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SunSun HQJ-I and HQJ-S Internal Filter

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SunSun HQJ-I and HQJ-S Internal Filter

Internal filters with a sponge column and pump head, from 300 to 500 L/h. S models add a taller filter section.

Updated

300–500 L/h5 models

Will it suit my tank?

litres

Best for

Small fish tanks and quarantine tanks.

What stands out

  • 300 to 500 L/h
  • 3 to 12 W
  • I and S body styles
  • Sponge columns

Models and specs

ModelFlowPowerMax headDimensions (L × W × H)Cable
HQJ-700I400 L/h8 W0.8 m6.5 × 14.5 × 21.8 cm1.5m
HQJ-900I500 L/h12 W1 m6.5 × 13.2 × 23 cm1.5m
HQJ-500S300 L/h3 W0.6 m5.5 × 16 × 9.9 cm1.5m
HQJ-700S400 L/h8 W0.7 m6.5 × 16 × 36.5 cm1.5m
HQJ-900S500 L/h12 W1 m6.5 × 13.2 × 37.5 cm1.5m

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 HQJ-I and HQJ-S Internal Filter, drawn from its specs.

What size tank is the SunSun HQJ-I and HQJ-S Internal Filter good for?

Using the 5 to 12 times turnover rule for planted tanks: HQJ-700I (400 L/h, suits roughly 33–80 L); HQJ-900I (500 L/h, suits roughly 42–100 L); HQJ-500S (300 L/h, suits roughly 25–60 L); HQJ-700S (400 L/h, suits roughly 33–80 L); HQJ-900S (500 L/h, suits roughly 42–100 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 SunSun HQJ-I and HQJ-S Internal Filter best for?

Small fish tanks and quarantine tanks.

What are the alternatives to the SunSun HQJ-I and HQJ-S Internal Filter?

Other filters worth comparing: Boyu SP-C / SP-B Internal Filter, Dophin 950F Series Internal Filter, Dophin F Series Internal Filter. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.

What sizes does the SunSun HQJ-I and HQJ-S Internal Filter come in?

5 options: HQJ-700I, HQJ-900I, HQJ-500S, HQJ-700S, HQJ-900S.