The Nano external filter you all asked about (Oase Filtosmart 60)

[@Snailyandwhaley]

I don't need a beuce bowl. I don't need a beuce bowl. I don't need a beuce bowl... I NEED A BEUCE BOWL! . Thank for the vid Matt, great to learn more about that little filter... thanks for making the hobby more accessible for beginners who like me are now also considering a little bowl of nature🐠🌱 keep up the good work!

[@FishShopMatt]

That's awesome to hear thank you so much!

[@areacode911]

I bought an Oase 100 thermo because i saw you using them in another video. Oase is a great quality filter. Expensive here in the US. But you get what you pay for. I highly recommend them!

[@FishShopMatt]

Absolutely agree you do definitely get what you pay for.

[@nutmeggs]

I love the idea of a canister that holds the heater too - for a snail tank, that would be amazing - so you've definitely made me want to look into the Oase line!!

[@Mr_jz_12]

@@nutmeggswas thinking the exact same thing personally.

[@corq]

This is ABSOLUTELY the content I signed up for. I'm new to shrimpkeeping and a bit overwhelmed by all the filtering options. You do gorgeous scaping, but at the same time, showing us "what's behind the curtain" is SO valuable! Thank you, Matt!

[@deep6ed]

I love Oase. I have the biomaster 350 thermo. Very well built, very effective filter. Love the prefilter and the heater, keeps clutter out of the tank. On Oase filters, if the part is coloured blue, it moves.

[@madhatterjones4781]

I was thinking of getting a oase 350 bio thermo. Hoes the flow rate? Good for a 3ft tank??

[@deep6ed]

@@madhatterjones4781 I'd highly recommend it. The inlet and outlet both have valves so you can turn down the flow if you need to. I can't say it enough, the pre filter sponges are a game changer. It takes 5 minutes to remove the pre filter module, rinse the sponges under a tap and reinstall the clean module. Keeps the main body of the filter clean. I checked out of curiosity after 4 months running time. Impressed just how clean the filter media are.

[@bobbyhenigsmith271]

Thanks, I've been trying to find reviews on this for so long.

[@misskimbenner]

You are so wonderfully engaging in your videos. I’m so glad you make videos

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!

[@katielovelyy]

that is THE CUTEST little Oase filter! i want one now, and you taking us through all the parts and talking us through how to set it up really makes me feel comfortable that i could run one too! thank you for this video FishShopMatt!

[@DebsSkelton]

I love these filters, I use them on my Betta tanks, lots of media and a flow rate that my Betta are happy in :)

[@FishShopMatt]

Absolutely great filter for that application.

[@lburgess3098]

Great video. Love the clear and concise way you explain things, so that I can be confident of dealing with filters I’ve not used before. Brilliant - think I’ll get one.❤

[@FishShopMatt]

That's amazing to hear thank you so much!

[@scottwilson694]

I was one of the comments on the previous video asking about this set-up, thanks for showing us this! Alongside your fish knowledge and aquascape talent, you also have so much experience with equipment preferences when it comes to what piece of kit an aquascape might require. Seeing how you approach the technical and equipment-focused considerations of an aquascape helps amateurs like me so much. Your experienced opinion on fish & supporting equipment is great to see, alongside the great aquascape inspiration.

[@pagewhite61]

Extremely helpful Matt, I honestly didn’t realize there was a filter like that for my little 20 gallon long. I’ve always felt intimidated by those fancy filters but you made it look easy. Thanks so much.

[@johnnydubbsaquascaping]

Great no nonsense video Matt, the Filtosmart 60 looks like a nice little filter. the Oase filters are quite expensive in Australia and sell for $140 Aus dollars. I cut some corners and purchased a cheap SunSun HW603B to try a canister on my 60 litre aquarium, this was $45 Aus dollars so cheap but feels cheap too and is a pain to get open I feel. I have three 60 litre aquariums so would be expensive to purchase three of the Oase.

[@0action847]

I use a Filtosmart 60 on one of my tanks but i have Bioscape Tropic Canister Filter 800 on another tank and it's a better filter for the money.

[@StevenMonk]

Great video Matt. You can also convert this to have the heater in it like the Thermo 100. I did this on my Eden 501 (same filter, different name). You just use part number OAS-45047 and then cut the pipe down so it fits in the chamber.

[@richardevans193]

I bought a version of this which is a gravel cleaner. Instead of the inlet/outlet fixtures, it comes with a plastic funnel for siphoning the gravel. I use filter floss instead of the blue sponge though, as the latter doesn't quite cut it for catching all the muck 😂 Works a treat, and I have a spare filter if I ever need it!

