SUNSUN HW303B EXTERNAL FILTER - QUERIES

[dubizzle]

Dear All,

I have got myself yesterday, a SUNSUN External Filter, HW303B… (Purchased it for an offer – got the set for around 70$).
Here are the specifications of the one, I purchased.
1. 1400 litres per hour
2. Pump Power : 35 watts
3. 3 Stage Multi Layer Filtration
4. Built in 9 watt UV Sterilizer Complete with Filter media
5. 2m max head height
6. Separate on / off switch for UV
7. Quality Fittings ( Taps, hoses & spray bar inc )
8. Quick Release taps
9. Quiet and Extremely reliable
10. Weight : 5kg
11. Suitable for up to 500 litres

Queries :

1. Does anyone think that, the price paid for this is high?
2. I have not got any warranty for this filter, do you normally get one?
3. This is the first time, I am buying an external filter. This is for my 100g, that I have bot. This is currently running on 2 Internal Filters only. I have in there, a silver aro + a RD Flowerhorn (I know, that’s a lot of biomass in there). Recently, I have observed that, there is an pungent odour coming out of the aquarium from these fishes. When I had contacted the LFS nearby, they have advised me to get an External Filter for the remedy. Hence, I have purchased the above mentioned SUNSUN External Filter.
Are there, any ppl out there, with similar experiences, and anyone who has got the odour out of their aquariums with this type of external filter? i.e. does this filter work, the way I want it to?
4. Does the operation of these filters create a lot of disturbing noise in the Room ?
5. With the help of these types of filters, how often would I have to change the water in the aquariums?
6. What is the principle of water cleansing in these filters, that use bioballs, ceramic and activated carbon?
7. My Water in the aquarium is presently unclear, that’s because of the food I put in there. After I get this running, will I get the water crystal clear. Or will I have to add in new water, when starting this filter.

I know that’s a lot of questions.
I have just got a Rough Idea on how to use this. However, wud get back to u, with any other clarifications required for this.

All comments are welcome. Thanx in advance to all of u there.

 

[v3n0m]

Lots of post lately related to these "types" of heaters. Try the search feature, I'm sure you can dig up plenty of info on them.

 

[Sniperofgods]

As for the sunsun that is about what they go for after shipping about 70 bucks, and the odor coming from your tank you just need to replace your carbon or run a tray of carbon in your sunsun. Also make sure you are not over feeding as this can cause a foul odor as well if the food isn't getting eaten.

 

[RWaltman]

We just talked about the SunSun's themselves...I started the thread...check it out

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393555

 

[v3n0m]

Lots of post lately related to these "types" of heaters. Try the search feature, I'm sure you can dig up plenty of info on them.

I meant filters, sorry man for any confusion.

 

[dubizzle]

Lots of post lately related to these "types" of heaters. Try the search feature, I'm sure you can dig up plenty of info on them.

i have made this thread,,,, coz cudnt find that "info" that i wanted to find.....

As for the sunsun that is about what they go for after shipping about 70 bucks, and the odor coming from your tank you just need to replace your carbon or run a tray of carbon in your sunsun. Also make sure you are not over feeding as this can cause a foul odor as well if the food isn't getting eaten.

no no,,,,, odour has stopped coming from the tank now.....i carried out a full water change for the tank.....

We just talked about the SunSun's themselves...I started the thread...check it out

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393555

thank u thank u .....waltman for that.....

I meant filters, sorry man for any confusion.

Dear All,

Thanx alot for all those advices....
1. The external filter carries - bioballs in the bottommost, cermaic in the middle and activated carbon at the top.... will keeping all trays with carbon get the odour off.?? Can some1 clarify – Biological Filtration is the Bioballs, Mechanical Filtration is the Ceramic rings, and what is the carbon then??
2. Presently, i changed the full water in the tank. so, now theres no odour as such...just yday at the LFS, i saw one guy who had purchased a pearl aro 6 months back,,,,he was telling me to just get live fish for this aro…and he says the aro will grow really huge,,,, he was showing me his aro,,, I got this into mind,,,how abt keeping just live fish for the aros… this wud not make the overfeeding problem…. Isn’t it??? And does anyone have actual experiences with giving only live fish to aros to get them big….???
3. I have heard that there is a surface skimmer… whn u put the spray bar on the surface to get water into the tank.,,,,does that mean by surface skimming.??
Its not taking any waste away,,,,correct me if I m rong… its only supplying more oxygen to the surface,,,,,,??????
4. How often shud the media in the filters be cleaned ?? I just checked cleaning the carbon…. But lots of black particles, I suppose the carbon itself is washing away…….

Just wanted to tell one more thing – my UV Lamp light is not working.. contacted the LFS and they are like,,,, bring the head alone back for a replacement… going to get that tmw…..

Thanx in advance to everyone……