HOW TO SET UP A HANG ON BACK FILTER HOB
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- čas přidán 24. 11. 2018
- How to set up a hang on back filter also called a HOB. In this video I will give you some tips and tricks when using a HOB. Also some ways to save money using a HOB filter. What is the noise my filter is making? I will tell you what the noise is and how to fix a noisy filter.
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Love the way you have no-nonsense responses to trolls.
Yup!
Thank. You. So. Much. For telling me about priming the filter! Came here cause it wasn’t sucking!
My pleasure! Did you subscribe?
Always love your videos! I got the same filter on sale! I can’t wait to supe it up. Thanks
It’s easy to do!
I just cleaned my 29 Gallon tank by myself in the first time in my life, but when it came to the filter it didn't work. so I looked at Google and CZcams how to fix it and I found you ...This is my first time I watch you.. You are just super AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just followed your instructions right now and it worked !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu you made my day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍
Glad to help.....but did you subscribe?
@@MichaelsFishRoom Of course! and the bell is on as well.. by the way, I changed the water in the 29 gallons tank after my fish is being there for 2 months almost.. I put tap water with the correct dosage of API Stress Coat, I cleaned the tank with its accessories with tap water only nothing else.. Is all that okay for a Betta Fish?
Hiya!!! lets get started!! LOL Nice video Mike! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching my friend!
This was EXTREMELY helpful thank you so much!😃
Glad to help.
You helped me figure out my new filter. I just started this hobby. Thank you so much.
You are welcome! Good luck!
@@MichaelsFishRoom thank you so much.
I watched maybe six videos before yours. yours was the most informative video I have come across. thank you so much. I've definitely subscribed to your channel I am definitely a fan
Glad it was helpful! (Tell all your friends!)
Thank you for this video! 😊
You are so welcome!
How convenient my other hobby is crocheting so have endless amount of poly fil and always have lava rock on hand for my succulents
Nice!
Nice info for beginners, cool video.
Thanks!
Omg this helped me so much! I kept wondering why mine sounded like a power drill 😂 it’s so quiet now.
Glad to help
Very informative. Thx
Glad I could help!
Hey thanks your video helped out a lot
Glad it helped
You saved me a lot of time, thanks!
Glad to help!
Hey Michael, thank you so much for your informative video. Just wondering, when modifying the filter, i.e. placing polyfill in there... where do you place it exactly, and is it in a big wad at the top with the lava stones at the bottom? Thanks so much.
Yes, exactly
Thank you so much my fish we're about to be in big trouble bc my pump stopped working untill you showed me how to take it apart
Glad I could help
Awesome video bro
Appreciate it
Good tips
Thanks!
Hey, I appreciate the video! I have this same filter and it was working great. But when I unplugged it and plugged it back in, it didn't work as well as it did before. I cleaned and inspected every part of it, made sure the propeller was intact and still spun smoothly, added lots of extra water, made sure the adjustable knob was all the way open, and even removed the filters to make sure nothing was blocking it. It still works, but it's not as powerful as before and all I did was unplug and replug it. Is there anything I can do?
Is the media clogged?
I have a question for you. My top fin HOB filter came with ceramic rings so where do those go?
Did you read the instructions?
Thanks for this video. I know how to do this now hehehehehe
Oh thank god, I was hoping you watched and learned!
You the Man
Nah, just a handsome dumb guy with a camera.
Thank you
You're welcome
I got a silenstream pf10 power filter and its so loud! I have no idea how to get rid of the noise, is there any advice you could give?
Sorry, I have never heard of that filter.
Good stuff mike I have looked filters a ton of times let us know down the road on how they hold up
Will do!
How do you use the poly-fil? Do you put it under the lava rock? Thank you so much for the great advice!
If you are using it to polish the water, it goes last, if you are using it as all mechanical filtration, it goes first.
@@MichaelsFishRoom thank you so much!
I have a phrase for you and everyone to use on Amazon or EBay: pool sweep tail scrubber.
