Exclusive to Maidenhead Aquatics, the AquaManta EFX External Filter range is designed to provide effective mechanical, biological and chemical filtration while keeping operation quiet and maintenance straightforward. Available in four sizes for aquariums up to 150, 200, 300 or 400 litres, it gives you a choice of filter to suit a wide range of aquarium sizes.
Water is drawn through several stages of filtration before returning to the aquarium. Coarse and fine foams capture larger particles and debris, while the included biological media provides a large porous surface for beneficial bacteria to colonise. These bacteria play an important role in processing ammonia and nitrite, helping to maintain healthy water conditions.
The final filtration stages include activated carbon, a phosphate-removal pad and a fine wool pad. Together, these help remove finer particles and dissolved organic matter, reduce unwanted phosphate and polish the water before it returns to the aquarium.
Key features
- Multi-stage filtration: Mechanical, biological and chemical filter media work together to help maintain clear, healthy aquarium water.
- Quiet, efficient operation: The high-powered design is built to provide strong filtration while keeping running noise and energy use down.
- Easy maintenance: Quick-release taps allow the filter to be disconnected more easily when it is time for cleaning, helping to make routine maintenance less messy.
- Integrated priming button: After cleaning or emptying the filter, the built-in priming button helps you restart it without the need for repeated manual pumping.
- Filter media included: The EFX is supplied with the media and accessories needed for setup, along with a step-by-step instruction manual.
Choose the model according to the size of your aquarium: the EFX 100 is suitable for tanks up to 150 litres, the EFX 200 up to 200 litres, the EFX 300 up to 300 litres and the EFX 400 up to 400 litres.
For fishkeepers looking for an external aquarium filter that combines several stages of filtration with simple maintenance and quiet running, the AquaManta EFX range offers a practical option. Replacement filter media is also available, helping you keep the filter performing as intended over time.
For added reassurance, the AquaManta EFX External Filter comes with a 2 + 2 year warranty. To benefit from the extended warranty period, make sure you register your product after purchase.
Register to extend your AquaManta warranty: https://www.aquamanta.co.uk/
| EFX 100 | EFX 200 | EFX 300 | EFX 400 | |
| Aquarium Volume | Up to 150 L | Up to 200 L | Up to 300 L | Up to 400 L |
| Flow Rate | 760 L/H | 800 L/H | 1100 L/H | 1400 L/H |
| Power | 10 W | 12.5 W | 22 W | 22 W |
| Max Head Height | 1.2m | 1.3 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Filter Dimensions | 18.5 x 28 x 18.5 cm | 19 x 19 x 33 cm | 22 x 22 x 32 cm | 22 x 22 x 40 cm |
Delivery
Delivery costs for your order will be calculated during the checkout process based on your delivery address and the contents of your basket. You will only pay one delivery charge for your order. Express delivery is FREE for online orders OVER £39 unless any of the points below become a factor.
- Some large items like aquariums, ponds and pond liners will have an additional charge of £45.00 to help offset the cost of a pallet delivery.
- Orders containing a physical gift card will have an additional charge of £2.45 to cover the cost of materials and delivery (digital gift cards are a free alternative).
- Orders to highlands, islands and Northern Ireland may incur an additional delivery charge displayed at checkout this is based on the postal code provided. DPD provides a list of postal codes which have additional surcharges. Some of these post codes may also take 2 working days to arrive, even on express. Pallet deliveries cannot be sent to these post codes.
We only ship to the UK and cannot ship internationally.
We aim to dispatch items that are currently in stock on the same working day if they are ordered before 2.45 pm (excluding Bank Holidays). Orders after 3pm will be dispatched the following working day, unless it fits any of the below criteria:
- Orders containing live plants will take up to 2 weeks to arrive. We take a week's worth of customer orders and then inform the plant farms of the specific quantities we need to fulfil that week's order to avoid wastage.
- Pallet orders containing large items like big aquariums will take additional time to arrive as they are sent by a third party. These orders will NOT be dispatched until we have been in touch to arrange a delivery date, this is to ensure someone is available at your address to sign for the delivery. Deliveries will generally be delivered ‘curb side’ within the terms of the agreement we have with our couriers so you will need to make arrangements to transfer larger items into your home yourself. Unfortunately, our drivers are not insured to transfer the aquarium into your home.
- Physical gift cards and items from the gift shop (such as clothes, towels etc) are sent with 1st Class Royal Mail. Delivery usually takes 1-2 working days, though in rare cases and orders placed closer to public holidays (Christmas, Father’s day, Mother’s day etc.) may be longer.
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase online from our website, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, for up to 21 days from the date you purchased it.
We strongly suggest signing up for an account with fishkeeper.co.uk as this will allow for some additional returns options like return to your local store.
If you checkout as a guest you will need to return the product to Maidenhead Aquatics, PO Box 619, Egham, Surrey, TW20 2BS, please package the order (along with a packing slip or a note including your name, address and order number).
Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property. If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we may be unable to assist with replacements. We recommend refusing a damaged delivery, this is the fastest resolution.
Our full terms and conditions can be found here. When you place an order with us online you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
Please note: online orders placed after 3pm on Friday 22nd December will not be dispatched until the New Year. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here