SunSun YBF-500 — Crystal-Clear Water, Without the Canister Hassle
If you’ve ever wanted the filtration power of a canister filter but didn’t want the cabinet space, hose runs, or priming headaches, the SunSun YBF-500 is built for you. This new-generation hang-on-back (HOB) filter brings true multi-stage canister-style filtration to the side of your tank — no plumbing, no leaks, no fuss.
Designed for freshwater aquariums and planted aquascapes between 40–80 cm in length (up to ~130 L), the YBF-500 hangs neatly on the back of your tank and delivers 500 litres per hour of filtration on just 6 watts of power. That’s silent, efficient, and tank-friendly.
Why Aquarists Are Switching to the YBF-500
🔬 True 3-Stage Filtration in a Hang-On Body
Most HOB filters give you a sponge and call it a day. The YBF-500 packs mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration into stacked trays — load it with sponge, ceramic rings, activated carbon, or your favourite media combo. Every drop passes through all three stages before returning to the tank.
🐠 Patented Fish-Waste Separation Chamber
Here’s what sets this filter apart: a dedicated spring-loaded waste separation chamber traps heavy debris and fish manure before it reaches your fine filter media. That means cleaner media, fewer cleanings, and stable biological filtration that doesn’t get smothered by detritus. A bottom discharge port lets you drain accumulated waste in seconds — no full filter teardown required.
💧 Built-in Surface Skimmer
Oil films, dust, and protein scum block light and starve your tank of oxygen. The YBF-500’s integrated surface skimmer continuously pulls water from the surface, keeping it crystal-clear — a huge benefit for planted tanks under strong lighting and shrimp tanks where surface tension matters.
🔇 Whisper-Quiet Operation
Measured at just 21–23 dB — quieter than a whisper. You can run this in a bedroom, home office, or living room without hearing it. No vibration, no humming.
⚙️ Built for Real Aquariums
- Adjustable flow rate — dial it up for community tanks, dial it down for shrimp and bettas
- Telescopic intake pipe with bottom suction grabs detritus from the substrate
- Dual outlet modes: duckbill for strong flow, rain-shower for gentle, oxygenating circulation
- Low water level operation — keeps running even during water changes
- Fits glass up to 12 mm thick
Perfect For
- Planted aquariums and aquascapes (40–80 cm)
- Community freshwater tanks up to 130 litres
- Shrimp tanks (with intake pre-filter)
- Betta sororities and breeding tanks
- Anyone upgrading from a basic sponge or internal filter
- Aquarists who want canister performance without canister complexity
Technical Specifications
| Model | SunSun YBF-500 |
| Filter Type | Hang-On Back (HOB) Canister-Style |
| Flow Rate | 500 L/H |
| Power Consumption | 6 W |
| Voltage | 220–240 V, 50 Hz |
| Suitable Tank Length | 40–80 cm |
| Suitable Tank Volume | Up to ~130 litres |
| Glass Thickness | Up to 12 mm |
| Dimensions | 185 × 90 × 255 mm |
| Noise Level | 21–23 dB (whisper-quiet) |
| Filtration Stages | 3 (Mechanical, Biological, Chemical) |
What’s in the Box
- 1 × SunSun YBF-500 main filter unit with built-in pump and skimmer
- Inlet pipe assembly with telescopic adjuster and bottom suction strainer
- Outlet assembly with duckbill and rain-shower attachments
- Filter sponge (additional bio/chemical media sold separately for best results)
- Mounting bracket for glass up to 12 mm
- User manual
Pro Tips from Backwater Aquatics
- Boost biological filtration: Pair the included sponge with ceramic bio-rings (we recommend Fluval BIO-FX or Seachem Matrix) for serious nitrifying capacity.
- Cycling new tanks: The high surface area of bio-media in this filter makes it ideal for fast tank cycling — seed it with mature media from an established tank and you’re ready in days, not weeks.
- Maintenance schedule: Drain the waste chamber weekly, rinse the sponge in tank water monthly, replace activated carbon every 4–6 weeks.
- Shrimp keepers: Add a sponge pre-filter over the intake to prevent baby shrimp from being sucked in.
Why Buy from Backwater Aquatics?
- ✅ Genuine SunSun product — sourced directly, no grey-market stock
- ✅ Pan-India shipping with insured delivery
- ✅ Expert aquascaping support — 18 years of experience, free pre-purchase advice
- ✅ Warranty backed by Backwater Aquatics, India’s trusted aquarium specialist
Order now and bring canister-grade clarity to your aquarium — without the canister.
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