--- product_id: 1903121 title: "Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter - 265 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x10x17in" brand: "penn-plax" price: "฿24777" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1903121-penn-plax-cascade-1000-canister-filter-265-gph-aquarium-filter store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # 265 GPH powerful flow 360° dual valve control 3 customizable media baskets Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter - 265 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x10x17in **Brand:** penn-plax **Price:** ฿24777 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Elevate your aquarium game with effortless clarity and control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter - 265 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x10x17in by penn-plax - **How much does it cost?** ฿24777 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1903121-penn-plax-cascade-1000-canister-filter-265-gph-aquarium-filter) ## Best For - penn-plax enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted penn-plax brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crystal Clear Flow, Always:** Delivers a robust 265 gallons per hour to keep tanks up to 100 gallons pristine and vibrant. - • **Complete, Compact & Durable:** Includes spray bar, clamps, and a tip-proof base in a sleek 11.5x10x17 inch design that fits seamlessly into your setup. - • **Tailored Filtration Mastery:** Three large, stackable baskets with poly fiber pads, bio-sponge, and activated carbon let you customize your aquarium’s clean-up game. - • **Effortless Start-Up & Control:** Push-button primer and dual 360° rotating valves make priming and flow adjustments a breeze—even in tight spaces. - • **Trusted Legacy, Proven Reliability:** Backed by 60+ years of Penn-Plax innovation, this filter is a quiet, long-lasting champion for freshwater, saltwater, and turtle habitats. ## Overview The Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter is a high-performance aquarium filtration system designed for tanks up to 100 gallons. Featuring a powerful 265 GPH flow rate, customizable triple media baskets with poly fiber pads, bio-sponge, and activated carbon, plus user-friendly push-button priming and 360° dual valve controls, it ensures crystal-clear water with minimal hassle. Compact yet comprehensive, it includes all necessary accessories and is suitable for freshwater, saltwater, and turtle habitats. Trusted for over 60 years, Penn-Plax delivers durability, quiet operation, and superior filtration at a competitive price. ## Description PENN-PLAX presents the Cascade 1000 Canister Filter. Without effort, the Cascade 1000 Canister Filter quietly delivers crystal clear water throughout the tank. This filter cycles water at 265 Gallons per Hour, and is recommended for aquariums up to 100 gallons. It’s compatible for both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks, and is also great for turtle habitats!State of the Art Features: In addition to the push button primer that allows for a simple and quick prime, this Canister Filter also features two independent valve taps that rotate 360°. This makes for easy maneuvering, even in the tightest aquarium cabinets! The 3 stackable, large capacity media baskets give aquarists the ability to customize filtration, and include built-in handles for utmost convenience. Furthermore, the included spray bar helps aerate your aquarium by evenly distributing filtered water over the surface.Filter Media: This Canister Filter comes standard with 3 Poly Fiber Floss Pads, 1 Coarse Bio-Sponge, and 1 Bag of Activated Carbon. In addition to optimizing the colonization of anaerobic bacteria, this filter traps floating particulate matter, removes harmful chemicals and toxins, clears up discolorations, and reduces foul odors from your aquarium’s water.Items Included: 2 Independent Valve Taps, Push Button Primer Flow Rate Control Cut-Off Valves Swimming-Pool Style Hose Clamps 4 Easy Lift Alignment Clamps Sturdy Tip-Proof Base 3 Large Capacity Media Baskets 3 Poly Fiber Floss Pads 1 Coarse Bio-Sponge 1 Bag of Activated CarbonMeasurements and Other Useful Info: The Cascade 1000 Canister Filter measures 11.5” (W) x 10” (D) x 17” (H) Additional Info = 110 Volts / 60 Hz / 28.5 W. Review: Cascade 1000 Rocks - great buy for the price - smartly made not to break- super easy to prime - I have a 13" pleco.....bunch of guppies texas map turtles and some other stuff in a 75 gallon tank that had to have its fluval filter taken away. I went away and when I came home it smelled terrible and I couldnt even see through the water. The pleco had to be at the window just for me to see him. I could not use the fluval 305 I use to have and I could not find another one on craigslist for 25 bucks. I researched for a day and decided to go with the cascade 1000 based on its accessories and the good reviews. Great Choice so far Pros 1. price, 99 bucks for a filter that can handle a 100 gallon tanks is great. 