Gulf Coast Crustacean Research Aquarium Supplies

Canister Filter system includes:HosingRim connector assemblies (2)Suction Cups (4)Intake assembly with suction cupOutput nozzle assemblyAquaStop valveCanister cover/pump housingInstant-prime handle (attached)Lift-lock clamps (attached)Impeller cover and cover gasket packed separately in a plastic bagImpeller shaft tool: Models 105 & 205 onlyFilter canister (media baskets inside) The Fluval 05 Series filters offer several state-of-the-art features to ensure reliable operation and trouble-free maintenance. Media is packed into filter baskets at the factory in the recommended positions for basic filtration in order to save you time and guesswork. The instant prime handle ensures startup ease. Plus, to make maintenance quicker, the AquaStop valve creates an air - and watertight seal so you can disconnect hosing without breaking the vacuum that will be necessary to resume operation without priming. For added convenience, media baskets are self-contained and interchangeable so that media can be rinsed or replaced in each one, independently of others. The intake assembly siphons aquarium water and suspended debris in through its clog-proof strainer. Water flows down through the foam screen frame, which traps large particulate matter. The filter's powerful pump then draws the water up from the base of the unit through the media baskets for the customized stages of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration that have been designed through media choices and placement. Filter media removes both waste particles and liquid impurities and can also be actively treated to change the water's chemical characteristics. As water flows, it brings oxygen into the system, feeding beneficial bacteria and breaking down nitrogenous wastes. After passing through all baskets, purified water enters the impeller well to be pumped back into the output hosing. As the output nozzle disburses the water, it creates currents that help break down wastes. All for a continuous flow of pure water, custom treated for a healthy thriving aquarium environment.