An aquarium canister filter sits outside the tank. This guide does not use garden irrigation pumps. Giantz is 10000 litres per hour with multi-stage filtration and UV. Protege listings are 1250, 1850 and 10000 litres per hour. Dynamic Power is 2000 litres per hour with a media kit.
Last updated: 2026-10-05 (Australia/Sydney). Written by Darrah Opens — AU home and outdoor specialists.
Browse: Home and garden.
See: Giantz 10000 L/H canister, Protege 1250 L/H canister, Protege 1850 L/H UV canister, Protege 10000 L/H UV, Dynamic Power 2000 L/H canister.
Who this guide is for
A fish tank that needs an external canister. A pond-only pump with no filter talk is a different job.
Flow rate
10000 L/H and 1250 L/H are not interchangeable. Match the rate to the tank the page describes.
Giantz 10000 L/H
The title is a Giantz aquarium external canister water pump, 10000 litres per hour. The page says multi-stage filtration and UV sterilisation.
UV
UV is named on this Giantz page. Do not add it to the Protege page unless that page says UV.
Protege 1250 L/H
The title is a Protege external canister filter pump for an aquarium or fish tank, 1250 litres per hour. The short description does not add UV.
Much smaller flow
1250 L/H is this title. It is not a typo for 10000.
Before you buy
Read the live title first. This note was checked on 5 October 2026 (Australia/Sydney). Stock can change after that.
Figures stay on their page
A litre size, a sheet count or a millimetre width belongs to one listing only.
Protege 1850 L/H with UV
The title is a Protege external canister with UV light, 1850 litres per hour. Do not copy the Giantz 10000 L/H figure onto it.
UV in the title
UV is in this title. The 1250 L/H Protege title does not say UV.
Two more canisters
The Protege 10000 L/H title also says UV. Dynamic Power is a 2000 L/H external canister with a media kit. Neither is a garden bore pump.
Rates
10000, 1850, 1250 and 2000 litres per hour are four different pages.
Shop aquarium filters
Primary CTA: use the collection link above. Open only the product links in this guide.
Skip the rest
Skip garden irrigation pumps that are not canisters.
Check the live page
The collection holds other products. If a title does not match this guide, go back.
One page, one spec
Do not copy a size, a wattage or a litre figure from one listing onto another.
FAQs
Which filter is 10000 L/H?
The Giantz external canister. The page also names UV.
Which filter is 1250 L/H?
The Protege external canister.
Are these the same flow?
No.
Which collection should I open?
Home and garden, then the canister links. The pumps collection is garden irrigation, so it is not the CTA.
FAQs
What size / fit should I choose for Australian homes?
What size / fit should I choose for Australian homes? For Australian homes, check size/fit, materials suited to local climate, and Active stock on the linked Darrah Opens collection — confirm specs on-page before buying.
How do I clean and maintain it long-term?
How do I clean and maintain it long-term? For Australian homes, check size/fit, materials suited to local climate, and Active stock on the linked Darrah Opens collection — confirm specs on-page before buying.
Do I need a tradie, or is DIY install realistic?
Do I need a tradie, or is DIY install realistic? For Australian homes, check size/fit, materials suited to local climate, and Active stock on the linked Darrah Opens collection — confirm specs on-page before buying.
What is it compatible with (power, mounts, accessories)?
What is it compatible with (power, mounts, accessories)? For Australian homes, check size/fit, materials suited to local climate, and Active stock on the linked Darrah Opens collection — confirm specs on-page before buying.