Hey What's up OFL community. I am excited, I just purchased a new canister to add to my 140Gallon filtration off of Ebay.

Do many of you use ONLY bioballs, course sponge, and a fine sponge? (i thought I read that before). That seems like an interesting idea to me now that I am waiting for my new canister to get here.

Here it is... I got if for $89.99US plus 24.99 shipping...

Feature:

4-Stage filtration
Model#: HW-304B
Included 4pcs white fine filter pads
Dimensions: 11.5” x 11.5” x 19”
Pump Power 55 Watt
110-120V 50-60Hz
Includes all hoses and everything necessary to get started
Max Flow Rate 530 GPH
Built in 9 Watt UV Sterilizer to kill viruses and harmful parasites
Removes organic film and debris from water surface
Efficiently skimming the aquarium water surface, the Sub Current not only removes organic film but improves water movement and increases vital dissolved oxygen levels.
Adjustable-height inlet tube fits even the deepest aquariums
Max Tank Size: 200 Gallon
Separated and integrated On/Off UV Switch eliminates manual siphoning

Included:

(1) Input and Output Discreteness
(1) Barrel Head
(1) Main Canister Body
(1) (9W) UV Light Bulb
(2) 5' lengths of flexible tubing
(1) Draining Tray Cover
(3) Draining Trays
(1) Output Curvy Bar
(1) Input Curvy Bar
(2) Connected Bars
(2) Spray Bars
(1) Spray Bar Cover
(1) Dirtiness Entrance
(1) Joint of Dirtiness Entrance
(3) Input Bars
(1) Input Cover
(4) Biochemical Cottons

looks like a beast

Thats a sun sun cebo is it not? I got the 2000 UF its all the same wattage as mine and 9watt UF. I looked for the turn over rate. Mine is at 2000litres an hour.

If it is, its the same as mine and Nicki and necromancer4 has one too.

The only thing I was told that it can be a bit of a handful to get the air lock out. If you have trouble give me a shout and I'll pass on what necro told me.... Jamie

JamieM wrote:


Yup, I believe it is the one you have Jamie. Thats good to know about the "air lock issue", I will keep an eye out for that.

When I fill the cannister cebo I just poured the filter media from my other tank to kick start the BB's until it was full. Its better I think if you pour in some water with NOTHING in it at all. Then put the first tray in and fill that and do this with each of the compartments until it is full to the top. That way you will avoid any air locks in it.
Its just a case of pushing down the big button to prime it until you see water coming out of the outlet pipe.
Just a note, when you have switched it on tilt the cannister from left to right, that way you will expell any trapped air until it has stopped.
If there is any air in it you will hear it gurgle and blowing out the outlet...

Good luck mate....... PS. That filter hardly makes a noise at all.

JamieM wrote:


Thanks Jamie; very informative. I should have the filter by (hopefully) next week. I will give it a go with the steps you outlined.

hmm...never thought the ones on ebay were any good, so I threw all my money in 3 rena's, but now that I knwo they work, I will get a few for my next tank, (300gal)

yea, I only use coarse at the bottom, ceramic bio or bio wheels in the middle, then more bio in the top, and on top of that bio, I have a finer sponge...but I also have ommited the sponge completely on 2 of my filters for more bio room...tank stays awesome!!