Whoa...best filter ever???? Aquael website: www.aquael.com/ Aquael Hypermax 4500 video (Aquaman Aquatics): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abCigbdjrrOueHU.html 00:00 Intro 01:35 Top of filter and pre-filter 04:40 Looking inside the filter 08:00 Recommended set up 14:36 A few more figures 16:28 Tank size recommendations 18:00 The competition 20:49 Cost and availability 23:03 Intake pipes 23:37 The state of the aquarium hobby 26:43 Turning down Faustian pacts This is for sure an awesome filter which will take the place of 2 x FX6 filters as far as flow and how much media is contained in the filter (easily 10kg) - That makes it suitable for normally stocked tanks up to 1000 litres (263 US gallons) or heavily stocked tanks of up to 500 litres (132 US gallons) if you're expecting to achieve a full cycle (reduction in nitrate) when using the Biohome Ultimate. The one negative I've noticed is that the supplied pipes are all cut to around 1.5m (5 feet) long so you may have to extend some of the pipes if you are wanting to have the inlets and outlets at different sides of the tank. If you're using a spray bar on one outlet and a standard outlet on the other that should not be a problem but ideally the two intakes would be at different sides of the tank to reduce the chance of dead spots. The pipe is readily available from good aquatic stores so it's not a huge problem but some extra length on the supplied pipes would have been nice. Is there a better filter available? Have you used this filter? please let others know in the comment section - thanks for watching. Filter Kits, Foams, Biohome, Biogravel etc: www.filterpro.co.uk (FilterPro site has links to Biohome suppliers in other countries) Booster filter for canister filters: geni.us/2bj1 Trojan Horse Treatments video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z79zp7CKv7fQmZs.html Thousand Yard Stare channel: kzfaq.info/love/1pgJBGQrUfCUAhk63U5u5A VERY IMPORTANT: *Avoid using water conditioners which claim to bind / remove / detoxify ammonia, nitrite and nitrate as it will have a pronounced starving effect on the bacteria. When bacteria is starved the population will be low as it grows in line with the available 'food'. A normal conditioner will allow the bacteria to fully populate the whole system and take away the 'need' to add more bacteria after maintenance / water change. Most people get conned into regularly using bacteria additives and that is simply to mask the side effects from a damaging conditioner and a failing filter. A normal conditioner like Tapsafe, Aquasafe, API Stress Coat etc. is all you need when a tank is properly set up, a filter is suitably sized (and properly set up) and Nature is allowed to so what Nature does.* See below for notes on how much media is recommended for different stocking scenarios. The Q&A page of the FilterPro site has extensive notes on recommended treatments and how filtration works. Follow me on Odysee: odysee.com/$/invite/@PondGuru:0 Contact me on 07772848730 / sales@filterpro.co.uk *******(I don't do texts)******* You can check out my efforts to create a new system to navigate Agenda 2030 / 50-in-5 on my Thousand Yard Stare channel: kzfaq.info/love/1pgJBGQrUfCUAhk63U5u5A The following videos will be useful for learning more about filtration and filter media: 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 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 RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON: goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ 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.

That is one well thought out and built filter. Would definitely be on my shopping list when I upgraded to my next tank. Great video, as always, thanks.

Well done Richard ! A VERY GOOD OVERVIEW OF A FANTASTIC NEW FILTER ! BALANCED , AND UNBIASED ASWELL AS PROFESSIONAL VIDEO ! YOUR A STAR RICHARD !

Wow that is a beast. Great videos. Watched and pimped every filter I have that you have reviewed, and few others based on your system. Even have the biohome in them too. Keep making videos. 😊

Thank you so much for showing this filter Richard.I am very interested in this as I already own an Ultramax 2000 from Aquael which has been working very well and I highly rate it. Currently I have an Aquael ultramax 2000 and an eheim pro 3 on a heavily stocked tank and one of these would replace both of them (and save on energy and money too). I have been watching your video's for a good while now and I know you cut through all the bull dodo and give good sound advice.Keep doing what you do!

