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Hi Just purchase a piece of Silicone tubing....there are various sizes on Ebay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225977022984?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=0mumziogrj6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=Zmcx0rkOScG&var=525076886264&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Hi @Herbert If you can remove the O ring and check for imperfections, the slightest manufacturing issue will compromise the seal. I have used very fine Wet/Dry sand paper to remove remnants of the manufacturing process on the O ring, that with using Vaseline fixed the leak on a Eheim External...

Have you checked that the little vent hose is pointing upwards! hoggie

Hi Just use PVC tubing it won't kink as much as silicone tubing! https://www.kiowa.co.uk/tube-and-tubing?filter=00015170

Hi I find that the housing and the impeller need cleaning just as much as the pipes, to keep output forceful! You will be surprised how much gunk/crud builds up in there.

Hi I've never owned a Fluval external filter so unsure if that would be a secure method. Personally I would just purchase new hoses or the rubber adapter/connectors! Have a look below on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192416814096

Hi Robert Flow is king in a planted aquarium, I would go with Seachem Tidal 75......not sure what you think of the 110 to-large. Filtration in the below journal was eventually a Seachem Tidal 75 https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/dennerle-scapers-tank-35-litre-the-red-ring.62166/#smileyfood1 Cheers

The Oase Biomaster 350 have 16mm/22mm hoses so you will need 16mm or 17mm pipes! You could use 16mm but I would secure them with jubilee clips! https://www.oase.com/gb-en/products-a-z/family/product/p/42746-biomaster-thermo-350-gb.html

https://www.horizonaquatics.co.uk/collections/steelware/products/hugo-stainless-steel-intake-pipe-17mm?variant=41442021376057 https://www.horizonaquatics.co.uk/collections/steelware

Looks good! :thumbup:

How did you fit that handle?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362999396896?_trkparms=amclksrc%253DITM%2526aid%253D1110006%2526algo%253DHOMESPLICE.SIM%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D256748%2526meid%253D7db6b02225d94d5c8f7b3...

I don't have shrimp/fish, therefore, don't have that consideration!

It's 4 inches/10cm without the skimmer....you could plug the pipe with a course sponge if you have fish/shrimp!

The Superfish 50 will do the job!

https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/superfish-scaper-aquarium-set-45-litre?queryID=8b35c6dc11587ec7d24feb64a2907f8f&objectID=43300&indexName=magento2_livedefault_products Yes if it is the above product!

Running a Superfish 50 on my little Mini Eclectic Tank! Good points! Good turnover. Adjustable Flow rate down to a trickle. The cover is a good fit. The filter holder can be taken apart. Pretty silent on full flow. The skimmer can be removed. Other points! The intake pipe is clear, which will...

Have a look at Superfish filters! https://aquadistri.com/brands/superfish/aquarium/filters/hang-on-filter/

The impeller spins noisily but doesn't pump even a cubic centimeter of water. Hi Probably need a electric extension cord for power to do this. Best do this outside or in a bathtub! Remove the hose adapter with the hoses. Fill the chamber with water.....test the filter runs by switching on and...

Hi Welcome to the UKaps! Have you filled the canister filter full of water? If not, I would do this in a washing-up bowl or bucket until the water overflows the sides, then add the pump head! Another suggestion is to repair the leak with silicone then fill up the aquarium with water and then...

If I remember that grease was mentioned as Vaseline. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be just used on the Double Taps. I used it on both the pump head seal and the O rings on the taps....never had any leaks/problems!

I'm sure I purchased an Eheim Canister filter years ago and there was grease with the filter!

Never ever found that to happen in all the years I've used filters!

Hi Take the seal off....inspect it for any faults....the seal should have no nicks or remnant manufacturing material it should be smooth all around. If it does have protruding material remove it with very fine wet/dry sanding finishing paper. Clean the O ring/seal recess. Use Vaseline to coat...

I assume so....but you would need to use a internal filter unless you purchase a piece of acrylic and mode it to fit around the eternal filter/hang on/hob! Bettas I hear jump, even through small gaps, therefore its something you have to be conscious of!

https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/dennerle-scapers-tank-55l---white-glass-3445-p.asp

Hi Best if you purchase a filter with adjustable flow rate, there are lots out there....Dennerle Corner filter/Eheim Liberty Hob/Super Fish Hang On filter...there are obviously others!!! Have a read at this Tutorial below regarding Co2 by Ceg/Clive...

