{"product_id":"aquasmith-aquarium-canister-prefilter-non-powered-self-cleaning-design-with-dual-water-paths","title":"AQUASMITH Aquarium Canister Prefilter, Non-Powered Self-Cleaning Design with Dual Water Paths","description":"\u003cp\u003eAQUASMITH Non-Powered Prefilter Canister Filter is an aquarium pre-filter designed to work with a main canister filter, with dual water paths for internal self-cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree layers of biochemical cotton and a sedimentation chamber — separate larger particles before water reaches the main filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent sewage outlet — discharge collected waste without disassembling the canister.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm (0.47 in) and 16 mm (0.63 in) connectors — fit the corresponding connection sizes used by many canister filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslucent canister body — lets you see internal conditions and judge when maintenance is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetractable, rotatable outlet and quick-release canister — make draining, disconnecting and media changes more convenient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen debris reaches the main aquarium filter, its filtration system can face extra workload and more frequent cleaning. AQUASMITH adds a pre-filtration stage for aquarium setups that already use a canister filter. Its sediment separation and filter media are designed to help reduce the main filter’s filtration pressure and extend the time between maintenance, while the self-cleaning design helps reduce how often the pre-filter needs cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does AQUASMITH work with a main canister filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAQUASMITH acts as a pre-filter and forms a combined filtration system with the aquarium’s main canister filter. Water passes through a sedimentation chamber that separates larger particles, then through three layers of biochemical cotton for layered filtration. This two-stage approach is designed to reduce the amount of particulate matter reaching the main filter, supporting more efficient, longer-lasting filtration and helping maintain clear aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-powered design for use as a pre-filter alongside a canister filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree biochemical cotton layers provide successive filtration stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sedimentation chamber handles larger particles before they reach the filter media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do the self-cleaning and waste-discharge features work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual water path system supports internal self-cleaning, so routine cleaning does not require frequent disassembly of the aquarium filter setup. A separate sewage outlet provides a way to discharge waste from the canister without taking it apart. The body’s quick-release design also makes connecting and disconnecting the canister more convenient when cleaning or replacing media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the separate outlet to discharge collected waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outlet retracts and rotates to take up less space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe translucent body makes the inside visible for maintenance checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich canister filters can AQUASMITH connect to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAQUASMITH comes with 12 mm (0.47 in) and 16 mm (0.63 in) connectors and is compatible with the vast majority of canister filters. Match the connector size to your filter’s connection before choosing; the two supplied sizes are the fit reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector options: 12 mm and 16 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanister capacity: 1.05 gal (3.97 L), with room for more filter media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAQUASMITH suits aquarium keepers who use a main canister filter and want a pre-filtration stage with visible internal conditions, separate waste discharge and a self-cleaning design. Its connector options, layered media and sedimentation chamber make it a practical fit for compatible canister-filter setups seeking less frequent maintenance of the filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Which canister filters fit the AQUASMITH prefilter canister?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The AQUASMITH prefilter canister includes 12 mm (0.47 in) and 16 mm (0.63 in) connectors and is compatible with the vast majority of canister filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How does the AQUASMITH prefilter canister help with maintenance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The AQUASMITH prefilter canister uses dual water paths for internal self-cleaning and an independent sewage outlet for waste discharge without disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"AQUASMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55681441530199,"sku":"B0GFDFP1G9","price":104.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/aquasmith-prefilter-canister-front-view.jpg?v=1793445535","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/aquasmith-aquarium-canister-prefilter-non-powered-self-cleaning-design-with-dual-water-paths","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}