[@Wintersdark]

Fantastic! I just watched the bucebowl video and was so curious about the tiny little canister filter, and here you are explaining it. Awesome. Ive been looking at setting up a betta cube for a while now but i hate HOB's and as i want it on my bedside table i was reluctant to run a sponge filter (noise). Nano tank cannister filter though? And one with a built in heater? Yes, please!

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

I am so glad that you talked about the filter. I was wondering what type it was. Now I know. 😊 Gina

[@englishtime5327]

I have an Eden 522 external power filter which look very similar to yours. I believe it is an Oase filter. It's huge. It has 3 compartments, two for sponge and carbon and one half, which is just biological porcelain rings. I have also added Purigen in a mesh bag. The filter is excellent, very quiet, and it keeps my aquarium spotless. It's been running for 9 months now and I have cleaned it just three times.

[@miniscenesgb]

That#s an amazing little filter. I had wondered about those. Thanks Matt

[@Hulltiger_Aquatics]

I had an eden gravel cleaner I used on my last reef tank. Was exactly the same, but made cleaning out and muck without actually changing any water really easy.

[@josephhatmaker6969]

I love this filter!! Works way better than I thought it would!!

[@FishShopMatt]

I was the same but it's such a little powerhouse.

[@josephhatmaker6969]

@@FishShopMatt I also got the bracket to hang it on the tank.. I’m going through a phase where I like seeing the equipment on the smaller stuff. Lol.. OASE stepped up their game on this filter. Lol

[@bithplease1779]

My bowl just had a significant catastrophic failure. I was considering this to restart it, so thanks for pointing it out.

[@carlam.9529]

That's the coolest thing I've seen on the Internet all day !!!!! Now I want to set up a little nano tank just so I have an excuse to get one !!! 😂😂😂

[@carlam.9529]

Nevermind. Here in the USA, it's almost $100 !!! It's cute, BUT NOT THAT CUTE !!! 😢😢😢

[@Wintersdark]

Just got one of these in my Betta cube and it's fantastic. Utterly silent, easily configurable and adaptable to different setups/requirements. Thanks for this!

[@Greenfrog61]

Thanks Matt! Just Put one of these in my cart for my 10 gallon fish bowl!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hope you like it!

[@KMD-if2gm]

This is exactly what I need for my 45l my HOB is doing my head in. Thanks Matt for doing a video on this.

[@FishShopMatt]

That's great to hear! Thank you!

[@Bonnie10au]

This is a cute filter but also pretty expensive. I don't have a canister filter at all and I wonder how it handles power outages. I'm in a remote area in Australia and we get them several times during the storm season.

[@tinchytarantula]

Great job and explaining the filter and in future builds I'd love to see you try the oase bioplus internal filter and give that a look and review

[@FishShopMatt]

Great suggestion! Funny you should mention it but I have one running, watch this space.

[@KasyMini]

Cant' wait for the FiltoSmart Thermo 100 or 120 unboxing / review. I have my eye on the Thermo 100 as an upgrade for one of my 60L. I'm just concerned about flow since that aquarium of mine is home to a halfmoon betta and harlequin rasboras. Can't wait for that video, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Matt!

[@JamesDeGaris]

Thanks Matt! I've wondered how one would go about filtering a small bowl. So now I know 😊👍

[@FishShopMatt]

Happy to help!

[@evilone543]

I have been running the Oase Filtosmart 60 with the bracket on my office UNS 60S tank for nearly a year now.

[@GavinCosta2024]

I have the 100 version on my ADA Aquascape tank and its fantastic. The tank is always clean and also the internal heater is good as I don't need one in the Aquascape. Had it for a year now. Always crystal clear tank.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah that's exactly why I want the 100. Maybe a bit big for the bowl though hahaha

[@c.b.kansan1700]

I had a KollerCraft TOM Rapids Mini that I loved. Shame they don't make em anymore.

[@cigarsmokingguyatx]

The thing I like about most of the Oase canister filters that are the non-thermo models the fill port can also hold an Oase heater. The larger BioMaster units come with the adaptor for the heater. I also own the thermo version of the canister in the video as well as the next size larger and they are wonderful filters.

[@FishShopMatt]

I must agree they're brilliant.

[@craig559]

I run one of these too I found the foam in the outlet clogs super easy due to the size of the outlet so picked up some stainless steel lily pipes from Ali express that work great. I’m also using matrix as my filter media. It’s a great filter

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh that's cool! I was tempted to try and retrofit some other pipework on here but with the bowl I think it would be tricky.

