great video. I have this filter .i replaced it with a EHEIM 600 (2217) classic. The EHEIM turned out to much louder ,and held far less media than the SUNSUN . More than twice the price than the SUNSUN with no ceramic media either. Have to say it.....the EHEIM is back in the box ,its now the back up filter to the SUNSUN ,DONT FIGURE ,lol. no issues at all with SUNSUN. No leaks , I just lubricate and look after the o rings ,no need to use the UV. Moral of the story ,all that glitters is not gold .if looked after, SUNSUN 704B is a great filter, and can be as good as ,if not better, than so called top brands. I Could have bought 2 , 704b filters for the price of the EHIEM. So i would say go for it ,its a great filter. Enjoying all your videos. CHEERS from IRELAND.👍
I to also have a FX6 and a 704b running on my S.American Cichlid 125 gal tank and have to say how pleased I am with how they keep the tank clear even though I have 2 -10"Oscars, 2 -8"Green Terrors, 2 -6"Electric Blue Acaras and a Platinum Polar Cichlid and 1 Pictus Cat, I to use the 704b as a biological filter with pretty much the same set up but with 2 baskets of lava rock instead of Marine pure Biomax, I've seen a ton of reviews saying the FX6 is more than enough to filter the tank but this is one instance were you can't have too much filtration when you have messy fish like Oscars. For the price and amount of media it holds and the flow ya can't go wrong with picking up a 704b.
it was extermely frustrating trying to get mine going when i first got it because i couldnt find out how to get the lid to close with the uv bulb attached. I think I may have spent over an hour trying to figure it out.
Thanks for the video, we have one of these have been using it for a few months already. But it's always been a hassle to prime. Just went to prime it again and it will not work. Racking my brain as to why it won't work 🤔
Great video. This is a top value filter for what we pay for. I’ve had one running for 8 months no dramas. I hate those plastic bio balls. I filled my 3 monster trays up with matrix
Not to hijack your comment section. Stick your hoses in a tub of hot water makes installing and connecting your hose much easier. Cll_pet supplies on eb@y has almost every single part, especially all the O-rings for the Sun Sun filters. Use a light coat of 100% petroleum jelly on all the seals including the UV light glass cover making sure to turn the glass until it stop
@@CichlidBros 2 more suggestions if I might. In the bottom of the canister will be a sticker, line the intake holes of your trays with that sticker, now every time you do maintenance, your baskets and top are always configured in the canister the same way. Also make sure to wipe clean where the top and canister Orings meet.
I had a 704B and ran it for 14 months. Major issue I had was water leaking into the UV build area. It’s a poor design. I tried to seal it by rubbing silicone grease on it but it still leaked eventually. It got to the point the electrical connection started to degrade to the point the bulb would not work. I was worried the fish might get shocked so I replaced it with a marineland c-360. The filter itself works good. If they would offer this filter without the UV light I would buy it again. The light is to small to do any good anyway on my 75 g tank.
@@RoflJoker1994 you can but the plug in is still there and you have to install the glass cover where the bulb goes. Water will leak into it regardless of if you use the bulb or not.
Quick question. I brought a sunsun AQ-HW303 and the up light is broken as water got into it. Just wondering is it safe to use the filter without it all will it kill my fish. P.s it’s rusty where the light goes. Any help will be great. Just hopefully I didn’t waste my money
I'm trying to deal with the insanity of 10x filtration for my 40g breeder w/ranchu. Is this filter complete overkill for that tank. Supposed to have at least 400g i suppose.
@@RoflJoker1994 yeah should be fine in that size for sure, but you'll have a pretty good flow. I find the flow mostly only messes with labyrinth fish unless its super crazy in a tiny tank
Usually depends on a variety of factors, but keeping nitrates low is the main reason for water changes. I’d recommend doing enough to keep them below 40ppm
@@yasirh2004 You get a test kit. They sell it at aquariums. But make sure the nitrate level is not too low either.. if it’s too low another type of chemical called hydrogen sulfide (I think) will build up and that’s worse than nitrates
hey there. I've had other Sun Sun models last years. We've had the 704b about a month without issues, but other friends in the hobby have had them for a long time without problems.