Been waiting for this .After watching the video you did on the ULTRAMAX 2OOO I replaced my EHEIMS and never looked back so thanks for that video .Better built , more power ,quite, better priced .I would recommend the brand all day long after using several filters over the years. AQUAEL have looked at the best of the rest on the market and have come up with the compete package .Is this the FX6 killer ? I think it definitely is .If I was ever thinking about buying a new FX6 this video has blown it out of the water into second place .one word BRILLIANT .Another great video to the channel ,and comments from those watching and those needing the wright info before buying in a crowded market .Keep up the great content Richard, it is honest opinions and knowledge that viewers can rely on. ALL THE BEST ,CHEERS,

What a beast of a canister filter, the ROLLS ROYCE of filters, great video Richard, always appreciate this channel. 👍

Having watched pretty much all of your pimps and looking to get back into the hobby this filter is certainly on the list for filtration.

Love the series!! This is a awesome beast!! Thanks for sharing

Watched every video you've made so far and this is clearly in the top spot - filter looks great

This is dope❤… been watching for many moons… awesome review

Thanks for another fantastic review. Chapter and verse above other sites. Thank You Richard.

In my opinion this has to be the best filter ever made, a fantastic piece of kit for any aquarist, what a christmas present to win and own, also with a great review as usual.

Awesome Filter, hoping to put my hands on this next year for my 750L tank. And as always very helpful review, watching you channel with Junior to teach him also about other filters, that we do not have, and we have quite a few hooked up to our tanks and racks.

That's an awesome filter and i really appreciate you for doing all pimp my filters you definitely teach us all something new on all of vids special on your oldest ones

That filter looks amazing 🤩

That looks like an incredible filter and made to last too. Very impressed, what a beast.

I’m am definitely going to order this now i was going to get the fx6 but thanks to you and your videos once again mate I will be choosing this one

An impressive design! Thank you Richard for all the valuable content you create and really hope your channel grows more for your honesty. Not to mention you were responsive to my emails when i first started in the hobby and helped me cycle my first tank 😀. I also have a an idea, may be we can utilise one of the 5 baskets to have more biohome media ( I know we have 10Kgs already 😀 ) instead of the sponges. i think we can utilise the pre-filter compartment to include may be 2 grades of sponges. while utilising the suction inlets to host the coarse sponge. This way i do not have to open the whole filter every 1/2 weeks to clean the clogged sponges

I just wanna thank you for recomending this filter to me. Thanks for answering my questions. The filter is running now and I love it. All the media of two fx6 goes in this one and I still have 1 basket to fill to have it the same as in this video. Love the pre filter. And love that its so easy to turn of and on. I turn it of for a couple of minutes when my goldies get there food. O and the power consumtion is also lower thats always nice. ❤ Keep up the good work

Thanks for reviewing. I have ran an Aquael Ultramax 2000 alongside a Fluval FX6 and the Aquael was definitely the best of the two. Easier to clean, quieter and just better all round to work with. Cheaper as well.

Love your channel ❤️ Always good advice. Good Morning and thanks 😊 I have a 200l community tank running with an fx4 and an aquael 750 uv internal uv canister filter both running well

Definitely need this to replace my faulty all pond solutions EFX+ that I have been battling with air ingress. Top man for giving it away fully loaded to a lucky subscriber 👍

What a monster! I really like the design of the pre-filter. My Oase Biomax can be a little cumbersome having to remove the whole filter from the cabinet in order to have enough top clearance to pull out the long pre-filter cylinder. Thanks for the great video Richard!! :)

Great video been wanting to see a review on this filter with a really honest opinion… running several fx6 on a 10ftx30x30 tank with some other filtration to keep the water clear this looks like it will do the job nicely will try it out … thanks mate 👍

Another great video Richard 👍

What a awsome filter i am in the process of setting up new to me 180cm tank and was going to purchase 2 fluval fx6 but now serriously going to look for 1 of these, thank you for your informative videos all of my filters at the moment i have set up as you advise with bio home ultimate water has always been spot on thank you