Or Eheim Liberty Hob Filter if you can get hold of one! hoggie

Not a great lover of those screw hose connections, its about time they had pushfit connectors if they can do it for Household Heating and RO units dont see why these are not on a filter that is rather expensive!!!

Seachem you can turn the flow down to a trickle!!!

Might be not fully filled with water! Try tipping it to one side a few times to expel air.

You will not have any problems....you just need to purchase set of connectors/reducers and a piece of 16/22 hose/tubing!

Invest in a couple of Double taps!

Must be a production problem with recent filters as I have the Thermo 100 no issues, purchased it about 4 years ago!

I would agree with that above. Check all round the gasket to see if there is any manufacturing imperfections/residue left on the gasket! Use a very fine wet/dry decorating paper to clean up the ring up if any, then use grease as an extra precaution.

You can turn it down a little so the leaves are just gently moving and the stems are slightly swaying!

Hi Lucy I'm not familiar with this filter! You could try a piece of course filter foam cut to fit between the filter and the glass! hoggie

Not a bad little filter...but remember you will need to get access to it when you want to clean/service the filter!

Should be okay as the filter grills are on the sides of the Oase Thermo 50! This leaves you about 6cm for substrate!

There are a few threads on the Eheim 350....modifications etc! Add Eheim 350 in the search bar.

No mate! the circulation of the water keeps everything good...it probably only switches on if the temperature drops so not on that long!

75....Will be far better for a 60 litre!!! 75 is pretty powerful.....I have one installed on a 35 Litre Denerelle Scapers Tank.! I increase the flow to the max...every now and again, just to remove some crud on leaves and detritus....but it is like an old fashion upright washing machine...

I have two....75/55 models....easy to clean, good flow, a skimmer....you can even put a small 50-watt heater in the filter basket!!!.....:happy:👍

Look at the Seachem Tidal Filters....these are flow adjustable and also have a built-in skimmer!!! Or Eheim Hob Filters....;)

Hi Andy The heater fits inside the blue collar it will be a tight fit to make a good seal. The 3 other parts are for inside an Oase Filter.....so might not fit. hoggie

Looks as though it's shaped to fit into the housing!

What filter is that impellor from?

Hi What length is that Superfish Nano Heater? Cheers hoggie

Nice one Geoff for going to the trouble posting pictures and helping a new member's questions!

Eheim hob filters! I've got the larger Liberty 200 can't fault it! They are a more expensive....as the build quality is quite robust! Easy access to remove and clean the sponges...:thumbup: You can add some filter floss to pick up finer detritus particles!

Probably around 650 L/H.

Hi Emma Best if you try and fill the cannister full of water! Remove the heater and pour some water into the heater space till it reaches near the top of the opening! You may displace some water when replacing the heater...so have the filter on a tray with a towel underneath...some kitchen towel...

Ehiem do good quality hobs! Iain Sutherland is running one on his Taiwan Bee journal! https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/taiwan-bee-not-so-nano.53779/ hoggie

If a filter starts leaking from the head! The first inspection I do is look at the O ring around the head! These can have small imperfections during manufacture which can cause leaks. Very fine Wet and Dry paper can remove those!;):thumbup:

https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/trigon-190-crypt-corner-pfk-featured.22238/

There are clear plastic brackets that are available! Usually from China/Ebay ......:( hoggie

The pipes will not fit onto the head if they are not in the correct position!.....;)

Nice one!.... :thumbup: Below may interest you;) hoggie

You will need to use a bit of force as the rubber seal is quite tight! hoggie

Push this part up to the very top of the heater, the locking lugs should face down!

That won't work bud! You cant close the filter head because of the heater cable! hoggie

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Hi Babara I think its a case of trial and error to get what you need! A tad more expensive Oase compact 25. Not sure this will fit in your space, claims to be nearly silent...

Have a look at the Dennerle Corner Filter! This is adjustable regarding flow, plus it has a little spray bar. https://www.aquasabi.com/Dennerle-Corner-Filter hoggie

Add a sponge to the internal! If you can source some mature media you could add some to the canister filter! hoggie

Or dead beneficial bacteria!:( hoggie

Hi You can switch some of the filter sponge from the running filter to the new filter, then your good to go! Or squeeze some of the gunk "good bacteria" from the one you are using atm.....into the canister of the new filter. I prefer the first method makes less mess of the aquarium;) I would...

Hi Large pore sponge at the bottom, next medium then smallest pore at the top or filter floss! hoggie

Hi Richard If you purchased it new....there should have been pipe work supplied!

