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SunSun HST Series Bottom Filter Aquarium

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SunSun HST Series Bottom Filter Aquarium

A cabinet aquarium with a touch-screen controller and one-touch drain, sold from 60 cm up to a 2 m, 740 litre display. Deeper models circulate water down both sides into the sump.

Updated

101–737 L14 models

Will it suit my tank?

litres

Best for

Keepers wanting a larger sump tank with some convenience features.

Worth knowing

The in-cabinet sump trickles water over media, which strips injected CO2 faster than a canister, and the lid lights are aimed at showing off fish rather than growing plants.

What stands out

  • 14 sizes from 101 to 737 litres
  • Touch-screen control and one-button drain
  • Top lid design
  • Teak, apple, gold wood grain or white walnut

Models and specs

ModelVolumeDimensions (L × W × H)LightPumpFiltration
HST-600ED101 L59 × 34.5 × 73 cmLED 1 × 7 WCQB-2000, 35WSmall Four-way + Baffle
HST-800ED163 L79.6 × 34.5 × 83 cmLED 1 × 9 WCQB-2000, 35WSmall Four-way + Baffle
HST-1000ED205 L99 × 34.5 × 83 cmLED 1×13 WCQB-2000, 35WSmall Four-way + Baffle
HST-1200ED248 L119 × 34.5 × 83 cmLED 1 × 20 WCQB-2000, 35WSmall Four-way + Baffle
HST-1500ED317 L150.8 × 34.5 × 83 cmLED 1 × 22 WCQB-2500, 45WFour-way + Baffle
HST-1000ID243 L99 × 41.5 × 83 cmLED 2×13 WCQB-2500, 35WWater on both sides
HST-1200ID295 L119 × 41.5 × 83 cmLED 2 × 20 WCQB-2500, 35WWater on both sides
HST-1500ID377 L150.8 × 41.5 × 83 cmLED 2 × 22 WCQB-2500, 35WWater on both sides
HST-1200FD342 L0.1 × 119 × 47.5 cmLED 2 × 20 WCQB-2500, 45WWater on both sides
HST-1500FD438 L150.8 × 47.5 × 83 cmLED 2 × 22 WCQB-3000, 35WWater on both sides
HST-1800FD513 L175.8 × 47.5 × 83 cmLED 2 × 24 WCQB-3000, 35WWater on both sides
HST-1500AD568 L150.8 × 60.2 × 83 cmLED 3 × 22 WJDP-10000, 100WLarge four-way bottom filter + baffle
HST-1800AD665 L175.8 × 60.2 × 83 cmLED 3 × 24 WJDP-10000, 100WLarge four-way bottom filter + baffle
HST-2000AD737 L194.4 × 60.2 × 83 cmLED 3 × 30 WJDP-10000, 100WLarge four-way bottom filter + baffle
Brand
SunSun
Filtration
Sump (dual-side overflow on ID, FD and AD models)
Controls
Touch screen, one-touch drain
Colours
Congo teak, golden apple, gold wood grain, white walnut

Figures from the maker's published specifications. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the SunSun HST Series Bottom Filter Aquarium, drawn from its specs.

How many litres is the SunSun HST Series Bottom Filter Aquarium?

HST-600ED: 101 L, HST-800ED: 163 L, HST-1000ED: 205 L, HST-1200ED: 248 L, HST-1500ED: 317 L, HST-1000ID: 243 L, HST-1200ID: 295 L, HST-1500ID: 377 L, HST-1200FD: 342 L, HST-1500FD: 438 L, HST-1800FD: 513 L, HST-1500AD: 568 L, HST-1800AD: 665 L, HST-2000AD: 737 L. Expect about 15 to 20 percent less water once substrate and hardscape are in.

What filter do I need for the SunSun HST Series Bottom Filter Aquarium?

For the HST-600ED (101 L), look for a filter rated at roughly 510–1010 L/h. Our filter matcher lists the ones that fit.

Who is the SunSun HST Series Bottom Filter Aquarium best for?

Keepers wanting a larger sump tank with some convenience features.

Is there anything to watch out for with the SunSun HST Series Bottom Filter Aquarium?

The in-cabinet sump trickles water over media, which strips injected CO2 faster than a canister, and the lid lights are aimed at showing off fish rather than growing plants.

What are the alternatives to the SunSun HST Series Bottom Filter Aquarium?

Other aquariums worth comparing: Boyu E Series Cabinet Aquarium (EAF / EAZ / EAM / EDM / EHM / ELM), Boyu LA Yayue Aquarium, Boyu LB Yapin Aquarium. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.