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Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter
The value canister: 265 GPH for tanks up to 100 gallons at well under the Fluval price, with 360-degree flow valves and a refillable media basket. The budget way into canister filtration.
77/ 100 T&T score
Ranked 6th of 6 canister filters
Owner rating4.3★ (2,800)
Best price today$174.99
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Score breakdown
Filtration Power78
Media Capacity82
Quiet & Sealed74
Owner Satisfaction74
Value84
What we like
- +Large media capacity for up to 100 gallons at a low price
- +360-degree rotating valves make hookup and priming easy
- +Refillable basket, no proprietary cartridge
- +Works for fresh and saltwater
Watch out for
- −Louder and less refined than the Fluval 07 series
- −Not self-priming, so a manual start after a water change
Specifications
Flow Rate265 GPH
Tank Size RangeUp to 100 gal
Media BasketsStacked media trays
PrimingManual (push-button)
Media TypeBulk / refillable
TypeExternal canister