10 Best Aquarium Canister Filter Reviews
Updated on: November 2023
Best Aquarium Canister Filter Reviews in 2023
Marineland Magniflow Canister Filter 220 GPH For aquariums, Easy Maintenance
Penn Plax Cascade CCF3UL Canister Filter For Large Aquariums and Fish Tanks – Up To 100 Gallons, Filters 265 GPH
- CASCADE CANISTER FILTER FOR FRESHWATER OR MARINE ENVIRONMENTS: the Cascade 1000 (CCF3UL) has 3 media baskets, works at 265 GPH, and is recommended for Aquariums up to 100 gallons. It measures 11.5 x 17 x 10 inches.
- STATE OF THE ART FEATURES OF THE CASCADE 1000: ♦ flow valves that rotate 360 degrees for easy maneuvering in even the tightest aquarium cabinets ♦ large capacity media baskets allow aquarists to customize to their media needs ♦ push button primer allows for a quick and easy prime of the filter ♦ includes a spray bar, tubing, directional spout for customization, and filter medium.
- USE ANY COMBINATION OF MEDIA: floss pad for removing particulate matter and a course sponge that provides abundant surface for promoting bacterial growth (to remove ammonia and nitrites) included free with purchase
- SEE BELOW FOR DIAGRAM, THE CASCADE 1000 INCLUDES: ♦ Flow rate control cut-off valves ♦ two independent directional 360 degree rotating valve taps ♦ swimming pool – style hose clamps ♦ quick, easy, push button self-primer ♦ extra-large capacity stackable filter medium containers with lift-up handles ♦ floss pad and coarse sponge included, free with each canister filter ♦ easy lift alignment clamps that release vacuum suction ♦ sturdy tip-proof base
- FILTER MEDIA OPTIONS BY CASCADE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON, SOLD SEPARATELY: see below for details, sold separately is media such as: bio-floss, bio-sponge, bio-rings, filt-a-pack pro-z, and filt-a-pack pro-carb-z.
SunSun Hw303B 370GPH Pro Canister Filter Kit with 9-watt UV Sterilizer
- HW-303B Pro Filtration Kit, Good for up to 100 gallon aquariums
- Flow rate: 370 GPH (1400L/Hr)
- Dimension: 10.5" L X 10.5" W X 16" H
- Pro Kit Includes Canister Filter w/9 Watt UV, 3 White Filter Pads, 1 Blue Coarse Pad, 3 Media Baskets
- Includes 1lb of Premium Filter Carbon, 1lb of Ceramic Rings and 1 Set of Bio Balls
Finnex PX-360 Compact Canister Aquarium Filter
- Filtration media includes activated carbon floss pad, sponge and ceramic rings
- Perfect for both Aquatic and Turtle Aquariums up to 25 gallons
- Completed accessories include durable water intake strainer, spray bar and filter hanger
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- 2' Lift available
EHEIM Classic Canister Filter 2211, Classic 150 - PetOverstock
- Permo-elastic silicon sealing ring fixed on the pump head for easy and safe closing after cleaning
- Equipped with filter sponges and/or loose filter media
- Maximum flow rate: 40 US Gal
- Accessories included: Filter basket, spray bar, inlet pipe, hose and installation accessories
- Comes complete with filter media (EHEIM Mech & Substrat Pro) and valves
- Permo-elastic silicon sealing ring fixed on the pump head for easy and safe closing after cleaning
- Equipped with filter sponges and/or loose filter media
- Accessories included: Filter basket, spray bar, inlet pipe, hose and installation accessories
- Comes complete with filter media (EHEIM Mech & Substrat Pro) and valves
- Accessories included: Filter basket, spray bar, inlet pipe, hose and installation accessories
SunSun Hw302 265GPH Pro Canister Filter Kit
- HW-302 Pro Filtration Kit, Good for up to 75 gallon aquariums
- Flow rate: 265 GPH (1000L/Hr)
- Dimension: 9" L X 9" W X 15.5" H
- Pro Kit Includes Canister Filter, 3 White Filter Pads and 3 Media Baskets
- Includes 1lb of Premium Filter Carbon, 1lb of Ceramic Rings and 1 Set of Bio Balls
SunSun Sun HW-404B 525 GPH 5-Stage External Canister Filter with 9W Uv Sterilizer
- Good for up to 150 gallon fish tanks
- Dimension: 11" L x 11" W x 19" H
- Flow rate: 525 GPH (2000L/hr)
- Pump power: 55W
- Built in 9 watt UV sterilizer for controlling algae spores/bacteria and promoting clear water
- Refer user manual provided in product details section for information regarding product assembly, usage and troubleshooting.
