Canister Cleaning & Filter Media Tips

#canisterfilter #cleaningcanisterfilter #sunsuncanisterfilter I'm cleaning my canister filter and upgrading the media. Here are some tips you might find useful. I'm always learning, always evolving in the hobby and here I share some tips that might help. Some I've learned the hard (expensive) way and some through research at sites like www.cichlid-forum.com or at Facebook group pages. If you have a question, please ask in the comments below or come on over to the Facebook group page, "Ben O'Cichlid". I can also be reached at: [email protected]. Support the channel by using this link to get to Amazon: Amazon.com/shop/benochart - qualified purchases, in or outside of my store, gives the channel a small credit. Pick up channel merchandise like mugs, hoodies and tee’s at my Teespring store here: https://ben-ocharts-store.creator-spr... Join the “Garage Gang” and become a Patreon member. Go here for details: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=13... *** Here are some links to products I've used and recommend: (You get a great deal by using these links and help the channel: Filters: SunSun 302-B (265 gph): https://amzn.to/2Y6Ylhy SunSun 704-B (525 gph with UV): https://amzn.to/2YFbHjV SunSun HW 3000 (793 with UV): https://amzn.to/3hCm54W Filter pads for all SunSun filters: https://amzn.to/30Ieg7E Cut your own filter pads: https://amzn.to/2zD6SiP SunSun Pre-Filter (goes over intake): https://amzn.to/3fv6aU1 Flexible hose cleaning brush: https://amzn.to/2N5x8p7 SunSun Pre-Filter (In-Line Canister): https://amzn.to/2UQ79WX SunSun Canister O-Ring replacement: https://amzn.to/2BhU7uf SunSun UV 9W replacement bulb: https://amzn.to/2N0eoHB Suggested Bio Media that I use in my canisters: Biohome Ultimate: https://amzn.to/3e8Cs70 MarinePure: https://amzn.to/37z9UB7 CNZ sponge filled bio-balls: https://amzn.to/3e7aitd Pumice stone: https://amzn.to/2Y6vk5t Crushed coral/aragonite: https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM Chemical Filtration I've Used with Good Results: Seachem Purigen: https://amzn.to/3hCygyG Seachem Matrix Carbon: https://amzn.to/2Y6sOft Mesh bags: https://amzn.to/2AJb4hj Fluval FX-6 Canister Filter: https://amzn.to/30KhPu1 Other items: Suggested substrate (aragonite): https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM My favorite LED lights: https://amzn.to/2N0YrRd Inexpensive Powerheads: https://amzn.to/2N5dTMu Better quality Powerhead (Hydor): https://amzn.to/37y8pTT Heaters I use: Eheim: https://amzn.to/3e2PByp Cobalt Neo Therm: https://amzn.to/2N5eFZU API (Black Plastic Shielded): https://amzn.to/3e8HujY Recommended Meds to have on hand: Fritz Maracyn 2: https://amzn.to/2UJRqJ1 API Furan 2: https://amzn.to/2N10iWb API General Cure: https://amzn.to/3ejsFLe Kordon Ick Attack: https://amzn.to/37A2iOF Seachem Metroplex: https://amzn.to/2N5g9TY Seachem Garlic Guard: https://amzn.to/2N3W549 Seachem Focus: https://amzn.to/2Ax8yef Water Treatment Products I Use & Recommend: Seachem Prime: https://amzn.to/37xa1gD Seachem Safe: https://amzn.to/3d7Tscn Seachem Lake Salt: https://amzn.to/30PeQ3A Seachem Pristine: https://amzn.to/3ejvEDq Seachem Clarity: https://amzn.to/2CdDCA4 Aquarium Quick Start Products I Recommend: Seachem Stability: https://amzn.to/3e2SgYS Fritz Turbo Start: https://amzn.to/3d7UXr1 Dr. Tim's One and Only: https://amzn.to/2CdEFju For more fish keeping videos with tricks, tips and hacks, check out these playlists: For "My Best Fish Keeping Tips" click here:    • "Best Fish Keeping Tips" Videos from Ben O...   For tips and tricks with Fluval FX canister filters go here:    • Fluval FX Canister Filter Playlist - Tips,...   For tips and tricks with SunSun canister filters go here:    • SunSun Canister Filter Reviews and Tips, H...   For videos on water changes and controlling nitrates, click here:    • Water Change, Maintaining the Best Water Q...   For videos on general canister filter maintenance, click here:    • Aquarium Canister Filter Maintenance, Tips...   My Top 10 most popular videos of all time:    • Most Popular Videos with Over 100k Views!   I'm also on Instagram: "ben.o.cichlid" **Never forget: YOU ROCK!!!**