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title: "Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups"
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# 80 GPH flow rate Activated Carbon + Poly Fiber Floss Adjustable flow knob Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups

**Brand:** penn-plax
**Price:** € 77.25
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your aquarium game with flawless filtration and flow finesse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups by penn-plax
- **How much does it cost?** € 77.25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- penn-plax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted penn-plax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tailored Flow Control:** Easily adjust water flow to suit delicate fish or feeding times with a simple knob.
- • **Triple-Action Filtration:** Disposable dual-sided media cartridges trap debris, remove toxins, and reduce discoloration.
- • **Versatile Hang-On Design:** Securely mounts on tanks up to 10 gallons with an extendable lift tube (6.25"–8.75").
- • **Reliable & Low-Maintenance:** Self-priming motor ensures continuous operation and easy cartridge replacement.
- • **Crystal Clear Aquarium Water:** Powerful 80 GPH filtration keeps your tank pristine and odor-free.

## Overview

The Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter is a compact, hang-on filter designed for aquariums up to 10 gallons. Delivering 80 gallons per hour, it features adjustable flow control and a dual-sided media cartridge with activated carbon and poly fiber floss for mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. Its reliable, self-priming motor and versatile design make it ideal for both freshwater and saltwater setups, ensuring crystal clear water and a healthy aquatic environment.

## Description

QUICK & EFFICIENT: The Cascade 80 Power Hang-On Filter is best used for tanks up to 10 Gallons in size, making it versatile and adaptable to different setups. The filter delivers crystal clear water throughout the aquarium, removing impurities and odors throughout the environment. This filter pushes water at 80 Gallons per Hour (GPH) as It’s great for both Freshwater and Saltwater aquariums.ACCOMMODATING: Easily regulate the water flow with the adjustable flow knob, this allows for increased or decreased water flow at will. This feature is extremely helpful during feeding times, or use it as needed. The hang-on design is constructed for safe mounting, effortlessly hang this filter on the back of your aquarium. In addition the lift tube measures extends between 6.25” (min) and 8.75” (max)EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL: This Cascade filter utilizes disposable, double-sided media cartridges that contain Activated Carbon and Poly Fiber Floss. The included cartridge traps floating particulate matter, removes harmful chemicals and toxins, clears up discolorations, and reduces foul odors from your aquarium’s water.ITEMS INCLUDED & MEASUREMENTS: The Cascade 80 Power Hang-On Filter includes 1 Activated Carbon/Poly Fiber Floss media cartridge. It does NOT contain a cover, sponge or Bio-Falls cartridges. Overall Measurements: 5.75” (H) x 5” (W) x 3.4” (D)SHOP PENN-PLAX FOR ALL YOUR PET’S NEEDS: Penn-Plax is a manufacturer and distributor of top quality pet supplies, who specialize in creating excellent pet products for animals, both great and small

