--- product_id: 35114508 title: "Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups" price: "553 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/35114508-penn-plax-cascade-80-power-filter-hang-on-filter-quad store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # 80 GPH flow rate Activated Carbon + Poly Fiber Floss Adjustable flow knob Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups **Price:** 553 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Elevate your aquarium game with flawless filtration and flow finesse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups - **How much does it cost?** 553 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/35114508-penn-plax-cascade-80-power-filter-hang-on-filter-quad) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Tailored Flow Control:** Easily adjust water flow to suit delicate fish or feeding times with a simple knob. - • **Triple-Action Filtration:** Disposable dual-sided media cartridges trap debris, remove toxins, and reduce discoloration. - • **Versatile Hang-On Design:** Securely mounts on tanks up to 10 gallons with an extendable lift tube (6.25"–8.75"). - • **Reliable & Low-Maintenance:** Self-priming motor ensures continuous operation and easy cartridge replacement. - • **Crystal Clear Aquarium Water:** Powerful 80 GPH filtration keeps your tank pristine and odor-free. ## Overview The Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter is a compact, hang-on filter designed for aquariums up to 10 gallons. Delivering 80 gallons per hour, it features adjustable flow control and a dual-sided media cartridge with activated carbon and poly fiber floss for mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. Its reliable, self-priming motor and versatile design make it ideal for both freshwater and saltwater setups, ensuring crystal clear water and a healthy aquatic environment. ## Description QUICK & EFFICIENT: The Cascade 80 Power Hang-On Filter is best used for tanks up to 10 Gallons in size, making it versatile and adaptable to different setups. The filter delivers crystal clear water throughout the aquarium, removing impurities and odors throughout the environment. This filter pushes water at 80 Gallons per Hour (GPH) as It’s great for both Freshwater and Saltwater aquariums.ACCOMMODATING: Easily regulate the water flow with the adjustable flow knob, this allows for increased or decreased water flow at will. This feature is extremely helpful during feeding times, or use it as needed. The hang-on design is constructed for safe mounting, effortlessly hang this filter on the back of your aquarium. In addition the lift tube measures extends between 6.25” (min) and 8.75” (max)EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL: This Cascade filter utilizes disposable, double-sided media cartridges that contain Activated Carbon and Poly Fiber Floss. The included cartridge traps floating particulate matter, removes harmful chemicals and toxins, clears up discolorations, and reduces foul odors from your aquarium’s water.ITEMS INCLUDED & MEASUREMENTS: The Cascade 80 Power Hang-On Filter includes 1 Activated Carbon/Poly Fiber Floss media cartridge. It does NOT contain a cover, sponge or Bio-Falls cartridges. Overall Measurements: 5.75” (H) x 5” (W) x 3.4” (D)SHOP PENN-PLAX FOR ALL YOUR PET’S NEEDS: Penn-Plax is a manufacturer and distributor of top quality pet supplies, who specialize in creating excellent pet products for animals, both great and small Review: Penn Plax Cascade Hang-on Aquarium Filter Review - The story of my review may be like a few others . I ordered the first Penn Plax Cascade Aquarium and it arrived on time and by appearance not damaged. Putting it together was easy. I put it in my 20gal fish tank. I plugged it in and the motor and impeller started up and it started to work just fine. I then checked on it about an hour later and the motor was humming and the impeller had stopped. I took it out and checked the directions and all was correct. I put in back into the tank and it ran for about a minute and then the impeller stopped working. I tried to hand turn the impeller by hand but it would not work. While the unit worked initially it seemed to be doing a good job and the motor was very quiet. So I put in a return request. I received a response within a few hours. I returned the unit and within 3 days my replacement came. I put it together and plugged it in and tested it in my sink. It worked just fine. I then put it into the tank. Again it worked fine. I checked on it in an hour and it was working perfectly. I have now had it 2 weeks and I love it. No problems, motor quit and it does a good job to keep the water clean. I like the option of being able to adjust the water flow. I would highly recommend this product. My only advice is that after you put it together test it first before putting it into your fish tank. I was impressed with desertcart's return policy. I have been buying from desertcart for more then 6 years and purchased almost 80 items, this was only the 2nd time I had to return an item. I gave it 5 stars because not matter what the item is or where you purchased it you will get lemon from time to time. In the end the new returned item worked great. Review: Fantastic value for the cost. It’s crazy powerful yet it’s as quiet as a whisper - I decided to switch to this filter for my 62-gallon fancy goldfish tank after running a Marineland Penguin for quite some time... it was the best decision I could’ve made. The biggest pro to using this filter is the silence. It’s the quietest hang-on-back filter that I’ve ever come across. 4 months in and there’s little to no mechanical noise coming from the motor, my mother often puts her ear up to the filter because she can’t believe it’s even on. There’s also very little noise created by the water return (which I absolutely love). If you’re someone who likes to hear the sound of running water this filter will not be it for you, you can hardly hear a trickle. The filter is also incredibly efficient with a fantastic (and completely adjustable) flow rate. They really don’t lie on the box when they say this thing turns over 300 gallons of water per hour. Be prepared to have your water looking clear as day, especially when used with the right filter media. My only concern with this filter is that the materials do feel a little bit fragile, so I’m curious to see how it holds up long term. All in all though, it’s fantastic value for the cost; it’s just as good as any other mainstream brand filter out there. ## Features - QUICK & EFFICIENT: The Cascade 80 Power Hang-On Filter is best used for tanks up to 10 Gallons in size, making it versatile and adaptable to different setups. The filter delivers crystal clear water throughout the aquarium, removing impurities and odors throughout the environment. This filter pushes water at 80 Gallons per Hour (GPH) as It’s