Penguin® Power Filters

Penguin® Power Filters
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All Penguin® BIO-Wheel® Power Filters deliver easy, three-stage mechanical, chemical and biological aquarium filtration.

Convenient Penguin Rite-SizeTM Filter Cartridges come ready to use with each filter...ready to mechanically and chemically remove waste, discoloration and odors. Each contains new faster-acting Black Diamond® Premium Activated Carbon for maximum efficiency. Biological filtration is provided by the revolutionary and patented BIO-Wheel - proven best at removing toxic ammonia and nitrite.

All BIO-Wheel filters feature Noise-Reducing Two-Piece Vented Covers, and Adjustable Mid-Level Intake Strainers.

The Penguin® 75 BIO-Wheel® Power Filter brings Penguin's 3-stage filtration technology to aquariums up to 10 gallons. The 75 is ideal for new aquariums as well as establish tanks in need of an upgrade.

Penguin® Power Filters is rated 3.1 out of 5 by 169.
Rated 2 out of 5 by from i think they are junk This will make my third one in a single month.. They have made awful sounds and slow stop pumping water and eventually quit
Date published: 2015-01-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Description of Penguin 350 Filter I just received my Penguin 350 and hooked it up, and it runs great. It is quiet, which is amazing considering the large rate of water that flows through this filter. I wanted to let everyone know a little bit about this pump, since I couldn't find out too many details before I bought it. First of all, there are two filtration chambers, one on the left and one on the right. Each filter element consists of two squares of fibrous plastic material with what feels like activated carbon in between. They tell you to rinse them before installation, but very little dirt washes out when you do this.They recommend changing them every 2 weeks. Next, there is a single intake, which is a long tube that enters the impeller inlet in the center of the unit. The unit is self-priming: you just pour water into the filter box and turn it on; the impeller draws the air out of the inlet tube and starts the siphon automatically. From the center of the unit, the impeller pumps water into the left and right chambers, where it passes through a filter element and then spills under a "bio-wheel." Each bio-wheel is an inert, stiff plastic, corrugated cylinder, which forms a substrate for the growth of beneficial bacteria for removing certain metabolic by-products. The wheels spin fast and silently. The directions say that if too much bio-mass builds up, to rinse the excess off in chlorine-free water, but that they should never need to be replaced. After passing under/past a bio-wheel, the water descends down a chute on the inside of your aquarium. At the bottom of each chute, the water is deflected so that it mostly skims across the surface of the aquarium, away from the filter. This way, even though there is a strong flow, it doesn't produce a powerful current that the fish need to fight. The inlet tube also includes a mid-level intake, which is a set of holes a few inches below the top of the water that can be uncovered with a valve, to allow some of the water to enter from an upper level. If the valve is closed, all of the water is drawn into the filter from the bottom of the tube, which has a large strainer. Hope this helps! (And, yes, I am an engineer -- and proud of it!)
Date published: 2015-01-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from I like this product. Good filter, long lasting, easy to clean, cleans the water very efficiently.
Date published: 2015-01-07
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Penguin 350 My only complaint with this filter system is the grinding noise from the impeller. I've taken the thing apart, rinsed, flushed etc. and it still makes the noise. The only way to get it to stop is by pulling the filter tube housing up some - this in turn slows down the filter flow going back into the tank. I'm very frustrated.
Date published: 2015-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best hang on the back filters on the market! I have two Penguin 100 filters for a year and they are great! The water is always clear and I always get comments on how clear my water is from other aquarists. The only issue is, since one of these tanks is in my bedroom, if the water drops too low, there is a huge splashing noise. To combat this noise, weekly water changes keep my tank quiet.
Date published: 2015-01-01
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Poor quality Filter came in.my 123 dollar aquarium.kit.. worked poorly for.an hour and quit. Never cleared my water..Many complaints with this system
Date published: 2014-12-16
