SUNSUN HW-5000 aquarium canister filter FULL review!
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Would 2 of these be overkill on a 150 mega flow?
@@The-50-Simmer good point
It seems this product may have been discontinued?? i can't find it available for sale anywhere...
Can’t find it anywhere did they stop making them?!
@@silentoutburstproductionsl2850 Because this Product is Crap.. I do hope for a Updated Redesign Model.. But this one will be a novelty filter on eBay some day..lol
This was 4 yrs ago, I'm also done with sumps..... today much maintenance, love the large canisters
Good job again with exciting introduction... I am a happy SunSun customer.
Here's a thought though.
If you do a timed and measured test on Maximum output rate with a stopwatch and a 5 gallon bucket?
Just mark a line on the pail at a known volume (say 4 gallons) and put canister return on the pail.
Time fill to mark twice. Once without media and once again with media.
Calculate:
Divide the total seconds (example: 20 seconds for 4 gallons) by 4 to get one gallon pump time in seconds.
Take the 5.0 seconds per gallon time and divide 60 by 5 to get 12 gallons per minute flow rate.
Multiply gallon per minute rate 12 x 60 = 720 GPH or gallons per hour.
Working backwards with 1215 GPH /60 gets you an insane 20.25 gallons per minute with no media at full speed.
Without actual measured data your impression of actual output is just as mystic as the aquarium industry's unsubstantiated claims on just about every filter package on the market.
We, as hobbyists, need to demand a set of standards from all manufacturers that is fair and consistent across all markets.
I love the idea of this filter but it's hard to say it's a go until you put all your sponges and medium in there and see how well it runs then. But if it's good for a 75 to 125..... then it's a banger!
I've had aquariums for over 30 years now and I wouldn't run this filter over anything larger than a 55 gallon.
I've been using the Sunsun 3000 for a month. So far so good. I bought it because I couldn't find the 5000 for sale.
Great video Jay. There aren't many people left on UA-cam that give a true review because they are all being compensated by the company's..thank you for being honest and true.
How can you call this a review? Review of what? He never put any media in the thing. He reviewed the fact that it doesn't leak, and that's about it. I suppose you like car reviews where they sit in the parking lot with the windows down and the AC blowing wind in their face. Fill it up with media, use it for what it was designed for, that's a review. Also, he is being compensated, he got the filter for free, what do you call that? A review is an honest review when you lay down your hard earned cash to buy one just like everyone else. I'm not saying that Jay isn't being honest here, just making a general statement. Although he sure isn't worried about that band clamp like he was before this showed up. Maybe that was a fluke? I want to know how it works as a filter not a circulation pump. Hopefully that will come in another update to another update? Later
Thx jay !! Been using 7 sunsun for 5 years and no problem!! Very nice tanks
Hey bro, you are really funny & friendly 😊
I'm a huge fan of Fluval fx6 but this canister filter looks amazing!!!! Definitely looking forward to getting a few for my fish room!!!!
I got a SunSun 304b after watching one of your reviews a few years ago about SunSun. Only issue I ever had was also operator error, I didn’t secure the lid correctly and had a small leak. I’m also former Navy, thanks for the review and thanks for your service!
Ive read multiple angry buyer reviews. Durability seems to be the issue with these filters. Mainly leakage and rust. Metal parts on the uv light. Leaking into the bulb.
But heey, i havent tested it. I went to fluval because of these reviews. So what do i know. Im just the messenger, do your research
Yeah I no longer have it in my hands I have it to a friend when I moved.
fx6 is stupidly overpriced for a filter..i mean its a bloody filter im so happy sunsun did what they did..great video and blessing to sunsun babyyy
Yeah that's a pretty sweet looking canister. That module is cool because if you have it in the cabinet you could hang it just inside the cabinet door.
Winning
great review Jay! love it ! i recently switched to a central air loop but I'm def considering sun suns for my tow front displays! i already use a lot of their led lights for growing some really demanding aquarium plants so I'm already impressed by their quality of their products! keep up the amazing vids! cheers!!!
Jay I appreciate what you said about judgement, you're a bad ass.
Thank you
Control module sells me just for feeding time cycle. Great review bud 🤘
Dayummm I didn't even think of using it for that reason. That's ahhmazing thank you for slapping that thought in my head.
