New Arrival: HOF-500 Aquarium Hang On Filter

This latest addition to our aquarium filtration range is an external hang-on filter, designed to sit on the back or side of your tank rather than taking up space inside it. Hang-on filters like this are a popular choice for freshwater setups because they offer straightforward access for maintenance and give you room to run mechanical, biological and chemical media without cluttering the aquarium itself. If you're choosing a filter for a new or existing tank, it's worth checking flow rate against your tank volume using an aquarium filter size calculator to make sure turnover is adequate for your stocking level. Below is the new product, along with a key spec drawn directly from its listing and a link through to the full product page.

Aquarium Hang On Filter 500L/H - HOF-500

This external filter is designed for aquariums measuring 35-60cm in length and delivers a maximum flow rate of 500 litres per hour from a 6W motor. It hangs externally on aquarium glass up to 12mm thick, keeping the filter body outside the tank while still drawing water through its media chamber for mechanical, biological and chemical filtration. It falls within our range of hang on back fish tank filters and is well suited to community and planted aquarium setups where internal space matters. Choosing the right aquarium filter media combination and sticking to a regular aquarium maintenance schedule will help keep it performing well.

View the HOF-500 Aquarium Hang On Filter - £32.99

FAQs

What size aquarium is the HOF-500 suitable for?

The HOF-500 is designed for aquariums measuring 35-60cm in length. It's intended for small to medium-sized tanks rather than larger setups.

How much water flow does the HOF-500 provide?

It delivers a maximum flow rate of 500 litres per hour, while using just 6 watts of power.

Does the HOF-500 provide biological filtration as well as mechanical?

Yes, it has a media chamber that allows you to combine mechanical, biological and chemical filter media depending on what your aquarium needs.

Will the HOF-500 fit any aquarium glass?

It's designed to hang on aquarium glass up to 12mm thick, so it's worth checking your tank's glass thickness before purchase.

Where does a hang-on filter sit in relation to the tank?

A hang-on filter is mounted externally on the aquarium rim, with the intake and return inside the tank, which keeps the filter body itself out of the swimming space.

See our Aquarium Filter Size Calculator for more.