I'll take #85
put on a 403b on my 40b and LOVE it. Already did some modifications to this piping to make it more rigid and make the surface skimmer work, so far though it is wonderful.
I have HW-304B. I build my own 36 inch spray bar using pvc.
Order from top to bottom
Activated Carbon
Matrix
Matrix
Coarse Foam and fine filter floss/foam
I'm looking to move from HOB to canister for my 46 bowfront, and I was planning to pick up a sunsun or clone from eBay after I get my next rewards certificate.
Tank has a sand bottom and houses BN plecos, among other fish - so it's a fairly high waste environment. Should I be looking at the HW302 or the HW304? I don't care much about the UV light (just another thing to break) but I'd like to ensure proper filtration and flow.
Well, I bit the bullet and bought an HW-302 for my 46 bow. I suspect I would have been better off with the 303's extra flow, but I do have the media box completely filled with floss, bioballs and ceramic media. Worst case, I'll remove some of the floss and see if flow picks up.
I had no issue priming or setting up the pump. The booklet that comes with the filter from China is pretty hilarious on the Engrish front, but I scored a great deal from a local seller (one day ground shipping is nice) and so far I'm pleased. It'll be running in conjunction with a large HOB until it is will cycled. Since I have yet to dirt and cap this tank, it's going to take some time.
Count me in. I've got a new HW-403 up and running on my 40b. I was worried it would be too much flow but it's just about perfect. Mine only came with 3 white pads so I picked up a huge sheet of quilt batting to fill up extra space in the trays. I've got Seachem Matrix in the middle tray and a bag of Purigen and padding in the top. #88
I got mine a few days ago and haven't set it up yet. It's HW-303B 4 Stage. Is there any cheap filter medias I can threw in the filter decides the ones are came with the filter?
If you're talking about more mechanical filtration you can buy poly-fil quilt batting ( not treated for flame retardant) pot scrubbers or sponges to help fill up the baskets.
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this, and sorry if this that been asked and answered before.
What is the difference between the SUNSUN 602B and 603B?
Everywhere I look, ebay, amazon, forums, I am told that the filter placement is different. One has an internal filter or external filter. One sucks water directly from the tank using the pump and the other sucks water through the canister then to the pump and back into the tank. No confirmation on which one is which. It is all very confusing and misleading. Even pictures of the two pumps look exactly the same.
I want one of these canister filters for my 2.5g tank.
I would like for the water to go from the tank to the canister then to the pump and back into the tank.
Do you think these filters are too much for a nano tank? Should I even care about the filter placement or internal vs. external pump?
I would just like to know what I am buying.
Sorry for all the questions. In anticipation, thank you for your help!
OK, just finished reading all 32 pages 466 replies but still have a question. Currently using a HOB with no lower level available. My tank is 20 inches tall so canister would be below top of water level but would have to set next to tank. Would this work. Thanks in advance.
Update
Went out and and got a SunSun 302 and can tell you the answer to the above is yes it will work. Love the canister. They should really put a light on it so you know it is running.
SunSun Pimp #(94). I think
I just got my 302 set up, but when i press the prime button virtually nothing happens.. I tried holding my input down near my sand and it seemed to be pushing air out. Is is possible they got the input/output labeled wrong?
EDIT: The reason I ask is because I can't prime it at all and people said that was an issue sometimes.
EDIT2: I figured out what was wrong, had to use some silicon to seal an air leak where the plastic didn't fit 100%, now when I prime a decent amount of water comes into hoses but I've been priming for 10 minutes and my arm is about to fall off. Isn't it supposed to siphon by now? I know there are no more air leaks.
EDIT3: Apparently it only took 20 minutes of priming -- brb, arm is falling off.
Guess I'm an official member of the club. Got the 302 as a Christmas gift and set it up today. So far it seems good. Much quieter than I expected. Looks like I'm number 98.
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