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HomeFish SuppliesFiltration & MediaCanister FiltersMarineland PC0250HSB H.O.T. Magnum 250, up to 55-Gallon, 250GPH |
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
GREAT FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE FRESHWATER TANKS Dec 12, 2008
By Cute Chihuahua
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.
14 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Don't mess with any other hang on tank filter Jul 25, 2006
By Perry Munger IV
"Saddled with fish"
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.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful Filter Aug 25, 2007
By D. Cullen
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!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great Filter Oct 03, 2009
By Hamilton Timmer
I bought this filter because My boss had the complete set with Bio Wheel, and Gravel cleaner and it was so great for gravel cleaning.
The basic version of this filter comes with,
1. A Media canister that can be filled with Active Carbon. A sample of carbon comes with this filter kit. I bought Ceramic Noodles at the pet store for the biological filtering properties to put in mine instead of the carbon.
2. The slip cover filter for the media insert.
3. A water polishing filter that reminds me of a Reusable pool ,or Jacuzzi filter.
4. Intake Tube, and strainer.
5. Pose-able Output Pipe with flow divert.
6. Understandable Directions.
Pluses.
1. It has an ON / OFF button on the back. I turn it off to feed the fish. Than back on to clean up.
2. The Output Pipe is underwater. Result, No noise from the filtered water hitting water surface.
3. The flow of the output can be aimed in any direction you want.
straight down, across, to the left,or right.
4. This filter is so quiet, I occasionally will check that the filter is on.
5. The diverter can be adjusted to focus, or fan out the water flow.
6. 250 Gallons an hour. Seems like a lot, but I have a 20 Hexagon high. I have the diverter fanning water out. It's not like a water hose. Just moving water well.
Minuses.
1. Disassembly and Assembly takes practice. You will want to keep instruction book for reference of the difference between regular filter Assembly, and water polishing filter assembly. once I leaned, I have been able to do on the tank. But most of the time the filter will have to be removed to a sink were It (filter) can be disassembled, Cleaned, or filter types changed, and reassembled.
Keep in mind that this, The cleaning of the filter canister seems to be the reason that people dislike this filter. But keep in mind that You will only clean it (filter) about every three months. Unless You over feed, and do not keep plants tidy.
If You get the Gravel Cleaning attachment, You can clean the gravel with the water polishing filter removing all the nastiness without siphoning off all your water out of the tank. You can then do your 20% water change.
I like this filter a lot, and think you will also.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
HOT Magnum 250 HOB - High Value and Low Price Mar 08, 2011
By Michael J. Andress
Marineland's hang on the back HOT 250 works well at doing what it is designed to do - act as an interchangeable media filter to correct temporary water problems. It is important to note that it is not designed to be used as a permanent filter.
The unit is easy to put together and can be on your tank and operating within 30 minutes of opening the box. The filter is meant to be used as a water polisher with the micron filter installed or as a mechanical/chemical filter with the sleeve/carbon installed. Both cannot be installed together. It is one or the other. The filter does both well but it is not meant to do it permanently. The unit is designed to fix temporary water problems a tank is experiencing. The HOT is not designed to provide biological filtration.
The unit when running is quiet. The single negative I noted during operation is the diffuser fixture in the outlet nozzle kept popping out. I eventually just thru it away as it didn't do that great of a job of defusing the flow anyway.
The manufacturer claims suitability for up to 55 gallon tanks. Mine was hung on a 28 gallon tank and it took 2 days with charcoal and another 2 with the micron filter to clean up the water problem I was having (child dumped a full container of flakes into the tank - and it is an understatement when I say that is a real problem). I attribute the long time to clean up to the 250 GPH flow rate claimed by the manufacturer being the "flow rate with no media" (standard industry reporting practice with the exception of one manufacturer who reports "with media flow rates"). The flow rate with media is no where near 250 GPH in my opinion which is based on a comparison between the flow rate of a 133 GPH power head and the flow rate out of the HOT when operating with media. In my opinion the flow rate with media is no more than 160 to 180 GPH which will only cycle the water in a 55 gallon tank thru the filter 3 times in an hour. The standard for many aquarists is 10 time though some say 6 is adequate.
That said: the unit does what it says it will do which is act as a quality mechanical/chemical filter or as a water polisher with the micron filter.
The HOT Magnum 250 provides a lot of value for the price you will pay. Highly recommended.
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