My aquarium is a little under 54gallons. I run a biomaster 600. Would you recommend a 2nd canister? Bioload is pretty low. Only hc Cuba and pogostemon helferi. Thanks!
Been using the 600 thermo for 2 years and they are an awesome filter. Regarding the pre-filter sponges and comments about them clogging too easily I personally have never had an issue as I clean mine every week along with the water change which is the the whole point of the pre filter unit imo. I've cleaned my main canister once in the last 2 years and even then it wasn't that dirty at all.
George - greetings again from USA. I have to tell you. I took a gamble 1.5 years ago and bought a biomaster 350 on your word and I LOVE IT. Best canister filter I have ever had. I have had fluval, marineland, had them all. The prefilter is a GAME changer for sure. I cannot stand taking them apart and cleaning them takes maybe 5 minutes. Thanks so much. The flow rate never diminishes even when its dirty. I am so impressed. I really appreciate every video you do, thanks mate!!!!!
I bought a bio master thermo after seeing your past videos (and some from Pecktec) - really love how easy it is to live with, and would not go back to any other canister now. I clean the pre filter with the weekly water change, and after 6 months I opened it up for a full clean and it did not need it at all!
Good news if you have a larger aquarium. I have had a 600 Thermo for over a year now on a 250l aquarium and it's great. As you say, the pre-filter saves too much opening of the main canister. When it was new I started checking the canister after a month, but am now up to 4 months with very little that the pre-filter doesn't pick up.
George, will the 850 provide adequate filtration for a 400 litre tank with Discus with a flow rate of 1500l/hr? Also is the 400W heater going to be sufficient to attain the temperatures required by Discus in a 400 litre tank?
I absolutely love my 600 thermo. Customer service can't be beat which is good because I don't live anywhere near any official retailers. I absolutely agree with them being a game changer and an industry leader. I think their next step should be honest branding. Like you mentioned the maximum aquarium size is always a very ambitious estimate. I can not complain one bit though. Glad they are continuing to expand their line!
Cheers for the first look George. Looking forward to using the 850 here at AG 😃 we’ve been using the Oase Biomaster filters extensively in our showroom for 3 years now. Definitely our filter of choice! 👍🙌
I've had two 250's and currently still running one. I do like them and think they are a good quality but have always had one issue with them. It's the steel impeller shaft. All the ceramic ones I've ever had have always been quieter and some how just sound more smooth. Don't know why, but when it's in you living room and vibrating in a cabinet really seems to make a difference
I love my 600 Thermo. The pre-filter was a game changer, easy maintenance. I hope they have replaced the K1 plastic media (needs to be a moving bed for this stuff to work) with some proper ceramic media instead. That’s the only negative I have on these filters, everything else is spot on 👍
just bought the Biomaster thermo 600 for my new Jewel Vision 180ltr. This is my first 'large' aquarium and want to stock it with Mbuna Malawi cichlids so having a good filter was my main priority. Never thought about Oase filters when doing my original wish list. Arguably the best filter imo. Such a vast space for bio media was exactly what i needed.
I love my biomaster thermo 600 but I see 2 issues with this. 1. The extra height of the canister will limit what tanks you can effectively use it in. Taking the pre filter out of my 600 in my fluval cabinet was such a ball ache due to restricted height, I ended up buying an APS filter booster and use that as my pre filter instead. This way every tray and the pre filter tube is full of Seachem matrix. 2. The flow rate. The flow rate on the 600 is pants. Ive got an eheim 350T running on the same tank and the difference between the 2 is quite noticeable. I dont think this bigger Oase would have enough grunt to run as a standalone filter on a 400 litre tank with some of the bigger fish in the hobby. Im guessing this sounds like im knocking the filter , im not , I love mine and if it broke would buy another in a heartbeat. Id just like to see if there was a way they could reduce the length of the pre filter tube and increase the flow rate.
@@captainwin6333 Footprint of the series is the same. Nonetheless there are different fits on the filter heads. So beter test it. Oase doesn't list this option.
Totally agree, pulling a canister apart for cleaning is such a pain. I've used various pre-filters on my small eheim canisters, but they weren't overly effective. I took a canister filter off a tank this past weekend because I was not happy with the performance.
Thank you for the pre filter cleaning tip. I have the 600 and I also get worried about leakage when I take the filter apart for cleaning. Life changing tip!