Hi....yea looks as though the Vallis is using up a lot of space and taking over that back section! You could remove some or replace it with something else...….Rotala sp would be a choice or Didiplis diandra. Or move the Ludwigia into that area! hoggie

Aquael Internal Fan Filter Micro Which is adjustable.....;) hoggie

Hi Foxfish Yip..... had the same pump on my central heating system....20 years ago!.....;):thumbup: Till I got the heating system changed. hoggie

The pump has a flow dial! Try adjusting that Diane. Go to 5.25

Hi Diane....Did you clean the impeller/pump? After you do this.... top up the compartment so the water is level with water in the aquarium! Hi Kalum the 60 doesn't have a hose! https://www.aquaone.co.uk/documents/AquaNano-10032015.pdf hoggie

Yes I agree with Kalum:thumbup:....you probably do not need all compartments full of media!

Hi Diane I suspect the pump head needs cleaned! Shut the pump down and remove it...take the cover off and clean the impeller! There will be a grill "I assume" on the pump clean that also. You may have to syphon out any muck that's at the bottom of the pump housing compartment. hoggie

I get your drift Tim!;) Why should you give them your hard earned :greedy:cash, if the products you purchase are not up to standard! hoggie

Hi Tim I purchased one...never had a problem with it, although the design could be better...cable should be routed up the back! The sponge area is a tad small a minus point also. Plus point,the sponge compartment is easy to remove and clean! For the price of a couple of beers I think its well...

Purchase this small skimmer! Even has a small guard on top. https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Pond-Solutions-Aquarium-Tropical/dp/B01M0LZ8N5/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1546364532&sr=8-4&keywords=surface+skimmer+aquarium hoggie

Hi I have Oase Filtosmart Thermo 100 filter running at the moment. Yes it would! You would need to purchase a set of shut off valves to attach to the in and out hoses. This is one of the minus points of this filter....! hoggie

Make sure the both filter pipes/tubes are full of water...also the canister....turn on filter...push prime button! hoggie

Hi Jack I would remove 50% of your filter media if its packed full if you haven't done so! Try that and see if the temperature increases....;):nailbiting::D hoggie

You can get smokey grey JBL tubing from Maidenhead Aquatics...cut to length! hoggie

No Rob.....very quite!

Hi Rob I am currently running the Oase FiltoSmart Thermo 100 Aquarium External Filter! On a 40cm cube about 67 litres volume....I wouldn't say it was too powerful....once you add media this reduces the output somewhat! hoggie

Hi Shouldn't be a problem....attaching a UK plug would use a 3amp or a 5amp fuse though! Germany 230 V 50 Hz C / F Ghana 230 V 50 Hz D / G Gibraltar 230 V 50 Hz G Great Britain (GB) 230 V 50 Hz G hoggie

No problem with live stock!

Hi Dominick Hydor are a well know company for producing various aquatic components! From Filters to In-line heaters! Below is a review on the Hydor Prime 30. https://www.aquaristikshop.com/aquaristic/Hydor-Prime-30-External-filter/548012/ hoggie

Give it a good kicking:lol::banghead:;)

Hi Neil Try moving the filter up to aquarium height to see if that increases flow! Taps fully open! hoggie

What Eheim model is this filter! Have you greased the impellor shaft with Vaseline? If its not air getting into filter...it could be a priming issue! Seems strange you have had the same problem with 2 different makes of filter! hoggie

Hi This is how the impellor should sit in the impellor chamber! (Picture below) with 2 rubber bushes at each end. If there is excess noise there is air getting into the filter....either the O ring is damaged or not finished properly! Or the connections to the Out/In pipes are not on properly...

Have you read below! https://ukaps.org/forum/threads/oase-biomaster-thermo-external-filter.41568/ https://ukaps.org/forum/threads/new-oase-biomaster-250-thermo-leaking.48534/ hoggie

Cheers Jack Its already on order ...... the 8th January....... https://www.gardensite.co.uk/aquatics/oase-filtosmart-thermo-100-aquarium-external-filter.htm hoggie

Indeed......but the filter shouldn't leak around the priming button! That's a major flaw/issue!:oops:

Just ordered the Oase FiltoSmart Thermo 100 Filter last week :banghead:.....I hope this is going to be a pain in the rectum to run!............:( I may cancel it as its out of stock at the moment!........:rolleyes::mad: hoggie

You could try flushing some hot water down there to soften the bush, then use tweezers to remove it!