Moray 700 link?: Don't even consider buying this...it is awful... Biohome products: www.filterpro.co.uk Small mesh bags for media: geni.us/DtoexHC This Moray 700 filter in its standard form is an atrocity and I have no idea how Aqua One can put their name to this and then also produce the really great Aquis range of canister filters. I had the pleasure of filming a new episode of this series yesterday where I pimped an Aquis 1250 and I had to keep reminding myself that it was from the same manufacturer which also sells the Moray 700. Even with some improvements to make the Moray 700 better it's nowhere near perfect but at least it will give you an idea of what can be done with it. I'd much rather talk about the Aquis 1250. It's good: Aquis 1250 on Amazon: geni.us/P7ZC4 Aquis 1250 on Ebay: ebay.to/2woDKJw 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 - If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on: sales@filterpro.co.uk 07772848730 (Richard) Anyone who sends a filter will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win. *Please do not send any filters without contacting me first as I want to try and cover every type of filter, not 20 of the same make and model* Due to the high international shipping cost I am currently only taking filters from the UK but I'm hoping that as this series progresses a useful database of knowledge will be built up which will help viewers understand how their filters work, the limitations and the steps you could take to improve filtering capacity and efficiency. The goal with any filter is to try and achieve FULL CYCLE filtration which is the reduction in ammonia, nitrite AND nitrate - if you look anywhere online you'll see people tell you that the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium ends with the production of nitrate which is removed by regular (often large) water changes. That is HALF the cycle and is done by AEROBIC bacteria which favors highly oxygenated conditions and is very easy to grow on any surface. The last part of the cycle (reduction in nitrate) is completed by ANAEROBIC bacteria which favors an environment which is very low or devoid of oxygen. It takes filter media with a very specific internal structure to support both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria to allow for full cycle filtration but a suitably sized, well set up filter, will allow the full cycle to complete which results in more stable water conditions and less water changes (typically 10% every 1-2 weeks). Canister filters will generally offer the best provision for filter media but even internals can be significantly improved to boost water quality and fish health. The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible: Sizing a canister properly and filter set up: goo.gl/om19un Looking INSIDE different filter media: goo.gl/hZWS6c Bacteria and filter media: goo.gl/123gAF How to clean an aquarium: goo.gl/bPMhvh Aquarium tips / filtration playlist: goo.gl/pXgqVj Check out my channel for hundreds of videos on a wide range of my hobbies - many of the videos have educational content so if you have enjoyed any give them the thumbs up and share anywhere you think others may benefit from viewing. This channel is purely a hobby for me so I will never ask viewers to donate money for any of my projects or charge anyone for information - information should be shared freely and I certainly don't consider myself an 'expert' in anything I pursue as a hobby so please do your own research, never accept anything as 'fact', reject anyone claiming to be some sort of authority or 'expert' and make your own minds up about anything you wish to study. We all are on a long path of learning......... If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON.com: goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover: geni.us/1pmn JVC Everio quad proof HD camcorder: geni.us/e09e +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover (opened up and held between tripod and camera base) geni.us/dee24 Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7

Great on the fly modifications and even better explanations about operation and performance. However it would be really cool to demonstrate operation pre-and post modification in a small aquarium w/ food coloring🤓

Wish u did a demostration with the filters u pimp in a tank after ur done so we can see if everything working as intended and if water flow from filter is still okay etc

I got one of these thrown in with a new aquarium, though mine had carbon in the middle section. The main problem is they are really bulky for an internal filter, but don't actually contain much media. I ran it for about a week, bought a new top end canister filter and dumped it's media (and bacteria grown so far) in to that. Will keep it as a backup.

This is so fantastic. Thank you in finding it an absolute ache in the side to find the in stock replacements for this filter but didn’t know how to replace with my own. Fab video

"Moray 700 link?: Don't even consider buying this...it is awful..." Love it!

Thanks for this almost got this delivered with the Aqua One Oakstyle 110 model tank and cabinet think I'll be trading it out for a fluval

A few sheets of carbon sponge in the top chamber, would act as a better replacement lid than coarse foams. They’d provide some chemical filtration in the tank.

Amazing! You need to design and market your own filter(s).

Wasn't that Eheim Substrate Pro which is a good biological sintered glass media?

haha... you are so funny!! My favourite movies and books too!! Thanks for the heads-up! Have a wonderful week Richard!!💦💙🐟💦

"Sounds like someone eatin' celery, dunnit?" haha, good stuff

Hi just hope aquaone revamps this filter to how you have set it up with making more slits and holes to make it run better I have had one of these filters I threw it in the recycling bin did not like it much

Richard love your , clips 👍🏾 , could you do a one off on pimpin a sump ? Cheers , keep up the good work.

I hope someone sends you a Penn Plex Cascade 1000 soon! I'm from the US so I unfortunately cant send mine. Great series btw!

Hi Richard, I have been following your work for a little while and you helped me a lot as a newbie fish keeper, but I have found a flaw in this pimp. I've also got an Aqua One internal filter but mine is a slightly simpler model with less compartment, that came with the Aspire 55 aquarium...the point is that mine works the same way with the same pipes in the inside. I do not think that the water is going to go up in the filter as you modified it. As you said in the video the water gets drawn in from the outsides but then it will go down in to the pump and blown straight up in the black pipe. So what I've done is, that I've put the mechanical filtration in to the top compartment and siliconed off the holes on the second one which holds the biological media, so water gets drawn in only to the top one. I drilled holes to the bottom of the top compartment as you drilled the bottoms of the Moray's compartments. This way no debris can be drawn to the biological media and all the mechanically filtered water has to go through it. Hope it makes sense ... and sorry for being a smart ass. :D Keep up the good work and looking forward to the big reveal! Going to order some biogravel because as you always say the biohome ultimate just not the right size for internals. Best regards, Nikola

Ah man. I've got one of these as it came with a secondhand tank (albeit it has one less chamber). I couldn't understand why I was getting not very clear water. I changed media, added various densities of foam, replaced the AC media, changed the order of filtration - but now you've broken it down, I can see exactly why it's not working properly. At this stage, I think I'll just get a Fluval U2 to replace it, as everything inside it needs changing, so what's the point?