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Quality with this product is inconsistant I'm currently very frustrated with my Penguin BIO-Wheel filter. I purchased a new 25 gallon tank about a month and a half ago and the Bio-Wheel 150 was included with the tank. Initially I was extremely impressed with this filter--the noise level was almost entirely silent, the option for two filter cartridges is very helpful for my goldfish, and the Bio-Wheel itself is great to have. Unfortunately, within 2 weeks of installing the filter it became quite noisy and began to sputter intermittently. I've tried everything I can think of--my water level is as high as it can be and has stayed that way since I first filled my tank. I thought maybe the aquarium sand in my tank had clogged the motor somehow, so I disassembled the machine very gently, rinsed everything off and re-installed it with no luck re-gaining my quiet filter. Today the filter is not even functioning at all. I don't know if I dislodged something important when I was cleaning it, or if my specific filter happens to be faulty, or what. But I'm so sad that something which ought to have lasted me years with the proper treatment has become dysfunctional after such a painfully short amount of time. Now I have to decide whether to trust this company and product again and hope I actually receive the quality that I'm paying for.
Date published: 2014-12-12
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Very noisy filters I purchased the Penguin 350 and 200 filters for my 60 gallon aquarium. Both of these filters are ridiculously loud, at night I can hear them from my bedroom, which is very annoying. I have replaced the impellers on both of the filters to see if that would solve the problem, but it did not. These are expensive filters and they are not worth the money, the much cheaper Top Fin filters that I have on my other aquarium are much much quieter. Also, the filters are not very compatible with the Marineand aquarium that I bought. The filter housing covering the Bio Wheels is jammed up against the light housing which has to be resolved by lifting the light housing off of its mount just to turn it off or on.
Date published: 2014-12-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Recommendation I like the system thus far it is efficient, quiet and easy to maintain.
Date published: 2014-11-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by from BEST FILTER I HAVE EVER USED!!!!!!!! It is great filter and it keeps my tank clean for months but it's pretty noisy but it's fine with me because it's not in my room great filter I would recommend it for any tanks between 30-55
Date published: 2014-10-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from After 10 years the impeller has finally started to rattle I have had a 350 on my tank for ten years and it has started to make a rattleing noise. Inspecting the impeller shows the housing the shaft goes through is worn. I don't think you can get much better than that. I'm going to replace the impeller and keep my 350.
Date published: 2014-10-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Filter! I bought the 100B filter for my 10 gallon aquarium. In a short time of installing it my tank was more clear than it ever has! No problems with noise. The only problem I had was the intake tube was too long. I just cut the extension tube to shorten it. No big deal. Next year I will be purchasing the 37 gallon Marineland kit as I love Matineland Products!
Date published: 2014-08-24
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Product Failed Customer Service No Answer I bought the Penguin 200 about 2 to 3 weeks ago. Did a water change filled the tank and filter and nothing. Unplugged the filter waited 5min plugged it back in and again nothing. I took the filter off the tank and inspected everything to which nothing seems wrong, except it wont turn on. I sent an email to Marineland explaining the situation and received no reply. This is a shame as I personally have always had great success using Marineland products while others advise not to. I now see why. Guess i will be buying a non Marineland LED for my tank. Sorry to say.
Date published: 2014-08-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Silent filter! When I bought my Marineland 55 gallon starter kit I got the 350 and it is very quiet compared to other filters I have had I also have a 200 and it is silent also!
Date published: 2014-08-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Gets the job done. This filter pumps out water a lot, has decent filter cartridges, has the amazing biowheel, has a handy mid-level intake strainer, and can reach down far with the extension tube. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because it is also a very noisy filter, so I don't recommend putting it in a tartan that is in your bedroom, but I do recommend it in general.
Date published: 2014-07-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMAZING filter for my 20 gallon!! This filter works great for my 20 gallon. I have the Penguin 150 and my water is CONSTANTLY crystal clear! I've never had problems with it and it's been lasting me for almost 5 years now! Very good product! I would DEFINATELY recommend this to a friend!
Date published: 2014-07-15