Hi Jorge, I've bought a biomaster 250T, but I don't know if a my problem only or not...if you move the filter during the running, have you air problem in the filter head? Thanks ...
I used to think these were overpriced and "not worth it" when you compare it to the FX6 but I bought one and I love it! The removable pre filter is a game changer along with the internal heater. They cost a little bit more than some other filters but you definitely get what you pay for. The ease of maintenance is worth it especially when you have multiple aquariums.
hi bro thanks alot for the video. May I ask, is it fine to use quick disconnect valves to slow down the in flow rate for oase 850 in my 2 feet tank (ada 60p)? thank you in advance. 😊
Thoughts on this heating a Waterbox clear pro 6025? I watched a video where the heater it comes with is meant for 100 gallon aquariums. The Waterbox I’m looking at is 130 gallon open top.
I am in the near future buying a Oase 300L Where I am getting it from has 2 options for the lighting. 1. Premium LED (full spectrum). 2. Classic LED. There is a pretty large difference in price. I am hoping to establish a forest type of environment, so lighting will be important? What is your recommendation for lighting? Thanks Tim
How does it get so much air inside? I shake it, tilt it. Still air bubbles comes out even after three weeks running. This is my he last week I have to decide to keep or to return. Had multiple canister filters and did have this problem. I cut all the hoses clean, there’s no air entering there.
Congratulations on 200K subscribers.....yes, at the time I'm posting this you're on 194K but it won't be long. I just want to be the first to say well done, lol Keep up the great work brother.
Hey George, Wondering if you knew why my filter the one shown in the video (850 thermo) keeps spewing out air through the lily pipe? I have inline co2 connected from co2art along with their regular and have everything at pressure to what they are saying to do. I've checked my hoses and nothing is leaking and seem to be all put together correctly. No matter what I do I can't seem to figure out why air is constantly being release.
What a beast!! I wish Oase heaters were approved for use and available in Australia. I'd buy an Oase filter immediately! Looking forward to the new tank, George.
Can you advise roughly how much seachem matrix i can add into a Oase biomaster 350. I do not want to overstock on seachem matrix more than necessary, so is 1L good enough to fill?
Thanks George. Very good. I am hoping to set up and scape a 110 gallon Custom Aquarium and looking at their sump filter which has a 1200 gal/hour flow rate and allows the heater and CO2 to be used inside the sump as well as UV.
Please I have some issue with Oase Biomaster 600. I have it for a month and it is still full of bubbles inside filter. Do you know what I have to do, please help. I have everything on filter originil. And net is full of problems with bubbles and one have any clue.
hey there! did you use any additional layers/ mats under between the aquarium and the stand or is there no need for this type of protection? I currently have a moderately hard rubber mat under another aquarium so that if there is a slight wobbling of the aquarium it's weight is supported. Cheers.
The Biomaster is an excellent filter. My only issue with it is the flowrate is not strong enough for the tank size or water volume that it is rated for. A good example is this Biomaster 850 which is rated for 850L but the flowrate of 1550L/hr is clearly not enough to properly circulate water around a tank that is holding that amount of water. Looking at the size of this filter, i would conclude that this filter probably has the media capacity (how much biomedia it can hold) to handle an aquarium the size of up to 850L, which is meaningless to me cos there's no point having a media capacity that can handle that amount of water/bioload when the pump/circulation doesn't properly remove detritus from the tank. While having an additional filter for redundancy or additional filtration purposes sounds like a good idea, i feel it's a waste of money which could otherwise have gone into buying fishes or other equipments. Why have 2 filters when you just need one to do the job? I hope you (as brand ambassador) can highlight to them the points i brought up so that they can make further improvements on their products and thereby benefit the whole community.
So not only was it sponsored, it was also pebble-dashed with adverts. Newp. Things I was hoping to learn: when is the UK release? How much will it cost? Nice filter though.
They are bad for clogging George..but i totally agree..they get clogged when doing their job well. Watch the flow and you know it needs a clean..Eheim have done the same...many years pre this one...regardless, thanks George...all best..
Another great video. Really enjoy the knowledge you impart, and resulting inspiration placed within my own scapes. Just got myself an 850. I'd like to know your process in changing canister filters on an established aquarium - what we should consider, common issues and how best to prepare or avoid them.
