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SunSun ZEF Series Bottom Filter Aquarium

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SunSun ZEF Series Bottom Filter Aquarium

A cabinet aquarium with a sump built into the stand, sold in three depths (35, 42 and 48 cm) and lengths from 60 cm to 2 m. The range is wide enough to find a size for most rooms, and every model comes with a lid light and CQB return pump.

Updated

80–498 L13 models

Will it suit my tank?

litres

Best for

Fish keepers who want a sump tank in an exact size without building plumbing themselves.

Worth knowing

The in-cabinet sump trickles water over media, which strips injected CO2 faster than a canister, and the lid lights are aimed at showing off fish rather than growing plants.

What stands out

  • 13 sizes from 80 to about 500 litres
  • Three depths to choose from
  • AQ smart controllers in the lid and cabinet
  • Grey, blue or orange cabinet colours

Models and specs

ModelVolumeDimensions (L × W × H)LightPumpCabinet doorsCabinet height
ZEF-600ED80 L59.2 × 34.6 × 60.3 cmLED 1 × 10 WCQB-2000 35Wdouble vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-800ED123 L79.8 × 34.6 × 65.5 cmLED 1 × 16 WCQB-2500 45Wdouble vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1000ED174 L99.2 × 34.6 × 72.3 cmLED 1 × 20 WCQB-2500 45Wdouble vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1200ED211 L119.2 × 34.6 × 72.3 cmLED 1 × 22 WCQB-2500 45Wthree vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1500ED269 L151 × 34.6 × 72.3 cmLED 1 × 26 WCQB-2500 45Wthree vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-800ID151 L79.8 × 41.6 × 65.5 cmLED 2 × 16 WCQB-2000 35Wdouble vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1000ID214 L99.2 × 41.6 × 72.3 cmLED 2 × 20 WCQB-2500 45Wdouble vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1200ID259 L119.2 × 41.6 × 72.3 cmLED 2 × 22 WCQB-2500 45Wthree vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1500ID331 L151 × 41.6 × 72.3 cmLED 2 × 26 WCQB-2500 45Wthree vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1200FD300 L119.2 × 47.6 × 72.3 cmLED 2 × 22 WCQB-2500 45Wthree vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1500FD383 L151 × 47.6 × 72.3 cmLED 2 × 26 WCQB-3000 55Wthree vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-1800FD449 L176 × 47.6 × 72.3 cmLED 2 × 28 WCQB-3000 55Wfour vertical doors800 mm
ZEF-2000FD498 L194.6 × 47.6 × 72.3 cmLED 2 × 30 WCQB-3000 55Wfour vertical doors800 mm
Brand
SunSun
Glass
HD glass
Filtration
Four-way sump with baffle
Controllers
AQ-192H lid + AQ-150 cabinet
Cabinet height
800 mm
Colours
Grey, blue, orange

Figures from the maker's published specifications. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the SunSun ZEF Series Bottom Filter Aquarium, drawn from its specs.

How many litres is the SunSun ZEF Series Bottom Filter Aquarium?

ZEF-600ED: 80 L, ZEF-800ED: 123 L, ZEF-1000ED: 174 L, ZEF-1200ED: 211 L, ZEF-1500ED: 269 L, ZEF-800ID: 151 L, ZEF-1000ID: 214 L, ZEF-1200ID: 259 L, ZEF-1500ID: 331 L, ZEF-1200FD: 300 L, ZEF-1500FD: 383 L, ZEF-1800FD: 449 L, ZEF-2000FD: 498 L. Expect about 15 to 20 percent less water once substrate and hardscape are in.

What filter do I need for the SunSun ZEF Series Bottom Filter Aquarium?

For the ZEF-600ED (80 L), look for a filter rated at roughly 400–800 L/h. Our filter matcher lists the ones that fit.

Who is the SunSun ZEF Series Bottom Filter Aquarium best for?

Fish keepers who want a sump tank in an exact size without building plumbing themselves.

Is there anything to watch out for with the SunSun ZEF Series Bottom Filter Aquarium?

The in-cabinet sump trickles water over media, which strips injected CO2 faster than a canister, and the lid lights are aimed at showing off fish rather than growing plants.

What are the alternatives to the SunSun ZEF Series Bottom Filter Aquarium?

Other aquariums worth comparing: Boyu E Series Cabinet Aquarium (EAF / EAZ / EAM / EDM / EHM / ELM), Boyu LA Yayue Aquarium, Boyu LB Yapin Aquarium. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.