Great video! I love how thorough and detailed your reviews are. The comparisons between different hang on back filters really helped me make an informed decision for my aquarium. Thanks for the fantastic content!
If you go to PONGURU’s UA-cam channel he’s got a series off videos called ‘pimp my filter’ it shows the proper setup mostly for canister filters, but there are some HOB filters, always good for a check, good luck. 👍
This is a really helpful video for knowing about these top hang on back filters... When we are going to purchase these this video will be very usefull... Thanks....
I've been struggling to find a reliable Hang On Back filter, and your recommendations were exactly what I needed. The OASE Biostyle is definitely my favorite now!
The skimmer feature is great if you're using gravel. However, if you have sand, a single grain will stop the filter from running and you have to pull the pump off to remove it. If you get one with a skimmer, I would place foam filter at the intake to prevent this.
I ran 2 seachem tidal 110s on my 55g and they were the best filters I've ever had. They're so simple to use, self-priming, tons of room for biomedia and filter floss and super quite. The surface skimmer imo isn't needed, but for some set-ups it might be practical
@junito1957 I completely agree. Some people say the self priming feature isn't a big deal, but my power has gone out several times when I wasn't home, but it started back up on it's own.
@@FishRfun SAME HERE ON THE ISLAND SOMETIME WE LOSE POWER TWO TIME A MONTH AT LEASE , THIS IS WHY I BELIEVE ON OVER FLOW SYSTEM TOO THEY START UP AGAIN ONCE THE POWER IS BACK
I have 2 Tidels. The skimmer is a pia. Sucks up food as does the slots in the motor cover. I had to block those to allow the water to flow like a aqua clear.
Thank you for your feedback. It’s good to hear others experience. Personally I wish OASE’s new HOB would do better but it having some early product issues. Hopefully they figure it out.
Most of these filters are great options, but there is one which I'd warn against getting. I tried out the Oase Biostyle a few months back thinking it would be a good choice since I had experience with their canister filters, all of which had performed well for me. Their hang on back did not follow suit though. I three in a row die within a week. Two of the three bit the dust because of faulty heaters, and the third had a motor which failed only a few days into service. The two with the failed heaters left me with a huge mess to clean up since they melted right through the plastic outter housing which caused water to spew forth onto my floor and furniture, and which introduced some sort of tiny beads of material into the aquarium, necessitating a complete change of the substrate. That gets expensive when you're using a layer of ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia. Fortunately, there weren't any fish in the tank when the filters failed, as in all three cases, the tank was still cycling. It's a really serious indictment of the model that it can't even get past the cycling phase. I also note that there were quite a few reviews on Amazon over time where people had had the same problem. I know that they will never read this, but if somehow they did come across this, I would recommend to them that they look into the supplier of those heaters. They shouldn't be failing that often. If you have that number of fails (other peoples experiences included) in a particular part, something is wrong. Since most budding aquarists start out small, having their first experience with Oase be a bad one could be a problem overall, which would not be a good thing for sales of their overall very good canisters when hobbyists move up to bigger aquariums with more robust filtering needs. To sum up, I recommend that people not buy the Oase Biostyle unless Oase have managed to sort out the issues with the heaters and motors. How you can know if they have or haven't is a whole other issue. Better safe then sorry. Say away unless there's something on the box that says "new and improved" or something like that, and even then, remember that you might be returning it. Perhaps it would be better to try some of the other offerings here. Even though its a lot more than I need for the size of tan I'm running, I ended up going with a small canister, figuring that I'll eventually get a larger tank eventually where the power is not wasted. I am unable to say with any experience to bac it up which of the other filters mentioned in this article are best, but there are a lot of well respected names in the list, and I'm sure there are some very good picks there. Best of luck to all of you in your fish keeping adventures! It's a great hobby to be involved in.
Thank you for your feedback. First generations are always going to have major issues. I remember the Cobalt heaters having major issues when they came out. It’s low on the most because the feature seem awesome but it is a very new product. Hopefully they figure it out as it has a lot of potential. Their canister and internal filters are pretty solid.
great video. very useful content. more important and educational information include the video about the best hang on back filter. i learned more valuable information via this video.I just like your explanation thanks for the sharing with us.
