Pimp My Filter #78 - Tru Nano Filter (S) Canister Filter
Channel: Pondguru
Date: 2022-11-17

The Nano filters can be found here: https://www.minicompletetank.com
Filter Kits, Foams, Biohome, Biogravel etc: https://www.filterpro.co.uk
(FilterPro site has links to Biohome suppliers in other countries)
Eheim Mech: https://geni.us/lXrB7
Eheim Substrat Pro: https://geni.us/98euQaB (decent alternative to Biogravel).
This tiny canister filter is very well made and comes with all the features of a 'normal' sized external filter - check the link above to see available sizes and options for body construction (plastic or stainless steel).
Hopefully the filter you choose is still on offer as the offer price represents quite good value considering the internal filter alternatives (which generally are not good and would take up valuable space in a 'nano' tank).
As the tank size gets smaller the level of care invariably increases so having a good filter becomes way more important, especially when livestock is introduced and although I'm generally not a fan of nano tanks I'd recommend this filter as a way to properly care for the water quality (and also the livestock).
Having the ability to adjust the flow on the pump (4 settings) is an excellent idea and it is refreshing to see such a common sense feature on such a small filter.
I may have edited the part out explaining what the sealed off air line is on the top of the filter........d'oh!.....it is a CO2 injection point so you can integrate CO2 into the pump intake for distribution back into the tank......another nice feature.
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The following videos will be useful for learning more about filtration and filter media:
Sizing a canister properly and filter set up: https://goo.gl/om19un
Looking INSIDE different filter media: https://goo.gl/hZWS6c
Bacteria and filter media: https://goo.gl/123gAF
How to clean an aquarium: https://goo.gl/bPMhvh
Aquarium tips / filtration playlist: https://goo.gl/pXgqVj

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 filter media 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.
Remember to use a water conditioner which does not bind / detoxify ammonia, nitrite or nitrate as that type of conditioner will severely limit bacteria numbers by starving the bacteria of 'food'.
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'.....you'll spend less money on treatments too......basically the filter is the foundation of a successful aquarium. 

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

We all are on a long path of learning.........

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