Wednesday
Sep292010
Comparison Chart for Aquarium Canister Filters
Pet ExpertThere are many canister filters you can use in your aquarium. However, it is not always easy to tell which size or type of filter is the to maintain proper aquarium care. Luckily, there you can figure out which canister filters are the best to use in your aquarium tanks.
| Item # | Brand | Filter Name | GPH Flow Rate | For Aquariums Up to: | Filter Height | Canister Diameter | Media Capacity | Inlet Hose Size | Outlet Hose Size | Watts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30102124 | Cascade | 500 | 115 | 30 gal. | 13.5 | 7.5" x 8.5" x 11.5" | 3.5L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 10.5 |
| 30101593 | Cascade | 700 | 185 | 65 gal. | 14.5 | 7.5" x 9.5" x 12.5" | 5L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 25 |
| 30101594 | Cascade | 1000 | 265 | 100 gal. | 16 | 8" x 11" x 14" | 6L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 28.5 |
| 30101595 | Cascade | 1200 | 315 | 150 gal. | 19 | 9" x 11" x 17" | 7.6L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 39.6 |
| 30101596 | Cascade | 1500 | 350 | 200 gal. | 20.5 | 9" x 11" x 18.5" | 10L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 45.5 |
| 20620261 | Eheim | Pro 3 Series 2071 | 250 | 65 gal. | 14.1" | 9.4" x 9.6" | 3.5L | 5/8” | 5/8” | 12 |
| 20620239 | Eheim | Pro 3 Series 2073 | 250 | 95 gal. | 15.7" | 9.3" x 9.6" | 5L | 5/8” | 5/8” | 12 |
| 20620243 | Eheim | Pro 3 Series 2075 | 290 | 160 gal. | 17.8" | 9.3" x 9.6" | 6.5L | 5/8” | 5/8” | 16 |
| 20620167 | Eheim | Pro 3 Series 2080 | 450 | 450 gal. | 22 1/3" | 13" x 13" | 13L | 3/4" | 3/4" | 30 |
| 20621052 | Eheim | Pro 3 Series 2180 | 450 | 450 gal. | 22 1/3" | 13" X 13" | 13L | 3/4" | 3/4" | 30 |
| 20620214 | Eheim | Ehiem 2076 | 77 - 220 | 105 gal. | 18 3/4" | 10.5 x 10.5" | 6.6L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 10-35 |
| 20620220 | Eheim | Eheim 2078 | 88 - 242 | 180 gal. | 21" | 10.5 x 10.5" | 8.6L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 10-35 |
| 20622139 | Eheim | Eheim 2213 | 116 | 55 gal. | 13 1/4" | 7" | 3L | 12mm-1/2" | 12mm-1/2" | 8 |
| 20622210 | Eheim | Eheim 2215 | 165 | 75 gal. | 14" | 7" | 4L | 12mm-1/2" | 12mm-1/2" | 15 |
| 20622211 | Eheim | Eheim 2217 | 265 | 135 gal. | 15" | 7" | 6L | 16mm-5/8" | 12mm-1/2" | 20 |
| 20622196 | Eheim | Eheim 2222 | 132 | 40 gal. | 11 1/2" | 7" x 7" | 2L | 12mm-1/2" | 12mm-1/2" | 8 |
| 20622203 | Eheim | Eheim 2224 | 185 | 65 gal. | 13" | 7" x 7" | 2L | 12mm-1/2" | 12mm-1/2" | 8 |
| 20620206 | Eheim | Eheim 2026 | 250 | 90 gal. | 13 1/2" | 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" | 4L | 16mm-5/8" | 12mm-1/2" | 25 |
| 20620207 | Eheim | Eheim 2028 | 280 | 160 gal. | 16 1/2" | 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" | 6L | 16mm-5/8" | 12mm-1/2" | 25 |
| 20622105 | Eheim | Eheim 2250 | 300 | 265 gal. | 16" | 12" | 12L | 25mm-1" | 12mm-1/2" | 28 |
| 20622131 | Eheim | Eheim 2260 | 500 | 400 gal. | 23" | 12" | 18L | 25mm-1" | 16mm-5/8" | 50 |
| 15510201 | Hagen | Fluval 105 | 85 | 25 gal. | 11" | 7 1/2 x 6 1/2" | 3.2L | 12mm-1/2" | 12mm-1/2" | 7 |
| 15510206 | Hagen | Fluval 205 | 110 | 40 gal. | 14" | 7 1/2" x 6 1/2" | 4.6L | 12mm-1/2" | 12mm-1/2" | 7 |
| 15510211 | Hagen | Fluval 305 | 185 | 70 gal. | 15" | 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" | 6.6L | 14mm-5/8" | 14mm-5/8" | 12 |
| 15510216 | Hagen | Fluval 405 | 225 | 100 gal. | 17 1/2" | 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" | 8.5L | 14mm-5/8" | 14mm-5/8" | 25 |