You put that in and up comes dozens of offers of sponges for like 10 for $12. Exactly the same kind of sponges as an “intake sponge” for a fraction of the price. It does have the hole go all the way through, but just stuff a little floss or bit of sponges into the end and, Boom! Cheap intake sponge. I use them all the time, no problems. Oh and, coffee and cheesecake.
Boom! Luv it!
Ordered!
Nice Barbara!
Here's a good tip to get cheaper ceramic biological media use ceramic tumbling media it's made of the same stuff that costs a fortune for a little bit (ahem damn fluval), comes in all sizes/shapes it's much much cheaper and available in bulk. Lava rock I think is the be all end all of great cheap BULK biological filter media but if for some reason someone hates lava rock, ceramic tumbling media is a good cheap way to go.
Amazing video
I am going to save money so I can buy guppies from you when it gets warmer!👍
Nice!
TY so much for advice to fill it with water, because i thought it was broken)
Glad I could help
This is super helpful as I'm looking into upgrading the potential of this exact filter to also hold the porous mediums to house the beneficial bacteria. I was wondering if that blue partition was necessary or not for how the flow of water functioned, so I was thinking if I should put the stuff behind it or just toss it. I saw another tutorial where someone built it up behind the blue partition but was wondering if this was actually a good idea, as water wouldn't be forced to filter through all the layers.
No, if all you want is to hold beneficial bacteria, then you are OK without it.But there should be some sort of mechanical filtration.
The most talked tutorial
Really?
surface tension breakage 04:45. always fun, especially the rants..
Lol
Hi, how much lava rock to you put in the chamber? 1/4 or 1/2 full etc. THANKS. I know this is a old video, but I am just starting to get into the hobby.
Depends on the bio load in the tank, but at least half because I don't use chemical filtration, just biological and mechanical.
I have the same thing and now it's running slow. I've taken it apart. Cleaned it. Nothing was in tthere. Its still new but now the water trickles and doesn't flow? What do I do?
There has to be a clog or air leak somewhere.
Awesome! I’m glad I watched this video, I set up the new 55 gallon tank and my filter wasn’t flowing water , thought it was broken until you said pour the water in chamber. And thanks for the tips! I’m all for saving some money !
Do you think the lava rock that Homedepot or Lowe’s sells in bulk for landscaping will work for these purposes? I just purchased the pea gravel for $4 instead of bags of gravel
I buy my lava rock where ever it is cheapest! Usually HD.
Hey Mike I was in PetSmart in Allentown, PA and the Sunset guppies are already in the stores.
Yup...I had some from there when I first started the fish room.
Also, when setting up a new tank from scratch, how long should you wait, before adding fish? Thank you!
You have to wait until it is cycled. I have a few videos on the nitrogen cycle. Check them out.
My hob filter didnt come with the tube that runs under it can I still use without?
I don't know what you are talking about.
Do I have to put the filter on the back? New to the turtle world. Can it be pug on the side or the front of the tank?
You can put it anywhere it fits.
Do you know if I can put a 2inch snapper with a 6 inch alligator gar in 75 gallon aquarium
I have no idea.
Hello....is there a proper placement of hob filter in the aquarium?..should i place it in the middle or in the sides? I have a hob filter with double compartment and a sponge filter but there still a one area that poops pile in there
Not really. How big is the tank?
@@MichaelsFishRoom its a 20 gal
Katriel Barlis then it does not really matter. What filter will you use?
@@MichaelsFishRoom tetra whisper 30-60
Is side mounting the hob the the shorter side of the aquarium not good?
It's fine.
You are just the most real fish CZcamsr ever. You're the only one I can fully stand to watch anymore. The rest have just lost their touch.
Thanks Teddy B!
I have to admit Teddy is right on the money. Joey fell off years ago and Rachel with him. Cory can't stop moaning and starting to become irratating trying too hard to be everything to everyone, most of the rest are mehhh. I still watch Pondguru, he's a class above everyone and the others, I would recommend are Dustin's Fishtanks, Pectec, LRB Aquatics and Steenfott/Swhiskey.
