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Hydor Professional External Canister Filter – Aquarium External Filter – Telescopic Intake Tubes, Easy Priming – EcoSystem in a Box – Biological, Mechanical, Chemical Filtration – 190 to 345 gph
- COMPLETE ECOSYSTEM IN A BOX: This external filter for generation aquariums offers maximum performance and high filtration standards, not to mention an entire eco-system in a box
- PREMIUM VERSATILITY: This professional external canister filter for aquariums features a priming pump that offers the versatility you need. The unit is ideal for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- SIMPLE TO USE: The long-life ceramic shaft, large filter volume and safety locks make this professional external canister filter easy to use as a beginner or a long-term hobbyist. The space-saving unit is perfect for small and large aquariums
- FILTER OPTIONS: Choose from professional external canister filters that operate with gallon ranges from 20 to 150. The filter circulation stems from 160 to 290 gallons, depending upon the model you choose
- SPECIALIZED SERVICE: With more than 30 years of experience offering high-quality products for the passionate marine aquarist, Hydor is dedicated to manufacturing unique and innovative items in the field of aquarium technology
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Hydor Professional External Canister Filter
- External filter for the modern aquarium.
- An intelligent design conceived to make the most of the space beneath the aquarium, the filter offers maximum performance and extraordinary versatility.
- Easy to use thanks to the priming pump, the Hydor Professional filter is useful for all aquariology enthusiasts.
Hydor Professional External Canister Filter Whether you are a marine hobbyist or a passionate marine aquarist, know that Hydor’s Professional External Canister Filter is the perfect fit for your aquarium needs. Featuring an ecosystem in a box, this external canister filter comes equipped with telescope intake tubes, easy priming and safety locks, bringing the best of aquarium technology to your home or office. This space-saving professional external canister filter features gallon ranges from 20 to 150 and filter circulation from 160 to 290 gallons, depending upon the premium model you choose from Hydor. Use in freshwater or saltwater aquariums, knowing that this professional external canister filter can accommodate large filter volume with no water bypass. It’s simple to use and created with innovative technology. Hydor is an electromechanical company born in 1984 and has gained a reputation of high quality across the world. Hydor manufactures innovative filters, media and more in the field of aquarium technology, catering to the passionate marine aquarists. Features: - Safety Locks - Easy Priming - No Noise, Vibration - Large Filter Volume - Space Saving - Simple to Use - Telescopic Intake - No Water Bypass
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Recommend Aquarium Size | 20 to 40 gallons | 40 to 75 gallons | 60 to 100 gallons | 75 to 125 gallons | 90 to 150 gallons |
Filter Circulation | 160 GPH | 200 GPH | 240 GPH | 260 GPH | 290 GPH |
Pump Output | 190 GPH | 225 GPH | 280 GPH | 320 GPH | 345 GPH |
Filter Volume | 3.2 liter | 5 liter | 6.6 liter | 9.7 liter | 12.2 liter |
Includes Fine White Filter Pad | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Includes Coarse Black Filter Sponge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Include Sintered Quartz BIO-Rings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Number of Media Trays | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Spray Bar Attachment Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Hydor Professional White Floss Pad Filter MediaReplacement available as a 2 pack |
Hydor Professional Black Coarse Sponge Filter MediaReplacement available as a 2 pack |
Hydor Labs Chemical MediaComplete line of Chemical Media to work in your Professional Canister Filter
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 10 x 8 x 19 inches; 13.5 Pounds
- Item model number : C02301
- Date First Available : June 3, 2013
- Manufacturer : Hydor
- ASIN : B00D5WHC8S
- Best Sellers Rank: #131,632 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #584 in Aquarium Filters
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Hydor Professional External Canister Filter Whether you are a marine hobbyist or a passionate marine aquarist, know that Hydor’s Professional External Canister Filter is the perfect fit for your aquarium needs. Featuring an ecosystem in a box, this external canister filter comes equipped with telescope intake tubes, easy priming and safety locks, bringing the best of aquarium technology to your home or office. This space-saving professional external canister filter features gallon ranges from 20 to 150 and filter circulation from 160 to 290 gallons, depending upon the premium model you choose from Hydor. Use in freshwater or saltwater aquariums, knowing that this professional external canister filter can accommodate large filter volume with no water bypass. It’s simple to use and created with innovative technology. Hydor is an electromechanical company born in 1984 and has gained a reputation of high quality across the world. Hydor manufactures innovative filters, media and more in the field of aquarium technology, catering to the passionate marine aquarists. Features: - Safety Locks - Easy Priming - No Noise, Vibration - Large Filter Volume - Space Saving - Simple to Use - Telescopic Intake - No Water Bypass Package Includes: - 1 x Hydor Professional External Canister Filter Scroll up & click 'ADD TO CART' to get yours.