Hi George, I'm a great follower of your work, in fact you inspire me to go throuht aquascape. I'm abou to buy one Biomaster 850 thermo, but I have one restriction , the noise, some people comment it is noisy, is true? You heard/feel diference in the noise comparing with biomaster 600? I have eheim 2275, I would like to improve, but I cannot have something noisier in this place of the house. Thanks you
few Days ago i get the new Eheim 5e 700 wifi version :) and now they get out the new Oase ..too late...But i like better the eheim because it change 10-35 watt and works good and silent ..and now works with Wifi! and it was 340 Euros in the shoop
The water is first sucked up thru the trays, according to the animation in Oase's website. Thus, the pre-filter should be coarse(blue) and then the filter media should be coarse(blue), medium(orange) and then black(fine). Unfortunately, the marketing guys with Oase got the order of sponge media wrong in their video too and don't even sell black sponges for the trays, so we've got to cut them ourselves. I'm stunned no one else seems to have caught this oversight that seems obvious to me.
No problems for me. It seems if the media is changed or the pre filter isn’t maintained regularly this can lead to issues. The hum of the pump is minimal especially if inside a cabinet and using the supplied rubber feet to reduce vibration
I too would scream from the hills about Oase filters, I upgraded from the filtosmart thermo - best thing I ever did, I have the 350 and the 600. Is it just 1 additional tray inside like the steps between the rest of the series?
Wow! That filter is HHHUUUGGGEEE! I always said my next filter would be an OASE, love the different types they have and would definitely get one in the future! Thanks George for the unboxing!
Very interesting, I’m currently using the 600, on a Oase 300. I like to over filter so this might go on my wish list....::: great video looking forward to set up and scaping of the new tank. 👍🏻👍🏻
George you been lucky to get this donation but it should have been out two month ago and i would have bought two for my 500ltrs aquarium as the only one available was the 600
The pre-filter is a great idea, but for this size you need a lot of headroom if you want to take the pre-filter out. Can't see how this would work under the aquarium.
Tilt the entire forward and it clears the cabinet door. Just be sure to remove it slowly to give time for water to settle around it, and when putting it back in, again take a few seconds for the water to flow around it.
Hey George, sounds great! I’m building a 180 cm tank and I was thinking about the Eheim 2262-38 (Dated) and I was looking at having some Lilliy pipes specially made for it because it’s 20 MM size. But this is a perfect solution! Please keep us updated!
On their website they have a UK series (GB) and this bad boy isn't included in that. The UK one's only go up to the 600. Are they intending on bringing this one to the UK too?
Some of the smaller internal filters and small external filters look like filters made for ZooMed in the United States. I wonder if they made filters for ZooMed before they started selling their own aquarium filters?
I'm always puzzled that the filter media is not much of a topic in your videos. Volume & flow of filter is great. But what about biologically active surface??? Other factors that measurably lead to better & stable water quality? A small filter with fantastic media could beat a large filter with bad media? Is the best seachem matrix? Greenaqua seems convinced. Whats the best area per volume? Any other measurements on performance, what offers the most reliable nitrogen cycle?
That's a lump of a filter , pleased you were honest about how large an aquarium it could actually run 👍, do you know what sort of price we will be looking at in the UK ?
I own the OASE BioMaster 250 and have mixed feelings about it. I've used canisters from Ehiem, Fluval, and Rena over the two decades in this hobby. The pre-filter seems like a great idea, especially with how it is to remove. The weak spot of the pre-filter are the delicate rubber seals around pre-filter intake and exit. These will inevitably get covered with bio-film and eventually stiffen with age. I owned the BioMaster for about two years now and i'm seeing the wear on these seals. You have to be diligent and care about cleaning and seating them or your filter will not prime. These seals are hard to locate and purchase on Oase's site. Personally, I felt I was better off taking down and cleaning the trays every 3-6 months on the traditional canisters over cleaning the OASE pre-filter.