Help! I've been buying Aqua Tech for over 40 years. When the impeller goes out, I just order another and they run forever. Almost. That can't be done anymore. Now they have power filters with the impeller out side of the tank. I have 2 and they are always having problems. They lose suction or they impellers get full of dirt and I have to take it apart. I don't care about carbon filtration. I can just do a water change. My 110 gallon tank is deep ans I need to attach extensions. I have plenty I bought over the years and they are black. Do you have a power filter in mind that might fill my simple needs? I want 2 on my 110 and 2 on my 125 gallon.
Previously I used a Seachem Tidal filter but it was too old, I wanted to replace it with an Aqueon Quietflow filter which seemed suitable for my tank. Can it? Thanks for the recommendation!
Hello, I never see Aqua-Tech Power Aquarium 3-Step filter on any of these lists. I saw one that is for 30-60 gallons of water at Walmart for $43 bucks. Are these just not good filters? If anyone knows anything about them, please let me know. Happy fish keeping, everyone.
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Great breakdown of the top filters! Your recommendations are spot on and have improved my tank's water quality significantly.
Great breakdown of the top HOB filters. Super helpful for anyone looking to upgrade their aquarium setup.
Great video! I love how thorough and detailed your reviews are. The comparisons between different hang on back filters really helped me make an informed decision for my aquarium. Thanks for the fantastic content!
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the depth of information on filters in this video. Your insights have equipped me to make smart purchasing choices. Kudos!
Great to hear!
@@AquariumStoreDepotpodría poner cuán silenciosos son como el video de los filtros. Canister
The idea of including recommendations on where to purchase them and tips for setting them up properly is really helpful too. Excellent video!
If you go to PONGURU’s UA-cam channel he’s got a series off videos called ‘pimp my filter’ it shows the proper setup mostly for canister filters, but there are some HOB filters, always good for a check, good luck. 👍
Great video! Your recommendations for the best hang-on-back filters are really helpful. Thanks for making the selection process easier!
My pleasure!
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This is a really helpful video for knowing about these top hang on back filters... When we are going to purchase these this video will be very usefull... Thanks....
I've been struggling to find a reliable Hang On Back filter, and your recommendations were exactly what I needed. The OASE Biostyle is definitely my favorite now!
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Great video with excellent info on filters. The detailed insights will definitely help me make a good purchasing decision. Thanks!
Thanks!! Great info, just what I needed.
The skimmer feature is great if you're using gravel. However, if you have sand, a single grain will stop the filter from running and you have to pull the pump off to remove it. If you get one with a skimmer, I would place foam filter at the intake to prevent this.
Great point and thank you for sharing
That's great! Having the best Hang On Back filters can make a significant difference in maintaining a clean and healthy aquarium.
I ran 2 seachem tidal 110s on my 55g and they were the best filters I've ever had. They're so simple to use, self-priming, tons of room for biomedia and filter floss and super quite. The surface skimmer imo isn't needed, but for some set-ups it might be practical
Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear they work for you. The skimmer is great for saltwater tanks. It’s like an updated version of an aquaclear to me
it the best hang in the back filter out there
@junito1957 I completely agree. Some people say the self priming feature isn't a big deal, but my power has gone out several times when I wasn't home, but it started back up on it's own.
@@FishRfun SAME HERE ON THE ISLAND SOMETIME WE LOSE POWER TWO TIME A MONTH AT LEASE , THIS IS WHY I BELIEVE ON OVER FLOW SYSTEM TOO THEY START UP AGAIN ONCE THE POWER IS BACK
I have 2 Tidels. The skimmer is a pia. Sucks up food as does the slots in the motor cover. I had to block those to allow the water to flow like a aqua clear.
Thank you for your feedback. It’s good to hear others experience. Personally I wish OASE’s new HOB would do better but it having some early product issues. Hopefully they figure it out.
