Top Pick Under Cabinet Wet/Dry Aquarium Filters
1. Marineland Tidepool II BIO-Wheel Filtration Module
An overflow fed, self-contained sump module constructed of commercial grade plastic that is compact enough to fit under most aquarium stands. Features ample room for placement of a heater, skimmer and other equipment in the sump area, includes a built-in commercial sized BIO-Wheel and 3 slide-out media trays that allow easy access for replacement and cleaning of most any type of biological, mechanical, and chemical filtration mediums. Designed ideally to work in conjunction with Marineland's hang-on-tank [B]Tidepool S.O.S. Silent Overflow Pre-Filter{/b} for convenient non-drilled tank applications. Flow rated at 300-600 gph.
2. CRP Cyclone Bio-Filter
Compact unit that fit under most aquarium stands. Constructed of heavy-duty acrylic with flame polished edges and non-warping lid, and utilizing the same revolutionary Bio-Bale media as the CPR Wet/Dry Filters above, the Cyclone Bio-Filter comes equipped with a built-in venturi protein skimmer and powerhead, which features a bypass for constant water and air mixing for maximum skimming action. The purchase of a pump, return line materials, and possibly other items are required to run this filter.
3. All-Glass Aquarium MegaFlow Sump Filter
Easy-to-install 55, 75, 110, and 240 gallon models made of high quality acrylic that feature a removable filter media drawer that slides out to easily be filled with your favorite filtration media. The large biological media chamber comes filled with bio-media, a molded media grate keeps media above the water line for efficient bio-filtration, an overflow bubble chamber enhances quiet operation, and the main sump reservoir accommodates an additional protein skimmer, submersible pump, or other equipment. Includes flexible drain hose(s) and hose clamps. Requires an a siphon overflow system for undrilled tanks.
4. Proclear Aquatic Systems Wet/Dry Filters
The overflow, sump style Wet/Dry series filter by PAS is available in a compact Slim Line 60g model designed to fit tight cabinet spaces, larger 75, 125, 175, 200, 300, and 400 gallon capacity units. Each includes a pre-filter, bio-ball filled media chamber, and all tubing. The Pro Wet/Dry series 75, 150, 200 and 300 units have the same above features that include a skimmer placed before the biological media chamber, which can easily be removed during filter operation for cleaning, a pump for skimmer operation, a choice of with or without a pre-filter models, and many other features. A return water pump is required.
5. Eheim Wet/Dry Filter Systems
Long known for their top quality products, Ehiem offers a number of wet/dry, canister style filter systems. Each unit comes complete with a 25 watt 145 gph pump, and either 2 or 3 filter media compartments. These compact, free-standing units are very efficient and will fit almost anywhere.