Man I got money burning a hole in my pocket! I've missed it 2 times! Both times sold out like hotcakes! I'm soo wanting one of these! Thx for the review Jay!
I got 2 of them!!!!
I love the media trays and the ammount you can put in. Fx6 as great as it is, the trays are small
Great review man
Great video! Thanks for this great review. What does the "F" function on the panel means?
SunSun also sells dc pumps alone which is whats inside this canister for aio and sump tanks. Dc pumps sound so much nicer and smoother than standard pumps and are much quiter in general.
Thanks for the info Jay. Have a blast at ACA! Um I guess now over.....Hope you had fun!
Love the man-handling of the hoses in the beginning 😝
LMFAO
It's not a filter without media. Load it up with various media and run it for 6 months and report back. I'm not a hater, I have several Sunsun filters and may end up with one of these but not until they have been out awhile. I never buy the very first one of anything. I don't get free filters Sent to me, if I did, I would use them for what they were designed for, a filter. I really like the electronic control of flow vs the manual on my FX4's and FX6's. I never understood why Fluval didn't have a pause, or very low setting, for feeding time. However, like Jay said before this freebie showed up on his porch, that band clamp n seal on the top scares me. Now that he got a freebie, he backs down from this, probably because when the HW7000 comes out he wants another freebie. I have seen these types of clamps fail on many, many things besides canister filters. I don't trust it, not yet. 240 gal is a lot of water to loose, not to mention all the fish. Time will tell, never have I seen a new car that wasn't shiny and smelled good. Drive that bad boy, WITH MEDIA, then report back in 6 months. Later
Filter sucks had it for a year nothing vut leaks.. also anyone can telll me what code e 20 means
@@str82itkb88 has to do with the uv light. I'm pretty sure every hw-5000 in existence has that code. Mine had it right out of the box.
Lol can't review a filter with no media in it !!
Yes I'm getting one for my 125 for sure now.
I'll definitely stick with Fluval. Tried and tested brand.
Awesome!
The fx series has a maintenance port and have a gravel vac attachment for it so you can gravel vac without loosing any water. And you can do water changes with the canister filter itself. For that reason there's no canister filter better than the fx6
Flow looks the same as FX6 with media in it. A lot of praise for something that nobody has run for over 6 months. Like the saying goes "You get what you pay for"
pavonbass my fluval doesn’t blow air bubbles when full of Media .
Still would buy one of these just for the cheap arse price.
Damned if I do damned if I don’t hahahaha
Jay Wilson just keep doing you 👍
I haven't tried sun sun yet but I do run fx6 and an eheim 2213 on a 75 gal. Fx6 flow rate decreases significantly after 30 days. The eheim maintains its Flow rate after 3 month mark. If I insert any of the fluval polishing pads the blue or the white one, within 2 weeks the flow is reduced to half its capacity. I suspect when that happens the water just gets pushed around it. That is my only complaint on fx6
Great video Jay, really helpful and much appreciated! These videos help us Fish keeper novices make good choices so just wanted to say a big thanks! Keep doing what you do!
Excellent review…I have never owned a Sun Sun product so I can’t comment. I own two FX6 filters for my 220 gal aquarium and I have truly never been impressed. The filter that I will be switching to is the Eheim 2060. It’s larger than the SunSun and Fluval. The 2060 also has a high flow rate along with the classic design which produces zero bypass…
Woot woot
Good review Jay. I work at my lfs and we got 8 of these monsters and our customers went crazy and now we ran out, I didn't even get one for myself but that will change next month. The motor speed controller is the candy that has everyone salivating, why the hell didn't Fluval come up with that right? Lol
I agree
Because it s useless. First you can change the flow on a fluval by partly closing the valve on intake or outtake, second why the hell you want to slow down te flow??
@@mbunacichlid6777 there are numerous reasons why you would want to slow the flow. You have to be BRAND NEW to this hobby to ask such a question!!!
I m definitely not new, unless 25 years is new. If the flow is to strong you bought the wrong pump. I did never turn down the flow of my pump. And you can turn down the flow of your Fluval very easy. Without a useless tech gizmo
Reducing flow with the shut off valves isn't the best way of doing it. Many pumps are sensitive to back pressure, is the Fluval pump one of these? I don't know and for what they cost, I'm not going to experiment, lol!!! Reducing flow by reducing the pump speed is by far the best way of doing it. I too have in this hobby a very long time, and my statement is valid. I have several Fluval and Sunsun filters. Fluval is still top dig but bang for buck goes to the Sunsun.