2. The way it is made in some ways is much better than the fluval. For one it has a clamp on each side as opposed to just two. I use to have a fluval that only had two clamps. it was much harder to clamp down and one broke...it was over then. The cascade is much easier to clamp down and if one breaks you still have three more to compensate. another way it is built better over the fluval 305 is the connectors to the motor move around so you are able to move the tubing in many more directions in a much more comfortable easier way. With the fluval the tubing was so stiff and if I wanted to re arrange the tubing I would have to take it completely out the water which was a pain. And last the biggest is the primer. instead of a little pin with a finger side handle to push and pull the water in to get it started the cascade instead uses a button. I had a fluval one I had to prime it for so long the pin broke and I had to order a new one. it still didnt work. Because the cascade is a pump button you dont have to worry about that. Another huge factor the button is far superior is because you can use the ball of your foot to pump it instead of your hands. I did this and it started in less than 30 seconds no joke. With the fluval I have tried to get it started the first time for about twenty minutes and some people give up. the way the water flow changer is made is better than the fluval because the fluvals plastic piece that is thin can get bent easily in not slide up and down in the slit. you will have no issue with that here. 3. very very easy to set up. you can see the water fill in the canister the tubes are very flexible and easy to connect. IF YOU HAVE A PRIMING ISSUE SIMPLY STOP USING YOUR HANDS Once you see a little water fill up you sont have to go as quick. After it fills up it will push water through the out put and you can then plug it in. Easiest set up I have ever had. Less than thirty seconds. If you cant get this its probably not connected right or you are not doing it quick. Use your feet If you cant afford this try the 700 and if thats still too much try the underwater cascade 600. the 600 is good to use if you have a cover and the hoses would get in the way. I have two on my other tank and they work awesome too and is more like a 3 in 1. I have done my research an am VERY happy with the 600 and 1000 Review: Well Made for the Price (lower than premium brands), Efficient and Reliable - 2026 UPDATE: I have used this filter now for 13 YEARS for beautiful, but messy exotic goldfish and it still is running well. It is very well made and I think I’ve only had to replace one fairly inexpensive part in 10 years. The only time it leaked is when I put together the hose connectors incorrectly after changing the filter media, so it was not the fault to the product, but me the user. The only addition I might suggest is adding a shielded/covered low voltage underwater sterilizing light inside the water of the tank within proximity to the filter intake. This has dramatically helped me eliminate algae and cloudy water. 2013 REVIEW: I have medium -sized to large exotic goldfish which are hardy, brightly colored and beautiful, but they are generally much messier than tropical fish and they can dirty my 40 gallon show tank's aquarium fairly rapidly. Ideally partial water changes for large goldfish aquariums should be every 2 weeks and filter maintenance every 3-4 months. I had been using a hang-on-the-back type filter, but had to replace the filter material constantly and the motor was getting progressively noisier and noisier and being in my bedroom it got to the point where I almost could not sleep it was so loud. So I started looking into canisters and they seemed to work much more quietly and efficiently as well as requiring only moderate maintenance. I compared this the Cascade 1000's features with other more highly recommended canister type filters such as Eheim and they seemed comparable, but Penn-Plax's price on desertcart was almost half the price of some of its higher end competitors--especially in comparison to independent fish stores and chains such as Petco or Petsmart. But I am a frugal, read other customers reviews and didn't want to through extra money out the window, so went ahead and bought this filter nearly 8 years ago and its still humming along wonderfully and quietly. My ONLY complaint is that the instructions are very basic and not as detailed as they could be. And the replacement or assembly of some of the smaller or specialty parts are not clearly explained. I was cleaning my unit and removing the motor housing and a large rectangular gasket just popped out that I didn't recall seeing before because it had been installed when I first bought the unit. I then went online and watched several "how to" videos, but they were all basic and mainly covered dismantling the filter compartments. One did show replacing the motor impeller unit which was helpful and while we are on that subject the little gasket seal for the impeller units are now almost impossible to find. They generally will last for a few years, but still, you want to be able to buy a replacement rather than replace the entire filter. I finally found online aquarium supplies seller that had an one left from older stock--since to my knowledge Penn Plex does not show them in their online parts catalog anymore and you cannot