Hi Alan I'm thinking between fluval fx6 and oase biomaster 600 thermo for my 350 l malawi tank ..Which one would you recommend ? Fx6 much more powerful , oase has the prefilter and built heater. I'm hestitating :-) Many thanks, Tamas
I have been considering this filter recently but have noticed 2 sizeable problems with it. The first is that it claims to only do 1550 litres per hour but also claims that it is suited to aquariums up to 850 litres. This would only provide 2 times turnover and even then it’s often suggested that the manufacturers stated turnover should be halved when taken into account that the filter will be full of media. The second issue is that the largest heater is only 400 watts so it will only heat an aquarium of 400 litres not 850 litres as suggested. So turnover wise it is likely only good for aquariums under 100 litres and the heater is only good for 400 litres max. This seems poor for such a large filter and way behind its competitors
It is really irritating that i can not get replacement parts for my Biomaster 600. I run three of these and one has been down for two months. I don't think i would buy another Oase product if they don't keep any inventory on wearable items like impellers. Customer service has been awesome and I love the filter but if its not running I have to go with another product.
Does Oase filters available in India. Are they planning to expand there business in India as well. That will be really Awesome if they do so. Because India is a big market for new upcoming Aquascapers in future. 😊 hope to see Oase in Indian Market very soon.😊
Hahaha I feel ya George! That’s how it usually goes with the kids when I try to do maintenance! This will be my next filter I buy! Maybe not a 850 haha
It's not the same thing. I have the 600 and I use a very coarse sponge on the intake but only to prevent my shrimps to be sucked in. The internal prefilter has the original medium sponges. If I would add a medium sponge on the intake it would get clogged in a day. Having 6 medium sponges as a prefilter it makes it extremely practical. Before I had the coarse sponge on the intake, I was cleaning the prefilter every other week, now once a month. After a year, when I opened the filter, I didn't even have to charge the fine pad.
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When is your book out?! I already preordered it! 🤗too impatient!
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My aquarium is a little under 54gallons. I run a biomaster 600. Would you recommend a 2nd canister? Bioload is pretty low. Only hc Cuba and pogostemon helferi. Thanks!
@@jamalcarter6554 Pump/Filter output/hr rating should be x5 your aquarium volume, I think :)
@@shrimperlincs3395 agreed. The given rating says I'm getting 6x. But we know how those numbers are
Been using the 600 thermo for 2 years and they are an awesome filter. Regarding the pre-filter sponges and comments about them clogging too easily I personally have never had an issue as I clean mine every week along with the water change which is the the whole point of the pre filter unit imo. I've cleaned my main canister once in the last 2 years and even then it wasn't that dirty at all.
this is completely unnecessary for most people
i must have one
I always tell my wife. I’m going to the fish store to buy something that I probably don’t need...😂😂😂
As is zebra plecos...whats your point?
George - greetings again from USA. I have to tell you. I took a gamble 1.5 years ago and bought a biomaster 350 on your word and I LOVE IT. Best canister filter I have ever had. I have had fluval, marineland, had them all. The prefilter is a GAME changer for sure. I cannot stand taking them apart and cleaning them takes maybe 5 minutes. Thanks so much. The flow rate never diminishes even when its dirty. I am so impressed. I really appreciate every video you do, thanks mate!!!!!
lol, waiting to see Balazs throw one of these on a 60p in the Green Aqua gallery
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Too true lol
Lololo
Tsunami coming soon!!! 😂😂😂
I think he will probably need two. Along with 80kg of Frodo stone and 50kg of Amazonia
I bought a bio master thermo after seeing your past videos (and some from Pecktec) - really love how easy it is to live with, and would not go back to any other canister now. I clean the pre filter with the weekly water change, and after 6 months I opened it up for a full clean and it did not need it at all!
Good news if you have a larger aquarium.
I have had a 600 Thermo for over a year now on a 250l aquarium and it's great. As you say, the pre-filter saves too much opening of the main canister. When it was new I started checking the canister after a month, but am now up to 4 months with very little that the pre-filter doesn't pick up.
George, will the 850 provide adequate filtration for a 400 litre tank with Discus with a flow rate of 1500l/hr? Also is the 400W heater going to be sufficient to attain the temperatures required by Discus in a 400 litre tank?
I absolutely love my 600 thermo. Customer service can't be beat which is good because I don't live anywhere near any official retailers. I absolutely agree with them being a game changer and an industry leader. I think their next step should be honest branding. Like you mentioned the maximum aquarium size is always a very ambitious estimate. I can not complain one bit though. Glad they are continuing to expand their line!