Great video 👍 what a beast of a filter currently running the aquael 2000 with the set up u recommend , think i mite have to upgrade to 1 of these 😁

Simply amazing filter! I would love too own that cool filter one day. Keep the videos coming (y)

Been looking forward to this video I always listen to your opinion on all the filters you do but this is one i was wanting so I don't have to run 2 filters on my Discus tank. Great video as always mate

I have to say that filter looks amazing. The analysis and brake down of what it can do is as always spot on and i look forward to seeing your next video. Would you ever consider a live stream? Q&A Would you also consider doing some DIY filters ? You inspired me to make my own movingbed filter out of a plastic spaghetti tupperware box. Keep up the fantastic work Richard

Another great video and a complete beast of a filter 🤤. That will definitely make someone’s Christmas but I do feel sorry for the postman 😂.

Kudos for not only giving the filter away, but giving so much biohome away with it 👏👏 one lucky person is going to win this. Keep banging out the videos if you can, I've missed them! 👍

What a monster filter! I'm mostly on team sump now, but this is still impressive

I haven't used this specific filter but I have ran a Aquael canister filter before and it was pretty great, no complaints.

Very impressive. Thank you for the review.

This is one of my dream filter! I have 2 Ultramax 2000 and i really wanna upgrade to just this single baby is amazing and hope will be available for purchase in my country also soon. Wounder full video as always.

Great video, as usual. looks right a right beast, possibly a bit big for under tank use inside a cabinet

Wow now that's fantastic I will be looking out for one 👌

What a monster… I currently have 2 Aquael ultramax, full of Biohome ultimate, filtering a 450 litre discus cube and they are so good… quiet and reliable… I got them after watching your review of the ultramax 2000. I was so bewildered at the choice of external filters that your sensible guide made my mind up… you were also instrumental in pointing out the benefit of using AllPondSolutions booster cannisters, and I use these on both my ultramaxes as prefilters to maximise on the Biohome ultimate in the ultramaxes. They are so easy to disconnect and wash out the sponges so as to leave the biohome alone to do its stuff of fully cycling the water. Id love this baby… I’m just about to set up another 450 litre tank for Altums, so this would gladden my heart… thanks again for all the advice over the years.

I got this filter about 2 months ago, not had time to set it up yet. I have the Ultramax 2000 for a few years, very good filter, zero problems.

Great Vid as per lovely filter

Looks awesome, just wish my tank was big enough to justify this filter. Keep up the good work, love the videos.

Looks great your media will make it even better.

Great video as always. I purchased the 2000 3 years ago based on your recommendation and its still going strong! would love something like the 4500 as a replacement

I love your channel! I’m in the US , I just got my hands on a 220 gal aquarium, haven’t set it up yet but I’ve been researching and trying to figure out the filtration

I was looking into this as I was running a biotherm 850 & 250 & while they're good I wasn't completely happy with them, I have family that live in Poland so got the Hypermax 4500 link, as well as the dual outlets it has 2x 150w heaters built-in and app control & all I can say is wow!!! If they can incorporate the same tech into their smaller filters they'd literally take over the filtration market, basically 2 filters in 1 & 2 heaters built-in... this imo is now the benchmark in filtration and how all external filtration should be it really is phenomenal!! Runs silent, heats up well & the flow rate is 2nd to none, well done Aquael (I put a short video of it in operation on KZfaq but it's crappy so my apologies 😂)

Another great video! I've seen the beast myself at Vivariumbeurs earlier this month, what a beast. It would be a great fit for my tank (900 liters/ 240 gallons). Currently I've the Fluval FX6 which is doing fine, but it would be good to improve the flow in my tank and reduce the sound that the Fluval FX6 is making. However, keep up the good work, enjoying your videos and have a great holiday season!