buy them at retail pet or aquarium stores, so I bought that remaining one right away (they do sell all the other parts, but not the darn O ring which if you don't have it won't work. But I still would highly recommend this filter and I also like its transparent blue plastic housing because you can see the water and filter components through the housing. It is the only canister filter I am aware of that is see through. ## Features - Sparkling Water Made Simple - This Aquarium canister filter delivers 265 GPH to maintain clear, circulating water in tanks up to 100 gallons. Ideal for freshwater, saltwater, and turtle habitats, it supports consistent movement throughout the tank while operating with smooth, reliable performance. - Custom Filtration Control: Three large stackable baskets with built-in handles allow hobbyists to tailor aquarium filtration using included floss pads, bio-sponge, and carbon. This layered system helps capture debris, manage discoloration, and support a cleaner aquatic environment. - Easy Upkeep, Every Time - Designed as an External Aquarium Filter with a push button primer for quick startup and dual 360° rotating valve taps, it allows easy maneuvering and controlled flow adjustment - even inside tight aquarium cabinets where space is limited. - Complete System, Compact Fit - The Penn-Plax cascade filter includes 3 Poly Fiber Floss Pads, 1 Coarse Bio-Sponge, 1 Activated Carbon bag, spray bar for surface movement, hose clamps, alignment clamps, and a sturdy tip-proof base. Measures 11.5" W x 10" D x 17" H; 110V, 60Hz, 28.5W. - Penn-Plax Legacy - With over 60 years of innovation, Penn-Plax creates expertly crafted, dependable pet products designed to enrich habitats, inspire creativity, and promote the health and happiness of pets everywhere ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002DJ9NY | | Best Sellers Rank | #23,915 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #239 in Aquarium Filter Accessories | | Brand Name | Penn-Plax | | Capacity | 100 Gallons | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (10,350) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 30030172015947 | | Included Components | see description for components | | Item Type Name | Aquarium Filter | | Item Weight | 12 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Penn Plax | | Model Name | CCF3UL | | Model Number | CCF3UL | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Amazon Policy | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Penn-Plax - **Capacity:** 100 Gallons - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 30030172015947 - **Included Components:** see description for components - **Item Weight:** 12 Pounds - **Manufacturer:** Penn Plax - **Model Name:** CCF3UL ## Images ![Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter - 265 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x10x17in - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qwYOZJ5YL.jpg) ![Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter - 265 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x10x17in - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816ViA5J6AL.jpg) ![Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter - 265 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x10x17in - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Mh3fRqJ+L.jpg) ![Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter - 265 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x10x17in - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QeyX15lcL.jpg) ![Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter - 265 GPH Aquarium Filter for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons - 360 Degree Flow Valves, Poly Fiber Pads, Bio-Sponge & Activated Carbon -Fresh & Saltwater -11.5x10x17in - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71++tTO6I7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this include an installation manual and all the tubings? I am new to canister filters and I want to know as much as possible before purchasing 1** A: Yes, though you would do well to check out some YouTube videos demonstrating the setup, as well as the steps to take to disconnect the unit from the tubes for cleaning. The manual that comes with the filter is a great start, but a little unclear at times. **Q: Will filter work for a 100 gallon tank for my red ear slider turtle?** A: First, for every inch size of ONE aquatic turtle, it will need 10 gallons of water. So, if your turtle grows to an adult size of 5" it will need 50 gallons of water. Then you will want a cannister filter that will filter 100 gallons an hours or twice the amount of tank gallons. This is rule of thumb and the larger the tank, the happier the turtle. My adult So. Painted turtle is 4'' in length in a 40 gallon breeder tank, with 35 gallons of water with the Penn Plax 700 cannister filter. **Q: What is the difference between the 1000, 1200, and 1500?** A: The 1000 has 265 gph flow which is rated for up to 100 gallons. The cascade 1500 has a flow rate of 315 gph and rated for 200 gallons. I would not agree with the 1500 rating as I would place 2 1000 canisters on a 200 gallon tank. **Q: yesterday i cleaned out my filter and i put it back on but it wont suck in water from the pipe there is no pressure even after i pump it. why?