Marineland Penguin Power Filter, 50 to 70-Gallon, 350 GPH

by MarineLand

Product Features

• Certified flow rate of 350GPH, perfect for all aquariums up to 70-gallon, uses two Rite-Size "C" filter cartridges
• Delivers easy, three stage mechanical, chemical, and biological aquarium filtration
• Convenient Penguin Rite Size Cartridges come ready to use with each filter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 6.1 x 8 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009IMDQM
• Item model number: PF0350B
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #1 in Pet Supplies > Fish & Aquatic Pets > Pumps & Filters > Filters

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

These are the 4 Penguin Power Filter models available to you that come mostly pre-assembled.

Easy Enough for the Beginner

Whether you're a first-time aquarist or consider yourself a hobbyist, the Marineland Penguin Power Filter is right for you. Because it comes in four different sizes, this filter is perfect for any small to medium aquarium, 20-70 gallons. It does a superior job with the bio-load of Tropical Community Fish, Oscars, and African Cichlids. Leftover food and fish waste particles disappear in minutes due to the filter's replaceable Rite Size cartridges, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for your fish and plants.

The Penguin Filter easily hangs on the back of your tank.

Handy Chart to Help You Pick the Right Penguin for Your Aquarium

Product	Certified Flow Rate	Aquarium Size	Rite Size Media
Penguin 100B	100 GPH	Up to 20 gallons	A
Penguin 150B	150 GPH	Up to 30 gallons	B
Penguin 200B	200 GPH	Up to 50 gallons	C
Penguin 350B	350 GPH	Up to 70 gallons	C

3-Stage Filtration Advantage

Each Marineland Penguin Filter is designed with an effective, easy, 3-stage filtration system consisting of biological, chemical, and mechanical filtration. The BIO-Wheel was designed to grow the beneficial bacteria that is needed for biological filtration and has been proven best at removing toxic ammonia and nitrites. Also, the BIO-Wheel comes with a noise reducing cover, making this filter more convenient and enjoyable for all fish owners. The replaceable Rite-Size filter cartridge provides the mechanical and chemical filtration, screening out the dirt and debris and removing odors, discoloration and impurities. The 100% water to media contact ensures a crystal clear, healthy environment for your plants and fish. This type of 3-stage system will guarantee that your aquatic environment thrives to its highest ability.

BIO-Wheel helps ensure crystal clear water.

Start-up and Maintenance

The 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 it 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.

Handy Chart to Help You Pick the Right Filter for Your Size Aquarium

Product	Tank Size	Level Aquarist	Type of Filter	Type of BIO-Technology	Type of Water Environment
Penguin	Small-Medium	Beginner	Hang-on-Tank	BIO-Wheel	Freshwater/Saltwater
Emperor	Medium	Beginner-Enthusiast	Hang-on-Tank	BIO-Wheel	Freshwater/Saltwater
C-Series Canister	Medium-Very Large Tanks	Enthusiast	Canister	BIO-Filter Balls	Freshwater/Saltwater

TetraCare®

Sign up for TetraCare® to help you be successful in your fish-keeping endeavor. This is a totally free program with the purchase of these aquarium systems and provides on-line and over the phone support. Once you register, you'll receive specially timed e-mails to guide you through the first six months of your aquarium experience and beyond. Free direct access to our TetraCare® Team is just a phone call away. Just call 1-800-423-6458. Help is available seven days a week.

Product Description

Penguin Power Filter 350B

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been very good to me., July 27, 2007

By 

U. Unzueta (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Marineland Penguin Power Filter, 50 to 70-Gallon, 350 GPH (Misc.)

Did my research and people couldnt tell the difference from the Emperor 400. So i bought this since it's price tag was way cheaper than the 400. Ive been running this for about 2 months on my 75 gallon tank. I have an Oscar and they're messy eaters and leave particles in the water from some certain types of foods. The particles dissapear after 20 minutes due to the power filter's water gallon suction ratio. I completely love how silent it is. You need to fill the tank up to at least the waterfall lips of the filter so you wont hear the water splashing. Good good stuff here.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great filtration, January 12, 2010

By 

Free and Clear - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marineland Penguin Power Filter, 50 to 70-Gallon, 350 GPH (Misc.)

The best I have ever used . I have two 30gl. African Cichlid set-ups that I keep over crowded to cut down on the fighting for territory and a 30 gal . community tank and these filters do a great job with the bio-load of each . The bio-wheels do a great job of polishing the water , and a great place to grow good bacteria, this is why they slow down after they been used for awhile , the Bio-wheels build up bacteria and muck , simply rinse them off in dechlorinated water that is the same temp. as your tank water so you do not kill off the bacteria and they will continue to serve you well . Easy to change filters , which I change only one at a time so as not to remove all the bacteria in my filters . And even after my own laziness of going weeks without cleaning it , it will run smooth and whisper quiet . I have never had a problem with noise on any of my 3 Penguin 350 filters , after a water change or power outage just a little shot of water in it to prime it and it starts right up just as quiet as before , and sometimes that is not even needed as the water that was left in it will prime it for me . I will never use any other filter .

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only one drawback..., March 10, 2008

By 

C. Cooke (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Marineland Penguin Power Filter, 50 to 70-Gallon, 350 GPH (Misc.)

I have a 55 gallon community tank with angels, pleco's, clown loaches, and cory cats. Some messy fish, but this filter carries the load. My only recommendation is to clean the intake tube with each water change. It gets pretty gunked up, very easily.