I don’t think I have ever missed any of you mr videos Richard. Great series and amazing filter! Totally agree with the comments about the decline in our hobby but we need to fight that and keep up looking after our fishy friends and keep the hobby growing regardless of all the barriers.

Nice one mate, & what an awesome power house of a filter, puts may fx4 to shame lol... I may look into one of these now ive seen your review, as im having my brother-in-laws 600lt tank off him in a few weeks, & was gonna go fx6... 👍

Picked up the ultramax 2000 after your recommendation, running it with two adult terrapins and ten small fish for over a year now and its never missed a beat in 350lts tank Water is always clear and the pump still remains quiet. Clean the pre-filter every 7 days, 60% water change every 12 and main filter cleaned every 21 days.

What a beast of a filter 🤩🤩

Ive been running an Aquael 1000 on one of my smaller tanks after the Eheim I was using packed in and been well impressed impressed with how quiet it was and thw prefilter idea is absulotely awesome. I think I'll be getting the Hypermax to replace the 2 Eheim 2028 I'm currently using as they are getting tired and noisy with age. Great review as always keep up the good work.

What a machine!! I have the Aquael ultramax 2000, and set it up how you did in a video. Only I used siporax, biomedia was a bit to expansive. But the 2000 runs on a 725 liter aquarium and is super silent. In the future I wil get me a 4500! Love your revieuws!!

Absolutely amazing filter , i really enjoy your videos and have done for many years even in your shop days and being from ashington the shop wasn't too far away , i also have your bio home media in every tank i have , i am always looking for things that can give my fish the best quality of life , regards of media and food and such like , so thanks you for giving up your time to show us new products and your honest opinion because that matters,

Hi! It's nice to hear about our Hypermax 😉

Love the look of this, would run my goldfish tank a lot better than the two pond solutions ones I have. Thanks for all the work You do mate learned so much

Loving everything about this filter but I think I would need a spare cabinet to put it in but hey I could live with that lol. Great review and still enjoying your videos.

That looks like a good filter. I’m just getting into the hobby myself. Bought a large used aquarium from Facebook and I’m about to start getting the rest of the equipment. Your videos have helped loads in terms of learning about filters. Obviously it’d be great to win, but even if I don’t, this would definitely be on my short list.

Competition is important for this hobby as we want companies to always develop better equipment. However the downside I see with this filter in the UK is spare parts Aquael is not well supported by most aquatic shops, you may find the odd tank, heater or micro filter. Fluval really has done the due diligence with making spare parts easily available. For the record I run a very big custom tank 206gal with X2 FX6s and a 407 to run a skimmer and UV steriliser for the moment I don’t see this product taking the FX6 spot as a better filter as pipework not the best and to many inlets and outlets if you run more than one of these which I would, also being on those roller wheels that thing must vibrate something chronic.. great video showing the breakdown, I think the future is going to get very interesting now as there are starting to be some new serious contenders for big filters for big tanks. Sure there are problems with cost of living crisis and everything getting more expensive, even bills.. however there is always going to be fellow hobbyists with big tanks and big ideas. Take care and have a great Christmas with your family..

Wow!!!!what a slab of a filter Richard,packed with features and media capability,very impressive. I actually use aquael products their well priced and good quality!!👌👍

Great review; This might be the one-stop solution for most aquarists for their 100+ gallon tank. Most significant feature is the "twin inlets and outlets". This can solve the circulation issues in large tanks which would've otherwise be possible only with an additional filter. This Beast is definitely going to be a 'game changer' and will make the Top Heads run for their money. Fluval, Oase and Eheim would scratch their head on making quick upgrades and features. Aquael brand is trusted with long term in this business. Much better aesthetics and built quality when compared to the least expensive Chinese brand Sunsun; though they also do a decent job at low price.

Good video rich

Solid filter!

That thing is a monster finally a filter that holds alot of media and for large tanks That is definitely on my xmas list i hope i can get one in Australia

Great video as always, thanks for tagging my video.

That looks like an excellent filter.

