Why we recommend the Hygger Aquarium Double Biochemical Sponge FilterSponge filters are a quiet hero of the hobby, and Hygger’s double version improves on the basics in ways that matter. Two sponges mean roughly double the biological surface area, giving...
Why we recommend the Marineland Penguin 200 Bio-Wheel Power FilterFew filters have the track record of the Penguin Bio-Wheel series. The clever part is the rotating Bio-Wheel itself: as it spins through the air and water, it constantly exposes beneficial bacteria to...
Why we recommend the Aqueon QuietFlow 50 LED PRO Power FilterHang-on-back filters are the backbone of the hobby because they’re simple, affordable, and effective, and the QuietFlow 50 LED PRO refines that formula nicely. The headline is right there in the name:...
The Marineland Magniflow 180 is a canister filter for freshwater or saltwater aquariums up to 30 gallons. It’s rated to move 180 gallons per hour through three stages of filtration: mechanical, chemical and biological. Being a canister, it sits in the stand...
Why we recommend the Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister FilterNot every tank needs a flagship canister, and the Cascade 1000 makes a solid case for spending less without giving up the things that matter. It moves roughly 265 GPH and is rated for tanks up to about 100...
