Absolute Cleantech filter; 1060L/hr, 18W

Description

Absolute Cleantech filter; 1060L/hr, 18W — Internal power filter for medium freshwater and marine aquariums

An internal filter earns its keep on flow and media capacity rather than looks, since the whole unit sits out of sight against the tank wall. Absolute Cleantech filter; 1060L/hr, 18W (SKU: X1060) is the mid-size model in Absolute’s Cleantech range of internal power filters, combining a submersible pump rated at 1,060 L/h with a media chamber that holds both a mechanical sponge stage and a biological media stage in one housing. Running on 18 W, it is built to sit inside the aquarium on suction cups, drawing water through the sponge and media before returning it to the tank via an adjustable outlet, so filtration and water movement are handled by a single unit rather than separate pump and filter boxes. It suits tanks in the medium size range where an external canister would be more filter than the stocking needs.

The sponge stage traps larger particles of waste and uneaten food before they break down, while the media chamber behind it gives beneficial bacteria somewhere to colonise for ammonia and nitrite processing, so the one unit covers both mechanical and biological filtration. The outlet is adjustable, which lets the direction and in some designs the strength of the return flow be set to suit the tank’s layout and the fish being kept, with a gentler setting better for species that dislike strong current. Because the whole filter sits inside the tank, it needs no external plumbing or hose connections, and servicing is a matter of lifting it out, rinsing the sponge and media in tank water and reseating it on its suction cups. The Cleantech range also includes a 1,700 L/h, 32 W model (X1700) and a 2,100 L/h, 52 W model (X2100) for larger tanks; this 1,060 L/h, 18 W unit is the step below both.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Medium freshwater or marine tanks: Where a 1,060 L/h internal filter matches the stocking level.
• Replacing an undersized filter: Stepping up flow and media volume without moving to an external canister.
• Combined mechanical and biological filtration: One unit covering both stages rather than separate equipment.
• Tanks without room for external plumbing: A self-contained filter that sits entirely inside the aquarium.

How to Use / Installation Process

• Submerge and attach: Fully submerge the unit and press the suction cups against the inside glass.
• Prime before switching on: Make sure the pump housing is full of water before connecting power.
• Aim the outlet: Adjust the return flow direction to suit the tank’s layout and the fish kept.
• Rinse media regularly: Lift the unit out periodically and rinse the sponge and media in tank water.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 1,060 L/h flow rate: Rated output sized for medium aquariums.
• 18 W power draw: Submersible internal pump and filter in one unit.
• Combined filtration: Sponge for mechanical waste removal plus a biological media chamber.
• Adjustable outlet: Return flow direction can be set to suit tank layout and fish.
• Suction-cup mounting: Fits inside the tank without external hoses or plumbing.

Product Details

• Brand: Absolute
• SKU: X1060
• Product Type: Filters > Internal Power Filter
• Flow Rate: 1,060 L/h
• Power: 18 W
• Media: Mechanical sponge stage plus biological media chamber
• Mounting: Submersible, suction-cup fitted, internal to the aquarium
• Other Sizes: 1,700 L/h, 32 W (X1700); 2,100 L/h, 52 W (X2100)
• Target Environment: Freshwater and marine aquariums