Friday, January 27, 2012

Canister Filters

Below, you will find a selection of the most popular canister filters available.  These include the very popular Eheim filters, as well as Hagen Fluval, and Rena.  To find more information about the specific model, click the picture, or use the site navigation or search function to find the model you wish you check out.

Eheim 2217

EHEIM FILTER 2217-37 CLASSIC Tanks to 160gal  264 gallons per hour Filter volume – 1.6 gallons Tubing 594 (5/8″) (16mm) in x 494 out (1/2″)(112mm) Includes fine, coarse, and carbon pads w/ ehfimech & ehfisubstrat Power consumption 20w Weight 14.5lbs The Eheim 2217 is in the Eheim Classic series which means it has a track [...]

Fluval FX5

Hagen Fluval FX5 Canister Filter for aquariums up to 400 gallons 924 gallons per hour Power – 120 v, 60 hz, 50 w 6 Foam filter blocks included The Fluval FX5 is the ultimate canister filter for your large saltwater or freshwater aquarium.  With a max capacity of 400 gallons, and the ability to filter [...]

Eheim 2213

EHEIM 2213 CLASSIC Tanks to 55 gal. 116 gallons per hour. Filter volume 0.8gal. Tubing 494 in x 494 out (1/2″)(112mm). Includes fine, coarse, and carbon pads Power consumption 8w. Weight 8lbs The Eheim 2213 filter is the smallest of the classic series, but it can accommodate aquariums up to 55 gallons.  Being the smallest, [...]

Canister Filtration Systems: A Great Investment For Your Aquarium

Canister filtration systems refer to powerful and large aquarium filters that make use of biological, mechanical and chemical filtration. You will find a canister filter system sitting under the tank, generally within an aquarium stand. Canister filters are closed cylinders, which have a height of around 15 inches or 38 cm, with a locking lid. [...]

Picking the Right Canister Filter Media

Having a home aquarium system can be a relaxing and educational experience. It can help young children to learn about pet care and animal life. The gentle movement of the fish can also be relaxing to watch when you are stressed. You can choose many different fish species for an aquarium. The type of fish [...]

Aquarium Canister Filters – Capable of Handling Any Kind of Aquarium

It is quite a demanding job to properly maintain an aquarium, especially if you don’t possess the required equipment. One such essential equipment is the canister filter. Canisters filters work by both chemical and mechanical filtrations of water to ensure that healthy and clear water remains inside the fish tank. You as a user must [...]

Eheim Canister Filter

Eheim 2213 Canister Filter Classic Plus – up to 55 Gallon The Eheim 2213 Canister Filter has a compact pump coupled with a large volume canister for filter media. The filter is for aquariums up to 55 gallons with a maximum pump performance of 116 gph and delivery head of 4 foot and 11 inches. [...]

Canister Filter

Canister filters are large external aquarium filters that are best suited for medium to large tanks. They typically sit underneath the tank in its stand or cabinet and stand over a foot tall.  While specific operation and filtration materials vary depending on the make and model of the filter, they all operate in a similar [...]

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