[@stephenevans7884]

I've got the slightly bigger one with the heater and it's a great piece of kit

[@MRmonty-f7h]

Which fish bowl is this please? Great video by the way. Thank you!

[@stuartgreen7203]

This is a rebranded Eden 501 filter, only difference between the two is the Eden has a smoked opaque body so you see the internal filter media. Harder to find, EBay may be the best option, and it’s a lot cheaper than the Oase.

[@jackasscou]

Here in France the Eden 501 is more common to find tha the Oase Filtosmart. But 100% agree with you, it's the same filter but more expansive because of the Oase skin.

[@SerenityDragons]

I’m going to have to try one of those filters. Very cool design.

[@FishShopMatt]

They're cool!

[@MandyJane123700]

I love that filter, I am going to get one someday!

[@FishShopMatt]

They're worth it.

[@BadlydrawnBen]

I bought two of these filters after Matt first showed them last year i put them on biorb 30l cylinders and they are brilliant 👍

[@FishShopMatt]

Amazing that's great to hear!!! Thank you!

[@pattir9093]

So glad to see this video because I also wanted to know about the filter.

[@NinniAquariums]

Oh, thank you for this video! I did a bit of reseach now and actually found a store where I can buy this from. I really like that the bigger versions have place for a heater as well. Maybe that will be a good alternative to the next aquarium I plan to get... Are these filters quiet once they're up and running?

[@Timelog88]

Have this filter as well, used it in an aquarium in my bedroom. Didn't like how noisy it was though, replaced it with a proper canister filter 😢

[@CricketsMa]

I love that little filter!

[@DirtMerchant77]

Wow, I didn't know a filter like this existed, I think I'll try one of these on my 6.5 gallon. I've never really liked the HOB I have on it now, it doesn't hold enough media.

[@frazzlefresh]

I run oase filtosmart 60, if you use the oase thermo 100 cap (which you can buy separately) you can fit a 50w superfish heater. Nano external filter with a heater in the UK - perfect 😊

[@Pud26]

Is that the cap you get as part of the accessory kit? This would really help my new tank project!

[@frazzlefresh]

Yeah it’s from the “Oase ThermoFit FiltoSmart 100” spares/accessory kit. I use the cap and the black tube to protect the heater from direct contact with any media/foam. Although you need to cut the tube to fit it. I’ve got 2 of these running like this with great results and I pair it with litiaquaria steel tubes for a nice finish.

[@Pud26]

@@frazzlefresh thanks for your reply! I've got an ada shallow tank that needs setting up so this will be ideal to keep it as uncluttered as possible! Thanks again have a good one 🖖

[@BTQ410]

I put one of these filters on my 10 gallon long and I like it. I used hose clamps instead of the screw on ones as I almost had one come off. I am using the spray bar on the end of my 10 gallon long tank to get the flow running long ways on my tank. I did not like the foam in the intake as the filter slowed down really fast and needs cleaning often. I used SeaChem Matrix for the media. This filter is super quiet too. I really like this little gem. Thanks for reviewing it. The one change I am contemplating is switching the foam to the intake side and moving the media to the other side. I think you could remove the pipe too and it would still work. That way the water hits the mechanical media (foam) first and then the biological. The way it is is backwards IMHO. What do you think about doing this switch?

[@GardenEvolution]

Quite literally have been looking at new filter options for my small tank

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh that's awesome! Hopefully I helped a little.

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

Love it, don't need 1 but definitely want 1 to swap for my hang on filter ✌️😜💜

[@FishShopMatt]

That's exactly like me I don't need it but I want it.

[@vegasab7186]

Excellent presentation! I want one.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@LordChumbley]

They are cool little filters

[@ladybirdforest]

Great video! I had no idea they made externals that small! This is a very specific question - but what is the noise like? I have an auditory processing disorder and I found that hang-on-back was too loud (admittedly it was a cheap one so maybe not the norm). I'd love an external for my next tank so I don't have to have the filter taking up aquarium space!

[@alexanderwilliams6377]

Thanks Matt! 🙏

[@FishShopMatt]

My pleasure!

[@tktropicals4997]

nice. does it have a safety feature where it turns off if you lose power and it doesn’t flood your floor.

[@tanyabishop5647]

Really interested in the filter you featured for 25 and 45 litre tanks, better than the little internal filters that I'm using at the moment.

[@karlhetherington5100]

Another great video, this isn't about filters but lights does anyone change the time when the clocks go back or forward or would you keep them the same

[@dwailes11042]

I have a small SuperFish 15 cube and was wondering if this would be good as really like external filters, would be for betta so thinking flow to strong?