@@EBSELPROAUDIO haha you're right. I can't tolerate Joey and he keeps inserting himself on my CZcams ALWAYS recommended no matter what... no matter how many "not interested" clicks it keeps coming back, Rachel kinda lost her touch awhile ago, she's still okay but I personally don't find myself watching her very much started around this time last year. You're absolutely right about Cory. I think ever since he tore down his fishroom it's just not interesting anymore and he seems to have next to nothing to do with his store anymore I mean he used to be just awesome and a plethora of good information now...he's just lost his real value and it's too high production and trying too hard now the Hong Kong videos were awesome though, DAMN I wish we had fish like that here in the USA. Lrb is great and so is that other guy from Texas can't remember his CZcams name he doesn't pop up anymore I don't know if he stopped or what. Then there's these kids(well younger ones) fish keepers that are just plain obnoxious with this dumb awfully annoying background music and stupid video edits and loud oh and the THUMBNAILS gawd... It's like they took a course on scam CZcams video thumbnails 101. I always watch this guy's videos though a REAL fishroom and no BS, tells it like it is and 100% down to earth this dude's awesome. He's even called out PetSmart on their bad fish for some reason other fish youtubers don't process that fact how bad the chains and a lot of places can be. That other guy (I can't remember his name but his channel is three letters) he's neat too and shows a lot of chains and LFS's. That Palmer fish cave or whatever is good sometimes too
Great! I appreciate the information here and that lava rock just makes sense, not only that but the rock greatly increases the surface area for bacteria, but the poor filter company cannot sell you overpriced cartridges anymore.
One question Michael and it wasn't pertinent with this filter. When I got out of aquariums in the 70's sometime, they came out with the Bio Wheel. I never cared for it, I felt it had limited value and more often than not it stopped turning. Since they are on the HOB filters I wondered if you had any thoughts on their value? Thanks again
I used to love them because it was just another place for the BB to colonize! But you did need to maintain them to make sure they kept spinning.
@@MichaelsFishRoom I am older and supposedly wiser now, I will keep that in mind. Thanks Michael, I appreciate your input.
I just bought the polly fiber and put it in my filter! How long should I go before I change the wad? 🤔
When it clogs
Hey brotha I primed mine and cleaned it but it’s still not flowing how it’s supposed to, is there maybe something I can do?
Not sure, I would need to see it.
Hi there, I lost the intake pipe, I just have the motor and the holder for it and I checked, it rotates but the 2 piece pipe is not there :( lost it while moving. Is there any way to fix this? do they sell just the connecting intake pipe online?
What kind of filter?
@@MichaelsFishRoom top fin power filter 20g
TekSavvy Tamilan not sure, sorry.
@@MichaelsFishRoom No problem, thank you.
Does the water in these filters go from back to front or from bottom to top?
What?
2019? Im learning how to customize hang on back. New hobby of mine with a 10 gallon with frogs snails. I have a live plant and purigen as chemical. Suggestions?
Suggestions for what?
You´re a crazy man, love your videos, my wife say for you to trim your beard, sorry for bad English im from Portugal, keep up the amazing work
I just notes that! I have to trim that loner! And welcome from Portugal!
Lava rock on Amazon? I swear you can buy anything on that site. Also, love the way you deal with trolls.
Lol...ANYTHING!
Ebay has way more variety but at lower quality
Lower quality lava rock?
One time i found chicken poop on amazon
xmedina07 no way!
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Thanks!
@@MichaelsFishRoom you're welcome 😊
After I primed it; it’s still not pushing water at all, just the propeller is turning. Any help? It would be greatly appreciated(I just set up my 40 gallon tank)
What kind is it?
@@MichaelsFishRoom I’m dumb I had primed it but didn’t realize I needed the filter to be on while I primed it.
@@MichaelsFishRoom thank you for responding though, I know you would’ve been able to help
Hey! Can you show me how to know if the filter is open or closed? Mine is a topfin filter and the open and closed is confusing. Thanks! Or anyone here that knows which way to turn it to opened!
