Aquael UltraMax Canister Filters
Aquael Ultramax Canister Filters (Ultramax 1000, 1500, 2000) are high‑performance external canister filters with large media capacity and a built‑in prefilter—ideal for crystal‑clear water in medium to large freshwater aquariums.
Key Features of Aquael Ultramax Canister Filters
- Multiple Models Available: Choose from Aquael Ultramax 1000, 1500, or 2000 to match your aquarium size and stocking level
- High Performance Filtration: Strong flow rates and large media baskets for mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration
- Built‑In Prefilter: Easy‑access prefilter sponge catches debris before it reaches the main canister, reducing full filter clean‑outs
- Quiet Operation: Designed to run smoothly and quietly, ideal for living rooms and bedrooms
- Easy Priming & Maintenance: User‑friendly design makes starting and servicing the filter straightforward
Benefits
- Crystal‑Clear Water: Excellent mechanical and biological filtration helps keep water clean and healthy for fish and plants
- Less Frequent Deep Cleans: The prefilter can be rinsed regularly without dismantling the whole canister
- Flexible Media Setup: Customise the media baskets with sponges, bio media, and chemical media to suit your aquarium’s needs
- Ideal for Larger Tanks: Aquael Ultramax canister filters are built for medium to large aquariums where internal filters are not enough
Ideal Uses
- Medium to large freshwater community aquariums
- Heavily stocked tanks with larger fish
- Planted aquariums that need strong but stable filtration
- Display tanks where quiet operation and clear water are important
Setup Tips
- Choose Ultramax 1000, 1500, or 2000 based on your aquarium volume and stocking
- Place the canister below the aquarium and follow the hose routing diagram in the instructions
- Use a mix of sponge and biological media in the baskets for best results
- Rinse the prefilter regularly to maintain strong flow without full disassembly
Aquael UltraMax Canister Filters



