Pimp My Filter #65 - FZone Stainless Steel Canister Filter 22 Litre 

The ultimate canister filter? FZone 22 litre Filter: bit.ly/3uibcxA US, CA and Mexico Amazon link: geni.us/z6MLU Foams, Biohome Ultimate, Biogravel: www.filterpro.co.uk (FilterPro site has links to suppliers in other countries) Follow me on Odysee: odysee.com/$/invite/@PondGuru:0 Contact me on 07772848730 / sales@filterpro.co.uk (I don't do texts) *I MADE A BALLS OF COUNTING THE BAGS OF MEDIA - CORRECT FIGURES BELOW* The FZone 22 litre canister filter in this video took 2 x coarse foams, 1 x medium grade foam and 1 x fine pad as the mechanical filtration. If you are concerned about the fine pad being crushed avoid using one single huge bag of media or cut a round plate from filter grid to separate pad and media. The biological side of the filtration was 15 x 500g mesh bags of Biohome Ultimate and 2 x 1kg mesh bags of Biogravel which took the total weight of media used in the video to 9.5kg. If no fine pad was used the another 4 x 500g mesh bags of Biohome Ultimate could be added taking the total media weight up to 11.5kg and if a single large bag of loose media was used the total media weight could be estimated at 13kg-14kg. It's a beast......although I think the 6000 lph pump is too big. Time will tell. Recommended tank size with current set up (aiming for FULL cycle): Normal stock tropical: 1050 litres / 276 US gal. Heavy stock tropical: 525 litres / 138 US gal. Coldwater (e.g. Goldfish) : 525 litres / 138 US gal. Marine (using Biohome Ultimate Marine & Biogravel Marine): : 525 litres / 138 US gal. A full cycle is completed by bacteria - the aerobic part of biological filtration which processes ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate followed by an anaerobic part which processes nitrate into soluble nitrogen which bubbles off to the atmosphere. Therefore it requires a suitable amount of excellent quality filter media to be able to provide the environment for both aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria - that is what Biohome ultimate does perfectly but even with such good media there are limitations and we recommend the following amounts for different stocking scenarios: (1 US Gallon = 3.8 litres) (1kg = 2.2 lbs) Average community tropical aquarium = 1kg per 100 litres Average coldwater aquarium = 1kg - 1.5kg per 100 litres Predator aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Large cichlid aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Malawi / Tanganyikan aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Marine aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Average mixed fish pond = 1kg per 200 litres Average koi pond = 1kg per 150 litres You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that they are for a FULL CYCLE not half a job - achieving 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite is quite easy since aerobic bacteria grows freely on any surface but the anaerobic bacteria responsible for COMPLETING the cycle needs more a specialized habitat. 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: sales@filterpro.co.uk 07772848730 (Richard) Anyone who sends a filter (UK only at present) will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win. The following videos will be useful 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 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

I have had this filter running for a week now. The pump is virtually silent. In fact the loudest component on my system is the fans on my light unit. I am running the pump at 80% (The control box lets you adjust the amount of flow) in a 560 litre tank. The water output flow is directed diagonally to the opposite corner of the tank. the surface movement reaches the opposite corner comfortably. I am very pleased with it so far.

For that sized canister filter , I would use another canister filter as a pre - filter with only filter pad so that I could periodically do maintenance on that pre - filter and kept that main canister filter free from gunk . That filter will be very heavy with water in it .

Would like to see how noisy the filter is in operation and how much the flow is in a real case scenario when it's filled with media and with a head height of 1+ meters. You could easily fit another pump as long as it has a 25mm hose fitting if it turns out to be crap which is a very good thing.

Would like to see you do a video About Pre-Filter. Adding those miniature Powered can filters meant for smaller tanks. That have foam layers and built in small pump. Attach the outflow Tube to the Intake of the Larger Cannister Filter to Keep most of the main muck Out of larger filter adding much more time In between tear down for cleaning.

Many thanks Richard, much appreciated.

Great looking filter 👌

Hi really enjoy your videos and advice, I bought a F Zone 15 litre to run on my 300ltr tank, bought it 7 months ago, it was expensive and the import tax hurt, but i wouldnt be without it now, it is completely silent, easy to clean, I filled it with the Freshwater 3kg External Filter Upgrade Kit from Filter Pro, there is probably enough room for 3k more Biohome ultimat media, but i am not sure if that would improve any thing. 10 out of 10 for the 15ltr version of this filter

Hi Richard. Have you performed a cation exchange capacity essay of your different media? Thanks

Great video, as always. There are different sizes of this filter. I am tempted. I built my own internal canister filter to rule out potential leaks from an external canister filter I will make a video.

