{"product_id":"exo-terra-cascade-high-performance-pump-filter","title":"Exo Terra Cascade High Performance Pump \u0026 Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltered, moving water for paludariums and turtle setups.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Cascade High Performance Pump \u0026amp; Filter (model HP180) is a submersible pump and three-stage filter in one compact unit, built to power a waterfall or cascading stream up to 180 cm (70\") high while filtering the water section of a paludarium, turtle tank or humid terrarium at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy you need one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sections in paludariums and turtle enclosures foul quickly — turtles in particular are messy feeders. Running a pump for the waterfall and a separate filter for water quality means two units, two cords and two things to maintain. The Cascade combines both jobs in one submersible housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-stage filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical, chemical and biological filtration, each in its own replaceable cartridge, rather than one basket doing all three jobs at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrives a waterfall or stream up to 180 cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for tall paludariums and background water features, not just a shallow dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-voltage submersible design\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for safety sitting permanently underwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully submersible\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits in the water section rather than mounting externally, so there's no separate plumbing to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridges lift out for cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinse and replace media without dismantling the whole unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHP180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum lift height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 cm (70\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration stages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical, chemical and biological — 3 separate cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 x 7 x 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage \/ flow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by the manufacturer for this model — see note below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP283\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eExo Terra does not publish a wattage or litres-per-hour flow figure for the Cascade HP180 on its spec sheet, manual or Australian distributor listings. We won't invent one — if you need an exact power draw for a build, check the rating label on the unit itself or get in touch and we'll follow it up with the distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascade HP180 submersible pump and filter unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical filter cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical filter cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiological filter cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll still need:\u003c\/strong\u003e tubing or a waterfall spout if you're building a custom water feature, and a water conditioner such as Exo Terra Aquatize to treat tap water before the pump runs in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to paludarium and vivarium water sections, turtle and terrapin water areas, and terrarium water features and waterfalls. Not a substitute for a dedicated aquarium canister filter on a large, heavily stocked fish tank — it's sized and priced for terrarium and paludarium water volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubmerge fully before switching on — never run it dry. Treat tap water with a conditioner such as Exo Terra Aquatize before adding it to the water section. Always unplug the unit before adding or removing cartridges, and before any other maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the mechanical cartridge in removed tank water, not tap water, to avoid killing off the biological filtration you've built up. Chemical and mechanical media are replaceable; check media condition regularly in a heavily stocked or heavily fed water section, where it will clog faster than in a lightly stocked one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow-voltage submersible pump — always unplug before servicing or adding\/removing cartridges. Not designed for use outside the water section it sits in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExo Terra Aquatize\u003c\/strong\u003e — water conditioner to treat the water this pump runs in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA turtle basking platform — pairs with a filtered water section in turtle setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground or waterfall spout fittings for a custom water feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan this run a waterfall and filter the water at the same time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — that's the point of the design. It pumps water up to the top of your feature while the three filter cartridges clean the water it's drawing from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for turtles?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed for terrarium and paludarium water sections, including turtle setups, provided it's fully submerged and the intake is guarded from curious turtles nosing at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the flow rate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a litres-per-hour figure for this model — only the maximum lift height of 180 cm. 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