Later
I'm Happy with this!lol Good review!
Will get me a "stormtrooper " when they become available!
Great Video Dad Life.... Awesome👌 👍👍👌👍👍 Love your End speech... I must say I must watch you more often...
Thank you so much and welcome
hello Jay it would be nice to see the water level below the out put to see the water flow
Buy one lol
@@Jaywil07 hey if you're going to do a review has it complete lol
Efrain's Cichlids yep
What a cutie guy! Rock those dad-shorts! Givin’ us the dad-cake! 😆
Hoo, too much coffee.
Seriously though, so adorable. 🥰
Is your canister still working and what are the pros and cons of the device?
I dig it, Jay! Nice review my guy 👌🏽
FLOW!!! I'm Sold!
Jay, You're funny! I only started watching your videos a few days ago... I learned a lot and I like the way you dumb it down for us folks that don't know much about certain products... I currently have a Sunsun 304 on my 55 gal (SeaClear System 2) cichlid tank but I want to upgrade to a HW5000 now. I know its probably a bit strong for such a small tank, but someday I plan to upgrade to a 125 or better and I am doing my due diligence on what type of canister to get. I was initially leaning towards the HW-3000, but now I'm thinking why not just bite the bullet get the 5000 and be done researching!! Thanks for the knowledge :-)
and this filter then equipped with Biohome ultimate and there is no nitrite or nitrate more ... :o)
looks like a winner Jay
Filter looks awesome!
I by one , i´m so happy, merci for this nice vidéo
Hi Jay when are we getting the update on the filter with media and flow rate the members of the VCS is looking forward to it mate
Once I transition it to the other tank
@@Jaywil07 thanks
Jay I need a recommendation for a cannister filter. I have a 90 corner tank I am resealing, what am I looking for size wise? I have a couple of FX5's but I think these are too much. Going to run Multifasciatus and Cyprichromis. I can't have sump filters sadly so if you or one of your great followers has a suggestion I am all ears. Much love from Canada
Kerry, you can try OASE, but a sunsun 304b would be perfect. However with having an FX5 laying around just turn the dial down
Badass review brother!
Thank you!
That doesnt look like its flowing all that much but might just be how it looks but I'm pretty sure the output of the Eheim 2262 appears more violent and it is rated for less flow.
I think I’ll buy one bro but I had a sun sun 304b and the top side cracked on day on my 220 gallon bro but I caught before it cause and damage, I think their older plastic was crap this new one looks pretty good bro I’ll try it, love your last speech bro 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Awesome looking filter for the price point looking to buy one soon to try it out!!
So where can I buy one? Cant find it anywhere.
Awesome review bud. I'd like to see a vid on why you prefer the SunSun over a sump
Oh you are a mind ready STEVE. Hope all is well my brother
@@Jaywil07 all is well my friend! Just put up a new vid and look to be back at it!
Very good video. Thanks 👍
Watching you interact with your son cracked me up. You GOOBER! lol
Yo jay just a bit of advice you want your influence and effluent line on opposite side of the tank to max of the effectiveness of the tank if you have the lines close to each other they are essentially sucking it what’s its cleaning if that makes sense but Thankyou for the review I just bought a HW-3000 and not I want this one so thanks my wife is gonna be so mad lol 😝
Great video! Amazing speech. Just 1 question - does the trapped gas has outlet in sunsun as it was there in fx 6
Yes
@@Jaywil07 Can't see it on lid ofsunsun? Where is the vent for air?
Hi new to your channel. Love that tank that you tested it on. We dont have this filter in my country yet but will like to buy it ,I cant afford the fluval filters but sun sun always affordable.
Yeahhhhhh
Will is work on a 125Gal
Hey Jay I'm setting up a 125 gallon right now and its costing mega tons of money lol so a cheaper solution for a canister would be great. The only thing I'm super curious about is the maintenance/cleaning of the filter.