Looks like a cooking pot 😂. Thanks

Richard why don't you do a top 10 filter

Great video 👍👍

Can you make a video on Netlea 2

I read a comment from a fluval pimp my filter about a prefilter chamber that removes pads/sponges from the filter. Ik its not pimping an existing filter and youd be adding to a filter but I'd like your take on them.

Nice… 👍

reminds me of the ehiem classic 1500xl more than pro 4

According to their website that pump is rated at 6000gph, not 6000lph! It’s madness.

Hey thank you for opening my eyes to how filtration should be, it’s not taught like that here. Quick question please. If I can only get enough biogravel in my filter for 46 gallons but I have a 55 can I stick some bio home ultra under my gravel to make up the difference or will I still not quite get a full cycle ? I can’t find the answer on google unfortunately... Thank you thank you !!!

Too bad FZone no longer sells this.

Good evening mate

The vibration and the extra plastic that does nothing on the 23 liter Eheim CLASSIC XXL is the only noisy part, And I fixed that with silicone and not using the top cover. Because it does nothing. So my Classic xxl is super quiet.

I just bought 20 of these stainless filters for My shop..... came out just shy of $10,000.00 ..... I'm so impressed so far with the look and the job they do truly amazing filters However considering the cost to make them I think more of a 250$ price point is more reasonable although the profit would still be high the greed in this market especially aquarium and pond market rivals other hobbies by far. .... not to sound condincending

the weldings underneath the metal ring that the o-ring sat on start to rust after 5 months in my 15L. The pump on the astra is abysmal. they leak and fitting crack like a mofo. I hade to replace them with a Pan World pump. I will never buy another one of this stainless canister filter again.

No primary settlement area today? 😄

The ADA Super Jet Filter ES2400 costs USD 1.400, 3times the FZ price and looks like a cheeky copy. What a name only can cause...

Love the Twin intake, if you want only One you could plug one off. Are they Quiet?

I've personally have good results with Biohome media.

Fzones water pumps only pump 25/28%of what there mentioned to other makes will do 50/55%

What's biocensas anoxic filter

How about the sound of that pump? Is it quiet or noisy? Thanks for your videos!

the cat litter :D

It is just one thing I can not find about this filter. How strong is the pumphead? Wattage? Plays a big role in how often you will have to clean it. It is compared with the best filter of all time Eheim Classic XXL. That has 65 W on it. If this only have like 25w. It is to weak... Does anybody know?

Just checked the website it says not available

Subscribed but RU-vid notifications are not doing the job 😏😊👌

Would all the media weight not crush those foams?

Interesting vid. Wld 8kg of media not flattern the forms?

how can i get this filter? ive got a heavily stocked 500l tank and need help big time, currently running two oase filters 850 and 600 and there not doing the job, this seems like the filter i need unless you have another option. hope you reply, i need help so bad. im in the uk

Hi I've been following u 4 years an I value your opinion very much u no what u r talking about I'm getting back into aquariums an I like the sunsun canister filter an wanted to no your opinion on which do u think is the better filter the 304b or the 704b both claim to push 525 gph but I'm stuck on witch on is the better filter in your opinion an y an also what's your opinion on the sunsun 3000 725 plus gph for only a couple of $$ more

The fine white stuff is overkill, just makes you clean the filter super often. Another fine sponge is enough. The white stuff is too fine. Otherwise excellent job. But If I had 1 Aquarium maybe. But if you have 7 like I do, or 18 showtanks with alot of cannisters, you do not want to clean to often...

ALL THAT MEDIA IS WORTH MORE THAN THE FILTER LOL LOL 😂 ONLY THING ABOUT THESE TYPES OF FILTERS IS THE FLOSS AND SPONGES ARE AT THE BOTTOM..THANKS TO YOUR ADVICE I USE THOSE WHITE 2.3 LTR PRE-FILTERS (allpond s) ON ALL MY EXTERNAL FILTERS.JUST A CASE OF DISCONNECT THE PRE AND CLEAN..

I thought the media would crush the fine pad

What do u recommend ppi for coarse foam and fine foam

could this be used on a small pond?

The pump is designed to run on US voltage ... how can one use it in UK?

Where do I buy the foam materials?

I want

It’s rebranded Chinese stuff

Anoxic filtration requires iron

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Boring