Description
BZA Igarapé – 5 L Stainless Steel Canister Filter with 10 W DC Pump
Introduction
The BZA Igarapé is a compact 5-liter stainless steel canister filter designed for freshwater aquariums where quiet operation, adjustable flow, and flexible plumbing are priorities. It is well suited for planted tanks, shrimp systems, and smaller display aquariums that benefit from stable biological filtration without oversized hardware.
The included 10 W DC pump features a 20-speed wired controller, allowing flow to be tuned precisely to the aquarium. This wide adjustment range makes the Igarapé adaptable across a variety of layouts, from calm breeding tanks to higher-energy planted systems.
Rather than using stacked plastic trays, the Igarapé employs a single open-chamber design. This simplifies maintenance, improves water movement through media, and allows users to configure filtration without restrictive baskets.
We run the Igarapé in our own fish room and on active tanks. In regular use, it has been quiet, reliable, and consistent over long service intervals. For shrimp tanks or systems with small livestock, an intake sponge is recommended.
Technical Specs
• Max flow rate: 1000 L/h (264 GPH)
• Max head height: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
• Pump: 10 W DC pump with 20-speed wired controller
• Special functions: Wave mode and 10-minute feeding pause
• Input voltage: 110–240 V AC
• Output voltage: 24 V DC
• Frequency: 50–60 Hz
• Canister internal volume: 5 liters (1.32 gal)
• Media capacity: approximately 1 gallon of loose media
• Hose compatibility: 16/22 mm tubing
Filtration Design
The Igarapé uses an open internal layout that prioritizes smooth, unrestricted flow. Mechanical and biological media are not compressed into trays, allowing oxygenated water to pass evenly through the chamber and supporting stable bacterial activity.
This design favors straightforward servicing and flexible media choices rather than forcing a fixed filtration stack.
Key Features
• Open stainless steel media chamber
• Smooth internal flow path
• Welded stainless steel buckles attached directly to the canister body
• Quiet DC pump with 20-speed control
• Wired controller can be positioned remotely for convenient access
• Stable performance under moderate head pressure
• Ships with pump packaged separately for transport protection
What’s Included
• 5 L stainless steel canister body
• 10 W DC pump
• 20-speed wired controller
• Clamp-lock lid with O-ring seal
• Inlet and outlet fittings
• One biofilter cube
• Three reusable media bags
• Coarse mechanical filter pad
Plumbing components such as hose and lily pipes are not included.
Tank Size and Use Guidance
• Approximately 17–50 gallon aquariums as a primary filter, with flow adjusted to suit the system
• Suitable as supplemental biological filtration on larger aquariums
Final performance depends on stocking level, aquascape density, and desired flow characteristics.
Warranty
2-year warranty covering the stainless steel canister and DC pump.
What’s in a Name
Igarapé is a word from the Tupi language meaning “canoe path,” referring to the narrow waterways that weave through the Amazon rainforest. These quiet channels connect rivers, floodplains, and forests, supporting dense aquatic life through steady, balanced flow.
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