HW-302 Pro

The SunSun HW302 265GPH Pro Canister Filter Kit is an awesome product. It keeps my tank spotless and my fish are happy and healthy. Easy to use with no issues at all, highly recommend!

Had this one for two months so far and it is working like a champ. Here are my pros and cons: Pros: - Quiet - Easy to install - Excellent price - Keeps the water clean and removes bad odors - Good water flow - Easy to maintain - Shipped quickly and arrived in good shape Cons: - Instructions are lacking - Some of the pipe fittings feel flimsy I still give this 5 stars because even those the instructions are lacking it was very simple for me to figure out how to set up the filter. Also the pipe fittings are flimsy but if you are worried about leaks you can replace these fittings with parts from your local hardware. The canister filter itself and the hoses seems to be of good quality. So considering the Pros and the great price I still gave this 5 stars. Note: This model HW302 does not include the UV sterilizer so if you want that feature then you should buy one of the higher models like the HW303B.

Not great instructions but figured it out. Works good in tank. Hot tip- lable it once you figure out which side goes in or out

Let me start of by saying I've started in the aquarium hobby in 1982 and have kept fish (fresh and salt) continuously since then. I am currently a breeder. I have always been some what of a "filter snob" . I ONLY USE EHEIM canister filters. I have owned several and currently own 2 X 2215's (yes they're old but they're EHEIM's and they still work great. I have started breeding Super Red Bristlenose Pleco's. If you have never had these I can't convey how much they poop! I had one of my Eheim 2215's on a 15 gallon grow out tank trying to keep it clean. I had to clean it once a week because of the zucchini "stuff" in the water from feeding. I set up a 20 gallon breeding tank for the adults. I moved the 2215 over to it. Again, I have to service it weekly or it completely clogs up. Decide to try one of these "SunSun" canister filters back on the 15 gallon. I read the instructions, installed the hoses and media as required, hooked it all up, plugged it in and IT WORKED PERFECTLY. No leaks, no noise, and a the next morning the tank was crystal clear. I let it run for almost a month before I noticed the output slowing down A LITTLE. Decided to clean it today. WOW! It was full of "stuff". The "toggle" release for the hoses was great and removing the trays to clean the individual media was very easy. Filled up the canister before reconnecting the hoses, pumped the "prime button" and it took off running again. VERY pleased with it's performance so far and will be ordering another one this week. I read all of the Pro and Con reviews before ordering and said "for $50 I can't replace the hoses and connectors on 1 of my Eheims so what do I have to lose?" Maybe I just got lucky and got a "good" one. Don't know, don't care. I'm still going to order another one :-). Will it keep a 75 gallon clean? Probably not. I would think MAYBE a 55 AT MOST but for anything smaller it works way better than I expected for the price! A good bargain!

From the very start this filter had been unreliable and I’ve had it at this point. It started off decent enough although it was certainly not pumping the correct amount per hour but it still sufficed for my tank. Overtime, yet very quickly, the amount of water actually getting filtered diminished greatly. Now, even after a FRESH clean, the filter is still pumping about as much as my little 10 gallon filter is supposed to. Pathetic for a canister filter. This thing should be able to easily handle a 40 gallon, yet I wouldn’t even want to use this in a 10 with how unreliable it is. If I could go back, I’d save up my money and get something worth a damn, because this canister filter is seriously a waste of money. You get better performance from a $20 filter from petco. Seriously, if you need a canister filter, don’t cheap out and get one of these, you’ll likely regret it.

Yes, please don't waste your time

satisfait

Should have give 5 stars but the package is missing the important filter media items!

This canister is a raelly good upgrade from my Marineland Biowheel 150! I received everything that was annonced. I did't use the active charbon since i put all the white filters in the bottom, the ceramic noodle in the middle (with my old filter media) and the bioballs on the top basket. The tubes are a bit stiff and the plastic of the water intake and outtake are a bit on the cheap side, but for the price, I can't complain at all! It is really quiet and I can say that my air pump is way louder than this Sunsun filter!

Very good works very well thanks