Penn-Plax Premium Underground Aquarium Filter, 55-gal

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  • This air-driven filter utilizes an air pump and air stones to cycle water throughout your aquarium, promoting a crisp, clean tank.
  • Designed to provide biological, chemical, and physical filtration in one easy system.
  • The thoughtful design also aerates your tank for added convenience.
  • Includes 2 filter plates, 2 adjustable lift tubes, 2 straight airline tubes, 3 filter plate connectors, and 2 replaceable Filt-a-Carb Activated Carbon Media Cartridges.
  • An air pump and air stones are required for use (each sold separately).

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Questions & Answers

21 Customer Questions


ware can i get replacement fillters

Answer by ChewyJan 18, 2021
At this time, we do not carry the filters however, the Penn-Plax Filt-a-Carb Carbon Undergravel Filter Cartridges are available directly through the manufacturer.

Can i use this filter in conjunction with canister filter and water circulation pump?

Answer by ChewyJul 10, 2019
This undergravel filter may be used along with a canister filter. Before using, ensure the intake tube is not near anything that is causing air bubbles. The canister filter will pull in the bubbles along with water and air will build up inside the canister.

What exactly comes in this package?

Answer by ChewyDec 14, 2021
The Under Gravel filter will have the plates, lift tubes, carbon cartridges, and air stones. It does not come with an air pump and air tubing.

Do the tubes need to be completely submerged under water for this filter to work ?

Answer by ChewyOct 02, 2019
The entire filter, including the cartridges and tubes should be fully submerged under water, in order to operate properly. Nothing should be sticking out above the surface of the aquarium.

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
103 Ratings

58 Customer Reviews



Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Scherry on Oct 15, 2025

Works ok with modifications.

Works ok with modifications. The base fits on the bottom of my 10 gallon tank fine but I had to modify the tubes to go down in the water. They were above the water

Works ok with modifications. The base fits on the bottom of my 10 gallon tank fine but I had to modify the tubes to go down in the water. They were above the water even after I pushed them all the way down. I cut off about 2" on each tube. I plan on starting a quarantine tank and will use this one in that tank and get another better one for my main tank.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Sue on Oct 12, 2025

Undergravel filter

It came broken, but I kept for parts.

It came broken, but I kept for parts.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sue on Aug 8, 2025

Working great

Fish tank clear & with air pump connected very quiet.

Fish tank clear & with air pump connected very quiet.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Anne on Jul 10, 2025

Great product

Well constructed and perfect solution for our new aquarium.

Well constructed and perfect solution for our new aquarium.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Andrew on Feb 18, 2025

Flimsy

The plastic of the bottom plates is soft and flimsy. I wanted to add some rockwork to the tank and am concerned it may crush or break it. I was trying to save

The plastic of the bottom plates is soft and flimsy. I wanted to add some rockwork to the tank and am concerned it may crush or break it. I was trying to save money, but next time I will try a different brand.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Micheal on Jun 23, 2025

Perfect fit for a 60 gallon tall

Tu to customer service for double checking measurements

Tu to customer service for double checking measurements


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jacqueline on Jan 5, 2025

Wouldn't be without this!

Old school or not, undergravel works so well, I think I'll always use them! Have tried just hang on back type, fancy bookbag types and sponge filters, and combos

Old school or not, undergravel works so well, I think I'll always use them! Have tried just hang on back type, fancy bookbag types and sponge filters, and combos of all, but this is the base filtration for all my tanks. Tried and true!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Phillip on Jun 6, 2025

Sold at a terrific price.

A great and very affordable undergravel filter.

A great and very affordable undergravel filter.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Suzanne on Nov 17, 2025

Under gravel system

Works good.

Works good.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Robert on Jan 12, 2025

Have one in every tank

I’ve used undergravel filters for every tank I’ve set up over 30 years now. The undergravel filter is where the majority of the good bacteria is for a healthy t

I’ve used undergravel filters for every tank I’ve set up over 30 years now. The undergravel filter is where the majority of the good bacteria is for a healthy tank