SunSun HW-304B
#3 in 76 to 150 galFull review
A cheap high-flow canister with a UV light built in, for owners fighting algae who accept sparse published specs.
Amazon $167.49$167.49
Up to 150 gal525 gal/h
2.8/5
A low-cost way to filter a tank up to 100 gallons. Power use and missing specs keep it behind the premium brands.
- Up to 100 galTank size
- 265 gal/hFlow
- 28.5 WPower
Check price at Amazon$174.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Three stackable baskets and a push-button primer
- About half the price of premium filters rated for 100 gallons
Cons
- Draws 28.5 W, more than twice a comparable OASE or Fluval per gallon of flow
- No published media volume or warranty
The Penn-Plax Cascade family
Every Penn-Plax Cascade model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own tank size.
| Model | Tank size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn-Plax Cascade 500 | Up to 30 gal | 2.6/5 | $129.99 |
| Penn-Plax Cascade 700 | Up to 65 gal | 2.6/5 | $157.27 |
| Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 (this one) | Up to 100 gal | 2.8/5 | $174.99 |
| Penn-Plax Cascade 1200 | Up to 150 gal | 2.8/5 | $193.01 |
| Penn-Plax Cascade 1500 | Up to 200 gal | 2.7/5 | $265 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its tank size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CCF3UL |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Rated aquarium | Up to 100 gal |
| Pump output | 265 gal/h |
| Turnover | 2.6x per hour |
| Media | |
| Media baskets | 3 |
| Features | |
| Primer | Yes |
| Shutoff valves | Yes |
| Separate pre-filter | No |
| Adjustable flow | Yes |
| Built-in UV | No |
| Built-in heater | No |
| Water-change valve | No |
| Power and build | |
| Power draw | 28.5 W |
Alternatives in this tank size
EHEIM Classic 350 (2215)
#4 in 76 to 150 galFull review
A durable, plain canister for mid-sized tanks. Newer filters with primers and pre-filters are easier to service for a little more money.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
31-92 gal164 gal/h4 L
Penn-Plax Cascade 1200
#6 in 76 to 150 galFull review
A cheap high-capacity canister for tanks up to 150 gallons, at the cost of high power draw.
Amazon $193.01$193.01
Up to 150 gal315 gal/h
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