10 Hacks to Make the PERFECT Hang-on-Back Filter

Hang-on-back (HOB) filters are one of the first filters I used in the fish keeping hobby because they are extremely customizable yet affordable. I decided to ask my audience to see what kind of cool hacks you all have for optimizing a hang-on-back filter so that it’s super-efficient and easy to use.
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🛒 MATERIALS I USED
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▶ AquaClear 50 filter: amzn.to/3DpjJjP
▶ Seachem Purigen (for reusable chemical filtration): amzn.to/3DnoB8V
▶ Fine poly pad (for crystal clear water): www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Pre-filter sponge: www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/fa...
▶ Soap dish with suction cup (preferably with no metal to avoid rust)
▶ Flat mini heater
▶ Wi-Fi timer: www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Airline tubing: www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ SuperLube: amzn.to/3FvWc2r
▶ Surface skimmer overflow box: oceanboxdesigns.com/product/m...
📚 RESOURCES
▶ All the HOB filter hacks suggested by my audience: • Post
▶ Bill Smith’s rubber band idea: forum.aquariumcoop.com/topic/...
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0:00 Should I change from sponge to HOB filter?
0:51 Hack 1: Use reusable filter media
2:34 Hack 2: Add a pre-filter sponge
3:25 Hack 3: Grow a pothos plant
4:17 Hack 4: Minimize any vibrations
4:47 Hack 5: Baffle the flow
5:51 Hack 6: Add a mini heater
6:23 Hack 7: Use a WiFi timer
7:18 Hack 8: Make an airline tubing ring
8:15 Hack 9: Clean your impeller
8:46 Hack 10: Install a surface skimmer overflow box
9:53 Differences between HOB vs. sponge filters
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