That’s not NEARLY enough for the pleckos. I’d recommend a double Fx6 filtration system, AND a over and below sump. Make sure to add around 5 power heads to keep the water moving.
great video. I have this filter .i replaced it with a EHEIM 600 (2217) classic. The EHEIM turned out to much louder ,and held far less media than the SUNSUN . More than twice the price than the SUNSUN with no ceramic media either. Have to say it.....the EHEIM is back in the box ,its now the back up filter to the SUNSUN ,DONT FIGURE ,lol. no issues at all with SUNSUN. No leaks , I just lubricate and look after the o rings ,no need to use the UV. Moral of the story ,all that glitters is not gold .if looked after, SUNSUN 704B is a great filter, and can be as good as ,if not better, than so called top brands. I Could have bought 2 , 704b filters for the price of the EHIEM. So i would say go for it ,its a great filter. Enjoying all your videos. CHEERS from IRELAND.👍
I to also have a FX6 and a 704b running on my S.American Cichlid 125 gal tank and have to say how pleased I am with how they keep the tank clear even though I have 2 -10"Oscars, 2 -8"Green Terrors, 2 -6"Electric Blue Acaras and a Platinum Polar Cichlid and 1 Pictus Cat, I to use the 704b as a biological filter with pretty much the same set up but with 2 baskets of lava rock instead of Marine pure Biomax, I've seen a ton of reviews saying the FX6 is more than enough to filter the tank but this is one instance were you can't have too much filtration when you have messy fish like Oscars. For the price and amount of media it holds and the flow ya can't go wrong with picking up a 704b.
it was extermely frustrating trying to get mine going when i first got it because i couldnt find out how to get the lid to close with the uv bulb attached. I think I may have spent over an hour trying to figure it out.
Thanks for the video, we have one of these have been using it for a few months already. But it's always been a hassle to prime. Just went to prime it again and it will not work. Racking my brain as to why it won't work 🤔
That fx6 is more than enough filtration:)
Good investment Sir.
And the Fish are looking well.
Stay safe.
Thanks again! 👍🏻👍🏻
@@CichlidBros My pleasure.
Love my sunsun 304 on my 75. I think the hose clamps are made for a rimless tank
Carl Heller I think you’re right, they were a challenge to put in place. Really like the sun sun so far though!
@@CichlidBros I always have bad luck with fluval products
Facial hair looks cool 😂
Lala's Fish Life lol thanks!
Great video. This is a top value filter for what we pay for. I’ve had one running for 8 months no dramas. I hate those plastic bio balls. I filled my 3 monster trays up with matrix
What is matrix?
@@RoflJoker1994 seachem matrix is a filter media
@@darthsidious9814 Haha yeah I learnt that since.. thank you 👍🏻
@@RoflJoker1994 ⁰
How long are you running the uv light? Thanks for your time and content!
Excellent filter 👍👍😎
Sir this filter good one a 4 feet 18 tall 18 trench tank to
Not to hijack your comment section. Stick your hoses in a tub of hot water makes installing and connecting your hose much easier. Cll_pet supplies on eb@y has almost every single part, especially all the O-rings for the Sun Sun filters. Use a light coat of 100% petroleum jelly on all the seals including the UV light glass cover making sure to turn the glass until it stop
Craiger's Fish great tips, thanks for sharing!
@@CichlidBros 2 more suggestions if I might. In the bottom of the canister will be a sticker, line the intake holes of your trays with that sticker, now every time you do maintenance, your baskets and top are always configured in the canister the same way. Also make sure to wipe clean where the top and canister Orings meet.
@@CraigersFish What’s the petroleum jelly for ?
@@RoflJoker1994 It helps create a better seal at the O-ring.
@@CraigersFish Oh ok. Where on the o-ring do you apply it? I’ve never had a canister filter before
I had a 704B and ran it for 14 months. Major issue I had was water leaking into the UV build area. It’s a poor design. I tried to seal it by rubbing silicone grease on it but it still leaked eventually. It got to the point the electrical connection started to degrade to the point the bulb would not work. I was worried the fish might get shocked so I replaced it with a marineland c-360. The filter itself works good. If they would offer this filter without the UV light I would buy it again. The light is to small to do any good anyway on my 75 g tank.
