Red coloration is that plant’s protection mechanism from high light exposure. High intensity RGB light and zero Nitrate will force their red color. So, either lots of water changes or a well seasoned aquarium. Combined with high RGB lighting. 🤘

The SS version is nice. I have fixed the air issue with a little silicon grease and making sure the fittings are not shoved all the way into the “push to connect” fitting or whatever they are called. I just insert the pump/inlet line until it grabs the fitting; no more. That seems to work. The nipple on top is for CO2 yes. I did try it out, but the noise through the pump was too much for me. I like my aquariums silent and so I don’t use that port. It is handy though and did produce a very fine mist of CO2 from the outlet.

did you reverse the media ( i.e bio media on top?) Also, where did you get a three way valve?

All I do is set it up on the aquarium and then give a little siphon on the outlet pipe. It’ll draw water into the canister via the inflow tube until full. Then turn on. The pump auto purges. So it may turn on and off a few times until it has pressure. The air will bleed out as well over time so once running, just let her be. 🤘

I agree. Some small improvements could be done but I really haven’t had any issues with my 3 units. As they say, would buy again 🤘

Thanks!

Awesome! Looks like they are restocking as they were sold out for a while. I still have all 3 of mine running and they are keeping the tanks clear (I stuff mine with filter floss). Glad you got one. Enjoy! 🤘

@@ssaquascapes yeah I was waiting for the resupply. Thanks for the update as well!

@@ssaquascapes just set up my new Tru Canister, and had to come back to review your video again on your recommendations on media!

I set em up pretty simply: just stuff it full off filter floss! 🤣 I leave a little room at the top so water flows through all the floss and not one side.

I ended up using Seachem Matrix, previous bio media from my small HOB and some filter floss@@ssaquascapes. This TRU canister is set on low and I had to use a ball valve to keep the current down. Definitely a strong little motor!

Good solution. I might have to try that if I get a small enough diffuser

I have not found one, no. It is REAL small tubing. I am sure there is a valve that size somewhere but I haven’t looked much cause I just clean everything when maintaining these filters.

Thanks for watching!

Inflow pipe is 15cm or 5 inches long. Outflow is about 4 inches long.

@@ssaquascapes greatly appreciated!!!! great channel

Thanks brother! 🤘

Unfortunately, no. These little filters are actually very powerful. The outflow is very fast due to the small outlet pipe (Venturi Effect). Even on a the lowest setting, it’s way too much current for a 2 gallon Betta setup. I would look for a different option like a HOB for that tank. I have a small one on my half gallon and it works well for small tanks. Here is a link to the one I have but you can also get the next size up. amzn.to/3OZkUOm

@@ssaquascapes Thank you the response. Do you think it will be ok for the same setup with neon tetras or the small long tail guppy? I have the AZOO Mignon Filter 60 right now, the problem is that it does not have space for mechanical and bio filtration. I was trying use the coarse foam it came with and a 50 micron polishing pad and there was no space left for Matrix. It has a one sheet of polishing pad and Matrix. Tru would have been awesome in terms of functionality and design. Is there a way to slow it down further?

Neons and rasboras can tolerate more flow and some (like my neons) enjoy playing in higher flow. Set the aquarium up so there is a low flow area, like behind a rock in the corner, where they can rest if they want. You can also slow the flow by making a spin pipe for the TRU outlet. I did this in my shrimp tanks. Here is a link for that video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/praJddVyq76aoIk.htmlsi=3Fucp4sMikFOnh05 That video also has Amazon links for the pipe if you need. Hope that helps and would be a good option if you’re set on the TRU filter and have basic DIY skills. 🤘

@@ssaquascapes Thank you so much for the info. I really want to use this for the aesthetics but with no return policy, want really sure. Thank you for the fish advice, I’ll try those in mu UNS 20C. I have seen your spin pipe video, was already thinking of trying that. I also contacted Tru through Facebook and this is what they told me; “If 20c (2 gallons) the S size is more than enough to support”

That is correct. The small should be enough. I have mediums and the XL. The medium is pretty powerful but I think they use the same pump on the small too, so they are talking about the canister size. To that, I say bigger canister is better but my medium filters are handling a 10 gallon with clean outs every 2-4 weeks depending on bio load.

Still have them on three of my aquariums. I would recommend them as they are still quiet and filter well. A little more maintenance when it is time to clean than say a HOB, but they are good filters. Another subscriber just purchased one so it looks like they are back in stock on their website.

Yes. Virtually Silent. I did have one make a little noise due to sucking air in slowly from somewhere . I used silicon grease on the threads for the cap and on the pump nipple and it went away. You’ll hear a very slight hum from the pump on low, a little louder on level 4, but all in all, these don’t bother me at all and I have three of these on the same rack.

I haven’t seen that one. I’ll have to look it up!

In this video the grow out tank is a 10 gallon Mr Aqua tank. I have since upgraded the grow out tank to a 40G.

@@ssaquascapes Damn, thank you for the near instant reply. I just purchased the M filter and was curious. It’s listed at 7.9gal but your tank looked a bit bigger then that, and it appeared to filter it well. Not a huge bio load though with just plants correct? Anyway, I’m putting the Medium filter on an 8gal Shallow which is more of an aqua scape then fish tank. 3 dwarf Corys and a hand full of cherry shrimp. I think the filter will do just fine. I’m glad I found your channel, it’s giving me lots of inspiration.

@stuckonstuck3796 yeah, the filter should do fine. They are pretty powerful little pumps. I currently have the M sizes on 22G bookshelf aquariums as seen in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtOll85lv7rdgmw.htmlsi=rHNXEkoQbStTLz0V. They do just fine on high (pump lvl 4). Now, because they are a small filter, I do need to clean them quite frequently, just due to the size of the media chamber. But I am also a filter floss freak, as you will see if you watch more of my videos, so I do need to clean all my filters more than most people. All in all, I think you will enjoy the filter and have fun experimenting with it on different tanks.

@@ssaquascapesso I just watched the video, great looking tank. I am impressed the Medium can is filtering that as well as it looks. I’m glad I bought the Medium. Thanks for the info.

Yup the ‘ol green Eheim tubing! 🤣

Dang. Wonder if they are closing up shop or just clearing inventory and going all stainless steel? Thanks for the update. 🤘

@@ssaquascapesI tried ordering one as well .. completely sold out 😢

I’ll look into it and the Oase 60.

Agreed. You can make one or find a cheap brand, but I wanted the original. 😁

Embrace the NATURE!! 🤘🤣

For the lube? Haven’t had an issue yet. If it is designed for our water pipes, it SHOULD meet safety standards for fish.

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They are pricey. But, as a business owner myself, I don’t mind paying someone for their work or engineering. They are done very well and way better than what you’d cobble together at your hardware store. The smart pump is worth the $79 I paid👍🏻🤘