Canister filter installed.
So I got my canister filter in a few days ago and got it installed. I have to say it works great. I have worked with Aquatop canister filters before, but have never owned one yet. I got it from my buddies fish shop for $99.00. I will be eventually be adding another one to my other overflow chamber.
I got the filter opened up and rinsed out. These filters usually don't come with media, but for some reason mine came with bioballs and a nice big bag of carbon. I plan on ordering some ceramic rings and another bag of bio balls. This canister filter has tons for different types of media. I plan on running carbon, purigen, ceramic rings, and bioballs.
Of coarse the hoses measured different than what the company had told me, but I made them work until I can get to the nearest Menards. I had no problems priming the unit with the water filling the unit as soon as I opened the valves.
So I have had the unit running for a few days and I have to say its doing a really nice job. The little haze I had from filling the tank and kicking a little sand around is gone. The unit does have a built in 9W uv. I am sure the water is moving a little to quick to really clean the water with uv, but In the case of a outbreak, I could always slow the flow going out of the unit to slow the water down.
I think the next thing I am going to grab is a nice long shop power strip. Something I can mount on the stand and nicely hide the majority of my wires. My wife and I are still trying to figure out how we want to finish the stand and hood.