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Extermely noisy I just bought a penguin 100 and this filter just started to vibrate, I checked the impeller but the whole thing is in the right place and clean. I really waste my money in this fancy filter.
Date published: 2014-04-26
Rated 3 out of 5 by from These things are hit & miss NOW So this is my my second penguin 350. My first was thru amazon Seems to be operating fine. This one through pet smart in store. (was bought for me) This particular one runs to loud & i don't know why. To my eyes nothings bent, magnet surface is smooth. Propeller seated as well. Its like an obnoxious hum & buzz.. huh I like the idea of these things. but it would be nice if they weren't so dang loud. Lets see how good you guys customer service is.
Date published: 2014-04-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMAZING FILTERS I own 2 of these...one for a 20 gallon tropical tank and a 10 gallon African Cichlid fry tank...keeps water crystal clear...added a pack of bio stones to the fry filter and only have to clean every 6 weeks...WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE...CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THE PENGUIN 350 WHEN WE GET OUR NEW 60 GALLON FOR OUR CICHLIDS!!!!
Date published: 2014-03-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Product does its job I wrote a previous review for the filter media, but it probably belongs here lol Anyways, the filter is really good. I'm impressed with it and have tried other filters and was not satisfied. While it might be more expensive then other filters, it's def worth the money. It makes my 10 gal look super clean. And the bio wheel is really a big help b/c that means i won't have to add any beneficial bacterial supplement ever again. Will warn you though, bio wheel may stop spinning but thats fine because water still runs threw the bacterial supplement that is on the bio wheel. You can replace if you want but it would be a waste of money and there wouldn't be any supplement on the new bio wheel.
Date published: 2014-03-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Ok, a bit noisy Daughter bought a Marineland 20 gallon starter kit. Very nice kit for the money. But the impeller is a bit noisy. It was set up today we will wait a and see for a week if the noise goes away.
Date published: 2014-03-10
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Good filter, but SO LOUD I don't know how the people in other reviews got lucky enough to not have noisy filters, but I nearly cried for the first 24 hours I had my 100. You could hear the thing across my house, on a different floor! I looked up the problem online and found many other people with a similar problem and found that some were able to solve the issue by lubricating the inpellar with Stress Coat and making sure to place it back into its place completely straight. I did this with no luck. Thank goodness my father is incredibly handy and was able to use a thin razor blade to shave off a teeny tiny bit around where the inpellar is inserted so that it could no longer hit the sides as it spins. This fixed the problem, but I don't think I should have to do minor surgery to make a filter run without excessive noise, voiding the warranty in the process. I'm happy with how the filter runs now, but my goodness, I don't think I'll ever purchase this filter again.
Date published: 2014-03-04
Rated 1 out of 5 by from penguin 200 Not pleased at ALL. I purchased on for my 30 gallon tank and followed instructions to a T and when I went to plug it in , nothing happened and itssmelled burnt so I returned it for an exact product and the impeller on that one would run for 30-45 mins and then shut off , I'd have to adjust it and it would kick back on. Today I purchaseed a new tetra brand filter and would like my money back for this penguin filter.
Date published: 2014-02-09
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Bio- Wheel Stinks I have a penguin 200 power filter. I have had it about 6-7 months. I had just a standered filter before. But I wanted to get something I thought would keep my tank cleaner. I liked the double filter cartridge system it offered and thought the bio wheel would be a big improvement. I change the cartridges about every 2 months and by themselves does a good job keeping my tank clean. The cost at my local Petsmart is about $10 for a 3 pack. But the bio-wheel is a joke. It worked the first month I had the filter then quit. Then after about a month just setting there it started working again for about a week. I went to my local pet store to try and get a replacement. But they said Marineland did not sell replacements due to patent rightsor something to that effect. So it just sets in the power filter doing nothing. It will spin for about a minute if I start it by hand. It has set not working for about 4 1/2 - 5 months. So if your looking for a bio filter look at something else. I believe this one is a waste of good money.
