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External Canister Aquarium Filter, 120V, 2 to 4 Stages
An external canister filter for aquariums, 120 V AC, with an adjustable flow valve and press-to-purge priming, in four models from 264 to 396 GPH.
- 120 V AC
- Adjustable flow
- Press-to-purge priming
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All about this product
Product description
The canister sits under or beside the tank and pumps water through layered filter media. A flow valve adjusts the output, a press-to-purge valve starts the siphon, and the pump uses a copper brushless AC motor with a zirconia shaft. It runs on 120 V AC with an IPX4 pump rating.
Models: 264 GPH (1,000 L/h), 2 stages, 3 ft head, 16.5 W pump; 314 GPH (1,200 L/h), 3 stages, 3.9 ft head, 20.5 W, recommended for 75 to 100 gal tanks; 317 GPH (1,200 L/h), 3 stages, 7.2 ft head, 42 W; and 396 GPH (1,500 L/h), 4 stages, 4.3 ft head, 23.7 W.
Noise is listed under 38 to 42 dB depending on model.
Why we chose it
A US 120 V plug, adjustable flow and a model for most tank sizes. The trade-off is that only the 314 GPH model publishes a recommended tank size, so for the others you have to judge by flow rate and head height.
— Matt, founder
Material & product details
- Material
- SAN or ABS housing; zirconia pump shaft.
- Color
- Black
- Noise
- Under 38-42 dB
- Models
- 264 GPH 2-stage; 314 GPH 3-stage; 317 GPH 3-stage; 396 GPH 4-stage
- Voltage
- AC 120 V
- Max head
- 3 ft, 3.9 ft, 7.2 ft, 4.3 ft
- Pump power
- 16.5 W, 20.5 W, 42 W, 23.7 W
- Pump rating
- IPX4
- Flow control
- Yes
Product features
- 120 V AC
- Adjustable flow
- Press-to-purge priming
- Four models
Care & cleaning
Unplug before servicing. Rinse mechanical media in tank water monthly; replace media as needed.
Delivery, returns & payment
Delivery
Tracked US shipping from a US warehouse. Your estimated delivery dates are shown above, worked out from the day you order. Shipping is $5.99, and free on orders of $49 or more. Items in one order may arrive in separate packages. Shipping information
Returns
30 days from delivery to change your mind, with free prepaid return postage and no restocking fee. Contact us first and we will send the label and instructions. Returns & refunds
Payment
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Common questions
Which model should I choose?
The 314 GPH model is listed for 75 to 100 gal tanks. The others are listed by flow rate and head height only, so compare those with your current filter.
What voltage does it use?
120 V AC, the standard US outlet.
How do I start it?
Use the press-to-purge valve to start the siphon, then turn on the pump.
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