I love you man, I was just waiting for your opinion, thanks to you I will buy this filter. Thank you

Great filter

HI MR. PONDGURU. I ALWAYS WATCH YOUR CHANNEL...HAVE BEEN A SUBSCRIBER FOR YEARS....LOVE ALL YOUR REVIEWS.......THAT FILTER IS A BEAST.....MARK MY WORDS....FLUVAL IS GOING TO COME OUT WITH A NEW FILTER THAT WILL BE BIGGER......LOL

The filter looks fantastic something I'm definitely interested in, I currently run an FX6 in one tank and the previous model to this aquael In another tank, and to be honest really Just the odd little niggle, for the fluval FX6 the only issue I have found is the drain valve can have a habit of leaking via the seals, and also the seals in the stop valves at the top apart from that they are fantastic filters, as for the AquaL previous model to the one shown in the video that would be the prefilter, what should be a simple pop the top off and lift the filter out is a bit of a mess to be honest, you pop the top off to get to the pre-filter and it just absolutely gushes water everywhere which is not what you want so whenever to breathe you still have to remove the filter from under your tank and put it near a sink, on paper the prefilter is a great idea and yes it works it's just the fact the amount of pressure in there gushes water as soon as you released one clip which is a shame. The question I have now though is how do we all enter into this competition to win this absolute specimen of a canister filter 👍👍👍👍

Thanks for your usual efforts this filter is better than eheim 2080 XL it is made of good solid plastic.

Amazing 😍

Love your videos 👌👌 I just ordered this filter after your video for my 180gallons tank , Will play with an Eheim 2080 and an fx6 . Never enough with filtration 😂😂😂 Thank you for the good work 🙏🙏

That thing is a beast 😮

Now that is a game changer I did use 3x fx6 on my large discus tank and they really are a pain in the arse to clean and the flow rate decreases quick even with eheim pre filters on . But this baby big pre filter easy to get at two inlets and outlets perfect I would defo buy these. I won’t however as now have a large sump which is paradise 😊👍 and Richard thank you for these videos they are excellant interesting

I'm currently running 2x Fluval 407's on my 140 gallon cichlid tank but looking for a single filter to do the job and after this review I know where my limited pennies are going. Thanks buddy.

That’s what I have been looking for

Took the plunge, set it up a few days ago ,Super quiet ,as with the other Aquael filter filters i also run (that being 2x aquael ultramax 2000).as for media capacity its the same as my Aquamanta EFX 600 aslso covered in your series of filters.The Hypermax edges ahead on sound level ,multiple inlet and oullet and higher adjustable flow if needed.Only negative is price for the entry level version is £370 .£70 to £100 more than FX6. I would still recommend paying the extra for the Hypermax (i also run an the FX6 still an excellent filter aswell ).All the best.

Hi Richard. How are you, Sir? I have to be honest, I have never seen an external cannister/filter quite like this One. That is a beast. Out of appreciation to you for taking the time to produce this content and sharing such great insight on that filter, I have given your video the 541st like to say thankyou very much for sharing. I knew you were going to mention Fluval because of there FX range. I too think that they will come out with a new Filter that will at least match this beast or better than it. Take care, Sir. 👍🏼🙂👍🏼❤️

I love my fx6 but this thing looks like a beast.

Lovely Job Richard👍 I picked up an 8ftx30"widex24"high aquarium last weekend for £125! Couldnt say no when i saw it on FB marketplace only 20 mins away! Its volume is 1133Litres or 300 US Gallons, and ive been umming and arring on what to use for filtration, ive got it running away with multiple sponge filters and a spare fluval 307 i had for now, but looking at this aquael hypermax 4500, looks like it may be a better option going for one of them rather than 2 fx6 filters that id dread cleaning out, and would be a cheaper way to go ay, aswell as having the twin in and outs 👍 Another great filter pimp as usual Cheers Aaron

Wow, this is a monster, I have a Eheim 1200XL and is has been working for about 8 years now and great got all your bimedia in it. Would love to get this to upgrade. seen for about £270.

