QZ-30 Pre Filter For Canisters

QZ-30 Pre Filter For Canisters

The QZ-30 Pre Filter For Canisters is an external pre-filter that catches large impurities in the water before it reaches your canister filter. It suits aquarium keepers who want to spend less time cleaning their canister and keep filtration working effectively.

Key Benefits

• Pre-filters large impurities out of the water before it enters the canister filter.
• Helps reduce how often the canister filter needs cleaning.
• Supports effective filtration by removing debris early in the water path.
• Uses high-density biochemical cotton to filter impurities from the water.
• Has a thickened plastic shell, and three buckles lock the upper cover for a sealed, leak-proof fit.
• Easy to assemble and easy to clean.

How to Use

• The pre-filter must be connected to a canister filter. It is not designed to run on its own.
• Water is pumped in through the pre-filter inlet (IN).
• Connect the outlet (OUT) of the pre-filter to the inlet of the canister filter.
• Water passes through the pre-filter and flows into the canister filter. It then returns to the tank, completing the cycle.
• Make sure the three buckles are locked on the upper cover so the unit stays sealed.

Suitable For

• Aquarium owners running a canister filter who want to cut down on canister cleaning.
• Tanks where large particles of debris regularly reach the canister filter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the QZ-30 be used without a canister filter?
No. The pre-filter must be connected to a canister filter, as it is designed to work ahead of one.

What does the pre-filter remove from the water?
It filters large impurities from the water before they enter the canister filter, using high-density biochemical cotton.

How do I connect it to my canister filter?
Connect the pre-filter outlet (OUT) to the canister filter inlet. Water enters through the pre-filter inlet (IN), passes through the pre-filter, flows into the canister and then returns to the tank.

Will it make my canister filter easier to maintain?
It is designed to reduce how often the canister filter needs cleaning by trapping large impurities first. The pre-filter itself is also easy to assemble and clean.

How does it stay leak-proof?
It has a thickened plastic shell, and three buckles lock the upper cover in place to seal the unit.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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