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Customers like the noise level, ease of setup, performance, and filter quality of the pet supplies. For example, they mention that it's unbelievably quiet, works very well, and the filter quality is strong. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, clarity, and leakage.
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Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the pet supplies. They mention that it works well and is unbelievably quiet.
"...This Hydor filter has worked and worked and worked and is unbelievably quiet...." Read more
"...It is incredibly quiet and I am usually sitting next to it about 3 feet away...." Read more
"...This isn't my first canister filter though.1. This thing is quiet. Its on an aquarium at work and I'm in the same room as 3 other people...." Read more
"...Noise , none, it is silent ...." Read more
Customers find the pet supplies easy to set up. They mention that the packaging is great, and the instructions are easy to follow. Customers also say that the product is well designed for ease of use.
"...Firstly, it's amazingly simple to set this filter up...." Read more
"...6. Priming was a breeze. In about 30 seconds it was filling itself up...." Read more
"...It was intuitive, what with the different size input and output connections and locking valves, and it was quite sleek looking, however it wouldn't..." Read more
"...Priming is easy, just push down the prime button a few times and let it fill up, plug it in and let it purge the air on its own...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the pet supplies. They mention that it works well, runs great, and self-primes after unplugging it back in. Some customers also mention that the hoses are still in great shape. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this product.
"...It works so well that i'm on Amazon to purchase another for my daughters tank to replace her hang off carbon filter...." Read more
"...Despite the age of my filter, it still runs wonderfully. It moves plenty of water and is virtually unnoticeable that it is running...." Read more
"...To be fair, these filters have always worked perfectly out of the box, it's always after a routine cleaning that leaks have developed...." Read more
"...was stuck underneath the lid, removed it, reseated the top, and it works great. Quiet, sleek, I like it. Let's see how it does a few months in." Read more
Customers like the filter quality of the pet supplies. They mention that the filtration is strong, and circulates water well in their 100gal tank. They say it is a professional grade filtration system and that it works ok. Some customers have used the filter for 4 years and are happy with its performance.
"...Lastly, and most importantly, it is amazing at how well it filters and cleans the water...." Read more
"...However, 4 year later and this amazing filter is still running...." Read more
"Oh my gosh.Okay. This canister filter is beyond awesome. I have a 27 gallon cube aquarium...." Read more
"...It truly is a professional grade filtration system for your aquarium.<I am not affiliated in any way with HYDOR...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the filter. They say it runs quietly, keeps the water clean and clear, and the maintenance is pretty simple. They also mention that the water stays clear now, nitrate-nitrites-ammonia are the same as the fill, and that the filter cleans the tank very well. They further appreciate the straps which allow for easy removal of the media, and say that the connections insure safe and dry disassemble for maintenance.
"...bacteria bloom that lasted for about 2 days and then the water turned crystal clear and has been crystal clear ever since...." Read more
"...Cleaning is easy, just remove all the baskets that stack inside and rinse the contents in non-chlorinated water..." Read more
"...Positive shut off at both main connections insure safe and dry disassemble for maintenance...." Read more
"...trays have nice adjustable plastic straps which allow for easy removal of media, and the trays themselves fit snugly into the 600 PRO's chassis,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pet supplies. Some mention that it is well-made, runs quietly, has lots of water flow, and is much higher quality than the sunsuns they use. However, others say that the media trays are very flimsy, it was weak, and had plastic parts that broke off.