There is also a Wi-fi version of this filter, but it is really expensive. I think about 2 things. One incovenience so far is lack of nice inlets and outlets for this filter. It uses 19/25mm hoses, and so far, I haven't found stainless steel or glass ones for this size. Another thing, but this is obvious, is the weight when this is full of water and media. To perfection, it could have a tap/valve on the bottom to drain it. Over all it is an animal of filter and I know 2x 720 liter tanks where it works just fine 😉 Thank you Richard for the review. The fact that you didn't modify any hardware in this filter tells more than words.

what a beast. i'm running a Ehime Pro 3 at the mo with the twin inputs my only concern with that filter is can all the pipes be removed similar to the Ehime Pro 3 which makes it easy to drag out of my cabinet

That filter is an absolute BEAST! I would love to have one of these on my 720 liter tanks, but... it seem to be 70-80 cm high plus the inlets and outlets and hoses on top of that. I would love to see a filter of that capacity, but with 2+2 baskets side by side, making it maybe 50 cm high, but 50×25 cm instead of 25x25 cm area! I can see how it would possibly need sturdier plastic and maybe more clasps to hold on the top, but it woulf fit under most aquarium this size, while this beast need an unusually high base to stand on to cover it.

MONSTER FILTER With Pre-Filter….. Max Bio Filtration…. Fantastic For Large tanks✅ Thanks For the Lesson

I have an Eheim 330 Incpiria, sitting in situ in the front room, waiting for the decorating to be finished. I have an eheim 1200xlt ready to use, which looks quite considerable. Would this Aquael be complete overkill for the 330? could I complete the "full cycle" with either of these filters on my 330ltr, using your Biohome ultimate? With the aquael it appears you can restrict the flow using the power, rather thanmechanical flow restriction, which I guess means cheaper running costs too. This is the feature that mostly makes me want to try this filter. I have just replaced fluval with Aquamanta, so I would love to try the Aquael. Keep you vids coming please.

what a beast of a filter i like the idea of a pre filter it save going into the canister it self maybe could have gone medium insted of course but what a beast. But its only good if its got the wright media inside ive had plenty of with bio home its never let me down yet

Brilliant.

Wow! This filter is incredible. I had orginally planned to replace all 5 of my FX6 with the eheim 2262 but now I am reconsidering!!! What's your opinion on these filters running along side the tank? My Rubbermaid stock tanks are on the floor (not sitting on stands) will this run efficiently along side the water level next to the tank?

Finally some brand has come to challenge the Eheim XXL Classic. This looks better already.

Absolutely fantastic video, buddy. Keep up the good work. I have done all my filters from the FX6 to the Old Aqueal to eheim the way you have done it on your videos and believe me dear friend the tank and the fishes are thriving. Where was this filter from. I wanted to buy one. It's not in the description below. Please can you let me know. Thanks ❤

i have this buddy and it is amazing how it works and it is tottaly silent ….. working into mine angelfish and discus tank …. only one thing i changed is - that i removed grey foam and putted inside biofiltration into it Matrix from Seachem 9 liter ….. amazing

Very cool, i'm curious to see if it's silent... Nice video as always, greethings from Italy ❤

Aqesome filter, tempted to get one to replace my FX6 👀😁👍🏻💯

I bought a 4500 a month or 2 ago tho I haven’t even opened it yet. I have to get the filter media. Im not in a hurry tho because my 125 African peacock tank only has 10 cichlids in is atm.

Using Ultramax 2000 from the day I have seen your review years ago filled with biohome... Definitely looking forward getting this one day... I'm absolutely impressed with Aquael in general!!!!! Shame they don't sell those in any of the Aquarium shops nor chains therefore it's quite poorly known

Have several filters have to say Aqueal filters are brilliant easy to prime,clean and quiet should be more popular

Been looking at this after ordering an FX6 off a scammer and having paid i cant afford another one right now 😤. But this i need in my life!