Most of these filters are great options, but there is one which I'd warn against getting. I tried out the Oase Biostyle a few months back thinking it would be a good choice since I had experience with their canister filters, all of which had performed well for me. Their hang on back did not follow suit though. I three in a row die within a week. Two of the three bit the dust because of faulty heaters, and the third had a motor which failed only a few days into service. The two with the failed heaters left me with a huge mess to clean up since they melted right through the plastic outter housing which caused water to spew forth onto my floor and furniture, and which introduced some sort of tiny beads of material into the aquarium, necessitating a complete change of the substrate. That gets expensive when you're using a layer of ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia. Fortunately, there weren't any fish in the tank when the filters failed, as in all three cases, the tank was still cycling. It's a really serious indictment of the model that it can't even get past the cycling phase. I also note that there were quite a few reviews on Amazon over time where people had had the same problem. I know that they will never read this, but if somehow they did come across this, I would recommend to them that they look into the supplier of those heaters. They shouldn't be failing that often. If you have that number of fails (other peoples experiences included) in a particular part, something is wrong. Since most budding aquarists start out small, having their first experience with Oase be a bad one could be a problem overall, which would not be a good thing for sales of their overall very good canisters when hobbyists move up to bigger aquariums with more robust filtering needs.
To sum up, I recommend that people not buy the Oase Biostyle unless Oase have managed to sort out the issues with the heaters and motors. How you can know if they have or haven't is a whole other issue. Better safe then sorry. Say away unless there's something on the box that says "new and improved" or something like that, and even then, remember that you might be returning it. Perhaps it would be better to try some of the other offerings here. Even though its a lot more than I need for the size of tan I'm running, I ended up going with a small canister, figuring that I'll eventually get a larger tank eventually where the power is not wasted. I am unable to say with any experience to bac it up which of the other filters mentioned in this article are best, but there are a lot of well respected names in the list, and I'm sure there are some very good picks there.
Best of luck to all of you in your fish keeping adventures! It's a great hobby to be involved in.
Thank you for your feedback. First generations are always going to have major issues. I remember the Cobalt heaters having major issues when they came out. It’s low on the most because the feature seem awesome but it is a very new product. Hopefully they figure it out as it has a lot of potential. Their canister and internal filters are pretty solid.
great video. very useful content. more important and educational information include the video about the best hang on back filter. i learned more valuable information via this video.I just like your explanation thanks for the sharing with us.
This is a amazing video
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Help! I've been buying Aqua Tech for over 40 years. When the impeller goes out, I just order another and they run forever. Almost. That can't be done anymore. Now they have power filters with the impeller out side of the tank. I have 2 and they are always having problems. They lose suction or they impellers get full of dirt and I have to take it apart. I don't care about carbon filtration. I can just do a water change. My 110 gallon tank is deep ans I need to attach extensions. I have plenty I bought over the years and they are black. Do you have a power filter in mind that might fill my simple needs? I want 2 on my 110 and 2 on my 125 gallon.
I’d go with an aquaclear. They have been around forever. Not sure about their latest models though. They just updated them
Previously I used a Seachem Tidal filter but it was too old, I wanted to replace it with an Aqueon Quietflow filter which seemed suitable for my tank. Can it? Thanks for the recommendation!
I think the aquaclear is a superior filter. I’d would go with they or a BioStyle
Amazing video
Glad you think so!
Chill on the RSMB 😭
Cool video tho
So which one is the best overall? I have a 55 gallon community tank
Aquaclears are the most reliable just get a bigger one or consider a canister
@AquariumStoreDepot I was thinking of getting a canister filter. Do you have a video of a recommendation on which one is good?
@@RenZvers3yes - I have a video on canister filters on this channel. I recommend OASE Biomasters or Fluvals
Tetra Whisper and Whisper IQ are elite.. I’d go IQ over Hagen and Seachem at half the cost
Hello, I never see Aqua-Tech Power Aquarium 3-Step filter on any of these lists. I saw one that is for 30-60 gallons of water at Walmart for $43 bucks. Are these just not good filters? If anyone knows anything about them, please let me know. Happy fish keeping, everyone.
Never heard of them myself. I go with aquaclear since they have been around for over 40 years and their reputation speaks for itself
Try AQUAEL FZN PRO 400/700/1000 or 1500.
Nice
Thanks 😊
Hagen last the longest.. in my experience, ive used them whisper and marine land
Hagens are ironclad reliable. I agree
22 years I replaced 3 impellers...
Aquael FZN-3 and you don't need anything more. You'll thank me later, dude :)
Aquael’s are pretty good and actually used to be the outsourced manufacturer for a few brands before they did their own thing. Great suggestion!
I ONLY USE SEAchem is also great for lazy people who dred cheaning their filter and it skim the top of your water it in another level of the others
Awesome choice 😎!
Great Video
Thanks!