--- product_id: 16905263 title: "Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter For Freshwater, Saltwater Aquariums Provides 3-Stage Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Filtration For a Clean Tank, With Rite-Size S Filter Media, 1 Count" brand: "marineland" price: "$363.49" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Marine Land" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/16905263-marineland-magniflow-180-canister-filter-for-freshwater-saltwater-aquariums-provides store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 180 GPH flow rate 3-stage filtration system Self-priming quick prime button Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter For Freshwater, Saltwater Aquariums Provides 3-Stage Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Filtration For a Clean Tank, With Rite-Size S Filter Media, 1 Count **Brand:** marineland **Price:** $363.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💦 Elevate your aquarium game with pristine water clarity and effortless filtration! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter For Freshwater, Saltwater Aquariums Provides 3-Stage Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Filtration For a Clean Tank, With Rite-Size S Filter Media, 1 Count by marineland - **How much does it cost?** $363.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/16905263-marineland-magniflow-180-canister-filter-for-freshwater-saltwater-aquariums-provides) ## Best For - marineland enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted marineland brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Maintenance Made Easy:** Watertight canister lid lifts off smoothly for fast, no-fuss cleaning and media replacement. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Quick prime button enables hassle-free self-priming startup—get your tank running in minutes. - • **Tailored for Up to 30 Gallons:** Optimized flow rate of 180 gallons per hour for freshwater & saltwater tanks up to 30 gallons. - • **Versatile Media Compatibility:** Includes premium activated carbon, bio-filter balls & foam pads, plus supports Marineland Rite-Size S media. - • **Crystal Clear Water, Effortlessly:** Advanced 3-stage mechanical, chemical & biological filtration keeps your aquarium pristine and thriving. ## Overview The Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter delivers powerful 3-stage filtration—mechanical, chemical, and biological—at 180 gallons per hour, ideal for freshwater and saltwater aquariums up to 30 gallons. Featuring a quick prime self-priming system and easy-to-maintain watertight canister lid, it includes premium filter media and supports Marineland Rite-Size S media for customizable, professional-grade water purification. ## Description The Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter offers powerful, complete three-stage filtration that works with both freshwater and saltwater aquariums for a clean and healthy aquatic environment. It filters 180 gallons per hour for aquariums up to 30 gallons and is compatible with Marineland Rite-Size S filter media. Plus, it’s easy to set up and easy to maintain! The canister lid ensures a watertight seal and can be lifted for easy removal. A quick prime button fills the filter chamber with water for self-priming system startup. Stack N’ Flo Filter Trays force water to flow through media layers that provide mechanical, chemical and biological filtration. Other parts of the canister filter include intake/outlet U-tubes, strainer, elbow & diffuser, suction cups and vinyl tubing. The Bio-Filter Balls provide a large, multi-faceted surface area for the growth of Bio-Spira bacteria and the beneficial ammonia-neutralizing bacteria responsible for biological filtration. Inside the carbon bag, Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon removes odors, discoloration and water impurities for chemical filtration. The Rite-Size S filter foam pad screens out dirt and debris for mechanical filtration while enhancing biological filtration. The Rite-Size S polishing filter pad acts as a water polisher, removing particulate dirt and fine debris. Review: Powerful, Versatile Filter That Really Works Well - I inherited a tank from a friend's Widow who couldn't keep up with the aquarium after my friend's passing. The aquarium was horrible and it took me 3 months of constant water changes, cleaning, and gravel washings to get the aquarium environment healthy enough and stable enough for fish to not only survive in it, but thrive. No matter what I did the aquarium was always cloudy with the old filter. When I changed to the Magniflow 360 the water cleared up within 24 hours and has remained that way ever since with the exception of a short period of time where I included Sera Superpete in the filter media to help bring the PH levels down and get the GH under control. Even then, despite the slight yellow-brown tea color staining, the water was crystal clear. In fact so clear, that if it weren't for the aeration system you wouldn't be able to tell there was water in the aquarium. Even looking through the side of the aquarium, end to end, the water is still so clear that the current from the outflow and the aeration system are the only things that give away there is water in the aquarium. You still have to do regular cleanings of the gravel, glass and filter, but instead of having to do it every 3-4 days, I do water changes every two weeks and clean the filter once a month. The water is amazingly clear and the fish are thriving. I keep 1 Comet Gold Fish, 1 Plecostomus, 5 Black Skirt Tetras, 12 Cardinal Tetras, and 4 Wag Swordtails. I wouldn't think of it as fix all, but it is fantastic at doing what filters are supposed to do. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good filter. While it is more of a process than a biowheel filter, its still relatively easy to maintain and if you love fish as much as I do, its very much worth the extra effort. I love the versatility of media that can be used in the filter as well. Very easily adaptable depending on the needs of your aquarium. If you don't have one of these, you really need to get one. Review: Top filters that works good, but looked ugly on aquarium. This is totally quiet. - Wow, I had the same brand water filter for my 55 gallon fish aquarium. It was twice the size of this one lasted me 10 years. I bought this one is half the size for up to 55 gallons but it works great. Saved a lot of money. I’m liking that there’s not quite as much pressure pushing all my plants over, etc. so if you have a 55 gallon tank, don’t buy a filter that’s for larger tanks. You just don’t need them with this brand. Very happy with it would recommend. ## Features - POWERFUL 3-STAGE FILTRATION: Stack N’ Flo Filter Trays force water to flow through media layers that provide mechanical, chemical and biological filtration for a clean and healthy aquatic environment. - EASY TO SET UP: A quick prime button fills the filter chamber with water for self-priming system startup. - EASY TO MAINTAIN: Canister lid with watertight seal can be lifted for easy removal. - INCLUDED MEDIA: Includes filter foam, premium activated carbon bags, bio-filter balls and polishing filter pads. - COMPATIBILITY: Filters 180 gallons per hour for freshwater or saltwater aquariums up to 30 gallons and is compatible with Marineland Rite-Size S filter media. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B010PLGH4G | | Best Sellers Rank | #45,545 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #527 in Aquarium Filter Accessories | | Brand | MarineLand | | Brand Name | MarineLand | | Capacity | 15682 liters_per_day | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 4,100 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00047431907492 | | Installation Type | Freestanding | | Item Type Name | Aquatic Filter | | Manufacturer | United Pet Group | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | Magniflow Canister Filter 160 | | Model Number | ML90749 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Multi Stage Filtration | | Part Number | ML90749 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Purification Method | Activated Carbon | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Special Feature | Multi Stage Filtration | | UPC | 047431907492 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 3 year warranty | ## Images ![Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter For Freshwater, Saltwater Aquariums Provides 3-Stage Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Filtration For a Clean Tank, With Rite-Size S Filter Media, 1 Count - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71j8F7YodPL.jpg) ![Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter For Freshwater, Saltwater Aquariums Provides 3-Stage Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Filtration For a Clean Tank, With Rite-Size S Filter Media, 1 Count - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tGFMhrpKL.jpg) ![Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter For Freshwater, Saltwater Aquariums Provides 3-Stage Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Filtration For a Clean Tank, With Rite-Size S Filter Media, 1 Count - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wmc+pZsjL.jpg) ![Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter For Freshwater, Saltwater Aquariums Provides 3-Stage Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Filtration For a Clean Tank, With Rite-Size S Filter Media, 1 Count - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812SV-eDFLL.jpg) ![Marineland Magniflow 180 Canister Filter For Freshwater, Saltwater Aquariums Provides 3-Stage Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Filtration For a Clean Tank, With Rite-Size S Filter Media, 1 Count - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gTMRUa3BL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Customer Package Type, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where to check the model number** A: so a 20 W 120 VAC TS2 is what model... i got this as a gift already opened and that all i can see can you help me identify my pump **Q: Will water be crystal clear** A: Water will be clear when you first start it. Depending on what type of marine life you are housing will be how clear the water remains. I have an eastern painted turtle and the tank needs to be cleaned monthly because they are dirty reptiles. I imagine that fish are much cleaner and the tank can be cleaned less frequently. But you still need to do periodic cleanings according to the instructions. **Q: Will this work for a 125 gal?** A: It depends. What's in the tank? Fresh or saltwater? Saltwater tanks need to be turned over at least eight times an hour. Freshwater tanks are more forgiving, can probably get away with four or five times. What's your bioload and other filtration in place? These will all have an effect. It'll pump full volume, but the lift will change the outlet pressure at a loss of 0.5psi per foot of lift, although you'll gain most of that back through the downhill run on the intake side (gravity works on both hoses, creating head pressure). The instructions state that the distance from the bottom of the filter to the top of the tank cannot exceed 60 inches. As long as you install it within the parameters, you'll get full flow. **Q: Hi there I would like to know if your filter will work for my turtle tank it is a 80 gallon tank filter will work for turtle tank** A: It actually works very well for turtles. You do have to fill the tank initially to prime the filter, but then you can lower the water and it will keep running. You should have a minimum of about a 12" depth to keep it operating. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful, Versatile Filter That Really Works Well *by C***. on October 15, 2019* I inherited a tank from a friend's Widow who couldn't keep up with the aquarium after my friend's passing. The aquarium was horrible and it took me 3 months of constant water changes, cleaning, and gravel washings to get the aquarium environment healthy enough and stable enough for fish to not only survive in it, but thrive. No matter what I did the aquarium was always cloudy with the old filter. When I changed to the Magniflow 360 the water cleared up within 24 hours and has remained that way ever since with the exception of a short period of time where I included Sera Superpete in the filter media to help bring the PH levels down and get the GH under control. Even then, despite the slight yellow-brown tea color staining, the water was crystal clear. In fact so clear, that if it weren't for the aeration system you wouldn't be able to tell there was water in the aquarium. Even looking through the side of the aquarium, end to end, the water is still so clear that the current from the outflow and the aeration system are the only things that give away there is water in the aquarium. You still have to do regular cleanings of the gravel, glass and filter, but instead of having to do it every 3-4 days, I do water changes every two weeks and clean the filter once a month. The water is amazingly clear and the fish are thriving. I keep 1 Comet Gold Fish, 1 Plecostomus, 5 Black Skirt Tetras, 12 Cardinal Tetras, and 4 Wag Swordtails. I wouldn't think of it as fix all, but it is fantastic at doing what filters are supposed to do. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good filter. While it is more of a process than a biowheel filter, its still relatively easy to maintain and if you love fish as much as I do, its very much worth the extra effort. I love the versatility of media that can be used in the filter as well. Very easily adaptable depending on the needs of your aquarium. If you don't have one of these, you really need to get one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top filters that works good, but looked ugly on aquarium. This is totally quiet. *by A***. on June 18, 2026* Wow, I had the same brand water filter for my 55 gallon fish aquarium. It was twice the size of this one lasted me 10 years. I bought this one is half the size for up to 55 gallons but it works great. Saved a lot of money. I’m liking that there’s not quite as much pressure pushing all my plants over, etc. so if you have a 55 gallon tank, don’t buy a filter that’s for larger tanks. You just don’t need them with this brand. Very happy with it would recommend. ### ⭐ Good filter with some caveats *by U***A on September 2, 2022* Update Review: I changed my review from 4 stars to 1 star because my Magniflow 360 still leaks and Marineland doesn't seem to actually want to help me resolve this, despite me being patient. Here is a timeline of what's happened: 1. I ordered the Magniflow 360 on August 15th, it arrived on August 17th, and I tried to hook it up on August 18th, when I discovered the leak. I tried adding silicone grease to the gasket, as others have suggested, and it didn't work. 2. On August 19th, I called Marineland for advice and they concluded that they should send me a new gasket. 3. On September 2nd, I didn't have the gasket, so I emailed their customer service rep to ask her about it and patiently waited for her to respond. 4. On September 12th, I called their support again because I hadn't heard anything. That rep said he saw me in the system, but it looked like the first rep hadn't taken any action on it. They were out of gaskets, so he sent me a new one. 5. On September 16th, I received the new unit and hooked it up on the 18th. That one also leaked badly. 6. I emailed the rep to let him know and to ask him if I could just get a refund. The Amazon return policy expired on the September 16th, so I couldn't return it to Amazon. He didn't respond to my email, though. 7. Today (September 23rd), I called customer service again. The person I spoke with said they don't do refunds or credits except in exceptional circumstances and it's up to me to get it working. He also suggested that I didn't hook it up according to the engineering specifications which are: a. The inflow/outflow must be < 12" apart (mine are 13.5" in a 105 hex) b. The tubes must be the same length (mine are 1/2" different in length) c. There shouldn't more than 2" of slack (mine has about 4" of slack) I'm going to try to call them again on Monday (when the customer service manager is back) to see if that person can help me out. Right now, I feel like I burned $145.00 and their customer service reps don't seem to acknowledge that this product is faulty (just see all of the other reviews complaining about leaks). Original Review: I have bought all three of these filters (160, 220, and 360) for three different tanks. Overall, they are pretty good with some flaws: 1. Good filter media included. 2. Easy to prime. 3. Fairly quiet. Some flaws: 1. The tubing is too rigid. The rigidity of the tubes makes the outflow, in particular, difficult to place with the suction cup. 2. My 220 produces a lot of microbubbles. I had to re-attached the tubing a few times to get it to stop doing that. 3. My 360 has a serious leak. It leaks a few gallons per hour and the leaks come from under the handles. I called Marineland and they are sending me a new gasket. I'll update this review once I get it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Marineland Magniflow Canister Filter for Aquariums, Fast Maintenance - MarineLand Polishing Filter Pads, Mechanical Filtration for Canister Filters - Marineland Filter Foam 2 Count, Supports Biological And Mechanical aquarium Filtration, Rite-Size S --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/16905263-marineland-magniflow-180-canister-filter-for-freshwater-saltwater-aquariums-provides](https://www.desertcart.us/products/16905263-marineland-magniflow-180-canister-filter-for-freshwater-saltwater-aquariums-provides) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*