Cheers for the first look George. Looking forward to using the 850 here at AG 😃 we’ve been using the Oase Biomaster filters extensively in our showroom for 3 years now. Definitely our filter of choice! 👍🙌
Everyone at 7:44 is when you finally see the filter...🙃
I've had two 250's and currently still running one. I do like them and think they are a good quality but have always had one issue with them. It's the steel impeller shaft. All the ceramic ones I've ever had have always been quieter and some how just sound more smooth. Don't know why, but when it's in you living room and vibrating in a cabinet really seems to make a difference
I love my 600 Thermo. The pre-filter was a game changer, easy maintenance. I hope they have replaced the K1 plastic media (needs to be a moving bed for this stuff to work) with some proper ceramic media instead. That’s the only negative I have on these filters, everything else is spot on 👍
just bought the Biomaster thermo 600 for my new Jewel Vision 180ltr. This is my first 'large' aquarium and want to stock it with Mbuna Malawi cichlids so having a good filter was my main priority. Never thought about Oase filters when doing my original wish list. Arguably the best filter imo. Such a vast space for bio media was exactly what i needed.
I love my biomaster thermo 600 but I see 2 issues with this.
1. The extra height of the canister will limit what tanks you can effectively use it in. Taking the pre filter out of my 600 in my fluval cabinet was such a ball ache due to restricted height, I ended up buying an APS filter booster and use that as my pre filter instead. This way every tray and the pre filter tube is full of Seachem matrix.
2. The flow rate. The flow rate on the 600 is pants. Ive got an eheim 350T running on the same tank and the difference between the 2 is quite noticeable. I dont think this bigger Oase would have enough grunt to run as a standalone filter on a 400 litre tank with some of the bigger fish in the hobby.
Im guessing this sounds like im knocking the filter , im not , I love mine and if it broke would buy another in a heartbeat. Id just like to see if there was a way they could reduce the length of the pre filter tube and increase the flow rate.
Would the OASE Filter Head for BioMaster 850 fit on a BioMaster 600 bucket? Love the power but might just be a little tall for me.
You would think so given the footprint isn't any bigger.
@@captainwin6333 Footprint of the series is the same. Nonetheless there are different fits on the filter heads. So beter test it. Oase doesn't list this option.
Totally agree, pulling a canister apart for cleaning is such a pain.
I've used various pre-filters on my small eheim canisters, but they weren't overly effective.
I took a canister filter off a tank this past weekend because I was not happy with the performance.
Thank you for the pre filter cleaning tip. I have the 600 and I also get worried about leakage when I take the filter apart for cleaning. Life changing tip!
Hi Jorge, I've bought a biomaster 250T, but I don't know if a my problem only or not...if you move the filter during the running, have you air problem in the filter head? Thanks ...
George - I bought a 350 without heater. Question - can I use any heater or do I need to put in an Oase branded heater?
I used to think these were overpriced and "not worth it" when you compare it to the FX6 but I bought one and I love it! The removable pre filter is a game changer along with the internal heater.
They cost a little bit more than some other filters but you definitely get what you pay for. The ease of maintenance is worth it especially when you have multiple aquariums.
hi bro thanks alot for the video. May I ask, is it fine to use quick disconnect valves to slow down the in flow rate for oase 850 in my 2 feet tank (ada 60p)? thank you in advance. 😊
Thoughts on this heating a Waterbox clear pro 6025?
I watched a video where the heater it comes with is meant for 100 gallon aquariums.
The Waterbox I’m looking at is 130 gallon open top.
I am in the near future buying a Oase 300L Where I am getting it from has 2 options for the lighting.
1. Premium LED (full spectrum).
2. Classic LED.
There is a pretty large difference in price.
I am hoping to establish a forest type of environment, so lighting will be important?
What is your recommendation for lighting?
Thanks Tim
Im just starting this hobby i got a free 80 gallon tank from a co worker my first canister filter purchase is the oase 850 im excited
How does it get so much air inside? I shake it, tilt it. Still air bubbles comes out even after three weeks running. This is my he last week I have to decide to keep or to return. Had multiple canister filters and did have this problem. I cut all the hoses clean, there’s no air entering there.
Congratulations on 200K subscribers.....yes, at the time I'm posting this you're on 194K but it won't be long.
I just want to be the first to say well done, lol
Keep up the great work brother.
Have they added more holes to the pre-filter/ changed anything? Hopefully, the flow is improved compared to the 600T?
