D. S.:
I got this filter because I needed to upgrade from my old one that wasn’t doing a good job keeping up with my red eared slider turtle mess. As the other reviews said, it’s a great filter, powerful especially for my 20 gallon tank that is only 1/2 full for my turtle. I bought extra filter cartridges, and honestly you don’t have to change them more than once a month and can probably go longer. I hose it well outside and take it apart. Here is where the difficulty is and why I took off one star. I can’t open it. I have to do this when my husband is home as he is able to open it. So I cannot clean the tank unless hubby is home and available. I don’t have tiny hands but no matter how I tried I can’t do it. Even my hubby with his big hands requires 2 to 3 tries until it opens. I really wish they would fix this issue as from some of the reviews I’m not the only one. However, it is doing a great job and I am happy with everything else so I’ll work around hubby’s schedule when I need to clean it. I do recommend it and I would buy again.
United States on Jun 29, 2023
ALEJANDRO:
Le daría 5 estrellas pero el producto llego rallado de la caja plástica. Parecía como re acondicionado.
Fuera de eso funciona perfectamente.
Mexico on Sep 12, 2020
Taca:
Para mi pecera
Mexico on Aug 19, 2020
Mike:
When I received this item, I didn't have a chance to open it's. So the next morning I opened it's, I tried to disassembly (very difficult), anyway I got it disassembled I noticed it seems like it's second hand (been used), so I just washed it's, put it in my fish tank.
NOTE: If there's have a zero star, I'll give it a zero star, that's how bad it is. Sending to the costumers returned item that costumers have returned back to them!!! Put yourself in the costumers' shoes, and see how you feel when you are the buyer, It is NOT THAT I WANTED GETTING FOR FREE. I DON'T WANT TO CALLED CONSUMER SERVICES TO GET THE REPLACEMENT BECAUSE IT'S GOING TO TAKE A WHILE FOR ME TO RECEIVE IT'S, BECAUSE OF THE CONVID-19 GOING AROUND. SO THIS IS WHY I HAVE NO CHOICE, BUT TO USE IT IF THERE'S DIDN'T HAVE ANY OF THE CONVID-19, I WOULD HAVE TO CALLED IN, AND BITCH ABOUT THIS, THIS IS NOT CHEAP/FREE, WHEN I PAY FOR IT, I EXPECTED TO BE NEW, NOT USED!!!!!! I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE ONE OF MY FAMILY OR FRIENDS.
Canada on Mar 25, 2020
Julio:
Funciona perfecto, hasta este momento ha estado casi 1 mes y sigue estando el agua limpia, lo recomiend
Mexico on Jan 12, 2020
mlle florence leray:
la pompe a été installé dans un aquaruim mais au bout de 5 minutes elle a cessé de fonctionné
France on Nov 11, 2018
White Rabbit:
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Today is the 1st day up and running, and not sure yet if I can give it 5 stars, but a solid 4. As can see in the video, I ditched the charcoal and added bio rocks in that compartment. It popped open, but not disturbing anything so leaving it alone until I have to go back in. I ordered some Seachem Purigen and will have to alter the bag to make it fit somewhere in there on the sponge side to really clear the water. It's a tight squeeze in the foam cavity to add much of anything without impeding the flow of the filter, unless you decide to cut the foam and add layers of what you like. (maybe a future plan) and can always stack it back if do not like it.
So far I really like that it is super silent compared to my HOB filter. My plan was to run 2 together to get this going and seed it, but the HOB bit the dust and became really loud, so...
United States on Sep 07, 2018
| Penn-Plax Cascade 600 Submersible Aquarium Internal Filter | Lefunpets Biochemical Sponge Filter for Breeding Fry, Betta, Shrimp, and Nano Fish Tanks | 4-Pack Aquaneat Double Bio Sponge Filter for Fry, Betta, Shrimp, Nano, and Aquarium Fish Tanks | |
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| Sale off | $3 OFF | ||
| Total Reviews | 256 reviews | 256 reviews | 110 reviews |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | ||
| Item model number | CIF3 | ||
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 5 x 3 inches; 2.18 Pounds | ||
| Country of Origin | China | ||
| ASIN | B0002DJLFK | ||
| Manufacturer | Penn Plax | ||
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
This is a top tier filter for 40 dollars ,heck, I'd pay 60 on a bad day. Out of the box it is quiet and effective. Very easy to clean once it's disassembled.
After 5 years: it opens easier for sure.
I've recommended this filter to everyone I know. I came back to this page to purchase two new ones. Not because my original quit functioning but because it's a little loud after being in a sand/silt bottom tank for 5 years. I will retire this one to my plant tank as it is still a great filter but would be horribly loud for a pet to live next to.
More details about it's life:
I've abused this filter. It's been overloaded, underwatered, at one point my tank cracked and it ran dry for 3 days while I was on vacation. (one year in) I only ran the carbon portion for about a year, it was extremely difficult to open and refill. Happy to say the filter works great without it. The internal construction is simple and easy to clean making upkeep a dream, just pop the head off and fill your sink with water. Turn the filter on and swish it around.
At one point I used the top portion as a pump to do water changes. Just fit...
United States on Oct 11, 2023