** A: Same problem with used cascade 700. Filled filter up with water intake is filled with water by priming plus it in and nothing. I was thinking it was a bad motor but i see ppl having same issue. Just bad design. I have a fluval407 that works flawlessly. Going to keep trying ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cascade 1000 Rocks - great buy for the price - smartly made not to break- super easy to prime *by H***. on March 31, 2013* I have a 13" pleco.....bunch of guppies texas map turtles and some other stuff in a 75 gallon tank that had to have its fluval filter taken away. I went away and when I came home it smelled terrible and I couldnt even see through the water. The pleco had to be at the window just for me to see him. I could not use the fluval 305 I use to have and I could not find another one on craigslist for 25 bucks. I researched for a day and decided to go with the cascade 1000 based on its accessories and the good reviews. Great Choice so far Pros 1. price, 99 bucks for a filter that can handle a 100 gallon tanks is great. 2. The way it is made in some ways is much better than the fluval. For one it has a clamp on each side as opposed to just two. I use to have a fluval that only had two clamps. it was much harder to clamp down and one broke...it was over then. The cascade is much easier to clamp down and if one breaks you still have three more to compensate. another way it is built better over the fluval 305 is the connectors to the motor move around so you are able to move the tubing in many more directions in a much more comfortable easier way. With the fluval the tubing was so stiff and if I wanted to re arrange the tubing I would have to take it completely out the water which was a pain. And last the biggest is the primer. instead of a little pin with a finger side handle to push and pull the water in to get it started the cascade instead uses a button. I had a fluval one I had to prime it for so long the pin broke and I had to order a new one. it still didnt work. Because the cascade is a pump button you dont have to worry about that. Another huge factor the button is far superior is because you can use the ball of your foot to pump it instead of your hands. I did this and it started in less than 30 seconds no joke. With the fluval I have tried to get it started the first time for about twenty minutes and some people give up. the way the water flow changer is made is better than the fluval because the fluvals plastic piece that is thin can get bent easily in not slide up and down in the slit. you will have no issue with that here. 3. very very easy to set up. you can see the water fill in the canister the tubes are very flexible and easy to connect. IF YOU HAVE A PRIMING ISSUE SIMPLY STOP USING YOUR HANDS< STAND UP AND USE THE BALL OF YOUR FOOT. THIS WORKED FOR ME IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS!!!! 4. Water flow rate is great. You can adjust the water flow for output and input separately so if you are using a spray bar and want to quiet it down at night you can slow it down. The spray bar is cool but loud if you use it above water. 5. Accessories for this are pretty cool. It comes with a spray bar thats probably about 3 feet long. At first I hooked it up and it was so long it sank down in the water and looked nothing like the cool pics of spray bars I see. Then I thought about that fact that I got 8 suction cups with connectors on them. I only needed one or two for the input output hose so I connected one to the end of the spray bar and it fit perfectly. Now my spray bar is level out of the water and I can create a kind of love tunnel type thing and it sounds much better and ALSO distributes the filtered water much better. These suction cups stay on, I had a hard time with the fluval suction cups and the cascade 100 provides you with 8. you only really need 3 t 5 at the most. 6. It looks nice its not loud and the base that it sits on is much much wider than the fluval so it wont accidentally fall over. thats a big deal if you have pets or kids CONs 1. the spray bar can be a little loud if you are using it above water to fall down into the tank but I like it and some people may as well. 2. the carbon pack provided does not fit all the space mostly in the canister. it covers about 88%. with the fluval it cam with a custom sack that was large enough to cover the whole tray inside. At some point you will have to replace the carbon so if you wanted you could buy your own carbon somewhere and use some kind of product like pantyhose to make your own bag if you cant find anything for perfect fit. But either way I dont think its a big deal so I didnt worry about it. In probably 2 hours the tank stops smelling. In 14 hours I have crystal clear water from a filter thats quieter, much much easier to set up and cleans better than anything I have had before. I recommend this and I'd buy another one. if you are having troubles priming make sure you twisted the correct way to connect the hoses as tight as you can. you twist to make it go up towards the part you just