The H.O.T. Magnum is a compact, silent, and efficient canister filter. It provides mechanical and chemical filtration for aquariums up to 55 gallons. The Magnum has a self priming, bottom mounted sealed motor with a flow rate of 250gph. The filter is lightweight enough to hang directly on the back of the aquarium, and yet performs heavy duty, canister filtration. The two stage filter can quickly and easily convert from a continuous duty filter to a quick-clean micron water polisher. Mechanical filtration is provided by the replaceable Rite-Sized Foam Sleeve. The foam sleeve is a dense, high porosity prefilter to trap dirt and debris. Chemical filtration is provided by a Carbon/Media Container packed with carbon to remove dissolved organic impurities.The H.O.T. Magnum easily converts from everyday 2-stage filtration to quick-clean polishing using the pleated Micron Cartridge. Ideal for quick-clean duty, the reusable Micron Cartridge has 320 square inches of surface area. It efficiently removes microscopic particles, eliminating the need for diatomagic powder. The H.O.T Magnum installs in minutes which makes it ideal for multiple aquarium water polishing. The snap lock and leak-proof connectors eliminate the need for hoses or tubing. The extra long, 8 foot line cord allows for multiple tank usage.
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This filter never stops blowing bubbles. Sometimes it blows large bublles(like when someone walks by and shakes the tank a little) but mostly it blows micro bubbles. I do not recommend this product.
Completely cleans my 75 gallon saltwater within less than an hour. Do not use the carbon chips that comes with it for saltwater tanks, instead use phos-x or use nothing at all. Carbon will eliminate trace elements in your water and make your water softer. You do not want low PH for saltwater tanks. I would of given this filter a perfect score but it is very bulky and would not fit on the back of my aquarium. I would have to lift my 75 gallon away from the wall, but it ain’t happening. You need a 4″ clearance from the back of your tank to the wall in order for it to fit.
Good filter for the aquarium, a little noise sometimes and requires little maintenance. The delivery was right on time
I bought this filter because My boss had the complete set with Bio Wheel, and Gravel cleaner and it was so great for gravel cleaning.
The basic version of this filter comes with,
1. A Media canister that can be filled with Active Carbon. A sample of carbon comes with this filter kit. I bought Ceramic Noodles at the pet store for the biological filtering properties to put in mine instead of the carbon.
2. The slip cover filter for the media insert.
3. A water polishing filter that reminds me of a Reusable pool ,or Jacuzzi filter.
4. Intake Tube, and strainer.
5. Pose-able Output Pipe with flow divert.
6. Understandable Directions.
Pluses.
1. It has an ON / OFF button on the back. I turn it off to feed the fish. Than back on to clean up.
2. The Output Pipe is underwater. Result, No noise from the filtered water hitting water surface.
3. The flow of the output can be aimed in any direction you want.
straight down, across, to the left,or right.
4. This filter is so quiet, I occasionally will check that the filter is on.
5. The diverter can be adjusted to focus, or fan out the water flow.
6. 250 Gallons an hour. Seems like a lot, but I have a 20 Hexagon high. I have the diverter fanning water out. It’s not like a water hose. Just moving water well.
Minuses.
1. Disassembly and Assembly takes practice. You will want to keep instruction book for reference of the difference between regular filter Assembly, and water polishing filter assembly. once I leaned, I have been able to do on the tank. But most of the time the filter will have to be removed to a sink were It (filter) can be disassembled, Cleaned, or filter types changed, and reassembled.
Keep in mind that this, The cleaning of the filter canister seems to be the reason that people dislike this filter. But keep in mind that You will only clean it (filter) about every three months. Unless You over feed, and do not keep plants tidy.
If You get the Gravel Cleaning attachment, You can clean the gravel with the water polishing filter removing all the nastiness without siphoning off all your water out of the tank. You can then do your 20% water change.
I like this filter a lot, and think you will also.
I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and it is working better than I thought. I was using a small, cheap filter before purchasing this one, and so I have both of them working in the same tank. The canister filter alone left the water a little cloudy, but the combination of the two makes the water look pristine.