Official SunSun Pimp Club

RLee · 02-04-2010, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrak76

Does SunSun have a canister rated in between the 250 gph and the 530 gph? The former is not enough for me, and the latter is too much (and too tall probably)!

The SunSun 303 & 303B are both rated for 369 GPH 1400 LPH. The 303B has a built in 9w u.v. lamp. It has an external on/off switch so you don't have to use it if you don't want to. It great to have when you need it. I bought mine here CANISTER Aquarium FILTER + 9W UV Sterilizer Free Media - eBay (item 160390583311 end time Jan-27-10 22:19:14 PST)

thrak76 · 02-04-2010, 02:52 PM

Thanks!

I like the black, but... is this a SunSun? The info is a bit ambiguous. I especially like:
"The pump head is designed apart and fixed to the canister by two big ouches."

I emailed seller for more info. Not much in the description.

EDIT: i was referring to Archer's post.
Thanks for your info as well RLee!

FSM · 02-10-2010, 09:43 PM

I just bought the small model. How long did shipping take?

archer772 · 02-10-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrak76

Thanks!

I like the black, but... is this a SunSun? The info is a bit ambiguous. I especially like:
"The pump head is designed apart and fixed to the canister by two big ouches."

I emailed seller for more info. Not much in the description.

EDIT: i was referring to Archer's post.
Thanks for your info as well RLee!

I just got mine today and yes it is a SunSun and it even comes with some minor directions, I got mine 7 days after it shipped. I hope to have it running tonight or first thing in the morning. I havent cleaned my smaller one and its been running for just over a month I think and still no noticeable reduction in flow.

redman88 · 02-12-2010, 11:18 PM

well i just made the plunge again bought a SunSun 303b. going to put this one on my 55 and plumb a CO2 reactor inline with it.

FISHSHROD · 02-14-2010, 02:43 AM

Got a 530 on order . I might be pimp'n soon .

CL · 02-14-2010, 02:55 AM

I wonder how many months these things will last before things start wearing out.

OverStocked · 02-14-2010, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CL

I wonder how many months these things will last before things start wearing out.

Having compared it side by side with a marineland, I don't expect to see this happen. They are essentially the same filter and the build quality is good. Thanks though, for coming into the pimp thread with this.

CL · 02-14-2010, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by over_stocked

Thanks though, for coming into the pimp thread with this.

Simply asking a question. It's a good filter considering the price. I considered buying one myself at one point. I'm just not expecting these filters to go the 10+ years that Eheims and other filters go. I know you're pretty enthusiastic about these filters, so expect to be asked some questions. Imagine how many questions LeftC gets asked about Victor regulators.

j30167 · 02-17-2010, 03:15 PM

What brand filter media fits inside the 303B

londonloco · 02-26-2010, 10:18 PM

Thinking about getting a 530 for my 120g, but can't find one w/the UV on it. Maybe the Chinese New Year screwed up production?

FSM · 02-27-2010, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by londonloco

thinking about getting a 530 for my 120g, but can't find one w/the uv on it. Maybe the chinese new year screwed up production?

hw-304b:

SCU33ZE · 02-27-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CL

I wonder how many months these things will last before things start wearing out.

Actually some other pumps last as long or longer than Eheims. Back in 01' when I was in South America I had many chinese pumps. Some of course are very poor quality but I still have a chinese made I have no idea what brand powerhead. It has been running pretty much continuously since I bought it. It is ultra quiet too. I dont know if its hearsay but I think eheim is now shifting production of some items to china, and of course quality most def. suffer at least a fraction due to QC. I know my new filstar is not as nicely finished as the older french made ones. Now the new ones are mexico made and side by side you can tell a few differences. These sun sun look very promising and if treated right I think they will last really long. Although I cant be a sunsun pimp. Yet

**jmowbray** · 03-09-2010, 01:28 AM

I'm not a pimp yet but I have a question and didn't want to start a new thread.

Can someone tell me what filter media they use in each basket, and wether or not you cut it to fit. I see quite a few people talking about reusable filters; I'm new to the whole canister thing and have only had HOB filters. Can someone please tell me what brand of reusable filter pads they use. I know that you use bio-balls, rings,etc. an filter floss, but what else would I need?

Also what are green pot scrubbies are?

RLee · 03-10-2010, 06:06 AM

The marineland c series filter pads work after some minor trimming.

02-04-2010, 02:52 PM	#17
thrak76 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23/100%) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 333	Thanks! I like the black, but... is this a SunSun? The info is a bit ambiguous. I especially like: "The pump head is designed apart and fixed to the canister by two big ouches." I emailed seller for more info. Not much in the description. EDIT: i was referring to Archer's post. Thanks for your info as well RLee! __________________ Pimp #418: 2075, 2217 MARINELAND Pimp#5: C-220, H.O.T.

02-10-2010, 09:43 PM	#18
FSM Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,187	I just bought the small model. How long did shipping take? __________________ High tech 75 gallon journal

02-12-2010, 11:18 PM	#20
redman88 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roswell, nm Posts: 571	well i just made the plunge again bought a SunSun 303b. going to put this one on my 55 and plumb a CO2 reactor inline with it. __________________ SunSun Pimp #7

02-14-2010, 02:55 AM	#22
CL C-A-T-S (View User Tanks) PTrader: (78/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 9,583	I wonder how many months these things will last before things start wearing out. __________________ 100 \| 48 \| 33.6 \| 7.2 \| 5.5

03-10-2010, 06:06 AM	#30
RLee Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA. Posts: 91	The marineland c series filter pads work after some minor trimming. __________________ Sun Sun pimp #8 model #303B Eheim 2236

02-14-2010, 02:43 AM	#21
FISHSHROD Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl. USA Posts: 51	Got a 530 on order . I might be pimp'n soon .

02-17-2010, 03:15 PM	#25
j30167 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flushing New York Posts: 20	What brand filter media fits inside the 303B

02-26-2010, 10:18 PM	#26
londonloco Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: virginia, usa Posts: 615	Thinking about getting a 530 for my 120g, but can't find one w/the UV on it. Maybe the Chinese New Year screwed up production?

03-09-2010, 01:28 AM	#29
jmowbray Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Standish, MI. Posts: 1,716	I'm not a pimp yet but I have a question and didn't want to start a new thread. Can someone tell me what filter media they use in each basket, and wether or not you cut it to fit. I see quite a few people talking about reusable filters; I'm new to the whole canister thing and have only had HOB filters. Can someone please tell me what brand of reusable filter pads they use. I know that you use bio-balls, rings,etc. an filter floss, but what else would I need? Also what are green pot scrubbies are?

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