Marineland PC0250HSB H.O.T. Magnum 250, up to 55-Gallon, 250GPH

by MarineLand

Product Features

• It easily converts from quick-clean water polisher to continuous duty mechanical/chemical filter
• Filters up to 55-Gallon aquariums
• 250GPH

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 13.5 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000260FVQ
• Item model number: PC0250HSB
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,148 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #55 in Pet Supplies > Fish & Aquatic Pets > Pumps & Filters > Filters

Product Description

The only hang-on-the-tank canister filter that’s powerful enough to do the work of two filtration systems.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't mess with any other hang on tank filter, July 24, 2006

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Perry Munger IV "Saddled with fish" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marineland PC0250HSB H.O.T. Magnum 250, up to 55-Gallon, 250GPH (Misc.)

I bought the H.O.T. Magnum because it was the cheapest canister filter at the local petstore. Good move. Using the micron filter, it got rid of the cloudiness in my tank in about three days (55 gal tank). I switched it to carbon and it as been working like a champ. My tank also has two high-capacity over-tank filters of the normal type, and they constantly overflow and pour gunk into the tank. The H.O.T. Magnum doesn't do this. It is set to suck from my undergravel filter, which, combined with a powerhead, has really reduced floating stuff in the tank. I'm going to get a Magnum 350 pro next and get rid of both my normal over-tank filters.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE FRESHWATER TANKS, December 12, 2008

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Cute Chihuahua (Orient, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marineland PC0250HSB H.O.T. Magnum 250, up to 55-Gallon, 250GPH (Misc.)

I owned the HOT Magnum Canister Filter prior to upgrading to an Eheim Ecco Canister Filter. I had to upgrade because this filter couldn't keep up with my medium size saltwater tank. However this filter works great for freshwater tanks from small to medium size. It's fairly cheap and reliable. It cleans like a champ and supplies are fairly cheap to operate it. This is a good buy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Filter, August 25, 2007

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D. Cullen (Klamath Falls, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marineland PC0250HSB H.O.T. Magnum 250, up to 55-Gallon, 250GPH (Misc.)

I just set up my 2nd 50 gallon fish tank and decided to try this filter set up instead of the FilStar Canister Filter that I have used for years in my original tank. I don't know if you need to but I am using 2 of these filters in my tank. They do a marvelous job, the extra filter works great, you just put it in for a few hours and your tank is crystal clear! The main advantage I see to these filters is, since they sit at the back top of your tank you never have to worry about the filter leaking. There have been a couple of times I haven't gotten the lid quite sealed enough on my canister filter and woke up to 3 inches of water in my tank cabinet. Fortunately my husband built the cabinet quite sturdy and water proof!