great for both Freshwater and Saltwater aquariums. - ACCOMMODATING: Easily regulate the water flow with the adjustable flow knob, this allows for increased or decreased water flow at will. This feature is extremely helpful during feeding times, or use it as needed. The hang-on design is constructed for safe mounting, effortlessly hang this filter on the back of your aquarium. In addition the lift tube measures extends between 6.25” (min) and 8.75” (max) - EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL: This Cascade filter utilizes disposable, double-sided media cartridges that contain Activated Carbon and Poly Fiber Floss. The included cartridge traps floating particulate matter, removes harmful chemicals and toxins, clears up discolorations, and reduces foul odors from your aquarium’s water. - ITEMS INCLUDED & MEASUREMENTS: The Cascade 80 Power Hang-On Filter includes 1 Activated Carbon/Poly Fiber Floss media cartridge. It does NOT contain a cover, sponge or Bio-Falls cartridges. Overall Measurements: 5.75” (H) x 5” (W) x 3.4” (D) - SHOP PENN-PLAX FOR ALL YOUR PET’S NEEDS: Penn-Plax is a manufacturer and distributor of top quality pet supplies, who specialize in creating excellent pet products for animals, both great and small ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 6,509 Reviews | ## Images ![Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sQwDWEnXL.jpg) ![Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811hAC0yWuL.jpg) ![Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dNCHaXQ5L.jpg) ![Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81r-T9FJ9nL.jpg) ![Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uKFvUpQyL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Penn Plax Cascade Hang-on Aquarium Filter Review *by R***R on January 20, 2020* The story of my review may be like a few others . I ordered the first Penn Plax Cascade Aquarium and it arrived on time and by appearance not damaged. Putting it together was easy. I put it in my 20gal fish tank. I plugged it in and the motor and impeller started up and it started to work just fine. I then checked on it about an hour later and the motor was humming and the impeller had stopped. I took it out and checked the directions and all was correct. I put in back into the tank and it ran for about a minute and then the impeller stopped working. I tried to hand turn the impeller by hand but it would not work. While the unit worked initially it seemed to be doing a good job and the motor was very quiet. So I put in a return request. I received a response within a few hours. I returned the unit and within 3 days my replacement came. I put it together and plugged it in and tested it in my sink. It worked just fine. I then put it into the tank. Again it worked fine. I checked on it in an hour and it was working perfectly. I have now had it 2 weeks and I love it. No problems, motor quit and it does a good job to keep the water clean. I like the option of being able to adjust the water flow. I would highly recommend this product. My only advice is that after you put it together test it first before putting it into your fish tank. I was impressed with Amazon's return policy. I have been buying from Amazon for more then 6 years and purchased almost 80 items, this was only the 2nd time I had to return an item. I gave it 5 stars because not matter what the item is or where you purchased it you will get lemon from time to time. In the end the new returned item worked great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic value for the cost. It’s crazy powerful yet it’s as quiet as a whisper *by A***R on May 21, 2022* I decided to switch to this filter for my 62-gallon fancy goldfish tank after running a Marineland Penguin for quite some time... it was the best decision I could’ve made. The biggest pro to using this filter is the silence. It’s the quietest hang-on-back filter that I’ve ever come across. 4 months in and there’s little to no mechanical noise coming from the motor, my mother often puts her ear up to the filter because she can’t believe it’s even on. There’s also very little noise created by the water return (which I absolutely love). If you’re someone who likes to hear the sound of running water this filter will not be it for you, you can hardly hear a trickle. The filter is also incredibly efficient with a fantastic (and completely adjustable) flow rate. They really don’t lie on the box when they say this thing turns over 300 gallons of water per hour. Be prepared to have your water looking clear as day, especially when used with the right filter media. My only concern with this filter is that the materials do feel a little bit fragile, so I’m curious to see how it holds up long term. All in all though, it’s fantastic value for the cost; it’s just as good as any other mainstream brand filter out there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchased three, some problems, but can work with floating plants *by C***Z on May 26, 2014* First one quit working after a day. The other two both came with broken parts, the thing that keeps it level or away from the tank. Both purchased at different times, both prime, not sure the vendors. Quick fix, just added a suction cup next to the part and the loop for airhose does the same thing, the other I put a little pad. Needed filter didn't want to wait. They are very quiet, have it right next to my bed and don't even hear water falling (water level high). Using it for a 40 gallon tank. Have to touch it to see if it's running. Filter runs great, can see the suction. Put squeaker (leak detector) under it, last filter leaked. It's very easy to set up, seems strong, quiet. I like it. The only downside is that it does not cause enough (hardly any) surface movement. I have two on a 55g, one on each end and added a bubble wall in the middle, just to have some surface movement. Second one is on my 20 gallon long, with a sponge filter. There is a humming/vibration noise to this one, only noticeable because it's also next to my bed. So far not too bad. Cheaply built, most problems can be fixed by taking it apart and starting over. If you have the money, go for an Aquaclear filter. If not, this seems to be a decent filter. I'm sure if you keep sending them back you should be able to find one without broken components. Get a feeding station if you have floating plants, blocks output perfectly. ## Frequently Bought Together - Penn-Plax Cascade 80 Power Filter – Hang-On Filter with Quad Filtration – Great for Freshwater and Saltwater Setups - Penn-Plax Cascade 80 GPH Filter Media, 3-Pack - Zanyzap Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/35114508-penn-plax-cascade-80-power-filter-hang-on-filter-quad](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/35114508-penn-plax-cascade-80-power-filter-hang-on-filter-quad) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*