Penn-Plax Cascade Aquarium Canister Filter

I was skeptical at first, because the intake hoses don't actually seem to screw-seal on like you'd think it does, but it has held up. I ordered mine a few months ago after spending $80 on a hang on fluval filter that died on me after only 3 months and I've had no issues! The water is definitely cleaner than it would be using a hang on filter and I love the jet stream. I've had no issues at all but I'm very wary of leaks, I will change my review if there's any issues. (I put the lid of a pie container underneath it and check that for any leaks)

Easy to put together and get started. So quiet that you don't even know it's running. I'll checked it several times over the past week because I thought it stopped it was that quiet. I noticed the fish were much more active from the increase flow of water. Best canister I've had in 40 years. Highly recommend it

I put off getting a canister filter for a long time since it seems like such an expensive thing to buy at once. However, I’m glad I finally ponied up because I can definitely see myself using this for years! My other filters that hung over the tank were so much more maintenance than this one and I like the flexibility of the media you can use in this filter specifically. It has a lot of options for every tank and runs smooth.Only issue, in the manual the items are mislabeled and I contacted Penn-Plax about this but I also had another issue so the representative was more focused on that and did not address the labeling issue. The rep responded to my question a few days days later what with all I put off getting a canister filter for a long time since it seems like such an expensive thing to buy at once. However, I’m glad I finally ponied up because I can definitely see myself using this for years! My other filters that hung over the tank were so much more maintenance than this one and I like the flexibility of the media you can use in this filter specifically. It has a lot of options for every tank and runs smooth.Only issue, in the manual the items are mislabeled and I contacted Penn-Plax about this but I also had another issue so the representative was more focused on that and did not address the labeling issue. The rep responded to my question a few days days later what with all this Covid going on but the voicemail she left would have been very helpful if I had not already figured it out. I can say with utmost confidence I am never going back to those hanging filters again! … more

I did a lot of online research before getting this filter for a Christmas present. Hook up was easy. It runs silent and my 75 gal tank looks great. This is a big filter but I like the fact that I can mix and match media. I can keep my cost down. Over all I made the right choice.

I'm currently running three Cascades, models 500, 700, and 1000. I've never had an issue and two of them have been running 5 years. Quiet, easy to prime, and definitely budget friendly. I've been keeping fish for 50 years and I swear by these canisters.

I have had tanks throughout my life and normally use sponge filters. This is my first experience with a canister filter. So far, I love it. It was easy to set up and my water looked clearer after 24 hours

The tubes thread on all the way, but are actually cross-threaded and stop just before the seal. The first time I hooked it up, no problem. Then I had to clean it and when I reinstalled the tubes one leaked with just a slow drip. I didn't notice it until I saw a water stain on my ceiling in the room below it.

This filter works great much better than the ones that hang on the tank. This is a replacement for same filter that had for 3-4 years but worked so well that forgot to clean it for about 8 months and motor burned out so will try to schedule cleaning for every 2-3 months like had been and hopefully this one will last longer

Seems to be working good so far. You guys helped me out on the Filstar that I got six months ago and the filter was discounted.

This thing was a life saver and wasn’t too bad of a price. My turtle tank stays crystal clear and it’s so easy to setup!