Fluval 307 Perfomance Canister Filter
- The 07 series features new engineering solutions that work cohesively to produce a fluent operation that is up to 25% quieter than before
- Depending on the model selected, the 07 Series generates between 145 - 383 US Gal/h (550-1,450 L/h) of constant pumping power and pressure that endures over time
- 07 filters are big on power, yet small on energy consumption. The 107 and 207 models, for example, draw as little as 10 watts of electrical energy, which is EQUIVALENT TO A SINGLE HOUSEHOLD LED LIGHTBULB!
- The 07 Series features several new design refinements that reduce the effort and time involved for maintenance, so you can spend more time enjoying your aquarium, and less time working it
- The 07 Series utilizes every square inch of available canister volume, and positions media resourcefully to maximize media space in a compact footprint
SunSun HW-302 3-Stage External Canister Aquarium Filter 264GPH
- Canister filters for aquariums use high water pressure, from a properly powered pump, to force water through the dense filter media. A pump can draw water from an under-gravel filter, and run it into a canister for double filtration
- 3 media trays capable of handling your choice of filtration media; Comes with an adjustable spray bar. This is a helpful feature if you want to adjust the output flow from the filter
- Convenient self-priming pump that eliminates the need for manual siphoning; Single valve disconnect & priming pump ease routine maintenance
- Provides quiet, efficient filtration for fresh and saltwater aquariums is great for living rooms, offices or bedrooms
Sunsun Hw304B 525GPH Pro Canister Filter Kit with 9-watt UV Sterilizer
- HW-304B Pro Filtration Kit, Good for up to 150 gallon aquariums
- Flow rate: 525 GPH (2000L/Hr)
- Dimension: 11" L X 11" W X 17" H
- Pro Kit Includes Canister Filter w/9 Watt UV, 4 White Filter Pads, 1 Blue Coarse Pad, 4 Media Baskets
- Includes 1lb of Premium Filter Carbon, 1lb of Ceramic Rings and 1 Set of Bio Balls
The 10 Best Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Beginners
This list will help you choose your new aquatic friends and create a beautiful marine atmosphere in your home!
Choosing the fish to stock your saltwater aquarium is exciting. There are many beautiful and interesting varieties of fish available, many of which are great for beginners and get along well with other fish. This list will help you choose your new aquatic friends and create a beautiful marine atmosphere in your home!
Watchman Gobies
Watchman gobies in a few varieties (yellow, diamond, spotted) are excellent beginner fish, and add a touch of character to your tank. These fish are not often fierce with other fish, but might pick brief fights with other types of gobies.
Blue Tangs
These fish eat both meaty food (like brine shrimp) as well as algae. Blue tangs sometimes fight amongst each other, but normally don't cause too much of a problem at all. These fish are good for beginners as long as their needs are met - like lots of space to swim!
Yellow Tangs
This is a common saltwater fish, and is notorious for getting along swell with other varieties of fish. Unfortunately, yellow tangs seem to have more of a problem with other surgeonfish than anything else, acting aggressively almost all the time unless they are introduced to the environment together.
Wrasses
Bird, lined, and elegant wrasses are wonderful fish to add to your saltwater aquarium. These fish bury themselves in the sand much of the time, and are very compatible with most other species of fish. All species of wrasses are brightly colored and beautiful, and would make a wonderful addition to your saltwater tank.
Clownfish
There are many different breeds of clownfish, and many you'll find at a pet shop are tank-bred. Clownfish eat both meaty food as well as greens, and can get along with other breeds of clownfish when introduced to your environment at the same time. Give these fish plenty of places to nestle and hide!
Firefish
Firefish are small, colorful, beautiful fish that swim together in a graceful synchronized manner. These fish have a varied diet and need some smaller places to hide, and they tend to get along with everything except eels. Sometimes they'll get chased by their bigger tank-mates, but they're quick and fun to watch.
Butterfly Fish
These are gorgeous and varied fish, some are striped, dotted, and some have splashes of colors. Any variety of butterfly fish would be a gorgeous addition to your tank - but make sure you choose a kind that works best for its tank-mates! These fish eat flake food and love to duck behind big rock or coral shelters.
Reef Chromis
These fish are a lovely greenish blue, and very easy to manage as a beginner. They're peaceful to watch and eat an easy to manage diet, and are known to be one of the hardiest saltwater fish you can buy. They get along with most every species and don't need too many varied places to hide.
Clown Gobies
Gobies are generally easy to keep, and clown gobies are another good example. These small pretty fish have sometimes loveable faces, making them a charming addition to your tank. They like branching coral and long greenery, and many favor brine shrimp and table shrimp.
Coral Beauties
Coral beauties are angelfish that are beautiful through and through - peaceful and graceful to watch, with colors and patterns that add a lovely dash of class to your aquarium. These fish need live rock and plenty of swimming space, and aren't really the greatest choice for a coral based habitat, despite their name.