Hi jay, i also have hw5000, recently it stopped working, while cleaning i messed up and pluged it to timmer socket, may frequent on off killed, but couldn't figure out is issue with motor or controller,no display lights no motor spins, i took out cintroller and pluged to socket without connecting to filter... Still no display...
Could you please check in your fillter let me know if controller gives any display when connected to socket without connecting to filter...?
The only thing I could see on the video that I don't like compared to the fx6 is the intake tube it's very small and it stays round all the way down, where the fx6 intake tube goes down into your intake the little screen basket I guess you would call it at the end of the intake tube that's a lot bigger sucking a lot more debris and detritus in a lot more area for all little floaties to get sucked up in
I can extend it I chose not too
How the price compared to the FX?
Would it be overkill to run 2 sunsun hw 5000s on a 90 gallon aquarium?
I don’t think so
Does this filter have a UL rating? Somebody was saying that without a UL rating, homeowners insurance might reject any claims if the device fails in a catastrophic way that causes home damage -- because the device was not UL safety tested? Is that true?
I wish Sunsun would make all their housings out of UV rated HDPE like Fluval does. They only do this with their pond filters. The Sunsuns are real nice, but over a short period of time, the plastic gets hard and brittle.
This one appears different.
Hey Jay wilsom Why aren't they available anymore?
Not sure I believe some sort of patent or something.
Everytime I watch your videos I just wanna send you money or somethin
I feel like I should be paying for your content 😁😁
Hahaha sure want my PayPal lol
@@Jaywil07 cash app name I dont have PayPal
Yep I am excited I am getting one will be sweet on my 125 see you in a few days bro
Bang bang yes sir!
Is it to strong for a 125?
Just got one on Amazon for 194. Get them now before it goes out of stock.
Oh my can you post a link
@@Jaywil07 sorry its sold out already. On a side note though my HW5000 is pretty loud. Is that normal?
Jordan Yang I just got one . I watched as many videos as I could on these . I took it apart and put a little Vaseline on every o-ring I could see and their seats. Not sure if it will do anything to the water quality but I don’t believe it will but I also put a thin layer of Vaseline on the end of the impeller Pretty much all the places that others had issues with and put it all back together. Runs pretty quiet even at full blast PO40.
Great video Jay been waiting for the review on this canister all I run is Sun Suns on my tanks would definitely love to get this when would it be available and where can I get one
Amazon best place or your local store from Ming trading
I think the movement in the inlet and outlet nozzles on the canister is a good thing. If you don't have that movement there will be excess stress on the fittings, you are right a good thing!
As for judging? We all judge, it is how we decide who our friends will be, who we will give credence to, we judge everyone we meet. The thing is, don't judge people as a hypocrite, judge them based on your own experience and actions in life. Most of this judgement is called "First impression."
With UA-cam we have to find some way to decide who we will listen to and who we "respect."
For example, the first time I saw you on video, what do I see that makes me want to listen and give value to your information.
Well first, you are inviting I immediately felt you were a kind person who spoke the truth. Secondly your personal but the most important thing of all was how you included your Son. Children are very important and the only real legacy we leave behind. How you treat your Son on video is very telling about you, but how he is not nervous about being with you everywhere is very telling. Maybe I'm not the best dad in the world, but I learned from my mistakes. Have you and have others made mistakes, yep but if they have learned as well, cut them the same break you got. I find that people who call others down, have made these same mistakes and cannot accept responsibility for their mistakes, so they put it on you.
We are all human and I talk too much. Cheers!!
Hahahah you don’t talk to much. Also you are not judging you are gauging if that person fits in your life in some way. But I get what you are saying.
Hi Jay, looking at the 2 sunsun shut off valves on top these look the same as the FX-6 ones, but prefere the way the hoses conned to them rather than using metal clips, do u know if these will fit the FX-6 Regards Neil
Is it a good filter or not?
Can you please tell me the diameter at filter's head unit? Seems bigger than what I can use in my cabinet. Thanks!
What is F in its settings??
Question is where can i get one ? Everybody is talking about it, but nobody can tel me where I can buy one.
"durability"??? You keep saying that word but it hasn't been running for more than a few minutes...Maybe you mean "sturdy"? I would like to see a 6 month update in order to confirm even its short term durability. I am a fan of Sunsun, have two 304b and they have been relatively trouble free, just ordered a FX6 at a 40% discount, and wondering if this would be a good substitute and I should send it back...
