Cascade Canisters

[Kmuda]

The site review for Cascade Canister filters can be found here:

http://www.oscarfish.com/canister-filte ... sters.html

Please reply to this thread with your own review for the Cascade Canister filters to include the 500, 700, 1000, 1200, or 1500.

[Kmuda]

Since the site review was performed by Rush, thought I would add my 2cents worth.

My primary problem with the Cascade Canisters is bypass, a problem that is likely more prevalent with these canisters than any other. That said, they are a functional, reliable filter and they do get the job done. So if cost is a primary concern, they are worthy of a look.

I've never had a restart problem with my Cascade, which is more that I can say about Fluvals.

I've never had a leak issue with my Cascade, which is more than I can say about my C-360 (although that issue has been resolved).

But at a retail cost of around $149 (for a Cascade 1500), I can pick up a C-360 or Eheim 2217 at the same cost, and would go in that direction. But if you find a Cascade at a good cost, they are worthy of a look.

[Jon M]

I do believe I'll be going with the Cascade 1000 in the short future for filtration on my 55 gallon. I've read many good things about them on internet reviews and I believe I'll be able to stick with the same unit when I do my 90 gallon upgrade saving me money in the future on my upgrade.

[finis55]

Kmuda your bypass issues are boring ....Make no mistake, I love ya man, but fact are facts ....If properly cared for and maintained the 1500 series is a fine filter. The fact they no longer make replacement parts for this series in essence makes this thread a moot topic...But, I have five 1500's on the 180gallon, and sir the facts are I have had little issue, moreover, great water chemistry results from using them.

Other then building a sump, when they give out I will most likely buy Eheim, but, until then I will stick with my Cascades...Bypass will result from poor maintenance with any given product, but, that is JMO, many may have others...that is OK by me.

[sprout]

The lack of replacement parts is a huge issue for me. And the bypass was more of an issue than I knew before I replaced them. My water clarity was good before (Ithought) but when I replaced the 2 1500's with the C-530 and the 2 C-350's the difference was evident.

[finis55]

The lack of replacement parts is a huge issue for me. And the bypass was more of an issue than I knew before I replaced them. My water clarity was good before (Ithought) but when I replaced the 2 1500's with the C-530 and the 2 C-350's the difference was evident.

What? My water is crystal clear...What difference have you noticed? Then again I haven't had any other products on the 180 then the Cascades, which maybe a moot point (please see the BST post) I guess I never considered them junk...But then again besides Fluval POS's I have never explored anything else...Wow that was about as redundant as anyone would want to be