[@mcbabs7495]

Votre chaîne YT est vraiment sympa, merci pour la vidéo!

[@lisaallran3029]

This was very informative!

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mota307]

Cute little filter 👍🏼

[@jasonwoods4811]

Just ordered this filter, Thanks for sharing this informing video :D

[@frankvermeulen4621]

Got a Filtosmart 60 sitting around to be used on a 30cm Cube. Soonish... Also got a 100 and a 200 (thermo). Actually, over the last year I have acquired more filters and lights than I have up and running tanks. Gotta try them all, I guess. 😅

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha aquarium filters aren't like Pokémon, you don't need to catch them all!

[@frankvermeulen4621]

@@FishShopMatt 🤣👍 It was more like: the internal filter that came with the Dennerle 55 litre wasn't going to cut it, so I put a Filtosmart 100 on there, which was too much, then a Filtesmart 60, which was not enough, and before I knew it I had 6 tanks, 10 filters and 12 lights. And I don't think I am done yet. 😉

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Hey Matt , I have a great idea that is a win win for you and OASE . That's right , it's always nice to be able to get a little something for the effort and then it's way better I'd like to think when it comes to " free " things. That's just about the jist of it , Bye !!!

[@gregwilson5910]

Thanks Matt , just makes me want to get one.

[@nightlite9009]

For a bowl it's probably the only sensible option. But it is a bit pricey for what it is. For a small nano-aquarium the AllPondSolutions Hob-500 is a better/cheaper option as a 'Hang on the back canister' filter. Just my opinion of course.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah I can understand that, the thing I looked at is it would cost me the same for a decent internal and I wouldn't be able to fit it in the bowl.

[@roytje1370]

How quite is the hob-500? Im thinking to get the hob-500 or oase 60 😅

[@nightlite9009]

@@roytje1370 It's very quiet, but can take some time to get all the air out of the system, so it rattles for a while after water changes. But it soon settles down. Excellent filter. I have two.

[@roytje1370]

@@nightlite9009 Oke thanks, thats good to know. Im gonna give it a try probably. 👍

[@LittleTrebjorn]

Where can I find the small screen you have on the intake. Does it come with the set, or something Oase offers as additional equipment.. This pump will work brilliantly for my 30l shrimp tank

[@madhatterjones4781]

Also... how does the water pass from one side to the other looks like the divided blocks it completely?

[@Hazel-Hill]

I have a Ultam delta 30 on my 15 gallon bowl. I hid the filter behind the cabinet. Tank is crystal clear. It's a species only tank (Morse code tetras). They mostly hover in their territories. *I'm curious if you have experienced the race-track behavior of some species in bowls. They race around and around for hours (never finding the end). I don't know if this is good or bad. Of the species I've had in these 15-gallon bowls, Sparkling Gourami, Bettas, Morse code tetras, and shrimp seem fine. Corydoras race and race, so did guppies.

[@justinchojnacki4716]

Hey I hope you get this message, I saw your pump and ordered it but I can’t open the filter lid for some reason, I unlocked both sides and with a good amount of force it won’t budge, it works fine but I need to be able to clean it if I need to

[@tessahawkins9597]

Hmm I got one after the first time you set this up - in a previous video. But think it’s the next size up. Had nothing but trouble and I’ve just out it back in the box and left it

[@donpettit7107]

Pump is IDENTICAL to the older line of ZooMed filters…which have now changed the side locks…which are a bit of a pain. Excellent little filters…but best for smaller than specified capacity tanks as you are doing…if only because they are a bit difficult/time consuming to clean. They run a long time and are reliable…other than the tubing which will gather algae internally and become more difficult to clean with time. Plan on replacing the flexible tubing every year or two.

[@joeymissall4896]

Love all the new content Matt!

[@madhatterjones4781]

Does it have flow adjustment? And can you get a heater version

[@lynnrobertson4657]

Awesome little filter❤it watching from 🇦🇺

[@jodimaree7640]

Oh now that would be perfect for my yabbie tank ❤

[@vivibraun5134]

Hey Matt . I would love it if you would show us shrimpbabies in different ages and tell us a bit about how they breed.

[@chrisbryant6858]

Is oase available in America? I’ve seen some influx of Sicee brand filters and heaters but none from oase.

[@bijayhamal3290]

The cap is for Oase heater :) it helps to hide the heater and wire in the aquarium

[@FishShopMatt]

I think that's only on the larger models, there isn't any space for a heater in this one.

