How to select the best Power Head Manifold for your Aquarium, Wetscape, Pond or Sump Filter
P171-P172-P173-P174-CFM / RedTop BioTrap
Aquarium Bio Filter Power Heads
![flow-control-manifold](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flow-control-manifold-p236-cme.jpg?fit=174%2C166&ssl=1)
![flow-control-manifold-p171-fcm](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flow-control-manifold-p171-fcm.jpg?fit=192%2C163&ssl=1)
![flow-control-manifold-p172-fcm](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flow-control-manifold-p172-fcm.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
![Biological Trapping RedTop Biofilter Parts and Accessories](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nano-sea-red-top-logo-01a.jpg?fit=300%2C126&ssl=1)
![How to set up a low maintenance aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/salimander-001.jpg?fit=300%2C279&ssl=1)
![Biological Trapping RedTop Biofilter Parts and Accessories](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nano-sea-red-top-logo-01a.jpg?fit=300%2C126&ssl=1)
![Biological Trapping RedTop Biofilter Parts and Accessories](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nano-sea-red-top-logo-01ab.jpg?fit=911%2C437&ssl=1)
![Biological Trapping RedTop Biofilter Parts and Accessories](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nano-sea-red-top-logo-01a.jpg?fit=300%2C126&ssl=1)
![Biological Trapping RedTop Biofilter Parts and Accessories](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nano-sea-red-top-logo-01a.jpg?fit=300%2C126&ssl=1)
![How to set up a low maintenance aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/salimander-001.jpg?fit=300%2C279&ssl=1)
![Biological Trapping RedTop Biofilter Parts and Accessories](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nano-sea-red-top-logo-01a.jpg?fit=300%2C126&ssl=1)
![flow-control-manifold-p173-fcm](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flow-control-manifold-p173-fcm.jpg?fit=217%2C158&ssl=1)
![aquarium-filter-flow-control-manifold-p174-fcm](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/aquarium-filter-flow-control-manifol-p174-fm4-002.jpg?fit=300%2C183&ssl=1)
![Rotating Head Flow Control Manifold](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/p176-rcm-rotating-flow-control-nozzle-002.jpg?fit=300%2C239&ssl=1)
P170-FCN / P171-FCM / P172-FCM / P173-FCM / P174-FCM / P175-CME / P176-RCM
Biological Trapping Filter – By-Directional Flow Control Manifolds and Manifold Nozzles, + 45 deg. Adapters
**Note: Aftermarket 360 deg positive flow rotating power heads will also fit the Series-I and Series-III filters..**
Fits:
P100-BTF / P150-BTF / P250-HYD / P350-BTF / P450-BTF / P1200-OFB/DLX / P1250-OFB/DLX
![flowcontrolmanifoldallposition](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/flow-control-manifolds-for-biofilters.jpg?fit=768%2C432&ssl=1)
![flow-control-manifold-p171-fcm](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flow-control-manifold-p171-fcm.jpg?fit=192%2C163&ssl=1)
P171-FCM / P170-FCN
180x360
By-Directional
1 Head
Flow Control
Manifold
![flow-control-manifold-p172-fcm](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flow-control-manifold-p172-fcm.jpg?fit=254%2C207&ssl=1)
P172-FCM / P170-FCN (x2)
180x360
By-Directional
2 Head Flow Control Manifold
![flow-control-manifold-p173-fcm](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flow-control-manifold-p173-fcm.jpg?fit=217%2C158&ssl=1)
P173-FCM / P170-FCN (x2)
180x360
By-Directional
2 Head Y- Flow Control Manifold
"corner to corner"
![aquarium-filter-flow-control-manifold-p174-fcm](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/aquarium-filter-flow-control-manifol-p174-fm4-002.jpg?fit=300%2C183&ssl=1)
P174-FCM / P170-FCN (x4)
180x360
By-Directional
4 Head Flow Control Manifold
"Tidepool"
![flow-control-manifold](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flow-control-manifold-p236-cme.jpg?fit=174%2C166&ssl=1)
P175-CME / P171-FCM
360 By-Directional 45-degree
Angle Flow
Manifold Extension
![Rotating Head Flow Control Manifold](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/p176-rcm-rotating-flow-control-nozzle-002.jpg?fit=300%2C239&ssl=1)
P176-RCM
360
By-Directional
Rotating
Flow Control
Manifold
Package Includes / See Features:
“Biological Trapping Filter – By-Directional and Rotating Flow Control manifolds“
“Fits: P100-BTF / P150-BTF / P250-HYD / P350-BTF / P450-BTF Biofilter Box Bottoms and P1200-OFB / P1250-OFB Over Flow Box Filters”
“Fits any depth tank, pond, sump, terrarium or hydroponic garden”
“Designed for use with air injection, high and low tide flow control, ®C.O.D. diffusion, ®SkimBob VAC system, elevation frame, and assorted elevation stands”
“Due to fluctuations in production supplies of materials and plastics, the renderings presented are for reference only – we are always trying to maintain exact tint consistancies”…-Nano…
P170-FCN / P171-FCM / P172-FCM / P173-FCM / P174-FCM / P175-CME / P176-RCM
Biological Trapping Filter - Flow Control Manifolds
®(BAWPS) – Biologic Aquatic Water Purification System – TM
®(C.O.D.) – Naturally occurring “Compressed Oxygen Diffusion” – TM
(BTF) – ®BioTrap Filter – TM
P170-FCN / P171-FCM / P172-FCM / P173-FCM / P174-FCM / P175-CME / P176-RCM
The ®(BAWPS) ®BioTrap RedTop Aquarium Filter – Easy Clean High Flow Evaporative Protein ®BioSkimmer Filter Flow Control Manifolds… – Patent Pending
Features:
The unit is available with the following standard and optional features:
- Standard: (P171-FCM) “Front Flow” Single By-Directional Flow Control Manifold with (1) By-Directional Flow Control Manifold Nozzle.