I have a 3000 and really like the included skimmer. I really want to make the jump to the 5000 bit do you think I will miss the skimmer?
This may be a nice filter, but the facts are is that there is no filter better than the Eheim Classic line. I have 3 2262 filters. They have been running for 20 years with absolutely no problems. I also have a couple FX5's/6's filters that I got for basically nothing. They're good but not Eheim good.
So the first stage of filtration is the top basket?? Has this been verified? I just got the same filter and they send it from manufacturer with the filter floss and foam in the bottom tray!? Any insight?
Hey there!
I have a question that really needs awnser. I'm looking for a replacement filter for my 150 gallons aquarium.
I can get the FX-6 or the HW-5000 for about the same price, give or take. What would you recommend between the two? Or would you recommend some other filter?
Thanks for the attention! Happy 2021
I need Korean subtitles. Help me choose. I really want to see the review.
What is that song though 0:55 ?
Got me rockin’ at 7am. 😎
Hi! Which sunsun canister model number can we use for 120gallon aquarium???
Great video , would you recommend one of these or two for a 75 gallon oscar tank ??
Yes 100%
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Hearing so many good things about this filter online but where can we buy one ? :0
Amazon currently
Great review... Im wondering will these be overkill for my 47. 5 gallon thats 180litres? I dont know which to choose because I dont care about the tubings I eill put glass pipes and lily everything transparent... But will it overkill or... what do yku think
Not needed get the 704b or the Sicce whale
@@Jaywil07 but the lcd screen helps a lot for timing and seting up and leaving the filter and heater are you saying 704b is better or not needed because of extra money because there is no such difference in price and I plan on filling 80% of the filter with bio media seachem matrix and rest filter floss
How many gal is that tank? Thanks for your review!
220g
Which canister filter from below is better??
SICCE - Whale 500
Hydor - Professional 600
Fluval 407
SUNSUN - HW-5000
I don’t use media in any of my filters. Flow for days.
My hw5000 drain out valve comes off very easily. Just a slight tug and it falls off. Am i missing something?
I am getting a 260gallon aquarium. Would two of the 5000 canisters work for it or would I have to do a sump?
`jay the biggest con with sunsun is there is no form of warranty or guaranty, All's good till it stops working....
when can i buy one
I can’t seem to find these online ???
discontinued. Trash filter.
@jay Wilson. What ever happened to this sunsun hw-5000 filter? What have you done with it and what are your thoughts on it today?
It was a beast. I gave it to someone since I run a different canister.
Jay Wilson
I have one myself and am quite happy with it. Was just wondering what you thought about it after using it a while. I optimized mine as much as possible. Prefilter sponge on Intake. Same ppi sponge as prefilter around the outside of top tray in that gap from tray to housing and the top tray is 5 layers of sponge and filter floss. The other 2 trays all biomedia. Aquaneat ceramic bioballs. Not the top of the line filter media but does a great job. Actually thinking about purchasing some biohome ultimate to replace it with eventually. Do you think I should put it in mesh bags and leave in my tank a while before replacing the current biomedia or just put it in the canister one tray at a time over a couple of filter maintenance days? Sorry that was pretty wordy. 😬👍.
Have you heard from that person you gave it to to follow up and see how they like it?
Jay Wilson oh and congrats on getting on with sicce👍😊
Thank you so much
I have not recently I will check.
Do u have any issues with the control module?
I have not had any issues
Great video and always informative. Looks like a solid unit, time will tell but maybe worth a go. Thanks for sharing!
My man thank you
Hey jay. I recently bought the sunsun 5000 but I'm having problems with the outtake flow. Can you let me know what settings you have yours on. Not sure if I have the settings wrong or if this a mechanical problem. I would appreciate you're help. Thank you.
Settings: P040, F-15 F-60
What is the problem with the return?
Good morning jay the flow of the water coming out is not what it supposed to be. Like you showed us on one of your videos the flow reached the other side of the tank and mine is not even close to do that on my 125g tank.
How packed is that canister?
It has everything that it came with.
Not to much slack in the hose ?
@JAY Wilson, where can I get one of these in Australia
Good review Jay. Would it work on a 220.?
Yes!
great review, and as always a very wise and motivational "speech" at the end.