Hang On Aquarium Filters

Hang on style filters are most often used in small to medium aquariums. They attach to the top of the aquarium where water is pumped up through a tube and returned to the aquarium via gravity. Water is drawn upward with an impeller and passes through filter media on the way back to the tank. A constant trickle can be heard unless the aquarium water is very high.

Such hang on filters are easy to maintain because the whole unit is outside the aquarium. Filter media can be replaced without disrupting your fish. Hang on filters also save your aquarium space by not taking up any internal volume.

If there is one drawback to this type of filter it is the fact that it will not be suitable for aquariums with hoods. If your fish tank has a lid this may also cause some interference.

Hang-on filter aquarium fish tank 150L-250L
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Resun Hang On HF-2002 Filter Review

The Resun external HF-2002 hang on 570 litre per hour aquarium filter will not take up space inside your aquarium. External placement for easy cleaning and maintenance. It simply slots onto top of your aquarium glass.

Inside the filter a cartridge containing charcoal filters the water. Once mature, the unit filters biologically, mechanically and chemically. Replacement charcoal cartridges are available.

Ships boxed ready to plug in and use. The manufacturer recommends this size filter for aquariums 40-230 litres though this will vary depending upon your situation.

This design of filter was also produced in the 340 litres per hour size which is recommended by the manufacturer for aquariums up to 60 litres.

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