{"product_id":"aquatop-forza-power-filters","title":"Aquatop Forza Hang-On Power Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAquatop Forza Hang-On Power Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e clips onto the back of your aquarium and pulls water through three stages of filtration, mechanical, chemical, and biological, for clean, clear, healthy water with almost no noise. A top-mounted valve lets you dial in the flow, and every model runs in both freshwater and saltwater. Five sizes cover nano tanks up to 75 gallons. Keep spare media on hand with the matching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-forza-replacement-filters\"\u003eForza replacement filter inserts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures (All Models)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-stage filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical, chemical, and biological media polish the water and grow beneficial bacteria in a single pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable flow.\u003c\/strong\u003e A top-mounted valve tunes the current to suit your fish and your tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper quiet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for near-silent operation, at home in living rooms and bedrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge media chamber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds plenty of media for strong, long-lasting filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or salt water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe and effective on planted, community, and marine setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes an intake strainer sponge to protect small fish, shrimp, and fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.92em;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eRecommended Tank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eExtras\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003ePFE-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e45 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eUp to 8 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e2 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e3-stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003ePFE-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e80 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eUp to 15 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e3 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e3-stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003ePFE-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e120 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eUp to 25 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e4 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e3-stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003ePFE-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e175 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eUp to 36 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e3-stage plus surface skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003ePFE-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e300 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eUp to 75 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003e7.5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eDual 3-stage plus surface skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSetup and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang the filter on the back rim, fill the chamber to prime it, and plug it in. Water is drawn up through the intake, passes through the sponge and media stages, and returns over the spillway. On a new tank, seed the filter with a bacteria starter such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-stability\"\u003eSeachem Stability\u003c\/a\u003e to speed up cycling. Rinse the media in old tank water during water changes, and swap it out as it wears down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhich Size Is Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the filter to your tank size, and step up a model if you keep messy or heavily stocked fish. The larger PFE-6 and PFE-9 add a surface skimmer that pulls the oily film off the top of the water, which is especially handy on planted and reef tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-forza-replacement-filters\"\u003eAquatop Forza Replacement Filter Inserts\u003c\/a\u003e to keep it running fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-stability\"\u003eSeachem Stability\u003c\/a\u003e to seed beneficial bacteria in a new filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003efilter media\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on both freshwater and saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Every size runs on freshwater, planted, and marine tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I change the media?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse it in old tank water at each water change, and replace the cartridge every three to four weeks, or sooner if flow drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it loud?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. These filters are designed to run quietly. Keeping the water level topped up reduces trickle noise from the return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with media?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Each filter ships with its filtration media and an intake strainer sponge, ready to set up out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatop","offers":[{"title":"45 GPH\/8 Gal","offer_id":48087841538267,"sku":"PFE-1","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80 GPH\/15 Gal","offer_id":48087841571035,"sku":"PFE-3","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120 GPH\/25 Gal","offer_id":48087841603803,"sku":"PFE-4","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175 GPH\/36 Gal","offer_id":48087842029787,"sku":"PFE-6","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 GPH\/75 Gal","offer_id":48087842062555,"sku":"PFE-9","price":54.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_a8944b69-47ed-48fc-93fc-d50b69fd8f7a.png?v=1766768061","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-forza-power-filters","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}