Eheim Ecco Pro 300 (Amazon): http://geni.us/fC1wG Eheim Ecco Pro 300 (Ebay): https://ebay.to/2ruNIEB Biohome products: http://www.filterpro.co.uk Small mesh bags for media: http://geni.us/DtoexHC The Eheim Ecco 300 is a really nice filter with a secure locking mechanism and efficient use of space internally - plastic does not feel 'cheap' like it does on the new Pro 4 range of canister filters. Although the 'pre-filter' is not really needed it is a decent size to catch really heavy muck and save the foams from being prematurely clogged so it does help to extend maintenance times. In summary - a great little filter which makes provision for effective mechanical, biological and chemical filtration. When upgraded it should provide a full cycle for a normally stocked tropical community tank of around 150 litres (40 US gallons), heavily stocked tank of around 75 litres (20 US gallons) This series of videos is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on: sales@filterpro.co.uk 07772848730 (Richard) Anyone who sends a filter will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win. *Please do not send any filters without contacting me first as I want to try and cover every type of filter, not 20 of the same make and model* Due to the high international shipping cost I am currently only taking filters from the UK but I'm hoping that as this series progresses a useful database of knowledge will be built up which will help viewers understand how their filters work, the limitations and the steps you could take to improve filtering capacity and efficiency. The goal with any filter is to try and achieve FULL CYCLE filtration which is the reduction in ammonia, nitrite AND nitrate - if you look anywhere online you'll see people tell you that the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium ends with the production of nitrate which is removed by regular (often large) water changes. That is HALF the cycle and is done by AEROBIC bacteria which favors highly oxygenated conditions and is very easy to grow on any surface. The last part of the cycle (reduction in nitrate) is completed by ANAEROBIC bacteria which favors an environment which is very low or devoid of oxygen. It takes filter media with a very specific internal structure to support both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria to allow for full cycle filtration but a suitably sized, well set up filter, will allow the full cycle to complete which results in ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70LfbGzweRI

Pond constructed by Landscape Outlook at Ponteland. Pump is Aquamax and filters are 2 x 15.000 Filtoclear. Fountains are 3 x Nautalis 200 and 3 x Schaumsprudler 35-10E nozzles. All pumps and filters supplied by Tyne Valley Aquatics. http://www.landscapeoutlook.co.uk/ http://www.tynevalleyaquatics.co.uk ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTQUtlrCrX8

Click 'SHOW MORE' for full video description, links to gear and useful videos - Watch in HD. I hope you find this video useful. It is of a new idea for a pond shower filter using a small wheelie bin which can easily be moved around / stored away in a shed without having to totally strip down the filter. The first media shown in the video is the new Biohome Shower media which is incredibly hard wearing but also extremely porous, having a structure similar to Biohome Ultra and Biohome Maxi Ultimate which is a perfect environment for supporting a great balance of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria for full cycle filtration (reduction in nitrate). I also show a few other types of media which make a good budget option for the biological side of filtration. GEAR LINKS: 45 litre wheelie bin: https://goo.gl/D14wFP 75 litre wheelie bin: http://geni.us/qwFax Biohome, foams and Pumice filter media: http://www.filterpro.co.uk Lava rock: http://geni.us/daKf8n1 Alfagrog: http://geni.us/Il899 20mm conduit pipe (spray bar and inlet): http://geni.us/A2kuXLc 20mm 90 degree bends: http://geni.us/MT6TCqt 20mm Tee pieces: http://geni.us/zLY2Lj8 20mm inlet: http://geni.us/BxXR (the above plumbing fittings may be cheaper from a DIY outlet e.g. Plumb Centre - I put links here to Amazon so you can get a close look and see exactly what you need) Outlet, Flexible pipe, plastic grid, foams and pump from any good pond outlet. Decent 3000 litre per hour pump: http://geni.us/dDYgVX Plastic grid: http://geni.us/AelD USEFUL VIDEOS: Stainless steel shower filter: https://goo.gl/gNFyWB Alternate DIY shower filter: https://goo.gl/R8YAeM Looking inside filter media: https://goo.gl/yMpJEr My pond construction playlist: https://goo.gl/YufhpP RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON: https://goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder http://geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: http://geni.us/4OL +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover: http://geni.us/1pmn JVC Everio quad proof HD camcorder: http://geni.us/e09e +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover (opened up and held between tripod and camera base) http://geni.us/dee24 Zomei Z666 tripod: http://geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: http://geni.us/87f7 If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWY242LxJ44

Hydor Professional 600 filter (Amazon): https://geni.us/tBdNd This is a really well made filter with classic Italian design. However, it is more than just eye candy as it will hold over 5kg of media and has a decent flow rate. Biohome products and foams: http://www.filterpro.co.uk Biohome Ultimate on Amazon UK: https://geni.us/GDV8oLd FilterPro site has links to worldwide distributors. WHAT IS A FULL CYCLE? *If someone tells you the aquarium nitrogen cycle ends with the production of nitrate that is incorrect - please read on* A full cycle is completed by bacteria - the aerobic part of biological filtration which processes ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate followed by an anaerobic part which processes nitrate into soluble nitrogen which bubbles off to the atmosphere. Therefore it requires a suitable amount of excellent quality filter media to be able to provide the environment for both aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria - that is what Biohome ultimate does perfectly but even with such good media there are limitations and we recommend the following amounts for different stocking scenarios: (1 US gallon = 3.8 litres) (1kg = 2.2 lbs) Average community tropical aquarium = 1kg per 100 litres Average coldwater aquarium = 1kg - 1.5kg per 100 litres Predator aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Large cichlid aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Malawi / Tanganyikan aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Marine aquarium = 1.5kg - 2kg per 100 litres Average mixed fish pond = 1kg per 200 litres Average koi pond = 1kg per 150 litres You may be disagreeing with the above figures but remember that they are for a FULL CYCLE not half a job - achieving 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite is quite easy since aerobic bacteria grows freely on any surface but the anaerobic bacteria responsible for COMPLETING the cycle needs more a specialized habitat. Size a filter properly, set it up sensibly and you will have perfect water - it's that simple....and your filter won't be the dreaded 'Nitrate factory'. This series of videos is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on: sales@filterpro.co.uk 07772848730 (Richard) Anyone who sends a filter (UK only at present) will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win. The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible: Sizing a canister prope ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moLyhA4VoPE