Description:
A reliable external canister filter for larger freshwater and tropical tanks. The PROTEGE P2000 runs at 1250 litres per hour and handles tanks up to 250 litres, giving you the flow rate and capacity to keep a well-stocked tank clean and stable.
Three easy-access media baskets let you build your own filtration stack, whether that's ceramic rings, bio balls, sponge, or activated carbon. The stackable basket design makes maintenance straightforward, lift the trays out, give them a rinse, and drop them back in.
A quiet motor, quick-connect hose fittings, and a primer button round out a filter that's built to be easy to live with day to day.
Suitable for large salt and freshwater aquariums up to 250 litres.
Product Features:
- Effectively filters large tanks, ensuring optimal water clarity and circulation
- Supports a variety of filter media including mechanical, biological, and chemical options for a customised and thorough filtration process
- Simplifies maintenance by allowing you to remove, rinse or replace individual baskets without disturbing the whole system. Ideal for using ceramic rings, filter wool, activated carbon, and more
- Engineered for minimal vibration and noise, making it suitable for indoor setups where peace and quiet matter
- Prevents leaks and makes disconnecting hoses for cleaning quick and easy with its strong sealing and quick release valves
- Safe for sensitive fish and plants, with good water circulation that supports plant health and fish well-being
- Made with quality materials to ensure long-lasting performance under continuous operation
Product Specifications:
- Flow Rate: 1,250 Litres per hour
- Tank Capacity: Suitable for tanks of up to 250L
- Frequency: 50Hz
- Input: 240v AC
- Power: 25W
- Head-Max output: 1.4m
- Power Plug: Australian Standard
- Power cable length: 1.6m
- Bio ball capacity: 30-40
- Product Size: 235 x 235 x 390mm (L x W x H)
- Carton Size: 34 x 25 x 39 cm (L x W x H)
- Carton Weight: 6kg
Hose Specifications:
- Internal diameter: 19mm
- External diameter: 25mm
- Length: 1.8m (x2)
*This Product is backed by a 1 Year Warranty
Items Included:
- 1x Protégé External Filter and Pump Canister
- 3x Filtration Baskets
- 2x Piping
- 1x Connecters & Tubing kit
- 1x Mechanical/Biological/Chemical Filter Media Kit
- 1x Owner's Manual
PROTEGE P2000 External Canister Filter - 1250L/H
PROTEGE P2000 External Canister Filter - 1250L/H
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Why Shop With Us — Our Guarantee & Shipping Info
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Tips Before You Buy — Product Guidance
Tips Before You Buy — Product Guidance
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A capable external canister at an accessible price point for aquarists who want solid multi-stage filtration without the UV premium. The three media baskets give you real flexibility over your filtration setup, which is more than you get from most filters in this range.
As a general rule, give your canister a clean out every 1 to 3 months, though how often you actually need to depends on how stocked your tank is, whether you have plants, and how much waste your fish produce. A good rule of thumb is to simply run it until you notice the flow starting to drop, then give it a thorough clean.
When cleaning, always rinse your sponges and biological media in a bucket of old tank water siphoned during a water change, never under tap water. Chlorine and chloramines in tap water can kill the beneficial bacteria living in your media, which can cause an ammonia spike and stress or harm your fish.
Not sure which filter suits your setup? Read our beginner's guide to aquarium filtration to find the right fit.
