Pimp My Filter #78 - Tru Nano Filter (S) Canister Filter

(FilterPro site has links to Biohome suppliers in other countries)
This tiny canister filter is very well made and comes with all the features of a 'normal' sized external filter - check the link above to see available sizes and options for body construction (plastic or stainless steel).
Hopefully the filter you choose is still on offer as the offer price represents quite good value considering the internal filter alternatives (which generally are not good and would take up valuable space in a 'nano' tank).
As the tank size gets smaller the level of care invariably increases so having a good filter becomes way more important, especially when livestock is introduced and although I'm generally not a fan of nano tanks I'd recommend this filter as a way to properly care for the water quality (and also the livestock).
Having the ability to adjust the flow on the pump (4 settings) is an excellent idea and it is refreshing to see such a common sense feature on such a small filter.
I may have edited the part out explaining what the sealed off air line is on the top of the filter........d'oh!.....it is a CO2 injection point so you can integrate CO2 into the pump intake for distribution back into the tank......another nice feature.
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The following videos will be useful for learning more about filtration and filter media:

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 filter media 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

We all are on a long path of learning.........

Some of the links above may be to my affiliate programs on Amazon and Ebay so they will throw a few pennies my way if you make a purchase - it costs you nothing extra and helps towards keeping the lights on in my bunker.

[pondguru]

(FilterPro site has links to Biohome suppliers in other countries)
This tiny canister filter is very well made and comes with all the features of a 'normal' sized external filter - check the link above to see available sizes and options for body construction (plastic or stainless steel).
Hopefully the filter you choose is still on offer as the offer price represents quite good value considering the internal filter alternatives (which generally are not good and would take up valuable space in a 'nano' tank).
As the tank size gets smaller the level of care invariably increases so having a good filter becomes way more important, especially when livestock is introduced and although I'm generally not a fan of nano tanks I'd recommend this filter as a way to properly care for the water quality (and also the livestock).
Having the ability to adjust the flow on the pump (4 settings) is an excellent idea and it is refreshing to see such a common sense feature on such a small filter.
I may have edited the part out explaining what the sealed off air line is on the top of the is a CO2 injection point so you can integrate CO2 into the pump intake for distribution back into the nice feature.
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The following videos will be useful for learning more about filtration and filter media:

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 filter media 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 spend less money on treatments 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

We all are on a long path of

[yardburd]

That was either a bong or a weed jar before someone got really high and said hey it's also a canister filter too

[usmc]

I have this brand, but the next size up using on a 5 gallon shrimp tank, with co2 and live plants. I removed the plastic basket located under the lid, as I have a couple of small mesh bags filled with carbon and phosguard . Filter definitely needs cleaning every couple of weeks, otherwise the flow really gets slow. BUT it really works well in keeping the water crystal clear.

[Ethan-gvzy]

I bought the medium size last night. Pretty stoked.

[NguyenQuang]

I think if you use bag to store those media, you can stack them vertically to maximize the space.

[jdthebear]

Hope you do the new FX2 soon. Keen to see the media capacity of this.

[ivanyardley]

I bought the XL version of this for my 30 litre nano cube which houses shrimp. It is fully planted with CO2 injection and it was clear that having an internal filter would not only take up a lot of space in the tank but would be a nightmare to remove and clean. The filter with stainless steel in and outlet pipes cost around £175.00 and is a wonderful bit of kit. It is well made and is perfect for small tanks which have no room underneath (mine is on the kitchen work surface). Most canister filters need to be underneath the tank as gravity is used to send water to the canister but this can be housed next to the tank. It has been up and running for 3 months now and the only change I have made is to add a CO2 diffuser under the lid so that the bubbles are really small when they enter the tank. Another good thing about having a nano filter on a nano tank is that, unlike an internal filter, you can add things like purigen to it to polish the water. Yes, for its size the filter is expensive, but if you want more room inside the tank (no filter, no CO2 diffuser), want to have more than just a mechanical filter for your tank then this is ideal. An Italian company also makes nano cylinder filters so there is choice if you want to go down that path.

[MrDanAng]

It seems like a nice filter, especially the adjustable pump.
300 l/h flow for a 15 liter tank is a lot!
Somewhere between 75 to 150 l/h would be spot on.

I think a 15 liter tank or less is best suited as a shrimp and/or snail tank, but I wouldn't hesitate to use this in a 20-30 liter Betta tank, since the bio-load in that tank would be very low, 150 grams of biogravel would support a averaged stocked 15 liter tank, but one single Betta fish is a very small stock, in terms of bio-load.
I think the filter would easily be able to support a full nitrification cycle for a single Betta fish, even if the tank volume is larger than 15 liter.

After all, the filter doesn't ultimately take care of the water, it take care of the waste in the water.

[christianmullins]

The $119.99 is for the stainless steel model, the black pvc model you have is $69.99 msrp

[htarash]

Maybe pushing some polishing pad under the lid.

[SquiddysAquaticts]

That's a friggin coffee grinder🤣✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[dumazipeliukai]

Ačiū Mariau. Manau, kaip tik toki ir pirksiu sava 24l akvariumukui.

[DiamondInTheRough.]

What sizes are those elbows to connect the tubing?

[usmc]

Great video mate! I ordered mine about a week ago for my planted UNS20C. I’m replacing a small HOB unit.

[miekiepiekie]

Why do we use the mech in the bottom and not a pad? Doesn't a pad catch more of the bigger debris

[ornn]

I dont see this is rated for 15L or less when its quite large compared to some HOB filters that have smaller motors and media size that are rated for 50L

[ashleywhite]

Could the guard inside be cut off and mesh placed over the hole?

[Ethan-gvzy]

I'm really considering getting one or two. One for a 5.5g and one for a idea I have. Thanks for the video man, subscribed.

[UncalBertExcretes]

That filter is about the size of a large cannabis/herbal grinder lmao but thats epic for small tanks that have shitting built in or internal filters with no capacity. Atleast this has some capacity for your 3 stage mech and some bio too, would make a perfect pre filter on larger tank setups also abit like the APS one but this looks much more well made.

[duncsfishgamingchannel]

Hi there what External pump would you recommend for a 350 litre tank community fish mix please