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Astralpool Pool Filters: The widest range on the market Fluidra

Astralpool is the global benchmark in pool equipment and, within the Fluidra group, serves as the flagship brand for a wide range of products for both residential and professional markets. When it comes to sand filters for swimming pools, its catalog is unmatched: 10 different sub-lines (Star Plus, Ice/Aster, Millenium, M-3000, Berlin, Vesubio, Cantabric, Aster, Certikin Florida, Skypool) that cover the entire filtration range, from small residential pools (400 mm diameter, 0.33 HP pump) to semi-industrial installations (1,200 mm, 3 HP), with four different types of construction materials and a total of 30 models in stock.

This breadth of the range is both the greatest advantage and the greatest challenge of Astralpool. An advantage because every project can find its filter at Astralpool: family pools, community pools, hotel pools, sports centers, indoor natural pools, or public facilities. A challenge because choosing among 10 product lines isn’t easy if you’re not familiar with the industry. Here, I’ll help you understand the options so you can choose the model that truly suits you, not just the first one you come across.

Why Astralpool and for whom

Three features make Astralpool a unique offering:

• The widest range on the market. 30 products across 10 sub-lines made from different materials (laminated polyester, wound polyester, injection-molded plastic, blow-molded plastic). If any brand can cover everything from a small family pool to a municipal sports complex, it’s Astralpool. And stock availability is the best on the Spanish market: whatever you order, we have it.
• Integrated Fluidra ecosystem. The Astralpool filter fits perfectly with the rest of Fluidra’s equipment: pumps Astralpool, salt chlorinators Astralpool, heat pumps, heaters, dosing pumps, and photometers. If the entire equipment room is Astralpool, after-sales service, spare parts, and the warranty all follow a single approach.
• Extensive sales network and spare parts always in stock. Astralpool is likely the brand with the best spare parts availability in the industry at Espa: manifold arms, diffusers, covers, selector valves, O-rings, pressure gauges, pre-filter baskets—all permanently in stock through authorized distributors such as Quimipool.

It is the natural choice for medium-to-large residential pools seeking an established brand with guaranteed after-sales service, comprehensive projects where the entire pool is equipped with consistent Fluidra products, community pools, and small public facilities (the Vesubio, Cantabric, and Skypool ranges extend up to semi-industrial sizes), and professional installers who value immediate availability of spare parts and a well-structured catalog.

The 10 sub-lines Astralpool: quick guide

To make your choice easier, I’ve organized the catalog into four groups based on positioning:

Group 1: Economy/entry-level (injection-molded plastic)

The M-3000 is Astralpool ’s budget-friendly range. Small-to-medium-sized injection-molded plastic filters with two valve options (TOP: top-mounted or side-mounted). It covers pools up to 60–70 m³ with flow rates of 7–12 m³/h. It is the Astralpool equivalent of the Coral Neptuno: low price, basic features, backed by brand quality.

Featured M-3000 models: - M-3000 430 TOP (€269) — entry-level, top valve, 7 m³/h - M-3000 480 TOP (€269) — 8 m³/h - M-3000 560 TOP (€329) — 11 m³/h - M-3000 430 side (€295) — side valve - M-3000 480 side (€299) — side valve - M-3000 560 side (€319) — side valve

Group 2: Standard Residential (Blown Plastic and Polyester)

Star Plus is the best-selling standard range. The Star Plus 600 (€369) is the top seller across the entire Astralpool filter line and the default choice for family pools of 50–80 m³. Available in diameters of 450, 500, 600, 750, and 900 mm; prices range from €359 to €969.

Aster and Ice/Aster 99 are alternative lines to Star Plus featuring improved materials (laminated polyester), a lower profile, and a design optimized for installation in pool houses with low ceilings. The Aster 99 D.600 is priced at €389, and the D.750 at €719.

Millennium is Astralpool ’s classic line of laminated filters, offering a balance of durability and price for standard residential pools.

Group 3: Mid-to-high-end residential (laminated polyester with valve included)

Berlin is Astralpool ’s mid-to-high-end range. Laminated polyester with a 6-way selector valve already included from the factory (you don’t have to buy it separately) and sized for medium-to-large pools. Three models: - Berlin 500 with valve (€659) — 11 m³/h, 1 HP recommended - Berlin 600 with valve (€765) — 14 m³/h, 1.5 HP recommended - Berlin 750 with valve (€1,352) — 22 m³/h, 2 HP recommended

Vesuvio is probably the most versatile range in the catalog. Diameters from 450 mm to 1,050 mm (scalable to semi-industrial), side valve included. The D.450 is priced at €475; the D.1050 goes up to €1,559. For large residential pools (120–200 m³) or small community pools, the Vesubio D.900 (€1,195) likely offers the best value for money and versatility in the Astralpool catalog.

Cantabric is the luxury line. Body made of high-strength wound polyester, generously sized. The Cantabric 600 (€539) and the Cantabric 900 (€1,299) are the two models in the catalog: if the customer wants “the best” in a premium family pool, this is the filter.

Group 4: Semi-industrial and Specialties

Skypool is the range designed for community pools and small public facilities. Engineered for continuous, intensive use.

Certikin Florida is a specific line from Certikin (also part of the Fluidra group) distributed by Astralpool, featuring a lower profile and targeting the British market.

