SunSun · Top filter
AF-260 Top Filter
Small fish tanks where you want extra media above the water.
1 model
Dophin · Top filter
Dophin Power Head Top Filter
A long plastic filter tray that sits across the top of the tank, fed by a submersible powerhead. Four lengths fit tanks from about 47 cm up to 127 cm.
Updated
1,100–1,550 L/h4 models
Will it suit my tank?
litres
Best for
An older-style framed tank without a lid where you want a lot of cheap, easy-to-clean media.
Worth knowing
A top filter blocks part of the tank top, clashing with most planted-tank lights, and its trickle return drives off CO2.
What stands out
- Tray lengths to suit 47 to 127 cm tanks
- Powerhead pump included
- Large, easy-to-reach media trays
- Rated 1100 to 1550 L/h
Models and specs
| Model | Flow | Tank size | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-70854 0095 | 1,100 L/h | up to 220 L | 16 W |
| P-80854 0096 | 1,100 L/h | up to 220 L | 16 W |
| P-100854 0023 | 1,550 L/h | up to 300 L | 29 W |
| P-110854 0024 | 1,550 L/h | up to 300 L | 29 W |
- Brand
- Dophin
- Figures quoted
- 230 V / 50 Hz version
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Dophin Power Head Top Filter, drawn from its specs.
What size tank is the Dophin Power Head Top Filter good for?
Using the 5 to 12 times turnover rule for planted tanks: P-708 (1,100 L/h, suits roughly 92–220 L); P-808 (1,100 L/h, suits roughly 92–220 L); P-1008 (1,550 L/h, suits roughly 129–310 L); P-1108 (1,550 L/h, suits roughly 129–310 L). The maker rates the range for tanks up to 300 L. Real flow with media and hoses is lower than the rated figure, so pick the bigger model if you are between sizes.
Who is the Dophin Power Head Top Filter best for?
An older-style framed tank without a lid where you want a lot of cheap, easy-to-clean media.
Is there anything to watch out for with the Dophin Power Head Top Filter?
A top filter blocks part of the tank top, clashing with most planted-tank lights, and its trickle return drives off CO2.
What are the alternatives to the Dophin Power Head Top Filter?
Other filters worth comparing: SunSun AF-260 Top Filter, SunSun JS Three-in-One Top Filter, Boyu DGN-410 / 460 / 520 Canister Filter. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.