- -or-
- Standard: (P172-FCM) “Front Flow” Double By-Directional Flow Control Manifold with (2) By-Directional Flow Control Manifold Nozzles.
- -or-
- Standard: (P173-FCM) “Corner to Corner” Double By-Directional Flow Control Manifold with (2) By-Directional Flow Control Manifold Nozzles.
- -or-
- Standard:(P174-FCM)“Tide Pool” Quad By-Directional Flow Control Manifold with (4) By-Directional Flow Control Manifold Nozzles.
- -or-
- Standard: (P175-CME) “Front Flow” Single 45 Degree Directional Flow Control Extension for all By-Directional Flow Control Manifolds. (x2 will give you a 90 degree bend to your flow control manifolds).
- -or-
- Standard: (P176-RCM) O 360 By-Directional “Rotating Tide Flow” Flow Control Manifold Fits: P1200-OFB/DLX / P1250-OFB/DLX Series Over Flow Box Filters and P100-BTF / P150-BTF / P250-HYD / P350-BTF / P450-BTF Series RedTop Biological Trapping Box Filters.
- Standard: (1) Year System Warranty
®(BAWPS) – Biologic Aquatic Water Purification System – TM
®(C.O.D.) – Naturally occurring “Compressed Oxygen Diffusion” – TM
(BTF) – ®BioTrap Filter – TM
P170-FCN / P171-FCM / P172-FCM / P173-FCM / P174-FCM / P175-CME /P176-RCM
The ®(BAWPS) ®BioTrap RedTop Aquarium Filter – Easy Clean High Flow Evaporative Protein ®BioSkimmer Filter Flow Control Manifolds… – Patent Pending
Specifications:
Overall unit Length: varies
Overall unit Width: varies”
Overall unit pump head connection Diameter: .625″
Key Lock at Level: Yes
Flow Control Manifold Rotate 180 deg.: Yes
Power Head Nozzle Rotate 360 deg.: Yes
Fits: P100-BTF / P150-BTF / P250-HYD / P350-BTF / P450-BTF Series Filters w/ ®C.O.D…
®(BAWPS)
®BioTrap – RedTop
SERIES-I
FILTER SYSTEM w/ ®C.O.D.
Referring to all the embodiments which are made of a hard ABS plastic material, preferably black in color, with certain parts constructed of the same ABS plastic material, but red in color, this with the exception of outsourced parts such as internal electrical parts, motors, pumps, and batteries.
![p100-btf-high-flow-aquarium-reptarium-bioskimmer-sump-filter](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/p100-btf-high-flow-aquarium-protien-bioskimmer-sump-filter-007.jpg?fit=197%2C300&ssl=1)
![BAWPS RedTop CoralMate Filter Display Stands for Sump Pond and Aquariums](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/biofilter1-stand-p150-005.jpg?fit=154%2C300&ssl=1)
![Biological Trapping Aquarium Bio Filter](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/p100-btf-SI-S1-box-cut-left.jpg?fit=147%2C300&ssl=1)
![BAWPS RedTop CoralMate Filter Display Stands for Sump Pond and Aquariums](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/biofilter1-stand-p350-001.jpg?fit=138%2C300&ssl=1)
![p450-btf-high-flow-aquarium-protein-bioskimmer-filter](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/p450-btf-high-flow-aquarium-protien-bioskimmer-filter_004.jpg?fit=143%2C300&ssl=1)
![P150-BTF-S1-S1 RedTop BioTrap Nano Sea Biological Filter](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/P150-btf-SI-S1-Mask-scaled.jpg?fit=138%2C300&ssl=1)
Series - I
Style - I
![BioTrap Cycle-less Aquarium Filter for Fish and Coral with Submerged Fish Feeder and Protein Skimmer](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/biotrap-full-80gallon-display-door-open-01a.jpg?fit=768%2C1033&ssl=1)
![Biological Trapping Aquarium Filter](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Image-Window-6c-scaled.jpg?fit=120%2C300&ssl=1)
Series - I
Style - III
![Bio filters for a low maintenance aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/p176-rcm-rotating-flow-control-nozzle-001.jpg?fit=300%2C254&ssl=1)
![Bio filters for a low maintenance aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/p176-rcm-rotating-flow-control-nozzle-003.jpg?fit=300%2C294&ssl=1)
![Rotating Head Flow Control Manifold](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/p176-rcm-rotating-flow-control-nozzle-002.jpg?fit=300%2C239&ssl=1)
![cycle less aquarium bio filter parts and accessories](https://i0.wp.com/bioproaquariumfilters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/P000-CFS-RedTop-BioTrap-Aquarium-bio-filter-parts-and-accessories.jpg?fit=300%2C150&ssl=1)
RedTop BioTrap Aquarium Bio Filter Power Head Manifolds