AquaClear
AquaClear 110 Power Filter
$99.99
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AquaClear 110 Power Filter vs Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AquaClear 110 Power Filter is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Penn-Plax
Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter
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| Spec | AquaClear 110 Power Filter | Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.99 | — |
| Brand | AquaClear | Penn-Plax |
| Released | — | — |
| Type | hang-on-back | canister |
| Flow rate gph | 500 | 265 |
| Tank size gal | 110 | 100 |
| Media capacity (L) | — | — |
| Media stages | 4 | 3 |
| Wattage | 14 | 28.5 |
| Self priming | — | Yes |
| Dimensions (in) | 13.6 x 6.9 x 9.2 | 11.5 x 10 x 17 |
Sources — AquaClear 110 Power Filter: fluvalaquatics.com (verified 2026-08-01). Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter: eorder.pennplax.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the AquaClear 110 Power Filter and Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: AquaClear 110 Power Filter hang-on-back vs Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter canister
- Flow rate gph: AquaClear 110 Power Filter 500 vs Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter 265
- Tank size gal: AquaClear 110 Power Filter 110 vs Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter 100
- Media stages: AquaClear 110 Power Filter 4 vs Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter 3
- Wattage: AquaClear 110 Power Filter 14 vs Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter 28.5
- Dimensions (in): AquaClear 110 Power Filter 13.6 x 6.9 x 9.2 vs Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter 11.5 x 10 x 17