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Penn-Plax Cascade 500 Canister Filter - 115 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 30 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x9x13.5in

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Size: 30 Gallons


Features

  • Sparkling Water Made Simple - This Aquarium canister filter delivers 115 GPH to maintain clear, circulating water in tanks up to 30 gallons. Ideal for freshwater, saltwater, and turtle habitats, it supports consistent movement throughout the tank while operating with smooth, reliable performance.
  • Custom Filtration Control - Two large stackable baskets with built-in handles allow hobbyists to tailor aquarium filtration using included floss pads, bio-sponge, and carbon. This layered system helps capture debris, manage discoloration, and support a cleaner aquatic environment.
  • Easy Upkeep, Every Time - Designed as an External Aquarium Filter with a push button primer for quick startup and dual 360 rotating valve taps, it allows easy maneuvering and controlled flow adjustment - even inside tight aquarium cabinets where space is limited.
  • Complete System, Compact Fit - The Penn-Plax cascade filter includes 2 Poly Fiber Floss Pads, 1 Coarse Bio-Sponge, 1 Activated Carbon bag, spray bar for surface movement, hose clamps, alignment clamps, and a sturdy tip-proof base. Measures 11.5" W x 9" D x 13.5" H; 110V, 60Hz, 10.5W.
  • Penn-Plax Legacy - With over 60 years of innovation, Penn-Plax creates expertly crafted, dependable pet products designed to enrich habitats, inspire creativity, and promote the health and happiness of pets everywhere

Description

PENN-PLAX presents the Cascade 500 Canister Filter. Without effort, the Cascade 500 Canister Filter quietly delivers crystal clear water throughout the tank. This filter cycles water at 115 Gallons per Hour, and is recommended for aquariums up to 30 gallons. It’s compatible for both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks, and is also great for turtle habitats!State of the Art Features: In addition to the push button primer that allows for a simple and quick prime, this Canister Filter also features two independent valve taps that rotate 360°. This makes for easy maneuvering, even in the tightest aquarium cabinets! The 2 stackable, large capacity media baskets give aquarists the ability to customize filtration, and include built-in handles for utmost convenience. Furthermore, the included spray bar helps aerate your aquarium by evenly distributing filtered water over the surface.Filter Media: This Canister Filter comes standard with 2 Poly Fiber Floss Pads, 1 Coarse Bio-Sponge, and 1 Bag of Activated Carbon. In addition to optimizing the colonization of anaerobic bacteria, this filter traps floating particulate matter, removes harmful chemicals and toxins, clears up discolorations, and reduces foul odors from your aquarium’s water.Items Included: 2 Independent Valve Taps, Push Button Primer Flow Rate Control Cut-Off Valves Swimming-Pool Style Hose Clamps 4 Easy Lift Alignment Clamps Sturdy Tip-Proof Base 2 Large Capacity Media Baskets 2 Poly Fiber Floss Pads 1 Coarse Bio-Sponge 1 Bag of Activated CarbonMeasurements and Other Useful Info: The Cascade 500 Canister Filter measures 11.5” (W) x 9” (D) x 13.5” (H) Additional Info = 110 Volts / 60 Hz / 10.5 W.