[@lonelydude-pb5sy]

I had one of them that was sold as a gravel vacuum

[@FishShopMatt]

I believe the body of the filter is used on a couple different applications.

[@JonathanBrown92]

What’s the noise level like? Is it quiet? Pretty interested in one of these

[@peaoat3608]

I was just about to complain about not enough size variety in canister filters.

[@its_elser]

Hi Matt, can i get your advice on this filter please. Would the filtosmart 60 be ok for a 2ft tank 60x30x45 (its approx 70ltr) tanks are fully planted co2 high light tanks, or would i have to go with the 100. its for max 20 chilli rasboras in one tank and the other tank 20 or 30 Kubotai rasboras in. what would you recommend? thanks

[@trevsweb]

apparently theres a mod you can change the filling port to a thermo port somewhere on the net

[@andystokes8702]

It probably doesn't make a lot of difference for a filter of this size but every canister filter I have seen places the mechanical filtration, the sponge before the biological media. This one has it the opposite way round.

[@clementbellande8720]

Cheers Matt ❤❤❤

[@FishShopMatt]

You're welcome.

[@jimmymature1976]

Liking all the new content

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😁

[@bonniegoodwin5653]

I just love your content, it’s awesome! But you have to help me. There’s this tan-brown fish with a black angled stripe. You’ve talked about how people start out with colorful fish and then come to appreciate the plainer species. You were with MD when you talked about them and he had them in one of his tanks. I want some but can’t remember the name. I’m hoping you can make sense of my nonsense description and help me. Thanks just in case you can 😊

[@baronvongreenback]

Am I right in thinking the filter has the flow going from inlet through the biomedia then to the sponge? Why did they make it run backwards?

[@FishShopMatt]

I think it's so the maintenance is slightly easier. The great thing is I'm yet to block this one up because of the amount of bio media in it.

[@theresaabshire711]

Very Cool ! 😁

[@apollow4153]

How audible is this filter? I really wanna try an external filter on my bedroom aquarium, just like this one, but I'm scared it will produce too much noise.

[@teabagstain]

There's actually cheaper ones available online I think they're called Eden exact same design and I think oase make them

[@jakenotte-o3y]

Would this be alright for a 60x35x30cm 63L tank?

[@Stallion-Koi]

I've got a similar model ive done under gravel system. But going to doing another version to it. Where did you get the light from?

[@FishShopMatt]

That sounds cool! Loads of retailers in the UK have the ONF range, it's a more premium light but as with anything you get what you pay for.

[@Stallion-Koi]

@@FishShopMatt thanks I will check it out. Yeh mines ran with internet pet bowl filter and sponge capped off with bio gravel check it out if got time. But now I want to try the natural scape

[@bamikroket]

I've been using one for almost a year now on a 40 liter tank and I have to say I really don't like it. The hose connections feel like they could pop loose any moment. The lid on the filter gets stuck almost all the time and I need to stick a screwdriver in the seal to wrench it open. And I needed to 3d-print some clamps for the hoses because the suction-cups are terrible.

[@jackasscou]

This filter look exactly like the Eden 501 with the Oase skin and 20€ more. Looking at the construction of it I'm pretty sure they came out from the same factory !

[@gezaerdelyi4476]

ive ordered the eden this week but i think the biorings should be on the other half of the filter doesnt make sense the the foam is where the outlet

[@airjaff]

Thanks Matt. It says 60 litre max, I have a 110 litre tank, and use an internal filter and it's rated for 150l. This oase has the space for 4x the media of my internal filter, so I wanted to know how this filter is only rated to 60l? Surly it's way better than the internal filter...

[@FishShopMatt]

You're welcome, yeah it's a tricky thing because there is no rule to what a company says a filter can do. The flow rate on this is max of 300lph so would turn your tank over a couple times an hour at least. But it probably has a slower flow rate than your internal, that's just me guessing though.

[@airjaff]

I think this filter going to be better than my fluval u3 for sure. Hardly any room for media and only tiny sponges. I think with all the rocks and wood my tank has probably around 80l of actual water in. Wish I knew about this filter before. I'll get one when this fluval dies because I know it will, fluval always breaks in my experience

[@sandywalter9728]

Hello Matt!❤

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

Nice!

[@lizdyson3627]

How many litres can it cycle Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

At full unblocked power it should push around 300lph

[@lizdyson3627]

@@FishShopMatt brill. I'm getting one. Thanks Matt.

[@TurnersScapes]

Perfect.

[@FishShopMatt]

Cheers buddy!