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🐠 Enhanced Penn-Plax Cascade Max Flow 820 GPH Aquarium Canister Filter & Replacement Media (Bio-Floss/Bio-Sponges) – Ideal Solution for Extra Large Fish Tanks – Suitable for Freshwater and Saltwater Environments Review

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EXTRA LARGE AQUARIUM, NO PROBLEM: Without effort, the Cascade Max Flow Canister Filter runs at a stunning 820 Gallons per Hour! This filter is purposely designed for larger aquariums, ranging from 164 to 273 gallons. Though, optimal size is 205 gallons. It’s compatible for both freshwater and saltwater setups, and is great for turtle habitats!. EASY WAY TO GET A DIRTY JOB DONE: We all know that maintenance on a canister filter can get messy, and honestly, a bit frustrating at times. As for the Cascade Max Flow, there’s no need to unscrew tubes! Simply release the value base from the filter’s top! Maintenance made easy!. COOL AND UNIQUE FEATURES: In addition to a simple and intuitive set up, the Cascade Max Flow Canister Filter is self-priming, and features durable and secure non-slip pads. The two 360° independent valve taps rotate fully, allowing the included large diameter tubes to handle a steady and powerful water flow. Flow rate can be adjusted by the top’s handle. CONVENIENT, CUSTOMIZABLE, AND COLOSSAL: Inside the belly of this beast, there are 4 large stackable media baskets / trays, with built-in handles for utmost convenience of handling. While the Cascade Max Flow Canister Filter comes with Bio-Floss Pads and a coarse Bio-Sponge, you can place additional filter media inside to best meet your aquarium’s demands. THAT’S ONE BIG FILTER: Overall measurements are 16.15” (W) x 15” (D) x 23.6” (H).

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent Canister Filter for Aquarium!

According to my experience, this filter is one of the best pet supplies I have purchased for my fish tank. It is efficient, easy to clean, and provides perfect water flow. The noise level is low and it comes with great media. However, the hoses can be slightly tricky to attach and the instruction manual could be better. Overall, the Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter was worth every penny and has improved the health of my fish.

Pros
  • Powerful filtration system for clean and healthy aquarium water.
Cons
  • Requires regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure optimal performance.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Take your time, it's a beast!

Used to replace the Penn-Plax 1000 canister to clean a 75 gallon goldfish tank. We changed two of them while cleaning. They couldn't keep up. There are about 10 goldfish and a catfish in the aquarium. Two goldfish and Pleco are over six years old. All three are pretty good sizes. Others are less. The four baskets in this canister are HUGE. Keep lots of media, about three packs while the old one used only one. Came with balls/biosponge on bottom for bacteria, rings in next basket, biosponge and…

Pros
  • COMFORTABLE, ADJUSTABLE AND HUGE: This beast has 4 large stackable baskets/supply trays in its belly with integrated handles for maximum handling. While the Cascade Max Flow Canister Filter comes with bio-floss pads and a coarse bio-sponge, you can attach additional filter media inside to best meet the needs of your aquarium.
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  • Fits

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Pros and cons of this filter

This filter has some very good qualities, but there are some things that need to be changed. Pros - The atomizer is great, very long and sprays almost 3ft tank. Very powerful and excellent GPH speed. It's nice how easy it is to turn off the flow, slow the flow, and disconnect the hoses from the canister when doing maintenance. There is a small box with inlet/outlet hoses that just pop out with a lever. I haven't done any repairs yet, so I can't tell if it's easy or not. It's also very quiet…

Pros
  • UNIQUE FEATURES: In addition to being easy and intuitive to set up, the Cascade Max Flow canister filter is self-priming and features strong and reliable non-slip pads. The two independent 360° taps are fully rotatable, allowing the included large diameter tubes to deliver a constant and powerful flow of water. The flow rate can be adjusted with the top knob.
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