| 15510218 | Hagen | Fluval FX5 | 925 | 400 gal. | 17" | 16" | 5.9L | 1” | 1” | 48 |
| 15510410 | Hagen | Fluval G3 | 185 | 80 gal. | 9" | 9" x 9 1/2" x 10" | 5L | 5/8” | 5/8” | 18 |
| 15510412 | Hagen | Fluval G6 | 265 | 180 gal. | 12" | 12" x 9 1/2" x 10" | 8.7L | 5/8” | 5/8” | 27 |
| 47490038 | Marineland | Magnum 350 Pro | 350 | 100 gal. | 14" | 7" | 16 OZ | 5/8" | 5/8" | 35 |
| 47433504 | Marineland | Magnum 350 Deluxe | 350 | 100 gal. | 14" | 6.5" | 16 OZ | 5/8" | 5/8" | 35 |
| 47490134 | Marineland | H.O.T. Magnum | 250 | 75 gal. | 13 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 8 OZ | rigid | rigid | 11 |
| 47490135 | Marineland | H.O.T. Magnum Pro | 250 | 100 gal. | 14" | 7" | 16 OZ | 5/8" | 5/8" | 18 |
| 47450490 | Marineland | Multi-Stage 160 | 160 | 30 gal. | 13" | 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" | 1.2 Gal | 5/8" | 5/8" | 12 |
| 47450500 | Marineland | Multi-Stage 220 | 220 | 55 gal. | 14 3/4" | 13 3/4 x 7 3/4" | 1.6 Gal | 5/8" | 5/8" | 20 |
| 47450510 | Marineland | Multi-Stage 360 | 360 | 100 gal. | 17" | 13 3/4 x 7 3/4" | 3.4 Gal | 5/8" | 5/8" | 35 |
| 47490930 | Marineland | Multi-Stage 530 | 530 | 150 gal. | 22" | 22" x 14" x 14" | 9.3 Gal | 7/8" | 7/8" | 56 |
| 92421254 | JBJ | Reaction EFU-25 | 198 | 100 gal. | 15.24" | 11.41" x 11.41" x 15.24" | 4L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 23 |
| 92421237 | JBJ | Reaction EFU-35 | 250 | 150 gal. | 17.52" | 11.41" x 11.41" x 17.52" | 6L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 27 |
| 92421256 | JBJ | Reaction EFU-45 | 290 | 175 gal. | 19.8" | 11.41" x 11.41" x 19.8" | 8L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 32 |
| 17100720 | Rena | Filstar XP1 | 250 | 45 gal. | 11" | 9 1/4" x 8" | 4.4L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 18 |
| 17100721 | Rena | Filstar XP2 | 300 | 75 gal. | 13" | 9 1/4" x 8" | 6.3L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 23 |
| 17100722 | Rena | Filstar XP3 | 350 | 175 gal. | 16" | 9 1.4" x 8" | 9.1L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 28 |
| 17100723 | Rena | Filstar xP4 | 450 | 265 gal. | 19 | 9 1/4" X 8" | 11.9L | 5/8" | 5/8" | 31 |
| 30780340 | Red Sea | Ocean Clear Model 340 | 800 - 1600 | 150 gal. | 13" | 11" | 3/4" | 3/4" | ||
| 30780375 | Red Sea | Ocean Clear Model 375 | 500 - 1600 | 1000 gal. | 11" | 11" | 3/4" | 3/4" | ||
| 30780380 | Red Sea | Ocean Clear Model 380 | 500 - 1600 | 1000 gal. | 11" | 11" | 3/4" | 3/4" | ||
| 30780354 | Red Sea | Ocean Clear Model 354 | 600 - 1200 | 1200 gal. | 14" | 15" | 3/4" | 3/4" | ||
| 30780325 | Red Sea | Ocean Clear Model 325 | 1200 gal. | 55-100 | 13" | 14" | 3/4" | 3/4" | ||
| 15510410 | Hagen | Fluval G3 | 185 | 80 gal. | 9" | 10" D x 9 1/2" W x 9" H | 18 | |||
| 15510412 | Hagen | Fluval G6 | 265 | 160 gal. | 12" | 10" D x 9 1/2" W x 12" H | 27 |
Now that you know what kind of canister filter will fit your aquarium, enjoy your well-filtered fish tank!
Reader Comments (22)
Pretty insightful post. Never thought that it was this simple after all. I had spent a good deal of my time looking for someone to explain this subject clearly and you’re the only one that ever did that. Kudos to you! Keep it up
Chart would be perfect if prices could also be compared!
Unfortunately, our prices may change, so it isn't feasible for us to keep updating the chart with all those changes. But, we appreciate the suggestion!
