{"title":"Oase","description":"\u003cp\u003eOase aquarium technology – filters, heaters and equipment engineered in Germany, available at Aquarium Boutique.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oase-filtosmart-thermo-100-external-canister-filter-with-heater-up-to-100l","title":"OASE FiltoSmart Thermo 100 – External Canister Filter with Heater (up to 100L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOASE FiltoSmart Thermo 100\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact external canister filter with a fully integrated heater, purpose-built for aquariums up to 100 litres. It merges two pieces of essential equipment — biological\/mechanical filtration and precise water heating — into a single unit that sits quietly out of sight, typically in a cabinet below the tank. The result is a cleaner-looking aquarium with one less cable, one less piece of glass, and one less thing to think about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost starter aquariums run a canister filter and a separate glass heater side by side, competing for space and both needing their own mounting, cabling, and cleaning routine. The FiltoSmart Thermo 100 folds the heater directly into the filter housing, so water is heated as it passes through the filtration chamber rather than at a single point in the tank. That means more even heat distribution and one fewer piece of visible hardware inside the aquascape — a real advantage for planted tanks and nano\/community setups where every centimetre of glass matters visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOASE also engineered the unit around maintenance speed. The EasyClick lid opens without tools, the inlet and outlet lock shut before you disconnect the hoses so nothing drips on the way to the sink, and the filter self-primes on startup — no manual siphoning required to get water flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace-saving 2-in-1 design\u003c\/strong\u003e — combines an external filter and an integrated HeatUp heater in one housing, freeing up visible tank space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven heat distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e — water is warmed as it flows through the filter media rather than at a single hot spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-stage filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical pre-filtration through 20 ppi and 10 ppi foam, followed by biological filtration through ceramic media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — EasyClick opening mechanism for fast lid access during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpill-free servicing\u003c\/strong\u003e — locking inlet\/outlet adapters shut off automatically when disconnected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming startup\u003c\/strong\u003e — no manual siphoning needed to get the filter running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable flow control\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine-tune flow independently at the inlet and outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, sound-dampened housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable for living rooms and bedrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — OASE's standard coverage on this product line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. recommended aquarium volume: \u003cstrong\u003e60–100 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. flow rate: \u003cstrong\u003e600 l\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter power consumption: \u003cstrong\u003e11 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated heater output: \u003cstrong\u003e100 W\u003c\/strong\u003e (HeatUp heater)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined power consumption: \u003cstrong\u003e111 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W x D x H): \u003cstrong\u003e192 x 190 x 312 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiltration stages: \u003cstrong\u003e2-stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical and biological\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter media included: 20 ppi foam, 10 ppi foam, ceramic biological media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: \u003cstrong\u003e3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Use This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiltoSmart Thermo 100 is built for aquarists running a single tank between roughly 60 and 100 litres — think nano and small community setups, low-tech planted tanks, betta or shrimp aquariums, and small marine or brackish setups. It suits anyone who wants a tidy under-cabinet install rather than a visible in-tank heater, and anyone who's tired of running two separate pieces of equipment that both need their own maintenance schedule. It's not intended as the primary filtration for tanks meaningfully larger than 100 L — for those, the FiltoSmart Thermo 200 or 300 in the same range is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the filter below or beside the aquarium, ideally in a cabinet, at or below water level so gravity assists priming. Connect the intake tube with the inlet strainer and the spray bar or nozzle on the outlet, then open both flow control valves and start the filter — the self-priming function draws water through without manual siphoning. Set the integrated heater to your target temperature and allow a few hours for the reading to stabilize before fine-tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse new filter media in aquarium water (never tap water) before first use to avoid killing beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck flow rate weekly for the first month as the biological media matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the EasyClick lid every 4–6 weeks to rinse mechanical foam; avoid replacing all media at once to protect the bacterial colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down the intake strainer if flow noticeably drops — this is usually the first sign of a partial clog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't rinse the ceramic biological media and both foam stages on the same day. Stagger your cleaning — foam this week, ceramic media a few weeks later — so you're never wiping out your entire bacterial colony in one sitting. This single habit prevents most of the mini-cycles and ammonia spikes that catch people off guard after \"just doing routine maintenance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the integrated heater replace a separate aquarium heater completely?