What size canister filter do I need?

Take into account the size of your tank. The dimensions and gallon capacity of your aquarium will determine how much water you’d want to be turned per hour. I would usually recommend that you look for at least 4 times of water turnover per hour with canister filters.

How does Penn Plax Cascade work?

Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filters will keep your water clear by delivering powerful mechanical, chemical and biological filtration. Here’s how this powerful fish tank filter works: the floss pad removes fine particulate matter, while the activated carbon media removes toxins and impurities from the water.

Is a canister filter worth it?

Canister filters are much more reliable when it comes to filtration for saltwater and planted aquariums. They work equally as well for freshwater tanks, too. These types of filters st outside of the tank and use hoses submerged in the tank to filter the water.

Are cascade filters good?

This is an awesome water filter and is ideal for medium to large sized aquariums. This bad boy can pump out over 265 gallons of water every single hour, which is pretty impressive. Just as good is that it can fit any fish tank that can hold up to 100 gallons of water.

What is a cascade 1000 canister aquarium filter?

The Penn Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Aquarium Filter is a heavy-duty external filtration system. The Cascade 1000 (CCF3UL) is for aquariums up to 100 gallons and pumps 265 gallons per hour (GPH). Delivering powerful mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration, which produces crystal clear water in both fresh and marine aquariums.

What kind of filter does Penn Plax use?

Traps floating particulate matter The Penn Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Aquarium Filter is a heavy-duty external filtration system. The Cascade 1000 (CCF3UL) is for aquariums up to 100 gallons and pumps 265 gallons per hour (GPH).

What is the best canister filter for a 150 gallon aquarium?

Cascade Canister Filters from Penn Plax offer heavy-duty multi-stage external filtration for your fresh or saltwater aquarium. The Cascade 1200 Canister Filter can handle aquariums up to 150 gallons efficiently providing up to 315 gph of flow.

How to send filter to Penn-Plax?

For repair service, carefully pack the filter and send it postage paid directly to Penn-Plax together with the completed form on the bottom. Each product must be accompanied by sales slip showing date of purchase.