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Aquarium Filters & Fish Tank Filters (Canister, Inline, Internal, Undergravel, Power and Wet/Dry Filter)

External Canister Filters

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals NEXX Canister Aquarium Filters

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals NEXX Canister Aquarium Filters
A modular filter that grows with your needs; you have the ability to add EXTENSIONS to the FILTER in order to increase filtration capabilities.

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals API
FilStar xP Canister Aquarium Filters

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals API FilStar xP Canister Aquarium Filters
Easy-to-use and extremely powerful with multi-stage filtration (mechanical, chemical & biological) and bypass-free circulation (ensures complete water flow through the filter media).

Cobalt Aquatics EXT Canister Filter

Cobalt Aquatics EXT Canister Filter
The Cobalt Aquatics E-X-T aquarium canister filter is the most innovative canister available. Its unique inline pump allows complete flexibility on any aquarium, terrarium or vivarium setup.

Eheim Ecco Pro Canister Fish Tank Filters

Eheim Ecco Pro Canister Fish Tank Filters
Easy handling & setup, low maintenance, high efficiency, multi-stage filtration, all at an affordable price. 3 sizes available for up to an 80 gal aquarium.

Eheim Classic Canister Aquarium Filters
(2213, 2215, 2217, 2250, 2260, 2262)

Eheim Classic Canister Aquarium Filters (2213, 2215, 2217, 2250, 2260, 2262)
Proven technology, balanced performance & high efficiency are the hallmarks of the entry model for external EHEIM filters.

Eheim Professionel Canister Fish Tank Filters
(2222, 2224)

Eheim Professionel Canister Fish Tank Filters (2222, 2224)
The 2222 & 2224 offer optimum filtration as well as easy handling and service.

Eheim Professionel II Thermofilters
(2126, 2128)

Eheim Professionel II Thermofilters (2126, 2128)
Eheim 2126 & 2128 include integrated electronically controlled heaters.

Eheim Professionel 3 / Ultra Canister Fish Tank Filters (2071, 2073, 2075)

Eheim Professionel 3 / Ultra Canister Fish Tank Filters (2071, 2073, 2075)
Eheim Pro 3 combines high output as well as large canister and filter volume with the unbeatable EHEIM ease of use.

Eheim Professionel 3e Electronic External Aquarium Filter (2076, 2078)

Eheim Professionel 3e Electronic External Aquarium Filter (2076, 2078)
The 2076 & 2078 incorporates all the great features, lock clamps, self primer, shut-off valves for hoses, multiple Media Baskets, plus an exciting new electronic touch pad control system.

Fluval Canister Fish Tank Filters

Hagen Fluval Canister Fish Tank Filters
Combines innovation and convenience with a high level of performance. Simple to use and economically priced for aquariums 25 to 100 gal.

Hydor Professional Canister Filters

Hydor Professional Canister Filters
Ultra quiet and efficient canister filters that are great for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Compact footprints and large filtration volumes. Complete 4-stage filtration.

JBJ Reaction 4-Stage Canister Aquarium Filters with UV

JBJ Reaction 4-Stage Canister Aquarium Filters with UV
Reaction 4-Stage Canisters are high-capacity filtration systems that utilize mechanical, chemical and biological filtration with UV sterilization to create a well-balanced aquarium.

Marineland Magnum C-Series, H.O.T. & 350 Canister Fish Tank Filters

Marineland Magnum C-Series, H.O.T. & 350 Canister Fish Tank Filters
C-Series forces water to pass through the filter media trays and not around them. H.O.T. (Hang On Tank) Magnum is an efficient, powerful, compact canister filter.

Nu-Clear Aquarium Canister Aquarium Filters

Nu-Clear Canister Aquarium Filters
A high-end hobbyists line of module filter. These filters are extremely well-designed and are built to last.

Tom Aquatics Rapids Pro Series Canister Aquarium Filter

Tom Aquatics Rapids Pro Series Canister Aquarium Filter
The Pro Series supplies optimum and efficient filtration for saltwater aquariums, engineered to deliver unsurpassed 3-stage filtration (mechanical, chemical and biological).

Zoo Med External Canister Filters

Zoo Med External Canister Filters
Three stage external aquarium filter uses mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration to keep your nano or small aquarium clean and clear!.
Inline/Specialty Filters

AquaMaxx Media Reactors

AquaMaxx Media Reactors
AquaMaxx offers a complete line of specialized media reactors to help marine and reef aquarium hobbyists manage their tanks more efficiently and effectively.

Berlin Sump Aquarium/Water Filtration System

Berlin Sump Aquarium/Water Filtration System
High quality built and designed sumps for your aquarium. Two sizes available for aquariums up to 250 gallons.

