A hang-on-back filter isn't always enough, but a full sump feels like overkill for a smaller tank — the Sicce Whale canister line sits right in that gap. Four sizes cover nano tanks through large aquariums, each in a compact, easy-to-service canister body.
Why a Canister Between HOB and Sump
Canister filters offer more media capacity and flexibility than a hang-on-back unit, without the plumbing and cabinet space commitment of a full sump — a practical middle ground for tanks that have outgrown HOB filtration but don't need or want a sump.
Choosing a Size
- Whale 120 — 140 GPH (10–30 gallon) — the smallest of Sicce's Whale canisters, sized for nano to small tanks.
- Whale 200 — 190 GPH (25–50 gallon) — steps up flow and media capacity from the 120.
- Whale 350 — 330 GPH (50–90 gallon) — sized for medium to large tanks, adding meaningfully more flow and media volume over the 200.
- Whale 500 — 390 GPH (80–135 gallon) — the largest canister in the Whale line, built for larger tanks needing serious filtration capacity in a single compact unit.
Keeping It Running
Replacement Sponge Kits are available for the Whale 120/200 and Whale 350/500, restoring mechanical filtration once the original sponges clog — a routine maintenance item worth keeping on hand.
The Sicce Whale canister filter line is available at Marine Concept Supply across all sizes — order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop Whale 120, 200, 350, 500, or the 120/200 Sponge Kit and 350/500 Sponge Kit, and browse more filtration equipment.
