{"product_id":"sobo-aquarium-top-filter-wp-880f-power-15w-f-max-650l-hr-power-aquarium-filter","title":"Sobo WP-880F Aquarium Top Filter | 650 L\/H, up to 120L (2–3 ft) | Fish Bazaar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSobo WP-880F aquarium top filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is an affordable, reliable trickle-style top filter for fish tanks up to \u003cstrong\u003e120 litres (roughly 2 to 3 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering up to \u003cstrong\u003e650 litres per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e from a compact 15-watt pump. It sits on top of your tank and trickles water down through a media tray, providing simple 3-stage filtration that keeps community tanks clear — making it one of the best-value top filters for aquariums available in India and a popular first filter for new fishkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Sobo WP-880F Aquarium Top Filter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A budget-friendly top (trickle) aquarium filter for tanks up to 120 litres, delivering up to 650 LPH of 3-stage filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e A top filter sits on the aquarium lid and uses a small pump to lift water into a media tray, where it trickles down through filter media and back into the tank. The Sobo WP-880F is a proven, economical example: easy to set up, easy to access for cleaning, and effective for everyday community tanks. \u003cstrong\u003eFor example:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a 2–3 foot community tank (around 60–120 L), the WP-880F keeps the water clear and well-circulated at a fraction of the cost of a canister or premium HOB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 650 LPH flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — ample circulation for tanks up to 120 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient 15W pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — low running cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen media tray\u003c\/strong\u003e — easy to access, customise and clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-stage filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical, biological and chemical in one trickle tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrickle design aerates water\u003c\/strong\u003e — water cascading through the tray boosts oxygen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat value\u003c\/strong\u003e — effective filtration at a very accessible price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear water and good surface circulation from day one, with very simple installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort-term:\u003c\/strong\u003e The media tray matures into a biological filter, keeping ammonia and nitrite at zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dependable, low-cost filtration for community tanks, with cheap, easy media changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump lifts water into the top tray, where it trickles down through \u003cstrong\u003emechanical\u003c\/strong\u003e media (sponge\/floss) that traps debris, \u003cstrong\u003ebiological\u003c\/strong\u003e media that grows the bacteria converting toxic ammonia to nitrite and nitrate, and \u003cstrong\u003echemical\u003c\/strong\u003e media (carbon) that polishes the water. The trickle action also aerates the water. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-aquarium-filters-work\"\u003ehow aquarium filters work\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Tank Size Is the WP-880F For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanks up to 120 litres — roughly 2 to 3 foot aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTank length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWP-880F suitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–90 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–120 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStep up to a HOB or canister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity tanks of guppies, mollies, platies, tetras and barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner and budget setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks with a flat lid that can support a top tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Suitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks over 120 L — choose a HOB such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-tidal-55-hang-on-back-filter\"\u003eSeachem Tidal 55\u003c\/a\u003e or a canister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily-stocked or messy-fish tanks — the media capacity is limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRimless or open-top tanks with no lid to rest the tray on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse and load the media tray (mechanical → biological → chemical), set it on the tank lid, connect the lift tube and pump, and switch on. Rinse the mechanical media in old tank water every 2–4 weeks. Allow 4–6 weeks for the tank to cycle. See the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-install-aquarium-filter\"\u003einstallation guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSobo WP-880F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop (trickle) filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 120 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 LPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical, biological, chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBudget community tanks 2–3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems It Solves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTight budgets:\u003c\/strong\u003e effective filtration at a very low price. \u003cstrong\u003eCloudy water in small community tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-stage trickle filtration keeps it clear. \u003cstrong\u003eLow oxygen:\u003c\/strong\u003e the trickle action aerates the surface. \u003cstrong\u003eHard-to-clean filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e the open tray is simple to access and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSobo WP-880F vs Other Filters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSobo WP-880F (top)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHOB filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCanister\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery affordable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium–high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSits on lid, easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHangs on rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 120 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to ~300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 2–3 foot community tank on a budget, the Sobo WP-880F is our top value top-filter pick — simple, effective and cheap to run. Boost its biological capacity by adding a little \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tcws-bio-media\"\u003eTCWS Bio-Media\u003c\/a\u003e to the tray, and in warm Indian summers pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-pump-sobo-sb-228-mini-ac-dc\"\u003eSobo air pump\u003c\/a\u003e for extra oxygen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tank size is the Sobo WP-880F suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanks up to 120 litres — roughly a 2 to 3 foot aquarium. It is ideal for small community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the flow rate of the WP-880F?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 650 litres per hour from its 15-watt pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a top filter and how is it different from a HOB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA top filter sits on the tank lid and trickles water through a media tray; a HOB hangs on the back rim. Top filters are typically cheaper and very easy to access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Sobo WP-880F good for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it is simple to set up, easy to maintain and affordable, making it a great first filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the WP-880F come with media?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it includes basic filter media; you can add bio-media such as TCWS Bio-Media to improve biological filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often do I clean the WP-880F?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the mechanical media in old tank water every 2–4 weeks; replace carbon monthly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the top filter aerate the water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — water trickling through the tray adds oxygen, which is helpful in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the WP-880F noisy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally quiet; keep the water level topped up so the pump does not run dry and rattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the WP-880F on a planted tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for small planted community tanks, though the trickle action can off-gas some CO2 in high-tech setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Sobo WP-880F good value in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it is one of the most affordable effective filters available, ideal for budget and beginner tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an air pump with the WP-880F?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot usually, but in hot Indian summers an air pump adds valuable extra oxygen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the WP-880F be the only filter in my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for community tanks up to 120 litres it provides complete filtration on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products \u0026amp; Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep up:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-tidal-55-hang-on-back-filter\"\u003eSeachem Tidal 55\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-107-canister-filter-10-30-us-gal-40-130-l\"\u003eFluval 107\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eFor aeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-pump-sobo-sb-228-mini-ac-dc\"\u003eSobo SB-228 air pump\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tcws-bio-media\"\u003eTCWS Bio-Media\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eCollections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquarium-filter\"\u003eAquarium Filters\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/filters-filtration\"\u003eFilters \u0026amp; Filtration\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGuides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/types-of-aquarium-filters\"\u003eTypes of Aquarium Filters\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/aquarium-filter-guide\"\u003eComplete Aquarium Filter Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sobo WP-880F aquarium top filter is an affordable, reliable, easy-to-use choice for community tanks up to 120 litres (2–3 ft). With up to 650 LPH, simple 3-stage trickle filtration and a low-power pump, it keeps small tanks clear and healthy — one of the best-value top filters for aquariums in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377424953386,"sku":null,"price":1240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9238\/5322\/files\/Sobo-WP-880F-Aquarium-Top-Filter-15-Watts-1.jpg?v=1779732917","url":"https:\/\/fishbazaarr.in\/products\/sobo-aquarium-top-filter-wp-880f-power-15w-f-max-650l-hr-power-aquarium-filter","provider":"Fish Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}