Looks great! What would everyones preferred method for in-line CO2 diffusion be for a model like this?
George it’s a great filter one question before I give up my Ehiem 3e pro XXL does the filter make any great deal of noise when running?
Hey George, Wondering if you knew why my filter the one shown in the video (850 thermo) keeps spewing out air through the lily pipe? I have inline co2 connected from co2art along with their regular and have everything at pressure to what they are saying to do. I've checked my hoses and nothing is leaking and seem to be all put together correctly. No matter what I do I can't seem to figure out why air is constantly being release.
What a beast!! I wish Oase heaters were approved for use and available in Australia. I'd buy an Oase filter immediately! Looking forward to the new tank, George.
They are now...
@@braxtonmackenzie1 Indeed they are. (y)
Now all we need is for me to be able to buy one in nz ....
Can you advise roughly how much seachem matrix i can add into a Oase biomaster 350. I do not want to overstock on seachem matrix more than necessary, so is 1L good enough to fill?
Thanks George. Very good. I am hoping to set up and scape a 110 gallon Custom Aquarium and looking at their sump filter which has a 1200 gal/hour flow rate and allows the heater and CO2 to be used inside the sump as well as UV.
I’d say pod guru and Cory are game changers.... pond gurus pimping of these has made an ok filter to be a good filter. Oase need to hire pondguru
How to pimp it?
Please I have some issue with Oase Biomaster 600. I have it for a month and it is still full of bubbles inside filter. Do you know what I have to do, please help. I have everything on filter originil. And net is full of problems with bubbles and one have any clue.
hey there! did you use any additional layers/ mats under between the aquarium and the stand or is there no need for this type of protection? I currently have a moderately hard rubber mat under another aquarium so that if there is a slight wobbling of the aquarium it's weight is supported. Cheers.
@Georgefarmer hi George do you think this filter would be ok for a 240ltr goldfish tank?
hi , is this filter better then fluval filter 406? for 180L tank with two Blood-red Parrot Cichlid
Oh my word, between you and green aqua lol
War of the Big Canister's...
This is a good video, it's just hard not to joke given the size
The Biomaster is an excellent filter. My only issue with it is the flowrate is not strong enough for the tank size or water volume that it is rated for. A good example is this Biomaster 850 which is rated for 850L but the flowrate of 1550L/hr is clearly not enough to properly circulate water around a tank that is holding that amount of water. Looking at the size of this filter, i would conclude that this filter probably has the media capacity (how much biomedia it can hold) to handle an aquarium the size of up to 850L, which is meaningless to me cos there's no point having a media capacity that can handle that amount of water/bioload when the pump/circulation doesn't properly remove detritus from the tank. While having an additional filter for redundancy or additional filtration purposes sounds like a good idea, i feel it's a waste of money which could otherwise have gone into buying fishes or other equipments. Why have 2 filters when you just need one to do the job?
I hope you (as brand ambassador) can highlight to them the points i brought up so that they can make further improvements on their products and thereby benefit the whole community.
Runs my 5 foot tank awesome just have trouble starting it again cause air trapped
Hey mate, can you please advise the best way to reduce the flow from these powerful Oase filters if used in smaller tanks?
So not only was it sponsored, it was also pebble-dashed with adverts. Newp.
Things I was hoping to learn: when is the UK release? How much will it cost?
Nice filter though.
Its already hit some UK stores seen it with a price tag of £299.99
They are bad for clogging George..but i totally agree..they get clogged when doing their job well. Watch the flow and you know it needs a clean..Eheim have done the same...many years pre this one...regardless, thanks George...all best..
Another great video. Really enjoy the knowledge you impart, and resulting inspiration placed within my own scapes. Just got myself an 850. I'd like to know your process in changing canister filters on an established aquarium - what we should consider, common issues and how best to prepare or avoid them.
Hi George, I'm a great follower of your work, in fact you inspire me to go throuht aquascape.
I'm abou to buy one Biomaster 850 thermo, but I have one restriction , the noise, some people comment it is noisy, is true? You heard/feel diference in the noise comparing with biomaster 600? I have eheim 2275, I would like to improve, but I cannot have something noisier in this place of the house. Thanks you
George would this be overkill on a 200 ltr tank that is freshwater, medium level amount of plants and a medium stock of fish? Thanks
Never have too much filtration go for it
Awesome George, look forward to seeing the in depth setup. So pleased with mine . 🎉🎉👏👏
Fantastic review george! Wow.....game changer for big tanks! So glad oase have this out! Thanks for the video and for sharing George!
