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Marineland Penguin Bio-Wheel Power Filter 100 GPH, Multi-Stage Aquarium Filtration

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Size: 10-20 Gallon, 100 GPH


Pattern Name: Filter


Features

  • REPLACEMENT FILTER CARTRIDGE: Pack of 3 cartridges fits Marineland Penguin PRO Power Filters 100, 125 and 175; also fits the original Penguin Power Filter 150.
  • EASY TO INSTALL: Pre-assembled cartridges slide easily into place, providing mechanical and chemical filtration and making replacement fast, dry and effortless.
  • THREE-STAGE FILTRATION: Mechanically filters water through a pad of double-thick poly fiber. Chemically filtered through Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon. BIO-Wheel technology delivers wet/dry filtration.
  • OPTIMUM WATER-TO-CARBON CONTACT: Ribbed backing ensures even distribution of carbon for sparkling clean water.
  • COLOR-CODED PACKAGING: Rite-Size packaging makes it simple to choose the right size replacement cartridge for your filter.

Description

Marineland brand is the world’s leading brand of innovative equipment and environments for consumers wishing to create the ultimate aquatic showcase. Committed to fishkeeping success for over 40 years, the brand is the professional’s choice for commercial display systems and scientific research. Whatever you’re passionate about – freshwater or saltwater, big or small, beauty or science – make your aquarium your own. Marineland Penguin Bio-Wheel Power Filter delivers easy, three-stage filtration. This powerful filter contains patented rotating Bio-Wheel technology to provide superior wet/dry filtration. The Bio-Wheel never clogs or needs to be replaced. All Bio-Wheel filters feature noise-reducing, two- piece vented covers and adjustable mid-level intake strainers. Uses Marineland Rite-Size Filter Cartridges with Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon to filter out dirt and debris for maximum water clarity. Available in five sizes: 75 GPH (for aquariums up to 10 gallons); 100 GPH (for aquariums up to 20 gallons); 150 GPH (for aquariums up to 30 gallons); 200 GPH (for aquariums up to 50 gallons); 350 GPH (for aquariums up to 70 gallons). Clean, sparkling water is the mark of a healthy, thriving aquarium. The amount of filtration needed to maintain an aquarium depends on a number of variables. These include tank size, individual maintenance habits and fish population. Whatever your individual needs, Marineland brand has the filtration products you need to deliver on-target, advanced filtration. Penguin Power Filters: Easy and Effective FiltrationPenguin BIO-Wheel Power Filters deliver effective, easy, 3-stage aquarium filtration—without the hassle of air pumps, valves, and tubing or air stones. Convenient Rite-Size Filter Cartridges come ready to use with each filter . to mechanically and chemically remove waste, discoloration, and odors. Biological filtration is provided by the revolutionary BIO- Wheel—proven best at removing toxic ammonia and nitrite.Additional FeaturesTwo-Piece Vented Cover: Designed for convenient filter cartridge access and quiet operationAdjustable Mid-Level Intake: Attaches to the intake tube for improved water circulation3-Stage FiltrationStage 1: Mechanical FiltrationAt this stage, the Penguin Rite-Size Filter Cartridge floss screens out dirt and debris and utilizes a patented ribbed back for maximum water to carbon contact.Stage 2: Chemical FiltrationBlack Diamond Premium Activated carbon works to remove odors, discoloration, and impurities.Stage 3: Biological FiltrationThe patented BIO-Wheel eliminates toxic ammonia and nitrite on contact and is designed to grow the beneficial bacteria needed for biological filtration. The BIO-Wheel now features 50% more surface area.Pick the Right Filter for Your Size Aquarium Certified Flow Rate Aquarium Size Penguin 100 100 GPH Up to 20 gallons Penguin 150 150 GPH Up to 30 gallons Penguin 200 200 GPH Up to 50 gallons Penguin 350 350 GPH Up to 70 gallons Start-Up and MaintenanceThe Penguin Power Filter requires virtually no set-up, making it perfect for any fish lover. Simply follow the manual in connecting the parts and then hang the filter onto the back of your tank. Be sure to prime your filter with aquarium water before you plug it in. Once you have set-up your filter you can adjust the water flow by using the mid-level strainer. After the initial set- up maintenance of this filter is quite easy. Simply remove and replace the filter cartridge after approximately one month and clean the filter as needed. It is also important to maintain an adequate water level in your tank to insure your Penguin Power filter runs quietly and efficiently.Find the Rite-Size Filter for YouEach Penguin Power Filter comes with one Marineland Rite-Size Filter Cartridge. Take a look below to see which cartridge is correct for your filter and ensure proper maintenance. Rite-Size A Cartridge Rite-Size B Cartridge Rite-Size C Cartridge Fits Penguin 100 and Mini Power Filters Fits Penguin 125, 150 Power Filters Fits Penguin 170, 200, 330, 350 Power Filters Tetra Water CareTetra sets the bar high in water care treatment and maintenance with a four-step, color-coded system. From aquarium start-up and routine maintenance, to trouble shooting solutions and testing, Tetra offers everything you need to keep your aquarium water healthy. Take a look at the chart below to see the full line of Tetra water care treatments and testing supplies.Start-Up New Aquarium? Tetra SafeStart allows you to safely add fish to your tank immediately. Maintenance Use AquaSafe whenever adding water to neutralize chlorine and heavy metals. Use EasyBalance weekly to keep your water chemistry balanced. Solutions High ammonia? Use AmmoniaSafe liquid or tablets. Cloudy water? Clear it up with WaterClarifier Liquid or Tablets. Algae issues? Keep in check with AlgaeControl liquid or No More Algae tablets. Testing Tetra EasyStrips make regular water testing a breeze.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 5.5 x 8 inches; 1.65 Pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ PF0100B


Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2004


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Marineland


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China


Best Sellers Rank: #25,005 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #78 in Aquarium Filters


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Item Weight: 1.65 pounds


Department: Unisex-Adult


Manufacturer: Marineland


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: PF0100B


Date First Available: June 20, 2004


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 8.11 x 5.59 x 5.48 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 5.5 x 5.5 x 8 inches


Item Weight: 1.65 Pounds


Brand Name: MarineLand


Target Audience Keyword: fish, ( reptiles | amphibians )


Directions: See label


Model Name: Marineland Penguin Bio-Wheel Power Filter 100 GPH, Multi-Stage aquarium Filtration


Color: Black


Size: 10-20 Gallon, 100 GPH


Material: Plastic


Age Range Description: All Life Stages


Number of Items: 1


Style: 10-20 gallon, 100 gph


Included Components: Marineland Penguin Bio-Wheel Power Filter 100 GPH, Multi-Stage Aquarium Filtration


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  • How to rebuild impellers and never not buy one again!
If you are hearing a lot of rattling or rumbling noise from the filter, or it is just loud and the loud is not a water sound, its probably a worn out rod. What happens is the impeller spins millions of revolutions over time and wears out the stainless steel rod. You would notice that there is some play in between the hole of the impeller and the shaft. There should be no play. If you have a magnifying glass of a jewelers loop you would be able to see the rod getting thinner the closer it is to the impeller. You can replace that rod for a lot less than buying a new one. Here's what you need to do. 1. Get some needle nose plyers and pinch the rod just below the end cap, if the end cap is at 12:00, have the end of the plyers at 4:00, and then pivot the plyers up to 2:00 and this should push the cap off. 2. Remove the shaft, at this point there would be the other end cap on the other end of the shaft. 3. At this point you can do 1 of 2 things, get some Vaseline like others have said and cover the shaft in it and put it back together (this will get you by for maybe a few days) OR 3b. Go out and buy 2.5MM stainless steel rods on amazon, they come in 10 packs 300 mm long so you could make 30 of them if you needed to. ($9.99) 4. Use your old shaft to determine the right length and cut exactly to that length using cutters and a grinder or dermal tool to smooth it off. Just make sure the length is right. 5. Use Vaseline on the rod and put it back together with the end caps on the ends. You will have plenty of material left over for additional shafts. Takes about 20 minutes but I promise you will never have to spend $30 on a Marineland PRIM350B 350b Impeller again ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023 by Jesse Jesse

  • Not good for a betta tank
Got it today and hooked it up immediately. It’s a great filter. The only problem I had was that I got it for my betta tank and it was a ya to powerful for them. All it did was blow the fish around. I also couldn’t use all 3 of the attachment piece as it was too long to fit into my 10 gallon tank. I ended up just connecting the slotted piece to the end of the tube and leaving the other 2 pieces out and it seems to be working well still. My fish seem to be adjusting better to it now so we’ll see how it goes but I wouldn’t recommend getting this if you’re going to use it for a betta tank, the fish won’t like it. The product overall is very well built and sturdy, and everything works great on it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020 by frussell✌🏻 frussell✌🏻

  • Good filter for the price
This a good hang on back (HOB) filter for up to 20 gallons aquarium. For a good filtration, you need a filter with a water suction speed (gallons per hour - GPH) of 10X the tank volume (eg, if you have a 10 gal tank, pick a filter with 100 GPH) plus a good cartridge for mechanical filtration. I'm running this filter in a 10 gal tank, so the water flow is really good. The water return (through a waterfall system) is noisy, but you can make it quiet adding water above the level, thus decreasing the water splash sound (but keep in mind that water surface should have a movement to allow good oxygenation). An additional alternative is by covering the intake with a sponge (you can find very cheap sponges for intakes here on Amazon). Also with a sponge on filter intake, you will protect your fishes and invertebrates to be sucked in and it will also work as the first mechanical filtration as well (grabbing uneaten food). For a 10 gal tank (which is not height enough for large intakes), I had to remove the extension that comes with... If you have big tanks (like 40 gal and up), I suggest to run a second filter with the HOB: use internal or undergravel filters together with a HOB one. The combination of big water flow with a good cartridge is the secret to keeping the water crystal clear. Important: Circulating water is the secret for filtering the whole tank. If you promote the circulation of water in your tank (with internal filter or creating bubbles or with small circulation pumps), you will have the best environment for your fishes. About the cartridge, it is not special as advertised by the manufacturer (just a plastic frame covered by microfiber and small pieces of carbon inside), so I suggest to add a Purigen (Seachem) together with the regular one (add in the space between filter and water return - see photo enclosed). Briefly, it's a very good filter for its price value and for the price of cartridges as well (~ $6 for 6 cartridges). I didn't notice any advantage in the bio wheel because my tank is already cycled, with zero of ammonia and nitrite (maybe bio wheel helps a little bit considering that bacteria can grow on the wheel buckets as stated by the manufacturer). Also, it is very easy to disassemble and re-assemble, making it easier to clean up (as suggested, clean impeller and intake tube every month when I do 50% water change). Updated: My filter stopped to work after 1 year. First, it had some problems starting up. I decided to order a new one because the price is affordable and the filter system is good as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019 by Victor Victor

  • Best filter I've had in years
Took it out of the box put it together hooked it to the side of my tank, filled the reservoir with aquarium water and plugged it in, didn't start moving so I grabbed another cup of aquarium water and poured it in and started working very quiet. I have a planted tank so the organic materials were too much for my old worn out filter and this seems to be tacking the water with ease and I love how easy it was to research and find replacement filter media so I can stay stocked up. Plus bonus points its cheaper to replace the media than my old filter <3 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024 by Peanut and Jealous

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