Penn-Plax CCF5UL First Impressions
It's absolutely perfect.
Fish that are constantly swimming hard will tire and die from stress. I have been buying these bags for years. Nitrates in small doses are not as harmful to the fish as Ammonia. I bought these because I was afraid my shrimp were getting sucked up in the filter. I have always had an undergravel filter and my aquariums. If you don't know much about this just google it. Tank is clean and all my new shrimp are still alive!
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax CCF5UL
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Penn-Plax CCF5UL Final Thoughts
Easy to handle.
Even its quite costly, but it last long. Cut slightly oversized, it seems very effective as a particulate filter. I've definitely noticed a difference in my water quality. Have been using this product for few month for my planted tank. The other tank is an old AIO retro tank I have with a media rack in it. I had to take a blade and run it through all the slats because the factory doesnt q. The more you overpopulate your tank, the more frequently you'll have to do this.
Overall Score
4.4
(6041 Points)
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- Penn-Plax CCF5UL Features & Specs
- CASCADE CANISTER FILTER FOR FRESHWATER OR MARINE ENVIRONMENTS: the Cascade 1500 (CCF5UL) has 5 media baskets, works at 350 GPH, and is recommended for Aquariums up to 200 gallons. It measures 11.5 x 20.5 x 12 inches.
- STATE OF THE ART FEATURES OF THE CASCADE 1500: ♦ flow valves that rotate 360 degrees for easy maneuvering in even the tightest aquarium cabinets ♦ large capacity media baskets allow aquarists to customize to their media needs ♦ push button primer allows for a quick and easy prime of the filter ♦ includes a spray bar, tubing, directional spout for customization, and filter medium.
- USE ANY COMBINATION OF MEDIA: floss pad for removing particulate matter and a course sponge that provides abundant surface for promoting bacterial growth (to remove ammonia and nitrites) included free with purchase
- SEE BELOW FOR DIAGRAM, THE CASCADE 1500 INCLUDES: ♦ Flow rate control cut-off valves ♦ two independent directional 360 degree rotating valve taps ♦ swimming pool – style hose clamps ♦ quick, easy, push button self-primer ♦ extra-large capacity stackable filter medium containers with lift-up handles ♦ floss pad and coarse sponge included, free with each canister filter ♦ easy lift alignment clamps that release vacuum suction ♦ sturdy tip-proof base
- FILTER MEDIA OPTIONS BY CASCADE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON, SOLD SEPARATELY: see below for details, sold separately is media such as: bio-floss, bio-sponge, bio-rings, filt-a-pack pro-z, and filt-a-pack pro-carb-z.
- Age range description: All Life Stages
- Manufacture: Monster Pets
- Item Weight: 15 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 20.5 x 12 x 11 inches
Penn-Plax Cascade CCF5UL Canister Filter For Large Aquariums and Fish Tanks – Up To 200 Gallons, Filters 350 GPH
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