"...It is built with quality components and comes with an abundance of accessories to customize your installation...." Read more
"...It looked like it had been used several times. It was weak, and not strong enough to really hold the filter box and contents...." Read more
"...5. Everything feels sturdy. Nothing feels like cheap, breakable plastic...." Read more
"...filters that are made in China.The 600 PRO is well constructed, with five media baskets: two for mechanical filtration and three for..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leakage of the pet supplies. Some mention that it was packaged tightly and had no leaks, while others say that it still leaks. The unit itself, roughly 2 cups of water spill from the tubes, and there is a constant drip develop at the connection point. The seams of the product wouldn't seal properly, and with the valves there is small amount of spillage when disconnecting them.
"...Yet still, just the other night I had a constant drip develop at the connection point where the output hose puts water back into the tank...." Read more
"...It was packaged tightly and had no leaks as opposed to other bad reviews...." Read more
"...That's where the problem came in. It started to leak, a lot, more like a gusher...." Read more
"...Even with the valves there is a small amount of spillage when disconnecting them though...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the clarity of the tank cleaner. Some mention that the tank stays crystal clear for the whole week in between their water changes, while others say that the water is now barely trickling out of the spray bar.
"...2 days and then the water turned crystal clear and has been crystal clear ever since. It's unbelievable how clear the water actually is...." Read more
"...It was difficult to keep the water clear, so I purchased a $50 UV light and it did an amazing job, one bulb replacement another $20 and it crapped..." Read more
"...Was easy to set up, prime, and get going. Keeps the tank crystal clear and very low noise...." Read more
"...For fish tanks it would no doubt be a great tool for crystal clear water...." Read more
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I found this filter on Amazon for half the price that the commercial pet stores are charging for comparable filters, so I did some investigation and decided to take the plunge and purchase this beauty.
Firstly, it's amazingly simple to set this filter up. Open the package, take all of the filters and bio pieces out and place them in the trays (wash them off). Place the trays in the filter and secure the top. Place the filter under the tank, measure and cut the water tubes and attach to the filter and to the intake and output assemblies. Push on the priming button on the top a few times until water fills the chamber then turn it on. That's it!
Secondly, it's quiet. It's super quiet. For the first couple of days I had it running I had to look to make sure there was water coming out of the discharge nozzle because it was so quiet.
Thirdly, it's very powerful and processes a lot of water. I had to turn down the output because it was so powerful. That's a good thing.
Lastly, and most importantly, it is amazing at how well it filters and cleans the water. Canisters are biological filters unlike the old fashioned that are carbon filters. Now you can put carbon in this filter, but that should only be for a short period of time. Once you get the biologics going and go through a good nitro cycle you'll be amazed at how crystal clear the water is. I kick started my tank with some bacteria chemicals and ran it for a good 3-4 weeks with no fish. Then after testing the water and getting the ph and other levels to where I needed them I introduced a school to get the nitro cycle going. I got a good bacteria bloom that lasted for about 2 days and then the water turned crystal clear and has been crystal clear ever since. It's unbelievable how clear the water actually is. I've never seen water so clear in any of my other setups over the years using the hang off carbon filters.
This filter is fantastic. I'd recommend to anyone wanting to upgrade their setup.
(UPDATE - 7/20/2016) - I've had this filter for almost 5 months and i'm happy to say that I am still amazed at how well this filter works. It works so well that i'm on Amazon to purchase another for my daughters tank to replace her hang off carbon filter. Even though the tanks are almost the same size, same PH, nitros, etc. and almost the same stock level and feeding schedule and same water change schedule, her tank is and always has been slightly cloudy and not quite clear. My tank is still crystal clear, and I mean crystal clear. This Hydor filter has worked and worked and worked and is unbelievably quiet. This has to be the best purchase I have ever made for any of my tanks.
(UPDATE - 1/23/2017) - It's been a year since I purchased and I am still extremely satisfied with this filter. It is excellent. It just runs and runs. And I do have a tip for those that have had issues with filter cleaning and the water spillage when you remove the hoses. Here is the process I use and I don't spill a drop of water:
1) With the pump still running close the inlet valve.