Date published: 2014-02-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Impeller worn out Two years ago I purchased a Penguin 350B HOB power filter. The filter has worked flawlessly until about two months ago. At that time the impeller began to make a rattling noise. After receiving a new impeller I carefully examined the new and old impeller. While holding each impeller by the two rubber bushings in one hand and spinning the impeller with the other hand I could definitely feel a slight wobble in the old impeller while the new one spun very smoothly. I carefully examined the metal shaft of the old impeller with a micrometer. There was no apparent wear in the shaft therefore obviously the plastic piece which contains the magnet and fins had worn to some extent and was causing the rattle. I replaced the old impeller with the new one and the pump was again very quiet. I am writing this review to caution owners of the Penguin and Emperor models HOB filters that as part of normal maintenance the impeller may begin rattling after 2 or 3 years and require replacement. As a side point after searching many sites on the internet I determined that the lowest cost for the Penguin 350B impeller was (believe it or not) the manufacture, Marineland at $11.97. Most mail order suppliers were between $15 and $20.
Date published: 2014-01-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Functions as intended 95% of time Purchased a Penguin 350 under the duress of another brand's failure. Function very well except at times, one or more of the biofilters stop spinning and must have either the shafts cleaned or the part where the shaft rides in the housing cleaned or both. Regardless of filter brands, it is never a perfect world. I wish they would provide/develop a pre-filter screen to trap larger "stuff" before filter. However, if I was in the filter business, I would want the consumer to buy new filters (ie: ink jet cartridges). Never the less, a system of washable pre filter screen(s) would be nice. May just buy new filters rather than wash dirty ones to manage cost.
Date published: 2014-01-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Junk product From day 1 it has always been a little noisy, not crazy over the top, but noisy. My Tetra EX70 and Aqueon filters are dead silent. The fun started quickly, the impeller would randomly stall / jam, it would begin to make the most horrendous rattling noise my ears have ever heard, Cleaning the unit does no go, the whole product is just junk. I have a 30G tank that has a Chinese made / brand filter on it I got from ebay for $15 that has been running for 10 months, no jamming, no noise, just works. Why cant this product just work?
Date published: 2014-01-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful filter I have a 50 gallon aquarium and recently just purchased this filter. My old filter was a millenium 3000 and it was starting to die. This filter is quite and it is easy to maintain. Ever sense I purchased this it has made the water crystal clear and it is and is safe for my live plants. The mechanical filtration is eliminating all of the debris and dust from the water and the bio wheel is working because my tank has never looked this healthy and clean before. This has to be one of the best filters that marineland makes.
Date published: 2014-01-06
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Penguin 200 - Too Noisy! Not the best fine particulate filtration I have quickly learned that this filter is extremely LOUD! I have been running it for about a month now and at first it was just normally loud but last week the impeller started rattling. I took it apart and lubed it up with some petroleum jelly and that fixed it until my canister filter comes in the mail. But even with normal operation this filters motor and impeller make too much noise in my bedroom for my wife to sleep. Maybe fine if in your living room. It also disperses tiny bubbles constantly and slightly clouds the water. I have tried to adjust water height but that doesn't seem to work. I am still cycling my 29g tank and some cloudiness is expected but it doesn't seem to do a very good job with filtering the smaller particles which also are contributing to a cloudy tank and extreme Nitrite levels. I am now doing 50% water changes every day to keep my 5 Guppies alive and probably starving them slightly to keep from overfeeding. I am using conditioner and stability additives as well and I never wash anything under tap water. Anyways I think if your serious about your fish you should shell out the extra dough and get a quality, silent, canister filter.
Date published: 2013-12-16
Rated 1 out of 5 by from product worked for about 2 months then stopped working. product worked for about 2 months then stopped working. bought another one I figured it was just a bad one and about a month and a half later it stops working this time killing a few of some very exotic and experience fish. Not Happy!
Date published: 2013-11-26
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I have a Penguin 200 Biowheel Power Filter. I have a Saltwater tank. What do you suggest using to help keep sand out of the impeller?

