Canister Aquarium Filters
One of the more expensive but most effective methods of filtering aquarium water is an external canister filter. These are purpose built containers of different filter media through which water is pumped through before being returned to the aquarium. They have a large volume enabling them to process more water than the smaller surface inside internal power filters.
If you look inside a canister filter you will notice that the filter media sits in different trays on top of each other. Water trickles through each stage to first remove particles such as fish food and solid waste. The further stages use microbes to clean the water of the ammonia. It is broken down into safer waste products which are more easily dealt with by fish. The trickling movement of the water also helps to enrich it with oxygen which helps the micro-organisms complete their work.
The media used will vary but it mainly comes down to personal preference. Ceramic rings or tubes and bio balls are designed to be cleaned and reused if they become so dirty as to not let water pass through them. Other canister filter media such as charcoal or filter wool is usually disposed of after a period of use.
Completely cleaning a canister filter should be avoided. Instead change the different mediums one at a time, perhaps a month apart. This will allow a population of beneficial bacteria to always be thriving and ready to clean. When you do clean any bio balls or ceramic media use water from the aquarium so that the useful bacteria are not completely destroyed. Sometimes the canister filter's pump will also require attention if it becomes noisier or ceases movement completely. Rinsing it under some warm water and removing any built up slime should remedy the problem. With these simple maintenance procedures your canister filtration system should give you years of trouble free use.
Aqua One Aquis 750 Series II Canister Filter
The Aquis canister filter is an extremely quiet, energy efficient and powerful pressurised filter, featuring easy to use technology. The quick release tap system ensures fast and mess free filter maintenance.
The built in primer primes the filter at the push of a button. The filter substrate includes state of the art advanced media made of sintered glass, the experts media of choice due to its much larger surface area than conventional media. The modular design enables additional filter media to be added so that you can customise your filter to suit your requirements.
- A distinctively superior filtration system.
- Superior motor design provides silent and energy efficient operation.
- Ideal for freshwater and marine aquariums.
- Modular design allows for a variety of media.
- Quick release heavy duty clips and carry handle for safe and simple maintenance.
- 2 + 1 Year Guarantee.
| Water Flow (l/h) | 550 |
| Ideal Tank Size (l) | 100 - 200 |
| Filter Volume (l) | 6 |
| Wattage | 12.5 | |
Aqua One Aquis 1050 Series II Canister Filter
The Aquis canister filter is an extremely quiet, energy efficient and powerful pressurised filter, featuring easy to use technology. The quick release tap system ensures fast and mess free filter maintenance.
The built in primer primes the filter at the push of a button. The filter substrate includes state of the art advanced media made of sintered glass, the experts media of choice due to its much larger surface area than conventional media. The modular design enables additional filter media to be added so that you can customise your filter to suit your requirements.
- A distinctively superior filtration system.
- Superior motor design provides silent and energy efficient operation.
- Ideal for freshwater and marine aquariums.
- Modular design allows for a variety of media.
- Quick release heavy duty clips and carry handle for safe and simple maintenance.
- 2 + 1 Year Guarantee.
| Water Flow (l/h) | 1250 |
| Ideal Tank Size (l) | 200 - 300 |
| Filter Volume (l) | 8.5 |
| Wattage | 28.0 | |
Aqua One Aquis 1250 Series II Canister Filter
The Aquis canister filter is an extremely quiet, energy efficient and powerful pressurised filter, featuring easy to use technology. The quick release tap system ensures fast and mess free filter maintenance.
The built in primer primes the filter at the push of a button. The filter substrate includes state of the art advanced media made of sintered glass, the experts media of choice due to its much larger surface area than conventional media. The modular design enables additional filter media to be added so that you can customise your filter to suit your requirements.
- A distinctively superior filtration system.
- Superior motor design provides silent and energy efficient operation.
- Ideal for freshwater and marine aquariums.
- Modular design allows for a variety of media.
- Quick release heavy duty clips and carry handle for safe and simple maintenance.
- 2 + 1 Year Guarantee.
| Water Flow (l/h) | 1400 |
| Ideal Tank Size (l) | 250 - 400 |
| Filter Volume (l) | 12 |
| Wattage | 28.0 | |
