2610]

👍

[@nightowl760]

Yes the biomaster line is great, however, they choose to put their name on that crappy filter and sell it as their own. None of the hang on back canisters that I've tried have worked well. Bad design and bad implementation of the bad design. Simply putting a good pump on a bad filter doesn't make it good

[@pondguru]

Pretty much, yes.

[@JustinTurner000]

just buy the zoomed turtle clean its the same one for way cheaper lol

[@shanehewlett1404]

I disagree. The filtosmarts are very good. However, this one, the 60 is crap. The top is hard to get off, and I've cut my fingers many times trying to get it open. It's pretty noisy and gets lots of air trapped in it.

[@AxlMetcalf]

Sooo Basically a £50/60 pump that’s just a copy of a Chinese boyu filter…. Which is actually worth it’s £22 price tag… standard marketing schemes

[@pauldavidson6569]

Same filter as eden 501 gravel cleaner Better used as a gravel cleaner

[@Stallion-Koi]

Oase top range stuff can't be knocked but this is a toy and nowth £20

[@ThousandYardStare]

(my other channel) For what it is it's OK but not a serious consideration to filter a tank unless you can pick one up very cheap second hand.

[@samharrison3994]

You can't even adjust the flow on this thing

[@Anthony69420]

Lol title says hilter not filter lol is oase german?

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How the hell did that happen? lol I'd better change that as the KZbin algorithms will ban me for that....

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[@manroxd1794]

This is an aquarium filter video, grandma

[@dr.who2]

I think i.pass on this one there better out there as we all know

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[@Urmom-tj6cb]

@pondguru pls do a shiruba XB305 filter thanks