Asked by: TiffanyW1
There are foam or sponge-like accessories sold separately for this purpose or you can use loose filter floss to stuff the bottom strainer. Some people use the toe of a nylon stocking tied over the strainer. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-10-12

I have a 38Gal Marineland bow front tank kit that came with the Penguin 200. I would like to increase filtration. What filter would you recommend or add, and is it necessary or good idea?

Asked by: JTInc
The more filtration, the better in most cases, but it is not exactly necessary, per se. That particular tank has a center brace, which means any filter you decide to use cannot be longer than 14". We do not have a larger power filter that will fit that space. You could go with a canister filter such as the Magniflow 220. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-09-19

Hi! I have a 10 gallon tank that is currently dealing with a power outage. The filter and biowheel stopped and dried out for 3 days now. Should I get a new biowheel once the power starts up again? I'm worried about starting from scratch.

Asked by: arianaa94
No, just do small partial water changes of the tank each day, like around a gallon or two. This will keep providing fresh oxygen to the tank and keep the biological filter alive until you have power again. Feed the fish very, very little, once a day. Float the bio wheel if you want to, but it will re-develop bacteria once it is going again. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-09-13

What is this maximum edge thickness the 200gph filter will hang off of. We are planning to use a plastic tub and the edges are thick so would it be able to fit and hang off of it?

Asked by: just1question
The area under the spillway of the filter is approximately 2.5" wide. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-09-25

I recently bought a used aquarium with a CBW-1 system. it has been used with fresh and salt water previously. should I consider replacing the bio-wheel before I start it?

Asked by: JScott
Hi JScott. We're not familiar with that system. If the bio-wheels are intact and there is no history of disease in the tanks it was used in there is no reason to replace it though.
Answered by: Customer Service
Date published: 2017-09-08

My last bio whell system have a spray bar for bio wheel. I just bought a new aquarium and have the penguin 200 but don't see a spray bar,Also how do you adjust flow rate?

Asked by: Paul62
The Penguin line does not come with spray bars, the Emperor 400 is the only one that does. You can close off the mid-level strainer to adjust it somewhat, but it will not reduce it greatly. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-30

Hi! I have a brand new Marineland 29 gallon tank that has been set up for about a week and a half. Everything was working fine but all of a sudden the bio-wheel will not turn. It hasn't even been 12 days. Help!

Asked by: NewFishMom
Make sure your water level is to the top of the tank and has not evaporated down. Lift the intake tube and re-seat it in case some debris has become lodged in it or in the impeller, and as a last resort, remove the intake tube, impeller housing and impeller, in case something got pulled in and is caught, reducing the flow rate of the filter. Please call us with questions or if you cannot resolve this. 1-800-322-1266. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-30

On this unit, can I add an additional media container? My Marineland filter has one and I need to replace it. Its about 10 years old and the impeller assembly is shot.

Asked by: shankshot9
The Penguin 100 does not take a media container, no. It has room for two cartridges. Only the Penguins 200 and 350 take the media containers. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-29

Just got the penguin 200 won't suck water running and bubbling in the top of filter

Asked by: Joel B
Make sure your water level in the tank is all the way up to the top. Also, pull the intake tube and impeller housing out then re-seat them back into the filter. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-23

I have penguin bio wheel 200. After the electric went off in the whole house for like three seconds it won't turn on again. It is plugged into a good power strip. Is there a reset button somewhere powerstrip works for the rest plugged into it. Thanks!

Asked by: Robinleigh
No, you simply need to take it apart and clean your impeller and the inside of the motor. Most likely it is clogged or overdue for a cleaning, which is why it did not re-prime on its own. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-23

can it be possible to replace just the motor of a 150 penguin filter ( the part with the cord)

Asked by: nani
No, this is not available separately. However, the impeller is in case that is the actual issue, which is usually the case. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-21

I have the 350, and my didn't come with a Spray bar and the chemical filter parts ? 