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the HeatUp heater is fully integrated into the filter housing and is designed to be the sole heat source for the aquarium, eliminating the need for a separate in-tank heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this filter suitable for a marine or reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, OASE lists the FiltoSmart Thermo 100 as compatible with both freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often do I need to clean the filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost aquarists rinse the mechanical foam stages every 4–6 weeks and check the ceramic biological media less frequently, adjusting based on bioload and how quickly flow rate drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run this filter without the heater switched on?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the filtration and heating functions operate independently, so you can run pure filtration if your room temperature already suits your livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the FiltoSmart Thermo 100, 200, and 300?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference is heater output and recommended tank volume — the 100 is rated for aquariums up to 100 L, while the 200 and 300 scale up for larger tanks. 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Instead of running a separate heater and filter — two power cords, two footprints — it combines both jobs into one compact unit that sits quietly next to or behind the tank. Water is drawn out, filtered through three stages, brought to temperature, and returned clean and warm, with nothing visible inside the aquarium but the intake and spray bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the flagship of OASE's FiltoSmart Thermo line, sized for the upper end of medium-to-large planted, community, and marine setups — the point where a FiltoSmart Thermo 200 starts to feel undersized but a full BioMaster canister feels like more than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost external filters treat the heater as an afterthought — you still buy one separately, still find somewhere to suction-cup it inside the tank, still see the cord. OASE built this filter around the opposite idea: the heater lives inside the canister, in the outflow path, so warmed water is distributed evenly through the return flow rather than sitting as a hot spot in one corner. The result is a tidier tank and one less piece of equipment competing for space behind the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second thing that sets it apart is how little friction there is in maintenance. 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If you're currently running a separate canister filter and in-tank heater on a tank this size, this is a straightforward consolidation — one less appliance, one less thing to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the canister below the waterline, ideally in the cabinet, and connect the intake tube with strainer and the spray bar or distributor nozzle using the supplied tubing and adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the canister with water before first startup to assist self-priming, then open the flow control valves gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad the media in sequence — mechanical foams first, then ceramic biological media, then activated carbon — and close the lid using the EasyClick mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet your target temperature once water is circulating and allow 24 hours to stabilize before fine-tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maintenance, use the locking inlet\/outlet unit to disconnect without draining the hoses, carry it to a sink using the handle, and rinse mechanical media in removed aquarium water to protect the bacteria colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't rinse all your filter media at once. On a maintenance visit, clean only the mechanical foam stages (the ones that trap visible debris) and leave the ceramic biological media untouched unless it's genuinely clogged. The biological stage is where your nitrifying bacteria colony lives — over-cleaning it on every visit is one of the most common ways aquarists accidentally trigger a mini-cycle and see an ammonia or nitrite spike days later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it without the heater running?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The heater and filtration functions operate independently, so you can run it purely as a canister filter if your tank already has adequate heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this filter suitable for a marine or reef tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, OASE lists it as compatible with both freshwater and marine environments. For reef tanks with heavy bioload, it's often run alongside dedicated reef equipment rather than as sole filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does the filter media need cleaning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical foam typically needs rinsing every 2–4 weeks depending on bioload. Ceramic biological media should be left alone for months and only rinsed gently when flow noticeably drops. Activated carbon is a consumable, best replaced every 4–6 weeks if you're actively using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the heater maintain stable temperature in a 300L tank on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated 300W heater is sized for aquariums up to 300 litres under typical room temperature. 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The second generation of OASE's flagship BioMaster line brings enhanced biological filtration capacity, whisper-quiet operation, and unmatched ease of maintenance — all in a single, elegantly designed unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in pre-filter chamber collects coarse debris before it reaches the main filter media, dramatically extending cleaning intervals and protecting biological colonies from disruption. When cleaning time does come, the pre-filter can be serviced independently — without stopping the main filter or disturbing the biological media. 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