Manufacturing materials: why it matters

Astralpool filters are constructed from four different types of materials, each with its own pros and cons:

• Injection-molded plastic (M-3000): the most economical option. Reasonably sturdy for standard household use. Sensitive to direct UV sunlight over time; best suited for a covered shed.
• Blow-molded plastic (some Star Plus models): a technique that falls between injection-molded and polyester. Uniform finish and decent mechanical strength.
• Laminated polyester (Star Plus, Aster, Berlin, Vesubio, Millenium): the most common option in the mid-to-high range. Body constructed from layers of fiberglass-reinforced polyester. Extremely high resistance to UV rays, impacts, and chemical abrasion. Estimated lifespan of 15–25 years. This is what you’d want for an outdoor pool in a sunny area.
• Wound polyester (Cantabric and some Skypool models): a premium manufacturing technique. The polyester is wound in a continuous coil over the shell, forming a mechanically superior structure. The most robust option on the market, comparable to industrial filters. Estimated lifespan of 20–30 years with normal maintenance.

For medium-sized residential pools, laminated polyester is the technical-economic sweet spot. You should only opt for wound polyester if your installation has high demands (community pool, intensive vacation rental, small hotel).

How to size the filter Astralpool: rule of thumb

Quick rule of thumb based on pool volume:

Pool volume	Filtration flow rate	Recommended Astralpool model
Up to 30 m³	5–7 m³/h	M-3000 430 / Star Plus 450
30–50 m³	8–11 m³/h	M-3000 560 / Star Plus 500
50–80 m³	12–15 m³/h	Star Plus 600 (Top Seller) / Aster 99 600
80–120 m³	16–22 m³/h	Star Plus 750 / Berlin 600 / Vesubio 750
120–180 m³	25–32 m³/h	Star Plus 900 / Vesubio 900 / Cantabric 900
180–300 m³	35–45 m³/h	Berlin 750 / Vesubio 1050
300+ m³ (community)	50+ m³/h	Skypool / industrial filters

Step it up a notch in warm regions (Andalusia, Levante), with a slatted cover that extends the season, high swimmer traffic, or nearby trees. Filtering with extra capacity extends the time between backwashes and reduces wear on the sand filter media.

Compatibility with Astralpool pumps and other brands

Astralpool filters are compatible with any standard pump on the market within the corresponding flow range. Since they are already in the Fluidra catalog, they are naturally compatible with Astralpool pumps, but they work just as well with:

• Espa pumps (Catalan-made, high quality)
• Hayward pumps (Super Pump, Max Flo)
• Kripsol pumps (value for money)
• Zodiac Pumps (part of Fluidra, such as Astralpool)
• Productos QP Pumps (economical)
• Variable-speed pumps (consume much less power at low speeds)

If your pool has a salt chlorinator (any brand: Astralpool, Innowater, Hayward, Zodiac, Sugar Valley…), it’s best to opt for a variable-speed pump and configure the filter to run for many hours at low speed: the chlorinator works better with continuous flow than with high peaks.

Astralpool compared to other filter brands

Every brand has its place:

• Astralpool it offers the widest range on the market with 10 sub-lines, a variety of materials, and the best spare parts availability in the industry. For medium-to-large pools and comprehensive projects using the Fluidra ecosystem, it’s the natural choice.
• Coral is the classic Spanish brand with three distinct ranges (Neptuno/Alaska/Series 92) and a simpler catalog. A good alternative for standard residential pools at a more affordable price.
• Productos QPCoral ’s own budget-friendly brand, with prices even lower than Neptuno or Astralpool M-3000.
• Hayward is the American multinational with well-known lines such as Star Clear and ProSeries Plus, also a leader in cartridge filters as well as sand filters.
• ESPA is the Catalan brand that combines filters with its pumps, a logical choice if you already have Espa equipment installed.

If your priority is immediate availability of replacement parts and a dense sales network, Astralpool is hard to beat. If you value lower prices without sacrificing brand quality, Coral. If you need the most budget-friendly options, Productos QP. For semi-industrial or community pools, Astralpool Vesubio, Cantabric, or Skypool are the most comprehensive options in the catalog Quimipool.

For replacement parts, check out the pool filter replacement catalog, and specifically for Astralpool, availability is the best on the market: manifold arms, diffusers, covers, selector valves, gaskets, pre-filter baskets—all genuine. For selector valves and their replacement parts, click here and here. If you’re interested in a quick, complete installation, the filtration packs combine a filter + pump + accessories at the best combined price.

Filter media: sand, glass, or zeolite

Astralpool filters work with any standard media on the market: silica sand (the default option), filter glass (lasts twice as long, filters finer), or zeolite (chloramine absorption). You can find the complete catalog under filter media. If you’re unsure which one is right for you, the blog features a detailed comparison of filter media.

Find your filter at Astralpool in the list above. Filter by series (Star Plus, Berlin, Vesubio, Cantabric, M-3000, Aster, etc.), diameter, valve type, or material to suit your needs. Free shipping on orders over €150 and standard delivery within 24–48 hours on the Spanish mainland. If you’re unsure between two product lines, need advice on sizing, or want to configure a complete filtration package (filter + pump + accessories) at the best combined price, call 91 128 55 90 or reach out via the contact form: our technical team is available Monday through Friday during business hours.