Hangonback filters don't get the love and attention they deserve. Even I spend most of my time on canister and sump filtration systems and seldom get into hangonback filters. The truth is that HOBs are a GREAT filtering option. They are flexible, inexpensive and do a great job at both cleaning and creating water movement (adding oxygen). They are also very easy to service and often inexpensive. Here I talk about the HOB on my 60 gal. growout tank, which works in conjunction with two SunSun 302B's canisters to provide perfect conditions. The filter is a Marineland Emperior 400 that I picked up for next to nothing when it was included in with a used aquarium. It sat around for over a year but started right up the first time I plugged it in and has been running quiet and strong from the moment I first plugged it in.
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Filters:
SunSun 302B (265 gph): https://amzn.to/2Y6Ylhy
SunSun 704B (525 gph with UV): https://amzn.to/2YFbHjV
SunSun HW 3000 (793 with UV): https://amzn.to/3hCm54W
Filter pads for all SunSun filters: https://amzn.to/30Ieg7E
Cut your own filter pads: https://amzn.to/2zD6SiP
SunSun PreFilter (goes over intake): https://amzn.to/3fv6aU1
Pinky Filters: https://amzn.to/30QLNMS
Flexible hose cleaning brush: https://amzn.to/2N5x8p7
SunSun PreFilter (InLine Canister): https://amzn.to/2UQ79WX
SunSun Canister ORing replacement: https://amzn.to/2BhU7uf
SunSun UV 9W replacement bulb: https://amzn.to/2N0eoHB
Suggested Bio Media that I use in my canisters:
Biohome Ultimate: https://amzn.to/3e8Cs70
MarinePure: https://amzn.to/37z9UB7
CNZ sponge filled bioballs: https://amzn.to/3e7aitd
Pumice stone: https://amzn.to/2Y6vk5t
Crushed coral/aragonite: https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM'>https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM
Chemical Filtration I've Used with Good Results:
Seachem Purigen: https://amzn.to/3hCygyG
Seachem Matrix Carbon: https://amzn.to/2Y6sOft
Mesh bags: https://amzn.to/2AJb4hj
Fluval FX6 Canister Filter: https://amzn.to/30KhPu1
Marineland Emperor (hangonback) filter: https://amzn.to/2Y8tAZB
Other items:
Suggested substrate (aragonite): https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM'>https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM
My favorite LED lights: https://amzn.to/2N0YrRd
Inexpensive Powerheads: https://amzn.to/2N5dTMu
Better quality Powerhead (Hydor): https://amzn.to/37y8pTT
Heaters I use:
Eheim: https://amzn.to/3e2PByp
Cobalt Neo Therm: https://amzn.to/2N5eFZU
API (Black Plastic Shielded): https://amzn.to/3e8HujY
Recommended Meds to have on hand:
Fritz Maracyn 2: https://amzn.to/2UJRqJ1
API Furan 2: https://amzn.to/2N10iWb
API General Cure: https://amzn.to/3ejsFLe
Kordon Ick Attack: https://amzn.to/37A2iOF
Seachem Metroplex: https://amzn.to/2N5g9TY
Seachem Garlic Guard: https://amzn.to/2N3W549
Seachem Focus: https://amzn.to/2Ax8yef
Water Treatment Products I Use & Recommend:
Seachem Prime: https://amzn.to/37xa1gD
Seachem Safe: https://amzn.to/3d7Tscn
Seachem Lake Salt: https://amzn.to/30PeQ3A
Seachem Pristine: https://amzn.to/3ejvEDq
Seachem Clarity: https://amzn.to/2CdDCA4
Aquarium Quick Start Products I Recommend:
Seachem Stability: https://amzn.to/3e2SgYS
Fritz Turbo Start: https://amzn.to/3d7UXr1
Dr. Tim's One and Only: https://amzn.to/2CdEFju
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