Penn-Plax Cascade Aquarium Canister Filter
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The Penn-Plax Cascade Aquarium Canister Filter is an external filter that helps you meet a wide array of your aquarium's filtration needs. It delivers powerful mechanical, chemical and biological filtration by combining the benefits of several types of filter media—all with one, handy canister filter. Each pump comes with large filter trays, startup filter media and input/output tubing so you can begin filtering right away. The large filter trays mean you can use more media, including Bio-Floss, Bio-Sponges, activated carbon and any combination you'd like. With a push-button primer, two 360-degree rotational valve taps, flow-rate control valves and hose clamps, this filter is easy to start and adjust. After just one day, you should see visible improvement in your tank’s water quality.
Key Benefits- Suited for freshwater or saltwater tanks.
- Mechanical, chemical and biological filtration for crystal clear water.
- Easy installation with all accessories included.
- Push-button primer for fast startup.
- Quiet operation and tip-proof rubber base.
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Item Number103739
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Aquarium TypeFreshwater, Saltwater
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Fish TypeTropical Freshwater, Betta, Cichlid, Goldfish, Marine Fish
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MaterialPlastic
Size | Model | Gallons per Hour |
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30 gallon | Cascade 500 | 115 gph |
65 gallon | Cascade 700 | 185 gph |
100 gallon | Cascade 1000 | 265 gph |
150 gallon | Cascade 1200 | 315 gph |
200 gallon | Cascade 1500 | 350 gph |
Customer Reviews
86% Recommend
86% of reviewersrecommend this product
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It is worth it!
By Kristen on Dec 21, 2020
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)
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Great filter
By Lanie on Jan 15, 2021
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
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Does What Others Can’t
By Tortlegorl on Nov 5, 2020
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
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Just cleaned it for the first time
By Jimmy on Jan 11, 2021
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.
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Great canisters
By Mlight on Jan 9, 2021
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.
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First Canister Filter
By Bowmaiden on Jan 6, 2021
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
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Ruined my ceiling because it leaked
By Damaging on Nov 22, 2020
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.
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Clean tank
By Lily on Oct 30, 2020
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
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PENN-PLAX FILTER
By bojack on Jan 13, 2021
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.
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Love This Thing
By Keeks on Jan 14, 2021
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!