Boyu · Canister
DGN-410 / 460 / 520 Canister Filter
- Flow
- 1,610 L/h
Mid to large planted tanks where you want to tune flow to the scape without swapping filters.
6 models
SunSun · Canister
SunSun HW-3000 Series Frequency Canister Filter
SunSun's variable-speed canister, with a touch display that steps the pump through six or seven flow levels and a built-in 9 W UV-C lamp. An oil-film skimmer comes with it to clear surface scum.
Updated
3,000–4,600 L/h3 models
Will it suit my tank?
litres
Best for
Large planted or community tanks (roughly 200 litres and up) where adjustable flow is useful.
Worth knowing
These are big units (up to 55 cm tall and 10.5 kg on the HW-5000), so check your cabinet height first.
What stands out
- 1,200 to 4,600 L/h depending on model and setting
- Built-in 9 W UV-C with timer
- Touch screen flow control
- Surface skimmer included
Models and specs
| Model | Flow | Power | Max head | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Speed settings | Power range | Head range | Flow range | Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HW-3000 | 3,000 L/h | 30 W | 2.5 m | 28.5 × 28.5 × 47 cm | 6 levels | 10W-30W | 1.2m-2.5m | 1200L/h-3000L/h | 1.8m |
| HW-4000 | 3,500 L/h | 35 W | 3.2 m | 30 × 30 × 50.8 cm | 7 levels | 10W-35W | 1.3m-3.2m | 1500L/h-3500L/h | 1.8m |
| HW-5000 | 4,600 L/h | 40 W | 3.8 m | 38 × 38 × 55 cm | 7 levels | 10W-40W | 1.4m-3.8m | 1800L/h-4600L/h | 1.8m |
- Brand
- SunSun
- Control
- LED touch screen for flow and UV timer
- UV-C
- 9 W
- Included
- Surface skimmer
- Also sold as
- ZW-3000 (same as HW-3000)
- Media
- Not included
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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- Flow
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the SunSun HW-3000 Series Frequency Canister Filter, drawn from its specs.
What size tank is the SunSun HW-3000 Series Frequency Canister Filter good for?
Using the 5 to 12 times turnover rule for planted tanks: HW-3000 (3,000 L/h, suits roughly 250–600 L); HW-4000 (3,500 L/h, suits roughly 292–700 L); HW-5000 (4,600 L/h, suits roughly 383–920 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 HW-3000 Series Frequency Canister Filter best for?
Large planted or community tanks (roughly 200 litres and up) where adjustable flow is useful.
Is there anything to watch out for with the SunSun HW-3000 Series Frequency Canister Filter?
These are big units (up to 55 cm tall and 10.5 kg on the HW-5000), so check your cabinet height first.
What are the alternatives to the SunSun HW-3000 Series Frequency Canister Filter?
Other filters worth comparing: Boyu DGN-410 / 460 / 520 Canister Filter, Boyu DGN-80 / 120 UVC Canister Filter, Boyu EF / EFU Canister Filter. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.