CAD Lights Media Reactors

CAD Lights Media Reactors
A media reactor desgined for your nano reef. Works great with bio-pellets, GFO or carbon.

CPR Aquatic Tumbler Media Reactors

CPR Aquatic Tumbler Media Reactors
CPR Tumblers make adding chemical filtration media to saltwater and freshwater aquariums significantly easier and more effective than currently used methods.

Hydra Aquatics BioPellet Reactors

Hydra Aquatics BioPellet Reactors
Used to boost biological activity in an aquarium with the use of biopellet media. The reactor works by pushing a stream of water trough an accelerator which agitates the media and puts it in motion within the reactor.

Innovative Marine MiniMax All-In-One Media Reactors

Innovative Marine MiniMax All-In-One Media Reactors
Minimizes the need for flexible tubes, pvc pipes, ball valves, thumb screws, and unnecessary clutter. Designed to be discreetly hidden behind All-In-One Aquariums or placed directly in sumps.

Kent Marine GFO Phos Reactor

Kent Marine Phos Reactor
Primarily intended to be used with phosphate-removal media, however it may be used with numerous filtration media to best suit the changing needs of the aquarium.

Korallin BioDenitrator

Korallin BioDenitrator
This revolutionary design makes denitrifaction easy and efficient. Feeding to the bacteria is not necessary; just put the unit into your system and let it run for a few weeks.

Lifegard Aquatics Fluidized Bed Filters

Lifegard Aquatics Fluidized Bed Filters
Extremely efficient, high capacity "biological" filter. Tested and proven to supply the highest level of effluent water quality and will respond quickly and efficiently to severe changes in ammonia levels

Lifegard Aquatics Inline Aquarium Filters

Lifegard Aquatics Inline Aquarium Filters
Modular designed filters that enable you to customize and expand your filtration. Mechanical, Chemical, Heating and UV sterilizer modules available in three different sizes.

Marine Depot GFO and Carbon Filter Media Reactor

Marine Depot GFO and Carbon Filter Media Reactor
Finally, an easy-to-use media reactor that is both economical and durable! Great for use with GFO (granular ferrous oxide), activated carbon, biological media or other aquarium filter media.

NextReef Media Reactors

NextReef Media Reactors
Features a massive 4-inch reaction chamber. The extra wide design maximizes water to media contact, increasing efficiency and minimizing dead zones in the reactor. Perfect for phosphate control, de-nitrification or fluidized sand filtration.

NextReef Aquarium Sumps

NextReef Aquarium Sumps
Sumps by NextReef Sump Systems are designed to be flexible and efficient - they`re the perfect core for any aqaurium filtration system.

Precision Marine Refugiums/Sumps

Precision Marine Refugiums/Sumps
Fabricated entirely of Made in U.S.A. cast acrylic. Available in packages that includes Redline protein skimmers.

Precision Marine GFO Reverse Flow Substrate Reactors

Precision Marine Reverse Flow Substrate Reactor
For use with the substrate/media of your choice. Includes custom die-cut sponges. Utilizing Precision Marine's unique Quik-Lok Lid, servicing your SR is a breeze.

Reef Octopus Biopellet and Media Reactors

Reef Octopus Biopellet and Media Reactors
Efficiently fluidizes the biopellet media without blasting the media itself with direct flow pressure. This unique motion allows greater suspension of the media within its cyclone "churn" style motion created by the patten pending churn wheel and rotor.

Tunze Comline Filters

Tunze Comline Filters
The new Tunze Comline® filters opens the way for compact aquarium components designed for internal operation, are ultra-functional and are highly-sophisticated.

Two Little Fishies GFO Phosban Reactor

Two Little Fishies GFO Phosban Reactor
Designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of Phosban or other chemical filter media.

Vertex RX Series Media Reactors

Vertex RX Series Media Reactors
Vertex media reactors use only the finest material and with precise CNC machining a perfect combination of form and function has been realized. No expense was spared to offer the best quality and most versatile functionality.

ZEO Method Starter Kits

ZEO Method Starter Kits
AquaMaxx ZEO Reactor + a choice of either ZEOvit or Brighwell NeoZeo products. Everything you need to get started.
Internal/Undergravel Filters

Eheim Aquaball Internal Fish Tank Filters

Eheim Aquaball Internal Fish Tank Filters
Revolutionary ball in socket design allows adjustable water flow in any direction. EHEIM Aquaball filter is available in four different sizes or as a powerhead alone.

Ista Hydro Bio Sponge Filters

Ista Hydro Bio Sponge Filters
Assures greater working life and its dense porous foam tissue forms large and ideal surface area for bacteria colonization and filtration. Easy to install, simple to maintain and low cost. For raising fry, to breed, or keep delicate species.