Asked by: Ramon14
The Penguin 350 does not come with those parts, the Emperor 400 does. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-21

I had a tank with a really bad ich infestation, will they linger in the biowheel?

Asked by: C_willie
No. If you just finished dosing though, it is a good idea to come back 7 days later and do one dose to make sure you killed all of the larvae. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-17

How do I order the bio-wheel assembly. part PRBW150B AND PRBW2350B

Asked by: wwtwo523
Thanks for asking, wwtwo523. You can order those directly from our website! Just type the item numbers in the search bar, add to your cart, and check out.
Answered by: Customer Service
Date published: 2017-08-08

I just got the biowheel 100 yesterday. Today I noticed it had too much suction. I adjusted the light gray piece on the filter. SNAP. Then... for an hour I tried to get the filter to work. The biowheel doesn't spin now. What is the problem?!

Asked by: Feisty_Unicorn
Well, first, there is no such thing as too much suction. When you closed the lever, you either slowed it down so much it can't pull enough water to turn the bio wheel correctly or you moved the intake tube slightly out of position so it is not operating properly now. Pull the intake tube, impeller housing, and impeller out of the filter box and inspect them. Re-insert them, and make sure the water in the tank is to the top. Call us if you are unable to resolve. 1-800-322-1266. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-08-01

Can I change a Bio wheel 350 from a saltwater filter after being stored for years to a freshwater filter?

Asked by: kidfish
You should be able to by cleaning the parts with white vinegar and rinsing them well. You may need to replace the bio wheels. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-07-28

I am selling my current tank and including the Marineland filter with it. The tank may be in storage for a while. Can the bio-wheel on the filter be stored, or should I just throw it away?

Asked by: SlyLilHuntress
It can be stored, yes. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-07-27

I am upgrading my filter to a marineland emperor 400. Since I will now have two brand new bio wheels how can I expect that to effect my tank? Will there be adverse effects to having new bio wheels over my seasoned one?

Asked by: Angela71
Hi Angela71. To help prevent displacing your beneficial bacteria I suggest running the two filters at the same time or floating the seasoned bio-wheels in the water while the new filter runs. Either option should give the new filter a chance to season.
Answered by: Customer Service
Date published: 2017-07-28

I have Penguin 150 - I recently start to hear the motor noise was getting a bit loud. The filter seems to be working fine. I cleaned all the parts and the air stones are far from intake tubes. It is common to have some bit noise from the filter/motor?

Asked by: Question Lady
Noise occurs for a number of reasons. If this filter is a few years old, the impeller could be wearing out. If you only used water to clean it, try soaking the impeller in distilled white vinegar to remove deposits water cannot remove. Also, take a q tip and vinegar and swab the motor out thoroughly. Make sure there is no sand in the motor or up under the magnet. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-07-18

My bio wheel still isn't turning . I took the impeller out and cleaned everything  The tank is full as well. It only worked for maybe 2 hours and I've had it for 2 weeks now.

Asked by: Rosario
We're sorry to hear the suggested troubleshooting hasn't helped, Rosario. Please give us a call at 1-800-526-0650 for more help.
Answered by: Customer Service
Date published: 2017-07-13

I just purchased a penguin bio wheel 75. As soon as a plus it in, it makes a loud humming sound, but is clearly receiving power. It will not suck up water though. I have taken it apart & put it back together. Am I doing something wrong or is it bad?

Asked by: MereR
Hi Mere! I'm sorry to hear it's not working. I suggest removing the filter cartridge, bio-wheel and other media first. Then fill the back of the filter to prime it. Plug it back in and continue to fill it with water from your take. It may take a minute, but the water should start pumping through normally. If it doesn't, try removing the impeller, cleaning it, then replacing it. We're happy to walk you through this over the phone at 1-800-526-0650.
Answered by: Customer Service
Date published: 2017-07-13

in need of replacement bio-wheels for my penguin 400

Asked by: scary cherri
We do not make a Penguin 400, we do make an Emperor 400. Here are all of the bio wheels we sell direct: http://www.marineland.com/search.aspx?q=bio%20wheel#/?filter.brand=Marineland BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-07-07