Agreed! Hoping to get a year or more out of the filter. Not bad given the price. Good secondary filter on a big tank
Can’t you simply not install the uv light inside ?
@@RoflJoker1994 you can but the plug in is still there and you have to install the glass cover where the bulb goes. Water will leak into it regardless of if you use the bulb or not.
@@brianp6180 What’s the flow like ? I heard the flow rate is nowhere near the advertised amount..
@@RoflJoker1994 it’s a powerful filter. Good flow. All brands exaggerate. If they would come out with a model with no UV I would by it. Price is right
Quick question. I brought a sunsun AQ-HW303 and the up light is broken as water got into it. Just wondering is it safe to use the filter without it all will it kill my fish. P.s it’s rusty where the light goes. Any help will be great. Just hopefully I didn’t waste my money
I'm trying to deal with the insanity of 10x filtration for my 40g breeder w/ranchu. Is this filter complete overkill for that tank. Supposed to have at least 400g i suppose.
Considering picking this up how’s it been since time pass? Always love your content!
Glad you’re enjoying the videos! The sun sun has been great so far. No issues at all
been running mine for 3 years now no issues at all, great filter.
Very interesting Video. Nice fishes😃👍
Holger1106 thanks!
I've got a sunsun 303b 1400lph & looking to upgrade to this , does it have a better flow rate ?
I just bought one for my 25 gallon tank : it’s super over kill but @ 60 dollars why not lol
Hope you turned the flow wayyyyyy down lmao
@@ThePersia450 is it okay for a 58 gallon tank? I’m thinking of getting it
@@RoflJoker1994 yeah should be fine in that size for sure, but you'll have a pretty good flow. I find the flow mostly only messes with labyrinth fish unless its super crazy in a tiny tank
Is this filter good for a 4 feet 18 tall 18 trench tank to
Chill video bro! 💯
Thanks!
Great video 👍🏻
Thanks!
Good review and vid.
Thanks, Bob!
Can you give us an update on its performance thus far?
It’s still running great without any issues or noise. Happy with the performance so far
Check out the sun sun 5000 same input and output as an fx
will do!
Great video as always I found sun sun has brittle plastic
Thank you! Agreed - definitely cheaper plastic, but luckily haven't had issues yet!
Do i have to change my aquarium water 20 percent every week after using this filter
Usually depends on a variety of factors, but keeping nitrates low is the main reason for water changes. I’d recommend doing enough to keep them below 40ppm
@@CichlidBros how can I measure the nitrate percentage and know the 40 ppm value
@@yasirh2004 You get a test kit. They sell it at aquariums. But make sure the nitrate level is not too low either.. if it’s too low another type of chemical called hydrogen sulfide (I think) will build up and that’s worse than nitrates
whats the difference betwwen this and 304b?
The only difference that I can find is that the 304b is 55 watt whereas this is only 45 watt.. so I’m guessing the 304b is stronger?
Why do you keep only 5 fish in a 125 gallon tank? Is this some new fashion I don't understand?
There are 14 cichlids in there and all of them grow to over a foot long
@@CichlidBros Ok then
How long are these filters lasting for people who have used them?
hey there. I've had other Sun Sun models last years. We've had the 704b about a month without issues, but other friends in the hobby have had them for a long time without problems.
3or 4years without a single issue. Noise level is very very low(hw703a
Is this enough for a 2.5 gallon tank my pleckos are really messy
2.5 gallon? You definitely need a fx6! Lol
For a 2.5 gallon aquarium, you need (1) Fluval FX6 per half gallon.
Please order (5) Fluval FX6's or your water quality will be terrible.
That’s not NEARLY enough for the pleckos. I’d recommend a double Fx6 filtration system, AND a over and below sump. Make sure to add around 5 power heads to keep the water moving.
How many filters in this tank?
We have a FX6 and then this Sun Sun. So two canisters total
Are you saying you tried to cut your own hair?
Haha yep. Just getting bored and changed up the beard
@@CichlidBros I have some clippers and I need to cut the hair on my head but that's high risk in terms of messing it up lol.
#12th to give a 👍! 😊
Keep the facial hair