{"product_id":"aqua-one-400-ocellaris-canister-filter-400l-hr","title":"Aqua One 400 Ocellaris Canister Filter 400l\/hr","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAqua One Ocellaris 400 Canister Filter – 400L\/hr\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAqua One Ocellaris 400\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact external canister filter designed for smaller aquariums up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a flow rate of 400L\/hr and 2.5 litres of filter volume, it gives smaller tanks the advantages of external filtration without taking up valuable space inside the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes supplied with mechanical and biological filter media, making it a great option for tropical, coldwater and smaller marine aquariums where you want clean presentation and flexible filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Ocellaris 400?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest advantage of the Ocellaris 400 is its compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of having a bulky internal filter sitting inside the aquarium, the canister sits outside the tank while the inlet and outlet remain inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore usable space inside the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleaner-looking setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical and biological filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5L of filter volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomisable filter media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet and energy-efficient operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 6.7W power consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement media and spare parts available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an excellent little filter for someone who wants to move beyond basic internal filtration without needing a full-sized canister filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the Ocellaris 400 for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller tropical aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColdwater aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquariums up to approximately 100L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers wanting equipment outside the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanks where internal space is limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascapes where you want less visible equipment inside the tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a heavily stocked aquarium or a tank close to the maximum 100L rating, we'd consider stepping up to the larger Ocellaris 850 rather than choosing filtration purely from the maximum tank-volume figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Ocellaris Model Should I Buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcellaris 400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e400L\/hr flow\u003cbr\u003eBest for smaller aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcellaris 850\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e250L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e850L\/hr flow\u003cbr\u003eA substantial step up for medium-sized aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcellaris 1400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e400L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1400L\/hr flow\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for larger aquariums requiring considerably more filtration capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've got a normal aquarium comfortably below 100L, the Ocellaris 400 is the compact option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're right around 100L with a heavy fish load, messy fish or plans to upgrade tanks later, we'd lean toward the 850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFilter Media Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ocellaris comes supplied with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical filter sponges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSintered glass biological filter media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you mechanical and biological filtration straight from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modular media design also allows you to customise the filter with other media if your aquarium requires something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant First-Setup Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen the filter and check all of the media before you turn it on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure you remove \u003cstrong\u003eany plastic wrapping or packaging from the filter media inside the canister\u003c\/strong\u003e before starting the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sounds obvious, but we see people accidentally leave biological media sealed in the plastic \u003cstrong\u003emore often than you'd think!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the media an appropriate quick rinse, arrange everything correctly inside the canister, then reassemble the filter before starting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Do I Set It Up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the canister and check the supplied filter media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove all plastic packaging from the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the media where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the media and internal components are seated correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the canister below the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the inlet and outlet pipework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the hoses aren't kinked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill\/prime the filter using the Ocellaris 400 priming system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck all fittings and seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch the filter on and confirm water is flowing correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ocellaris 400 uses a \u003cstrong\u003epriming cap\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the manual primer used on some of the larger Ocellaris models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Often Should I Clean It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere isn't one fixed maintenance interval that works for every aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the filter when you notice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced water flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily clogged filter wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirty mechanical sponges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive waste accumulating inside the canister\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow quickly this happens depends on fish load, feeding, plant matter and how much waste the aquarium produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen servicing the filter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean or replace fine filter wool as required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse reusable mechanical sponges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the impeller and pipework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the O-ring and seals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid unnecessarily replacing all biological media at once\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour biological media contains beneficial bacteria that form an important part of your aquarium's filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua One Ocellaris 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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It comes supplied with filter wool, mechanical sponges and sintered-glass biological media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to remove packaging from the filter media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Open the canister before setup and remove any plastic wrapping or packaging from the media before operating the filter. This is an easy setup step to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for planted aquariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's particularly appealing for planted tanks because moving the main filter body outside the aquarium reduces visible equipment inside the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for marine aquariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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