Review: Happy Customer, and Happy Gouramis! - After researching a number of different filters for my 20-gallon gourami tank, I decided to give this one a try. It is designed with function in mind, including an adequate system of bio-filtration and flow control. Flow control, though simple in design, is a nice feature to have that is sadly lacking on many HOB filters. This feature was important to me as gouramis are labyrinth fish who prefer slow-moving water, and I wanted the ability to adjust the flow, if necessary. One reason I hesitated to invest in this filter is that, although the filter itself is very reasonably priced, the replacement filter cartridges are somewhat expensive. Fortunately, the size of the intake tube is just right to use one of these pre-filters: Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium This increases the biological filtration even more while filtering small particles before they ever enter the filter itself. I simply rinse the pre-filter in aquarium water ever two weeks or so and replace the filter cartridge once a month, since activated carbon expires monthly. Rinsing the pre-filter is an easy step, since this has an extendable intake tube, making it easy to detach the endpiece from the filter itself without having to actually pull the sponge off the intake every time. The filter even continues to run while I do this, as long as the end of the intake is submersed. As an added bonus, my flower shrimp loves to eat the particles of food that collect on the sponge, and as a filter feeder, she enjoys the luxury of hanging on the intake to make use of the flow without the danger of being harmed by the filter intake. Meanwhile, between some tinkering with the flow control and the addition of the sponge, the flow itself is weak enough to not upset my male/female pair of gouramis, who are able to blow bubble nests and engage in spawning behavior. Even though this is only a 20-gallon tank, the flower shrimp, clown pleco and mystery snails have their own space, and the gouramis have theirs. Having a sponge pre-filter and flow control also benefits the live plants in my tank, especially the java fern, which proliferates easily and abundantly, but often can be damaged by filter intakes when the young ferns float about the tank before finding a piece of driftwood or other material where they can grow. In terms of reliability, I have run this filter steadily for four months as of the writing of this review, and, used in conjunction with some additional sponge filters, this has proven itself to be reliable. It is self-priming and consistently restarts automatically following a power outage. It even runs steadily during a partial water change, and the 'Bio-Falls' system seems to provide additional aeration for the water, which is important not only for providing oxygen for my water-breathing creatures, but helps remove toxic substances, which benefits all of the creatures in my tank, including the air-breathing gouramis. To conclude, I will provide a brief list of pros and cons: PROS: 1. It is inexpensive 2. It is effective in terms of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration 3. It is reliable and self-priming 4. It fits the inexpensive Fluval sponge pre-filters 5. It has flow control CONS: 1. Replacement cartridges are not easily found in stores 2. Replacement cartridges are expensive (but this can be easily addressed by using an inexpensive sponge pre-filter, extending the cartridge life to at least a full month)
Review: Penn Plax Cascade Hang-on Aquarium Filter Review - The story of my review may be like a few others . I ordered the first Penn Plax Cascade Aquarium and it arrived on time and by appearance not damaged. Putting it together was easy. I put it in my 20gal fish tank. I plugged it in and the motor and impeller started up and it started to work just fine. I then checked on it about an hour later and the motor was humming and the impeller had stopped. I took it out and checked the directions and all was correct. I put in back into the tank and it ran for about a minute and then the impeller stopped working. I tried to hand turn the impeller by hand but it would not work. While the unit worked initially it seemed to be doing a good job and the motor was very quiet. So I put in a return request. I received a response within a few hours. I returned the unit and within 3 days my replacement came. I put it together and plugged it in and tested it in my sink. It worked just fine. I then put it into the tank. Again it worked fine. I checked on it in an hour and it was working perfectly. I have now had it 2 weeks and I love it. No problems, motor quit and it does a good job to keep the water clean. I like the option of being able to adjust the water flow. I would highly recommend this product. My only advice is that after you put it together test it first before putting it into your fish tank. I was impressed with desertcart's return policy. I have been buying from desertcart for more then 6 years and purchased almost 80 items, this was only the 2nd time I had to return an item. I gave it 5 stars because not matter what the item is or where you purchased it you will get lemon from time to time. In the end the new returned item worked great.

## Features

- QUICK & EFFICIENT: The Cascade 80 Power Hang-On Filter is best used for tanks up to 10 Gallons in size, making it versatile and adaptable to different setups. The filter delivers crystal clear water throughout the aquarium, removing impurities and odors throughout the environment. This filter pushes water at 80 Gallons per Hour (GPH) as It’s great for both Freshwater and Saltwater aquariums.
- ACCOMMODATING: Easily regulate the water flow with the adjustable flow knob, this allows for increased or decreased water flow at will. This feature is extremely helpful during feeding times, or use it as needed. The hang-on design is constructed for safe mounting, effortlessly hang this filter on the back of your aquarium. In addition the lift tube measures extends between 6.25” (min) and 8.75” (max)
- EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL: This Cascade filter utilizes disposable, double-sided media cartridges that contain Activated Carbon and Poly Fiber Floss. The included cartridge traps floating particulate matter, removes harmful chemicals and toxins, clears up discolorations, and reduces foul odors from your aquarium’s water.
- ITEMS INCLUDED & MEASUREMENTS: The Cascade 80 Power Hang-On Filter includes 1 Activated Carbon/Poly Fiber Floss media cartridge. It does NOT contain a cover, sponge or Bio-Falls cartridges. Overall Measurements: 5.75” (H) x 5” (W) x 3.4” (D)
- SHOP PENN-PLAX FOR ALL YOUR PET’S NEEDS: Penn-Plax is a manufacturer and distributor of top quality pet supplies, who specialize in creating excellent pet products for animals, both great and small

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002DJ7ZE |
| ASIN  | B0002DJ7ZE |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,995 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #123 in Aquarium Filters |
| Brand Name | Penn-Plax |
| Color | Blue & Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (6,502) |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
| Date First Available  | October 2, 2001 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Department  | Unisex-Adult |
| Directions | Follow included paper instructions. |
| Included Components | Penn-Plax Cascade Hang-on Aquarium Power Filter for 10 Gallon Aquaria, 80 GPH Flow Rate |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 4.5 x 5.5 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.1 x 5.39 x 4.29 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Item model number | CPF1 |
| Item model number  | CPF1 |
| Manufacturer | Penn Plax |
| Manufacturer  | Penn Plax |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Penn-Plax Cascade Hang-on Aquarium Power Filter for 10 Gallon Aquaria, 80 GPH Flow Rate |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 6.5 x 4.5 x 5.5 inches; 0.01 ounces |
| Size | Cascade 80 |
| Specific Uses for Product | Indoor |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy Customer, and Happy Gouramis!
*by J***Y on March 23, 2012*