2) After a few seconds close the outlet valve.
3) Unplug the pump.
4) Remove the hoses.
That's it! Closing the inlet valve will cause the pump to pump out water remaining in the pump chamber. When you close the outlet valve and unplug the pump, the water level will be lower than the nozzles so you will not spill any water. Works every time for me. Also, remember to only rinse out the ceramics with tank water. Do not rinse with clean water, you will lose the biologics in the filter. I have found that the white filter media needs to be replaced every couple of months. I rinse out the filter every 3 months and replace the white filter pad when I do.
However, 4 year later and this amazing filter is still running. Meanwhile, other brand name filters I've gotten have hit the bucket way before this one, usually making it to almost 2 years at best. Worst of all, they aren't that much cheaper either.
Despite the age of my filter, it still runs wonderfully. It moves plenty of water and is virtually unnoticeable that it is running. It is incredibly quiet and I am usually sitting next to it about 3 feet away. My rainbows enjoy the current the filter produces from the spray bars and can be seen playing in it every day.
The filter comes with a ton of accessories that will be useful to just about anyone. Mine came with an abundance of suction cups that helps position the intake and outputs perfectly. It came with ceramic rings, a course sponge and a fine sponge that quickly polished my water. My only complaint is the fine sponge that comes with this filter is a bit small and will fill up quickly. Instead of buying a replacement, I have used pollyfil and it works without constantly clogging. Otherwise the included accessories are an excellent addition.
My only real complaint that can apply to all canister filters is maintenance. When you finally have to clean the filter, it is a chore to do. You gotta unplug the hoses, haul the filter to a sink or bucket, was out the gunk from the ceramic rings and sponges, put in new fine filter media and assemble it. It's quite the hassle to do, but at least I only got to do it a few times a year. If I had a hanging filter, I'd have to do maintenance every 2 weeks tops.
Overall, the filter is a great value and is sure to please. It is built with quality components and comes with an abundance of accessories to customize your installation. I would have no problem buying another canister filter from Hydor. They are quiet, move lots of water and are built to perform.
Okay. This canister filter is beyond awesome. I have a 27 gallon cube aquarium. I bought the 250 as this is almost TRIPLE the size filter I need. I'm very lightly stocked.
I didn't even look at the instructions. Although, I knew the general features. Toggles to adjust water flow, and the tighteners to keep the water line from popping off. This isn't my first canister filter though.
1. This thing is quiet. Its on an aquarium at work and I'm in the same room as 3 other people. I don't want to annoy their work flow with my aquarium, so noise was very important. I also have issues with humming noises as I tend to focus on them and they annoy me. This has a very quiet operating noise. Especially closed up in a cabinet.
2. I love the spray bar. My aquarium is only 24 inches wide, so I used 2 tubes. There are 4 tubes total, so it would fit perfect width wise for a true 55 gallon aquarium.
3. You can adjust the speed on the spray bar. My current HOB filter malfunctioned, so I upped the water flow to disrupt everything to clear up the water. THE FISH ARE LOVING IT. They are purposefully swimming up against the spray bar and playing in the moving water lol.
4. There's enough room that I was able to mix in my bacteria covered media into the filter's media in order to avoid a forced cycle (again, I would rather leave my current filter on for 4 weeks while this one was building up bacteria, BUT, the motor went out on it, so I have to hope for the best).
5. Everything feels sturdy. Nothing feels like cheap, breakable plastic. Also all the hoses fit on very snug, especially with the fasteners.
6. Priming was a breeze. In about 30 seconds it was filling itself up. Had some air bubbles, so all in all, a minute to get the water moving.
7. DID I MENTION HOW QUIET THIS THING IS!?
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We did not need to switch out any of the tubing.
Aquarium runs good again
However aside from the initial noise and trip of my house fuse box and a couple more trips when trying again it now does nothing. Will update hopefully this can be resolved and I can put a review of the product after actually being able to use it