Evening! I've just pimped the filter as you have done (it came with the tank and I'm limited on money just now). However the filter media is set up the opposite way around to what you have done here. Of course I can swap it around but why would they say from the bottom up needs to be carbon medis then ceramic then what looks like a very course sponge at the top? Just curious as now I'm wondering which direction the water will go. Many thanks 😊😊

It's better. But it's a cleaning nightmare.. Easier to clean a canister

Love your videos. You sent me an email saying you was going to be doing one on setting up a marine filter in the next few weeks. I’m looking forward to it. Then hopefully I will know what media to order from you. Also could you do two options, such as setting up an external or internal filter for marine. Thank you. Looking forward to your next video.

another interesting filter rebuild

Great video Richard, as always. Great to sit down with a coffee and watch them. I have a filter question, my canister filter has a UV steriliser lamp built in. In your opinion, having this turned on, will it harm beneficial bacteria such as the fragile anaerobic or aerobic? I can't find much info about this online. Cheers!

Hello budd we have a 4 section same filter those white balls shoot every where when you take it apart. Its crap honestly lol

Hi, where do you purchase your filter foam and floss supplies from please? Cheers 👍

I can't help but wonder about the engineering process involved in designing that thing.

Do you also drill a hole in the compartments beyond the round bits?

So I got this included with a tank I got and I'm setting it up as another salt water tank, now the question is will it be good for a salt water tank, or is it mainly for freshwater?

What if you were to flip it upside down would that make a difference, I’m using one just for extra filtration so I don’t need surface agitation plus aim up side down would give good flow with the spray bar what do you think?

Oof, I just got a secondhand tank with the 360 version of this filter and I'm trying to figure out how on earth to avoid having to go out and buy a whole new filter

good information I had one of them filter given to me thank you

It should work in theory but did you ever try it on practice?

Well you turned that into a swan .nice hack Rich🖒

Nice vid. So I've had a SunSun 304b and just bought a Pingkay 304b canister filter. They both have the same specs but when I plugged in the Pingkay I was surprised by the difference in flow rate. The Pingkay appeared to be nearly 3X stronger flow rate from the spray bar. Inlet and outlet tubes also have a superior feel to them. The one thing I don't like about them is that the trays aren't snug against the walls with slight gaps and allowing particles to bypass the filter media. Would make a pimping video on them? I was thinking of gluing a thin gasket around the tray walls to close the gaps. I'd like to know what you would you do though.

I do love under world all the best of luck Craig

Hi i been watching for quite a while love the biohome media im about to set and order on ebay lol... But i would like for you to make a hang on back HOB filter i recently got two for my tank of goldfish i have canister too you know a lot of work with goldfish... I was thinking on putting on biohome by itself on the hob filter would that be ok...? And also quick question could i use the little biomedia tht you use in the bioorb video as my substrate/gravel for my thank for the goldfish since the like to chew on the gravel (scavengers) hope you get to see this thanks love the videos...

what's the point off the cartridges? can't you just leave them out?

It draws water down to the pump and shoots it upp thrue the inner pipe so not from the bottom up,,,,

I am going to upgrade an Aquael ASAP 700, Im going to do it so its mechanical, biological and chemical from bottom to top, bottom having foams in then media then top having activated carbon foam, hope this works, it only comes with a large foam in it and isn't really doing anything, hope this works lol

So a weird question, I have a 55l tank setup for salt water, and have one of these filters and another filter the all pond solution hang on back 500, so for this filter in the review does anyone support the idea of upgrading the pump for a stronger one to act as a power head since I'll be running both the filters on at the same time, and adding a power head seems like an over kill of flow. Any suggestions are welcome

I've never quite understood the point of these larger internal filters. Internal filters on smaller tanks are good enough, but if you've got a tank big enough to fit this thing in, is there really any reason to get this instead of a canister?

@Pondguru Yesterday I got the BioGravel I ordered from you for my Juwel BioFlow internal filter. Thanks for a quick delivery. I just have a question about the BioBalls......Where do I add them? Into the bags with the gravel, in to the filter, or just into the water?

What is your take on the Odyssea CFS 500 Canister Filter or the CFS 700 in front of the SunSun 704b ?

Mr Richard did you made a mercury porosimetry test to the biohome??

Do you do pond filters Richard I need a new one what would you recommend. Thanks Mark 👏👍

Can box filters be pimped?

You should be hired by a big filter manufacturer to create the perfect filter!

Hello Richard, just curious, did you manage to do a vid of the eheim ecco 300 ?

I have been watching your videos from way back when..and I've never seen you so upset over a filter 😅

brilliant again

Thanks for your pimp my filter vids !!! Do you by any chance have a link to a US seller for the Biol Gravel ??

Hey buddy .where in us can I get those foams

When you said the pump was at the bottom I literally went da fuck.

When he took it apart and showed the inside I thought it was an old oil filter!

I would throw it straight into the bin!

Has to be the worse filter ive ever seen in my life I'd rather have air driven sponge filters