Would you know when this will be available in the US? I was so close to purchasing the 600 but if theres a bigger one coming out id like to wait.
Which pre filter sponges come as standard? Is the media in the trays the same as the 600?
Looking forward to the Discus tank videos to come. Definitely the ultimate tropical fish to have in my opinion!
few Days ago i get the new Eheim 5e 700 wifi version :) and now they get out the new Oase ..too late...But i like better the eheim because it change 10-35 watt and works good and silent ..and now works with Wifi! and it was 340 Euros in the shoop
The water is first sucked up thru the trays, according to the animation in Oase's website.
Thus, the pre-filter should be coarse(blue) and then the filter media should be coarse(blue), medium(orange) and then black(fine).
Unfortunately, the marketing guys with Oase got the order of sponge media wrong in their video too and don't even sell black sponges for the trays, so we've got to cut them ourselves.
I'm stunned no one else seems to have caught this oversight that seems obvious to me.
People have been complaning about the noise . Any problems with yours ? I want to get one but too much noise could be problematic
No problems for me. It seems if the media is changed or the pre filter isn’t maintained regularly this can lead to issues. The hum of the pump is minimal especially if inside a cabinet and using the supplied rubber feet to reduce vibration
I too would scream from the hills about Oase filters, I upgraded from the filtosmart thermo - best thing I ever did, I have the 350 and the 600. Is it just 1 additional tray inside like the steps between the rest of the series?
Wow! That filter is HHHUUUGGGEEE! I always said my next filter would be an OASE, love the different types they have and would definitely get one in the future! Thanks George for the unboxing!
OMG. this filter would handle all my 5 aquariums 😀
Just getting in to in the tank scene.. and love your tanks.. keep it up. Hope to one day get to that level..
Very interesting, I’m currently using the 600, on a Oase 300. I like to over filter so this might go on my wish list....::: great video looking forward to set up and scaping of the new tank. 👍🏻👍🏻
The Constantly Purging Air issues have been solved?
Love the Biomaster Thermo range. So easy to maintain and very reliable. Great video George, excited to try the new bigger size 🙂
George you been lucky to get this donation but it should have been out two month ago and i would have bought two for my 500ltrs aquarium as the only one available was the 600
The pre-filter is a great idea, but for this size you need a lot of headroom if you want to take the pre-filter out. Can't see how this would work under the aquarium.
Tilt the entire forward and it clears the cabinet door. Just be sure to remove it slowly to give time for water to settle around it, and when putting it back in, again take a few seconds for the water to flow around it.
Hey George, sounds great! I’m building a 180 cm tank and I was thinking about the Eheim 2262-38 (Dated) and I was looking at having some Lilliy pipes specially made for it because it’s 20 MM size. But this is a perfect solution! Please keep us updated!
On their website they have a UK series (GB) and this bad boy isn't included in that. The UK one's only go up to the 600. Are they intending on bringing this one to the UK too?
Some of the smaller internal filters and small external filters look like filters made for ZooMed in the United States. I wonder if they made filters for ZooMed before they started selling their own aquarium filters?
I recommend watching the whole video but if you’re here for just unboxing, it starts at 7:11
Have you done a video for the set up of this filter yet?
I'm always puzzled that the filter media is not much of a topic in your videos. Volume & flow of filter is great. But what about biologically active surface??? Other factors that measurably lead to better & stable water quality?
A small filter with fantastic media could beat a large filter with bad media?
Is the best seachem matrix? Greenaqua seems convinced. Whats the best area per volume? Any other measurements on performance, what offers the most reliable nitrogen cycle?
Do we have an approximate cost for this unit at all?
Great review i may get one for my aquascaper 900 😁
Hello George!! Only a suggestion: Why not a new video about tank cycling phase? Detailing fertilization and algae problems in this phase. Thank you!
Love the look of this, RRP ? what minimum size aquarium would you say these are for?
I'd go to about 400litres with one of those if the aquarium is normally stocked. If you have big, messy fish it might require another filter too.
Awesome video, im going to 100% look into their products now.
That's a lump of a filter , pleased you were honest about how large an aquarium it could actually run 👍, do you know what sort of price we will be looking at in the UK ?