connected. make sure you have the LONG plastic piece on the intake part and the short one on the outtake. Make sure all four clamps on the base are on properly and USE THE BALL OF YOUR FOOT THE PRIME IT QUICK> Once you see a little water fill up you sont have to go as quick. After it fills up it will push water through the out put and you can then plug it in. Easiest set up I have ever had. Less than thirty seconds. If you cant get this its probably not connected right or you are not doing it quick. Use your feet If you cant afford this try the 700 and if thats still too much try the underwater cascade 600. the 600 is good to use if you have a cover and the hoses would get in the way. I have two on my other tank and they work awesome too and is more like a 3 in 1. I have done my research an am VERY happy with the 600 and 1000 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Made for the Price (lower than premium brands), Efficient and Reliable *by J***O on March 1, 2019* 2026 UPDATE: I have used this filter now for 13 YEARS for beautiful, but messy exotic goldfish and it still is running well. It is very well made and I think I’ve only had to replace one fairly inexpensive part in 10 years. The only time it leaked is when I put together the hose connectors incorrectly after changing the filter media, so it was not the fault to the product, but me the user. The only addition I might suggest is adding a shielded/covered low voltage underwater sterilizing light inside the water of the tank within proximity to the filter intake. This has dramatically helped me eliminate algae and cloudy water. 2013 REVIEW: I have medium -sized to large exotic goldfish which are hardy, brightly colored and beautiful, but they are generally much messier than tropical fish and they can dirty my 40 gallon show tank's aquarium fairly rapidly. Ideally partial water changes for large goldfish aquariums should be every 2 weeks and filter maintenance every 3-4 months. I had been using a hang-on-the-back type filter, but had to replace the filter material constantly and the motor was getting progressively noisier and noisier and being in my bedroom it got to the point where I almost could not sleep it was so loud. So I started looking into canisters and they seemed to work much more quietly and efficiently as well as requiring only moderate maintenance. I compared this the Cascade 1000's features with other more highly recommended canister type filters such as Eheim and they seemed comparable, but Penn-Plax's price on Amazon was almost half the price of some of its higher end competitors--especially in comparison to independent fish stores and chains such as Petco or Petsmart. But I am a frugal, read other customers reviews and didn't want to through extra money out the window, so went ahead and bought this filter nearly 8 years ago and its still humming along wonderfully and quietly. My ONLY complaint is that the instructions are very basic and not as detailed as they could be. And the replacement or assembly of some of the smaller or specialty parts are not clearly explained. I was cleaning my unit and removing the motor housing and a large rectangular gasket just popped out that I didn't recall seeing before because it had been installed when I first bought the unit. I then went online and watched several "how to" videos, but they were all basic and mainly covered dismantling the filter compartments. One did show replacing the motor impeller unit which was helpful and while we are on that subject the little gasket seal for the impeller units are now almost impossible to find. They generally will last for a few years, but still, you want to be able to buy a replacement rather than replace the entire filter. I finally found online aquarium supplies seller that had an one left from older stock--since to my knowledge Penn Plex does not show them in their online parts catalog anymore and you cannot buy them at retail pet or aquarium stores, so I bought that remaining one right away (they do sell all the other parts, but not the darn O ring which if you don't have it won't work. But I still would highly recommend this filter and I also like its transparent blue plastic housing because you can see the water and filter components through the housing. It is the only canister filter I am aware of that is see through. ### ⭐ Review *by H***A on March 28, 2026* المنتج لا يعمل ابدا تواصلت وقالوا لي تواصلي مع الشركة كلمتهم وردوا لي بتعليمات الكتيب وانا سويت كل شي لكن مااشتغل معي ابداً.. خسرت فلوس على الفاضي. ## Frequently Bought Together - Penn-Plax Cascade All-in-One Aquarium Canister Filter – for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons (265 GPH) – Cascade 1000 - AQUANEAT Replacement Canister Filter Pads Compatible with Cascade 700/1000 CCF2UL/CCF3UL Generic Aquarium Floss Media - Penn-Plax Cascade 8 Oz Pro-C Mixed Aquarium Canister Filter Media Bag – 2-Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1903121-penn-plax-cascade-1000-canister-filter-265-gph-aquarium-filter](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1903121-penn-plax-cascade-1000-canister-filter-265-gph-aquarium-filter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*