Brand: Penn-Plax


Product Dimensions: 11.5"L x 9"W x 13.5"H


Material: Plastic


Capacity: 30 gallons


Included Components: Everything you need


Package Information: Bag


Installation Type: Freestanding


Purification Method: Activated Carbon


Power Source: Corded Electric


Item Weight: 9 pounds


Container Type: Bag


Installation Type: Freestanding


Purification Method: Activated Carbon


Power Source: Corded Electric


Upper Temperature Rating: 360 °F


Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM): 3000


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 11.5"L x 9"W x 13.5"H


Capacity: 30 gallons


Item Weight: 9 pounds


Material Type: Plastic


Brand Name: Penn-Plax


Included Components: Everything you need


Model Name: CCF1UL


Model Number: CCF1UL


UPC: 601629377407 030172021244 030172103490 707005121036


Global Trade Identification Number: 44


Manufacturer: Penn Plax


Number of Items: 1


Unit Count: 1 Count


Number of Packs: 1


Item Type Name: Aquarium Canister Filter


Part Number: CCF1UL


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    • Great Filter for a Turtle
Size: Cascade 1000 Style: Cascade-1000
I have waited about a year after purchasing this to write a review and I am glad that I did. When I first purchased this filter and set it up, I would have given it a 3 star rating due to my own faults. Now that I have cleaned it out and set it back up several times, I absolutely LOVE this filter. 1st it does not need to be manually primed (eeeww) like some other filters out there, which was the main reason I purchased it. 2nd it purrs like a kitten. This filter is VERY quiet, I don't hear it running until I open the stand door and even then I have to listen for it. 3rd It keeps my water crystal clear (which has more to do with the media than the filter, but more on that later) 4th I have had no issues with this filter in the year that I have had it. When I first got this filter and tried to prime it, it didn't fill up right away. It was a pain in the butt. I followed the instructions and I just couldn't get it to work. I almost considered returning it. Other reviews said the same thing. Since then, I have learned a much easier way to get it to run. After I clean it out and put it back together, and all the hoses are connected, I plug the filter in and turn on the valve for the intake hose only. Then I push the prime button 4 to 8 times until I hear the water filling up in the canister at which time I turn the valve for the outtake hose ON. This filter will start filling up on its own and running smoothly immediately. It is so easy. I have been playing around with the types of media I use in this filter and how I pack it. I use this filter in a 55 gallon aquarium for a AST (American snapping turtle) who is a very dirty guy. My aquarium is only half full of water so probably about 25 to 30 gallons of water. I have left over ceramic rings, and instead of tossing them I put a VERY thin layer on the bottom of the canister BEFORE I put the trays in. This keeps most of the muck on the bottom while the cleaner water moves up. I pack the bottom tray with 3 different sponges (coarse, medium and fine on top) the middle try is where I put my coarse media, I found that Matrix Bio Media works better than the white ceramic rings as it is more porous, where the ceramic rings are smooth and don't help keep the water clea. In the top tray I use a mix of Marineland Diamond Blend Ammonia Neutralizing Carbon and Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon, I also add a cuttel bone to the top tray for added calcium in the water. So far this has worked great for me along with the filter, my turtle tank is crystal clear and I clean it out about once a month. Hope this helps anyone considering purchasing this filter. It is a great price and works great. I would purchase this again in the future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016 by Sandy Beach
    • I like being able to customize media and use cheep homemade hand cut filter pads
Size: Cascade 1000 Style: Cascade-1000
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The media could not be loaded. Last canister filter I had was a old marineland magnum 350 from the 1990s mostly trouble free that was tied into a Eheim dummy filter from back in the day. It ran for almost 10 years with bi-annual cleanings before becoming to much of a problem to maintain. Needless to say its been a few years sense I’ve used or bought a canister filter. Most filters I’ve used have been hang on back type but media has gotten way too pricey to use and I’ve been looking for ways to cut maintenance cost. Every seven to ten years I buy groups of power filters at the same time so not to have different types of filter media to buy. The Cascade CCF3UL media baskets seemed perfect for the media cost reduction that I’ve been looking for. After a month long testing I now own three Cascade CCF3UL to use to over winter the fish inside the house that I place on my fair sized semi-enclosed back porch in the mild spring, summer, and fall periods of the year. Some have posted that the plastic is prone to breakage and I’ve yet to put that to the test knowing that most plastic power filters I’ve use were prone to the same kind of breakage if mishandled so go easy when changing or cleaning media. Before buying I checked around for common parts that might be prone to failure and found almost all available to be had. I’ll be using the Cascade CCF3UL on a 55, 65, and 120 gallon tanks using smaller hang-on filters as back-ups in conjunction with the Cascade CCF3UL. Over 30 years now back in the hobby and I’ve learned never to throw away a working filter even if media is no longer made, something always seems to come up and I’m pulling the scrap out of the old box and putting it back into play. The month old Cascade CCF3UL has been god sent in cycling up the over-wintering tanks before netting the older fish and new youths from the kiddie pool ponds and aquariums on semi-enclosed back porch before bringing them in. This year my first breading of buenos aires tetra, seven adults in the late spring to 30+ tetras in a 45 gallon tall tank, moved to over-wintering on the Oct, 30 2018, even found a couple less than half inch young tetras that managed to survive in the added floating hornwort. This review is more about liking so far the relative ease of set up. Most aspects of the Cascade CCF3UL canister filter were well thought out although I would still place a tray under them before removing hoses for maintenance, some small amount water will come out as the canister depressurizes. Make sure canister in in a sink or on wide lipped tray before popping top. All in all I like what I’ve seen so far. Pro: Set up was fairly easy. Two of the three filters I bought started up without issues the third required priming and some cussing. But I’d expected some issues as the last canister filter I used (old marineland magnum 350) could be troublesome on startup. Parts for the Cascade 1000 seem to be available on-line. I like being able to customize media and use cheep homemade hand cut filter pads. Con: Can be tough to prime. Also didn’t really like that the impeller shaft was made of plastic being the first time I’ve seen a plastic impeller shaft, all I’ve seen before were stainless steel impeller shafts, may look into ordering a spare Cascade 1000 impeller assembly to keep on hand. Did return one of the three Cascade 1000 I’d ordered for exchange, (rattling impeller and not pumping water) (free shipping thank god), the exchange unit worked just fine. June 19 2019 update: Three of these I bought last year are still working. Two of them are going on their third cleaning with same filter media except for carbon I change that every cleaning, the media is showing wear and will have to replace next cleaning for sure. I use one outside in a small back porch kiddie pool my Cory Cat get to swim and breed through the summer in along with some Rosy minnows that remain through winter with nothing but a deicing heater. Also add a couple more pictures. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2018 by AKing AKing

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