Probably £300 ish I'd think - the 600 is around £250
Is there an all in one suitable to a 90l tank? Im a total noob looking to start my own tank soon
Biomaster 250
Looks cool, George!
Wow! That’s a beast of a filter, adding to my wish list!
@DikoMan Overpriced? And what filters are cost effective? Eheim? :D Oase is a filter for a good price / quality ratio.
Do u know what would happen if i leave the co2 on with out light
I own the OASE BioMaster 250 and have mixed feelings about it. I've used canisters from Ehiem, Fluval, and Rena over the two decades in this hobby.
The pre-filter seems like a great idea, especially with how it is to remove. The weak spot of the pre-filter are the delicate rubber seals around pre-filter intake and exit. These will inevitably get covered with bio-film and eventually stiffen with age. I owned the BioMaster for about two years now and i'm seeing the wear on these seals. You have to be diligent and care about cleaning and seating them or your filter will not prime. These seals are hard to locate and purchase on Oase's site.
Personally, I felt I was better off taking down and cleaning the trays every 3-6 months on the traditional canisters over cleaning the OASE pre-filter.
Hi Alan
I'm thinking between fluval fx6 and oase biomaster 600 thermo for my 350 l malawi tank ..Which one would you recommend ?
Fx6 much more powerful , oase has the prefilter and built heater. I'm hestitating :-)
Many thanks,
Tamas
@@MrBarcafan75 I'd definitely go for the fx6!
I have been considering this filter recently but have noticed 2 sizeable problems with it.
The first is that it claims to only do 1550 litres per hour but also claims that it is suited to aquariums up to 850 litres. This would only provide 2 times turnover and even then it’s often suggested that the manufacturers stated turnover should be halved when taken into account that the filter will be full of media.
The second issue is that the largest heater is only 400 watts so it will only heat an aquarium of 400 litres not 850 litres as suggested.
So turnover wise it is likely only good for aquariums under 100 litres and the heater is only good for 400 litres max.
This seems poor for such a large filter and way behind its competitors
Now that is what I call a filter!!! Keep it up🙌🏻 looks like I'll be saving for a while to get something decent like that😁
It is really irritating that i can not get replacement parts for my Biomaster 600. I run three of these and one has been down for two months. I don't think i would buy another Oase product if they don't keep any inventory on wearable items like impellers. Customer service has been awesome and I love the filter but if its not running I have to go with another product.
Been waiting for this monster! Finally
Is that just perspective or Photoshop in the thumbnail? Either way, cracking image! Filter looks epic, cannot wait to get a BioMaster Thermo myself.
I gasped when you pulled the huge filter by the wire at 8:05.... 😂
It's been 3 months and I don't see the "deep dive" you said you were going to do into this filter. Am I missing a video somewhere?
Going through the questions I see that George Farmer does not answer people's questions. Too bad. I'm going to unsubscribe and look somewhere else.
This is exciting!
Fantastic filters 👍👍🙏
When can we buy online
Oase might be a gamechanger, but the 32 Watt power consumption is a lot. This the area where Eheim is way better.
In side which size of your tank
Does Oase filters available in India. Are they planning to expand there business in India as well. That will be really Awesome if they do so. Because India is a big market for new upcoming Aquascapers in future. 😊 hope to see Oase in Indian Market very soon.😊
Pretty nice one! They don't even have it on their own website yet...
Would this be too much flow for a 10Gallon Betta tank?
@MDBD Ahh, well i already ordered one. i'll just have to make due.
Just the right size if you don't want any maintenance at all! You can actually regulate the flow with some valves, can't you? ;)
Hahaha I feel ya George! That’s how it usually goes with the kids when I try to do maintenance! This will be my next filter I buy! Maybe not a 850 haha
Just put a fine prefilter on any sponge intake...even on this, I’d add a sponge on intake
It's not the same thing. I have the 600 and I use a very coarse sponge on the intake but only to prevent my shrimps to be sucked in. The internal prefilter has the original medium sponges. If I would add a medium sponge on the intake it would get clogged in a day. Having 6 medium sponges as a prefilter it makes it extremely practical. Before I had the coarse sponge on the intake, I was cleaning the prefilter every other week, now once a month. After a year, when I opened the filter, I didn't even have to charge the fine pad.
Nice filter