After researching a number of different filters for my 20-gallon gourami tank, I decided to give this one a try. It is designed with function in mind, including an adequate system of bio-filtration and flow control. Flow control, though simple in design, is a nice feature to have that is sadly lacking on many HOB filters. This feature was important to me as gouramis are labyrinth fish who prefer slow-moving water, and I wanted the ability to adjust the flow, if necessary. One reason I hesitated to invest in this filter is that, although the filter itself is very reasonably priced, the replacement filter cartridges are somewhat expensive. Fortunately, the size of the intake tube is just right to use one of these pre-filters: Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium This increases the biological filtration even more while filtering small particles before they ever enter the filter itself. I simply rinse the pre-filter in aquarium water ever two weeks or so and replace the filter cartridge once a month, since activated carbon expires monthly. Rinsing the pre-filter is an easy step, since this has an extendable intake tube, making it easy to detach the endpiece from the filter itself without having to actually pull the sponge off the intake every time. The filter even continues to run while I do this, as long as the end of the intake is submersed. As an added bonus, my flower shrimp loves to eat the particles of food that collect on the sponge, and as a filter feeder, she enjoys the luxury of hanging on the intake to make use of the flow without the danger of being harmed by the filter intake. Meanwhile, between some tinkering with the flow control and the addition of the sponge, the flow itself is weak enough to not upset my male/female pair of gouramis, who are able to blow bubble nests and engage in spawning behavior. Even though this is only a 20-gallon tank, the flower shrimp, clown pleco and mystery snails have their own space, and the gouramis have theirs. Having a sponge pre-filter and flow control also benefits the live plants in my tank, especially the java fern, which proliferates easily and abundantly, but often can be damaged by filter intakes when the young ferns float about the tank before finding a piece of driftwood or other material where they can grow. In terms of reliability, I have run this filter steadily for four months as of the writing of this review, and, used in conjunction with some additional sponge filters, this has proven itself to be reliable. It is self-priming and consistently restarts automatically following a power outage. It even runs steadily during a partial water change, and the 'Bio-Falls' system seems to provide additional aeration for the water, which is important not only for providing oxygen for my water-breathing creatures, but helps remove toxic substances, which benefits all of the creatures in my tank, including the air-breathing gouramis. To conclude, I will provide a brief list of pros and cons: PROS: 1. It is inexpensive 2. It is effective in terms of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration 3. It is reliable and self-priming 4. It fits the inexpensive Fluval sponge pre-filters 5. It has flow control CONS: 1. Replacement cartridges are not easily found in stores 2. Replacement cartridges are expensive (but this can be easily addressed by using an inexpensive sponge pre-filter, extending the cartridge life to at least a full month)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Penn Plax Cascade Hang-on Aquarium Filter Review
*by R***R on January 20, 2020*

The story of my review may be like a few others . I ordered the first Penn Plax Cascade Aquarium and it arrived on time and by appearance not damaged. Putting it together was easy. I put it in my 20gal fish tank. I plugged it in and the motor and impeller started up and it started to work just fine. I then checked on it about an hour later and the motor was humming and the impeller had stopped. I took it out and checked the directions and all was correct. I put in back into the tank and it ran for about a minute and then the impeller stopped working. I tried to hand turn the impeller by hand but it would not work. While the unit worked initially it seemed to be doing a good job and the motor was very quiet. So I put in a return request. I received a response within a few hours. I returned the unit and within 3 days my replacement came. I put it together and plugged it in and tested it in my sink. It worked just fine. I then put it into the tank. Again it worked fine. I checked on it in an hour and it was working perfectly. I have now had it 2 weeks and I love it. No problems, motor quit and it does a good job to keep the water clean. I like the option of being able to adjust the water flow. I would highly recommend this product. My only advice is that after you put it together test it first before putting it into your fish tank. I was impressed with Amazon's return policy. I have been buying from Amazon for more then 6 years and purchased almost 80 items, this was only the 2nd time I had to return an item. I gave it 5 stars because not matter what the item is or where you purchased it you will get lemon from time to time. In the end the new returned item worked great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adorable & Functional!
*by D***D on November 12, 2025*

Ok. First, this is so little it's adorable! Would I use it on a 10g? Absolutely not. I have this on a 3g tank that has a betta and a couple shrimp in it. The flow rate is adjustable. It's quite. It fits a 3g rimless tank! I put a sponge on the intake....cuz shrimpies. I also cut my own sponges I have for other tanks instead of the premade ones. Worked just fine! It's only been up a day. So not sure the longevity of product. Will update if it crashes to quickly.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups
- Penn-Plax Cascade 80 GPH Filter Media, 3-Pack
- Zanyzap Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium

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