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GOOD INFO. I GOT A QUICK QUESTION... PLEASE EMAIL ME WHAT U THINK. I AM SETTING UP A 90 GALLON. I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE USING 2 CANISTERS WITH A LARGE SETUP.... IS THERE A REASON. ALL I CAN THINK OF IS THAT IF ONE CRAPS OUT THE OTHER CAN KEEP YOU AFLOAT TILL YOU FIX 2ND CANISTER. THANKS
MIKE
BYFIELDTS@YAHOO.COM SORRY FORGOT MY EMAIL...
Hi Mike
I'll email you, as well, but I wanted to post an answer here in case you check back.
I spoke to our Live Deliveries Manager. You are partially right - a second canister filter is used partially for redundancy. Having a second filter is also a strong recommendation for aquarium set ups that are over 6 feet long, as it will give you more water flow throughout the tank.
Since your aquarium is a 4-foot long set up, you would not need a second filter, unless you wanted the redundancy in case one of your filters dies out.
I hope that helps!
Thanks -
Kristen
how offten to you have to change filters ( cascade 500 ) by the way I love it cleared my water in 30 mins
In general, maintenance needs to be performed every 4 - 5 weeks at a minimum. If you can let us know specifically what you are asking about, we can give you better information.
having problems with my Magnum pump filter not pumping the water, it pumps for awhile and then quits, but the pump is still running. Do i have it hooked up wrong i acts like it is getting air. Could you please help.
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Hi Penny
We really need more information than what you have provided in order to help you. Thanks!
I am thinking about upgrading from my 20L tank to a 40L. One of this things I'd like to do is get a canister filter (if it's cost effective). I don't know anything about these. right now I change my filter every 2-3 weeks, and each filter costs about: $3. so about $6 to $9 per month on filters... (for a 20gal which I assume will increase in price with a 40gal tank) I noticed earlier you mentioned 4-5 weeks was norm for filter replacement... How much would you say the Cascade 700 would cost in materials to replace each month? and... what do I have to get as far as materials go? one last thing... do you think that filter is appropriate for a 40 gallon tank?
Hi Dave, the Cascade filters are reliable and easy to work with. If you plan to stock the new tank pretty heavily or if it is a marine aquarium, I would go with the model 1000. If you are stocking lightly and do regular monthly water changes, the 700 should be fine. The cascade will have a couple of pads inside which you will gently rinse out when you do filter maintenance each month, and it will have carbon bags inside that you will need to replace every four or five weeks. How much it is going to cost you will be determined by how much carbon you run in your filter. I would think you will use 2 carbon bags each month minimum, a box of two is currently (6/16/11) $5.99 so you will spend close to the same amount you are already spending each month. The filter comes with one carbon bag and the necessary filter pads, so you would need to pick up a couple of boxes of the carbon bags and whatever your biological media of choice is to put in the filter. The bio media is not something you will replace or clean.
Thanks for the reply. I have a bit more of a understanding of the canister filters now, but why would the 65 gallon filter be too small for a 40 gallon tank (not sure I understand the reasoning behind that)? In general, to make sure I got it right... the pads don't get changed... just cleaned, the carbon gets replaced, and the bio media (not sure what a good one to use is) doesn't get changed, or cleaned... Also, by stocked heavily you mean lots of fish? I plan to have a good amount of fish (fresh water), I don't know what's considered \heavily stocked\. I will have no living plants, just smaler fish (barbs)... maybe 1 fish per 2 or 3 gallons (12-20 total), and maybe 1-2 plecos.
Hi Dave, for a freshwater aquarium you will be fine with the model 700. Manufacturers do not often get it right in my opinion, on recommended tank sizes. One example of that is the filtration on the 265 gallon aquarium I have set up, according to manufacturers specs, I should just need one of the filter I have installed on it but I am running two. If you were going with a marine setup rather than freshwater, I'd say don't go less than the model 1000, for water flow purposes as well as for giving you more physical space to run different types of media that a marine tank may need that a freshwater aquarium really doesn't. The model of filter you choose doesn't just rely solely on the size of the aquarium, but also is determined by the aquarium configuration.
ok... so my plans may have changed a bit... still a fresh water, still a canister filter, but now I'm looking at a 50gal. decoration will just be fake plants, gravel, maybe some logs, and structures, and some fish of course... do you think the 700 would still be sufficient for this setup, or should I get the 1000? I don't want to have to do water changes every week or anything, so if the 1000 would keep it cleaner longer, I'd prolly go with that one, but if there won't be much of a difference between the 700 and 1000 I'd rather just keep the 700...
The 700 should be fine for you. Just keep up on your monthly water changes as you should.
Nice research and comparison in a chart format. I especially like that you identify the inlet diameter. Also nice would be to know the number and size of baskets designed for each model - this would help in planning for media when you haven't seen each model.
i have a 75gallon tank that i am currentley turning into a saltwater tank whats the best filter and skimmer to get for the tank? need HELP lol
Justin, I sent you an email. Sorry to take so long to respond - I didn't see your comment!
Thanks -
Kristen