If the lid is up, it is open.
What a maroon...
Technicality: carbon "adsorbs"; it does not "absorb". Now you can be extra geeky at your next club meeting.
Lol
Do you have to change/clean the lavarock. And if so how often
Nope...as long as it is pre filtered .
Michael's Fish Room I have the exact same topfin hang on the back filter as this. I have a couple questions because I am a beginner. How many lava rocks do I put in(how much of the filter should it take up) and should I put them in a mesh bag or is it ok to just put them right in the filter
I put them right in. As for how many, it depends on what is in the tank, is there other filtration, and many other factors. To start, what is the stocking and tank size?
Michael's Fish Room it is a 29 gallon still going through the cycle. Oh and should I remove the blue thing or could I keep that in.
So no fish in right now
Can you do a video showing how to set up a filter with lava rock and poly fill
I have, look at my box filter videos.
Dang right you have a sale going on Hahahaha
My HOB just floats I’m not sure what to do? BWAHAHAHAHA
Sounds like user error.
It’s supposed to hang on 😂
What will happen if I don't have a power filter
Do you have any filter?
C'mon buddy we all know that HOB is really Ham Off the Bone! In a land where ninja's are still rumored to exist, comes word of the new jersey almost bearded ninja...cough cough, I'm fine, stand by...…………..
LOL....Nice
Another great thing to use for biological filtration that I prefer is fluval sponges they are more pores then lava rock I took a penguin 350 and have three different corse levels of sponge on each side never have to replace them
How do you know they are more porous then lava rock? How much are they?
Michael's Fish Room a sponge has way more holes then lava rock u can tell just by looking and not to mention lava rock dyes ur water and a sponge doesn’t
Real lava rock is inert has no effect on water, that what makes it a great media.
Michael's Fish Room not a lot of people no that there is a difference in true lava rock is inert and the fake shit
I am wondering, with almost every fish-keeper channel saying no to carbon-filled filter cartridges, how long it will take for hob filter makers to make their own filter floss only versions and take back from diy filter hacks?
Why am I a hack?
How to prevent fish sucking to the filter hole?
Get healthy fish
I would just like to point out that pumice is a better filter media as its technically a glass with more surface area than Lava rock (scoria). The price of crushed pumice and crushed lava rock is roughly the same and for use in hobs, you will get more bang (beneficial bacteria) for your buck, just sayin....
Good to know!
plecos are poop machines for sure :)
Word!
Especially the clown plecos
I have that very same HOB filter and it broke within 30 days. First HOB filter to die on me in 20+ years of fish keeping.
Yeah, it was a POS.
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@@MichaelsFishRoom thanks but I meant the shirt you are wearing in this video.
The blue michaels fish room shirt?
@@MichaelsFishRoom the Fish Tube shirt.
Rob from flip aquatics was selling them at AE this year. I think he will have them at all the big shows.
8:57 Booped yer nose 🙃
Love it
When i clean my filters i power spray the media with old tank water
That works
I have the same oneand it doesn't work
Did you return it?
@@MichaelsFishRoom I will tomorrow but I didn't get a chance today.
Good
I thought mine was broke!! Omg
WHAT?
@@MichaelsFishRoom the noise when I first plugged it in, I thought mine was broke. Thank you for this video!
You're going to fry your pump if you don't prime the filter before turning it on
Oh yeah?
Oh my virgin ears! 🤣🤣🤣
Lol
i dont read instructions-
That's what she said!
Would’ve been nice if you showed how you set it up…
Watch the video.
Please don't look right into the camera again.
Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.....
To much talking 😭
Really?
I have the same filter but it isnt working as the way yours is. No water is coming out I dont know if it's the way I placed the filter or if something broke. Can you help me please. Thanks
It sure. Would need more info.
@@MichaelsFishRoom I got the same filter like a year ago and it didnt work so I changed into a new one but it also didn't work. I dont know what's wrong with it. Can you make a video how to set it up piece by piece please.