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Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter vs Marineland Magniflow 360 Canister Filter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter Marineland Magniflow 360 Canister Filter
US price — —
BrandPenn-PlaxMarineland
Released——
Type canister canister
Flow rate (gph) 265 360
Tank size (gal) 100 100
Media capacity (L) — —
Media stages 3 3
Wattage 28.5 —
Self priming Yes Yes
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 10 x 17 —

Sources — Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter: eorder.pennplax.com (recorded 2026-08-01). Marineland Magniflow 360 Canister Filter: marineland.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter and Marineland Magniflow 360 Canister Filter?

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  • Flow rate (gph): Penn-Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter 265 vs Marineland Magniflow 360 Canister Filter 360

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