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. 🐟 SUBSCRIBE so you won’t miss my latest video: 🌿 BECOME A MEMBER for bonus content: 🛒 MATERIALS I USED (As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from the links below. Also, I work for Aquarium Co-Op but do not receive commissions from their links.) ▶ AquaClear 50 filter: ▶ Seachem Purigen (for reusable chemical filtration): ▶ Fine poly pad (for crystal clear water): ▶ Pre-filter sponge: ▶ Soap dish with suction cup (preferably with no metal to avoid rust) ▶ Flat mini heater ▶ Wi-Fi timer: ▶ Airline tubing: ▶ SuperLube: ▶ Surface skimmer overflow box: 📚 RESOURCES ▶ All the HOB filter hacks suggested by my audience: ▶ Bill Smith’s rubber band idea: 🦐 EXTRAS ▶ Instagram: ▶ Merch store: EDITOR: Angela Guererro at ATTRIBUTION Music from Epidemic Sound: (if you use my referral link, I get 1 month free 😀) Diamond icon by VideoPlasty from : SuperLube from from AC70 Surface Skimmer Overflow Box from Oceanbox Designs at 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 #girltalksfish #fishtank #aquariumfilter