Fluval 305 External Canister Filter - 110V, 260 gallons per hour

by Hagen

Product Features

• Advanced filtration system providing maximum versatility and premium performance for aquariums up to 70 gallons
• Instant priming for convenient, simple and quick filter start up; No manual siphoning
• High output motor is sealed in epoxy to resist high temperatures for performance and safety
• AquaStop Valve offers an air- and water-tight seal permitting hosing to be disconnected without breaking the vacuum
• Pump output of 260 gallons per hour; 3-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 9.5 x 17 inches ; 8.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000Q98264
• Item model number: A211
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,754 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #90 in Pet Supplies > Fish & Aquatic Pets > Pumps & Filters > Filters

Product Description

The Fluval 305 Aquarium Canister Filter offers advanced pumping technology and a versatile combination of mechanical, biological and chemical filtering capabilities for aquariums up to 70 gallons. This versatility enables you to customize your aquarium environment to meet the specialized needs of your unique collection of fish and aquatic plants. The Fluval 305 Aquarium Canister filter provides 35-55% more volume than would be possible with round canisters of the same outer dimensions. Increased volume means a greater mass of filter material and a larger filtration area. Fluval filters multiply this advantage by directing water into complex flow paths for greatly increased contact with filter media. The Fluval 05 Series filters offer several state-of-the-art features to ensure reliable operation and trouble-free maintenance. The AquaStop valve creates an air- and water-tight seal so you can disconnect hosing without breaking the vacuum that will be necessary to resume operation without priming. The media baskets equipped with the Fluval 305 Aquarium Canister Filter are self-contained and interchangeable so that the media can be replaced independently. Media is packed into filter baskets in the recommended positions for basic filtration in order to save you time, and the instant prime handle ensures an easy startup. The Fluval 305 Aquarium Canister Filter is held securely in place by the lift-lock clamps and is the perfect choice for discerning aquarists who want to achieve maximum versatility and premium performance for their aquariums. The Fluval motor is hermetically sealed to ensure reliable operation and it does not require coolant. Besides the impeller, there are no moving parts. The ribbed, opaque hosing bends and turns easily without kinking, making installation and removal easier while supporting better water flow. Holding the intake and output valve in place securely is the innovative rim connector which slides on and snaps together instantly.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greaty Poduct, I Highly Recommend it!, May 25, 2007

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Ravin_Fish - See all my reviews

I currently own a 55 gallon tank with a pleco and an oscar, and this filter has kept my tank crystal clear since i got it. If you know oscars then you know how messy they can be. I highly recommend this filter to anyone with a 55 gallon tank. My roommate has a 150 gallon with 7 red devils and two plecos, and has the Fluval 304 (older model to this 305), and even his tank is clear, its not perfect but for being as clear as it is with only a filter made for a 70 gallon tank, i can honestly say that Fluval filters are GREAT products.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The 305 is excellent for a 55 gallon aquarium., January 28, 2010

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Ken M (Oxnard, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fluval 305 External Canister Filter - 110V, 260 gallons per hour (Misc.)

I purchased the Fluval 305 filter (from a different vendor) to replace an older Penguin 350. The install was in an established 55 gallon aquarium with two, 5 year old (mated pair) Jack Dempsey cichlids and several small Cory catfish. The set up was fairly easy and the water is now absolutely clear. The fish seem more active now, I'm guessing because of better quality water and the better overall circulation. The Penguin would do a good job of circulating water in one part of my (rather long) tank but the other half never got much flow. With the 305, I am able to angle the filtered water output so that I get total tank circulation. Also, the Fluval has much more filter media space and options, that makes a BIG difference. The price of the two above mentioned filters is way different. The Penguin 350 is a good filter, the Fluval is an excellent filter. The Fluval is truly worth the extra $$ and I would recommend the Fluval 305 to anyone. :)

Ken

Edit 12 Feb 2010 added:

As a FYI. The FLUVAL '3 Plus' filter pads WILL NOT fit this unit (too well, it is a little loose). You will want to purchase filter pads that says '204/304' on the package, and that works fine. The 204/304 media that I bought came in a two pack, four pads are required for a complete replacement. From my limited experience with this media - It is 100% reusable, can be rinsed, and is fairly rugged. You may not need to replace it, I like to have some replacements on hand 'just in case' ;)

ken

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pump primer not so prime, November 26, 2010

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DK (Maryland) - See all my reviews

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We bought the Fluval 305 to replace a Fluval 203 that we'd had for about 11 years. Based on the reviews, I was expecting a 10-minute set up. However, we encountered two unexpected difficulties, one minor and one more significant. The minor: the intake/output hoses are a single hose that users need to measure and cut to fit their own tank setups. Not a big deal for us but not what we were expecting based on our prior Fluval filter and definitely would be a problem for anyone for whom the distance from canister top to aquarium top is more than 3.75-4.0 feet. The more significant: the pump primer is very flimsy and, at least in our case, was not up to the task of creating enough suction to start the gravity-aided flow of water. Because of the large diameter of the intake/output hoses, neither was the suction bulb we used to use with the Fluval 203. However, it took hours of troubleshooting to ID the problem, in part because the hoses are opaque, making it impossible to see how high in the hoses the water is getting with the pump primer. Even then, after phone calls to the vendor and to Fluval, the best solution anyone could offer was to suck on the end of the output hose to get the flow of water started. Yuck. I did it this time, but I hope to find another way of creating sufficient suction by the time of our first filter change. That said, the filter is quiet and nicely engineered despite these problems, which is why I still gave it 4 stars.