My 6 month old bio wheel stopped working, I have to penguin 200 for my 55 gal my community makes up 25 because of my 2 day old fry babies. I took the damaged wheel and put in the one that worked it didn't turn if I replace the unit will my frys die

Asked by: Mixcommunity
Purchase a new bio wheel and float it in the tank for a week, try to keep the old one in the filter system, even though it is not turning, there will be some bacteria on the portion that is in the water. Also, your biological filter is throughout the tank, so you should be fine, but monitor the water quality. If you start getting a spike in ammonia, do a small partial water change and add Marineland Freshwater Bio Spira or Tetra SafeStart Plus. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-07-07

I bought my Penquin 150 a few months ago and recently took it apart and cleaned the intake flushed out everything except I didn't use vinegar. I keep live plants in my freshwater aquarium, the intake clogs real easy will this stop bio wheel from turning?

Asked by: FancyLady
Yes, it definitely will, as well a dirty impeller. Remove the impeller housing and impeller also, clean them, and use a paper towel or q tip down in the well of the motor. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-07-28

I'm starting a new tank with my old emperor filter I bought a while ago. Should I throw out the bio-wheel or should I wash it?

Asked by: Pøøh Bear
Neither, if it is in good shape and will turn. Otherwise, buy a new one. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-07-28

Is there a warranty on my mainland bio wheel filter? I have had it for under a year and it stopped working and is very hot. My old one that is over 10 years is working fine but I need 2. Thank you

Asked by: Gail G
It has a warranty of three years. However, hot means it is still working. Most likely the impeller is clogged and needs to be removed for maintenance. Take the filter off of the tank, remove this part and clean it, and the motor itself. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-06-28

I currently am using an AquaClear 50 in a 30 gallon tank. The filter is over 15 years old and fails to restart after a power outage. Am looking to buy a Penguin 200 as a replacement. Do these have the same issue of not restarting after loss of power?

Asked by: JBS from PA
Filters typically only have this issue when they need some cleaning or the impeller has become worn out. The Penguins will restart as long as they are not clogged with sludge, algae or other debris. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-06-28

Was the impeller housing already installed with the 200 model. I did not get those pieces if not. And my biowheel turned for maybe a couple of hours and then stopped 

Asked by: Rosario
Hi Rosario, Yes, we install the impeller and impeller housing here on the production line. Remove them from the right hand side of the filter box, and re-seat them in case they were pushed out of position during shipping. Also, your water level must be to the top of the tank. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-06-28

What is the electrical rating (voltage and watts) of the Marineland Bio-Wheel Penguin 75 Power Filter? 

Asked by: amigorick
4 watts, 120 v, .12 a BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-06-28

How many inches away from a wall should I place my aquarium if I choose a Penguin 200?

Asked by: Ilovemanatees
At least 4-5 inches. BREX
Answered by: BREX
Date published: 2017-06-23
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PF0075B - Penguin 75 - 10 gal/75 GPH
PF0100B - Penguin 100 - 20 gal/100 GPH
PF0150B - Penguin 150 - 30 gal/150 GPH
PF0200B - Penguin 200 - 50 gal/200 GPH
PF0350B - Penguin 350 - 75 gal/350 GPH

Penguin Power Filter Manual 75B

Penguin Power Filter Manual Models 100B, 150B, 200B and 350B  

Penguin Quick Set Up Guide Models 100B, 150B, 200B and 350B 

 

 

Product

Certified Flow Rate

Aquarium Size

Rite Size Media

Penguin 75B

75 GPH

up to 10 gallons

A

Penguin 100B

100 GPH

up to 20 gallons

A

Penguin 150B

150 GPH

up to 30 gallons

B

Penguin 200B

200 GPH

up to 50 gallons

C

Penguin 350B

350 GPH

up to 75 gallons

C
Penguin & Emperor Cartridge Dimensions

Replacement Parts