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals API SuperClean 10 Internal Power Filter

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals API SuperClean 10 Internal Power Filter
API SUPERCLEAN internal power filter is a low maintenance, easy to use, compact filter for small aquariums up to 10 US gallons. API SUPERCLEAN makes water clean and crystal clear.
Power Hang-On Filters

Eheim Liberty Hang-On Aquarium Filters

Eheim Liberty Hang-On Aquarium Filters
A compact, complete and powerful filter that combines the advantages of easy handling with effective water purification by mechanical, biological and adsorptive means.

AquaClear Power/Hang-On Fish Tank Filters

Hagen AquaClear Power/Hang-On Filters
Complete filtration with a large media volume for mechanical, chemical & biological filtration in one unit. Five sizes available for aquariums up to 110 gallons.

Marineland Penguin Bio-Wheel
Power/Hang-On Aquarium Filters

Marineland Penguin Bio-Wheel Power/Hang-On Aquarium Filters
Delivers easy, three-stage mechanical, chemical and biological aquarium filtration. Biological filtration is provided by the revolutionary and patented BIO-Wheel - proven best at removing toxic ammonia and nitrite.

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals API SuperClean Power Filters

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals SuperClean Power Filters
With many effective and innovative features, the API SuperClean Power Filter will help to keep your aquarium clean and crystal clear.
Wet/Dry Filters

CPR Wet/Dry Aquarium Filters

CPR Wet/Dry Filters
CPR filters are designed for long term reliability and ease of maintenance. These filters incorporate superior design features.

CPR Overflow Boxes

CPR Overflow Boxes
If you do not have a pre-drilled aquarium to drain water from your main tank to your sump or wet/dry filter, an external overflow box will be needed to accomplish this task.

Precision Marine Wet/Dry Trickle Fish Tank Filters

Precision Marine Wet/Dry Trickle Filters
These top-quality reservoir/bio filters are made from the best 3/8" domestic cell cast material money can buy. Two different sizes available.
Filter Accessories

Aquarium Filter Pads
(Poly Filter, Pure Flo, Rainbow Lifegard)

Aquarium Filter Pads (Poly Filter, Pure Flo, Rainbow Lifegard)
Filter pads that can be cut to size for trapping detritus in wet/dry and sump type filters. An excellent mechanical filter media.

Rainbow Lifegard Bio Balls

Rainbow Lifegard Bio Balls
Suitable for wet/dry filters for fresh and saltwater aquariums. Provides the maximum surface area and the greatest possible mix of air and water.

Fish Tank Filter Media Bags

Filter Media Bags
Filter media bags, made of nylon mesh, hold carbon, ammonia and phosphate removing media. Available in micron and dimensional sizes with a drawstring top for convenience.

Aquarium Filter Socks

Filter Socks
Excellent for trapping detritus and reducing air bubbles in the main aquarium.

Hagen Filter Maintenance Tools

Hagen Filter Maintenance Tools
Different sizes brushes for all your cleaning needs for your filters, flexible tubes and rigid tubing.

Eheim Filter Replacement Parts and Accessories

Eheim Filter Replacement Parts and Accessories
Brushes, tubing and all the replacement parts to keep your filter running smoothly.

Eheim Filter Surface Suction Extractor & Prefilter

Eheim Filter Surface Suction Extractor & Prefilter
The extractor skims off the protein layer on the water surface, improving oxygen exchange. The prefilter traps coarse particles before they reach the filter.

Tom Aquatics Surface Skimmer

Tom Aquatics Surface Skimmer
Removes dissolved organics from the surface and increases gas exchange. Can be used with canister filters, power filters and in-hood filtration.

Two Little Fishies Air Flow Parts & Accessories

Two Little Fishies Air Flow Parts & Accessories
Parts and accessories that regulate air flow such as hose fittings, ball & micro valves, etc.
Fluval 206 Canister Filter (Up to 45 Gallons)

Fluval 206 Canister Filter (Up to 45 Gallons)

$135.99

Aquarium Filters are used to process waste and impurities to maintain pristine water quality and keep your tank inhabitants healthy. There are numerous types of fish tank filters, each a little different and used in different applications. A quick lesson in aquarium filters will teach you the basics and help you make a more educated purchase.

Some of the most popular filters include the Canister Filters and Hang on the Tank Power Filters. These filters are suitable for freshwater, saltwater and reptile/amphibian set ups.

Internal filters can be very useful in quarantine aquariums, freshwater tanks, temporary holding tanks and reptile/amphibian setups.

Wet/dry filters rapidly breakdown ammonia and nitrite making these filters extremely efficient and an outstanding choice for freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

Specialized reactors such as the phosphate / GFO reactors and biopellet reactors (marine aquariums only) can be very helpful in lowering nitrate and phosphate levels.