Description
SunSun CBG-500 Hang-On Filter with UV
The SunSun CBG-500 Hang-On Filter is a versatile and powerful filter designed for 120 litre aquariums. With a built-in UV sterilizer, it not only provides multi-stage filtration but also eliminates harmful bacteria, algae spores, and parasites for crystal-clear and healthy water.
🌊 Key Features
✅ 3-in-1 Filtration – Mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration with sponge + filter media basket (can be filled with ceramic rings, activated carbon, or bio-balls).
✅ Built-in UV Sterilizer – Helps control algae, harmful bacteria, and pathogens, keeping water crystal clear.
✅ Adjustable Flow Control – Gentle flow for planted or shrimp tanks, stronger setting for community aquariums.
✅ Surface Skimmer – Removes oil film and floating debris, improving oxygen exchange.
✅ Compact & Easy Setup – Hang-on design saves space inside the aquarium.
✅ Quiet Operation – Low noise motor with minimal vibration.
✅ Media Basket – Easy-to-customize chamber for your preferred media setup.
🐠 Suitable For
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Tank Size: 38-115L litres.
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Fish Types: Tetras, Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Bettas, Dwarf Cichlids, Shrimp, Snails, and small community fish.
⚠️ Not suitable for large messy fish like Goldfish, Oscars, Flowerhorns, or Arowana (unless used as an additional filter).
⚙️ Specifications
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Model: SunSun CBG-500
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Type: Hang-on back filter with UV sterilizer
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Flow Rate: 500 L/H
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Tank Capacity: 38-115L
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Power Consumption: 6W (including UV light)
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UV Sterilizer Power: 5W (built-in)
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Filter Media Included: Sponge + small starter media basket
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Upgradable Media: Ceramic rings, bio-balls, activated carbon, filter wool
🧱 Filter Media Setup (Recommended Order)
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Coarse sponge (mechanical filtration)
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Fine sponge / ceramic rings (biological filtration)
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Activated carbon (optional – odor & clarity)
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Bio-balls / ceramic rings (boost biological performance)
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Filter wool (optional – polishing water)
👉 Always place UV sterilizer on when water is clear for best results (avoid cloudy water blocking UV efficiency).
🔧 How to Install
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Hang the filter on the side or back of your aquarium.
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Insert the inlet pipe and attach the surface skimmer (if required).
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Place chosen filter media inside the chamber.
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Fill the chamber with some tank water (for easy priming).
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Plug in and switch ON – adjust flow rate as needed.
🧼 Maintenance
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Clean sponge every 2–3 weeks in tank water.
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Replace carbon/media as required (every 4–6 weeks).
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Rinse bio-media gently, do not replace all at once.
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Clean inlet, skimmer, and UV chamber regularly.
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UV bulb may need replacement every 6–12 months for effectiveness.
📦 What’s in the Box
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SunSun CBG-500 filter body
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Built-in UV sterilizer
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Sponge + starter filter media
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Inlet pipe & surface skimmer attachment
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Outlet fittings
✅ Why Choose SunSun CBG-500?
The SunSun CBG-500 Hang-On Filter with UV is an excellent choice for hobbyists who want advanced filtration and crystal-clear water in a compact unit. Its UV sterilizer ensures healthier fish by reducing algae, bacteria, and parasites, while the customizable media basket gives you flexibility.
👉 Perfect for community tanks, shrimp tanks, and planted aquariums in the 38-115L L range










