Keep your aquarium water clean, clear and well-oxygenated with the Cascade Hang-On Filter. Designed to hang conveniently on the back of your aquarium, this efficient HOB (hang-on-back) aquarium filter provides reliable mechanical, chemical and biological filtration while helping maintain a healthy aquatic environment for your fish.
The Cascade Hang-On Filter creates continuous water circulation, helping remove suspended debris, uneaten food and waste while providing valuable biological filtration for beneficial bacteria. Its easy-to-use design makes it a practical choice for both beginner and experienced aquarium keepers.
Key Features
Hang-on-back design – Conveniently attaches to the rear of your aquarium without taking up valuable tank space.
Multi-stage filtration – Helps remove debris and impurities while supporting biological filtration.
Improves water clarity – Mechanical filtration captures floating particles and aquarium waste.
Promotes beneficial bacteria – Provides filtration media space for biological filtration and a healthier aquarium environment.
Water circulation and oxygenation – Creates surface movement to help improve gas exchange and oxygen levels.
Easy to maintain – Convenient design makes routine filter cleaning and media replacement simple.
Adjustable water flow – Allows filtration to be tailored to suit your aquarium and its inhabitants.
Quiet operation – Designed to provide effective filtration without excessive disturbance.
Space-saving design – Keeps most of the filter equipment outside the aquarium.
Suitable For
The Cascade Hang-On Filter is suitable for a wide range of freshwater and marine aquariums, depending on the specific model and its recommended aquarium capacity. It is ideal for community aquariums, tropical fish tanks and other setups requiring reliable external filtration.
Tip: Always select a filter model with a recommended capacity suitable for your aquarium size and stocking level.
Cascade Power Hang-On Filters require routine maintenance in order operate at their best. Please follow included paper instructions for proper maintenance. Pour enough water to completely immerse impeller cover before turning filter on. Never run filter dry.
Filter Media:
Periodically check filter media for clogging. Tank conditions will determine how often this is necessary. Replace disposable Poly Fiber Floss / Carbon Cartridge when water cannot freely pass though to the carbon. Rinse excess build-up from Sponge Filter and BioFalls Cartridge. Never use soap or detergents.
Impeller and Intake Tube:
Impeller and Intake Tube should be cleaned periodically. Disconnect power and take entire filter to a sink. Motor unit can be removed by twisting ¼ turn counterclockwise and pulling downward. Clean impeller and chamber with filter brush.
Carefully reattach motor by wetting O-Ring on motor, reinserting and twisting to locked position. Dissemble Intake Tube and clean with a tube brush.
