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product_id: 2221589
title: "Fluval AquaClear Fish Tank Power Filter for 20- to 50-Gallon Aquariums | Quiet Energy Efficient Pump - Mechanical, Chemical & Biological Filtration - Packaging May Vary"
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# Energy-efficient pump cuts costs 7x filtration volume vs competitors Whisper-quiet operation Fluval AquaClear Fish Tank Power Filter for 20- to 50-Gallon Aquariums | Quiet Energy Efficient Pump - Mechanical, Chemical & Biological Filtration - Packaging May Vary

**Brand:** fluval
**Price:** € 151.78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your aquarium game with the Fluval 50 — where clarity meets quiet power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fluval AquaClear Fish Tank Power Filter for 20- to 50-Gallon Aquariums | Quiet Energy Efficient Pump - Mechanical, Chemical & Biological Filtration - Packaging May Vary by fluval
- **How much does it cost?** € 151.78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2221589-fluval-aquaclear-fish-tank-power-filter-for-20-to-50)

## Best For

- fluval enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fluval brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powerful Flow:** 200 GPH max flow rate ensures optimal water circulation
- • **Effortless Setup:** Quick install & easy bi-weekly maintenance keeps your tank thriving
- • **Whisper-Quiet Peace:** Ultra-quiet design means no noise distractions in your workspace or home
- • **Triple-Action Purity:** Mechanical, chemical & biological filtration for crystal-clear water
- • **Cost-Savvy Efficiency:** Energy-saving pump lowers your electric bill without sacrificing performance

## Overview

The Fluval 50 Power Filter is a high-performance, energy-efficient filtration system designed for 20 to 50 gallon aquariums. Featuring a 3-stage filtration process with AquaClear Foam, Activated Carbon, BioMax, and Cycle Guard, it delivers up to 7 times more filtration volume than comparable filters. Its whisper-quiet pump runs at 200 gallons per hour, ensuring crystal-clear water and a healthy aquatic environment with minimal noise and easy maintenance.

## Description

Keep your aquarium water clean, clear, and healthy with the Fluval 50 Power Filter, designed for tanks between 20 and 50 gallons. Featuring a powerful 3-stage filtration system, it combines mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration to remove debris, toxins, odors, and discoloration. Equipped with AquaClear Foam, Activated Carbon, BioMax, and Cycle Guard, it provides superior water quality and stability for your fish. The energy-efficient, whisper-quiet pump lowers operating costs while delivering up to 7 times more filtration volume than similar filters. Easy to install and maintain, the Fluval 50 is perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists who want reliable, high-performance filtration for their freshwater or saltwater aquariums.

Review: Aquaclear 50 by Hagen aquarium filter. 200GPH - 12-7-2013 Update and some additional information: I moved my aquarium to another room the week 11/24/2013. When I moved the aquarium, I decided to clean the housing, impeller, and the cavity the impeller sits in. Up until this time, the AC 50 had been running quiet. However, after cleaning everything out, the impeller was making noise like it did when it was new. As of today (12-7-2013), this noise has been reduced by about 1/2. If things continue, the filter should be quiet again after the impeller builds up a slime coat. I also removed the undergravel filter from my aquarium. 12-13-2013 filter is quite again, just the sound of the motor running. I have been reading several negative reviews about this filter not priming itself after a power failure, filter cleaning, or a water change. One thing that appears to be an issue when reading these reviews is that the water level in the aquarium has gone below that of the top of the impeller cover. When the filter is turned off, the water level in the filter will become equal to the water level in the aquarium. If the water level is below that of the intake tube, the syphon will be lost and the intake tube will drain of water and the filter will not be able to start on its own without refilling the water in the filter. This is typical of many Hang Over the Back (HOB) filters. Sometimes, the impeller will fail to restart. This can be due to residue on the impeller shaft or on the magnet of the impeller. A good cleaning will usually remedy this problem. However, a long stick or skewer can be used to jump start the impeller if it fails to restart (this however only works if you are there to witness the problem). Any HOB filter that has a stuck impeller, and remains plugged in, has the risk of motor burnout. Another issue I see is that people are getting a AquaClear that is rated right at the size of tank they have, for instance a 20 gallon tank gets a AquaClear 20. This filter will filter a 20 gallon aquarium with minimal bioload, however the next size filter should be chosen. This would mean an AquaClear 30 and not the AquaClear 20 for a 20 gallon aquarium. I am personally using a AquaClear 50 on my 20 gallon and I am very happy with it. It is always best to have more filtration than needed rather than having too little or just the bare minimum. I am still very pleased with this filter and have no plans to change to another brand anytime soon. This review was updated on 12-25-2011. I purchased two of the AquaClear 50's on a buy one get one free deal. The price was right for the two filters and it gave me spare parts and extra media. The first filter was noisy from the impeller vibrating. I read various postings online about checking the impeller for damage, and manufacturing flaws. I also used petroleum jelly to lubricated the motor shaft, it was still very noisy from the rattling of the impeller. I removed the lid just to see if that made a difference, it did, but I could still hear the impeller vibrating from 15-20 feet away. It sounded like I was running the filter dry. I hooked up the second filter to see if it was any different. It still had a slight vibration/rattle, but it was not as much as the first one and was acceptable. I have been reading that this slight vibration/noise will go away in a month or so. After a week, the filter impeller started to quiet down and is hardly audible. I exchanged the noisy Aquaclear 50 for another Aquaclear 50. ***Update: 12-4-2011: The filter is now quiet with just a hum of the motor running.*** The small amount of noise coming from the current Aquaclear 50 has even subsided and is almost silent at this point. The lid does rattle from time-to-time, but it is not very loud. The Aquaclear 50 was hooked up on 11-25-2011. Today (12-2-2011) I had to clean the foam as it was matted on the underside with debris that had collected on it. I could tell it needed cleaning as the flow was somewhat slowed. My previous over the back filter was a bio-wheel 100. I have a 20 gal tank and the bio-wheel worked well when I first got it about 5 years ago. Over time I found myself getting annoyed with the bio-wheel stopping all the time. I also have an undergravel filter to help with biological filtration. When I saw the Aquaclear 50 on sale (buy one, get one free), I decided it was time to try something different than the bio-wheel 100. The Aquaclear 50 has double the flow rate (200GPH) than the bio-wheel 100 (100GPH) and is a much improved upgrade from the bio-wheel 100. Higher flow rates are available in the bio-wheel line as well, but I wanted to try another brand of filter. The water in my aquarium has not been this clean for a long time. I have not any problems with the filter not restarting after the power is has been shutoff. I did a few tests to see if it would restart on its own after being stuff off for 15 minutes and it always restarted. This could change over time, and I can see this being a problem if the water level in the tank goes below the equilibrium line of the filter and the tank's water level. I do recommend a pre-filter for the intake tube if you have small fish as the rate of intake can catch fish. I had this happen with one of my guppies and added a Fluval Edge pre-filter to the intake to prevent this from happening again. I like the ability to be able to rinse the foam insert in the filter without having to replace them entirely (although the manufacturer recommends every 2 months) unlike the bio-wheel system's filter cartridges. The foam insert can be cleaned many times, in conditioned water, to get the debris and to keep the nitrifying bacteria. The bio-max can also be rinsed in conditioned or tank water to allow it to be used longer. With the old bio-wheel I had to replace the filters every month due to the activated carbon in them. With the aquaclear I can run the filter without the activated carbon. Other than the noise of the first unit (which was exchanged), and to some extent the second unit (very little noise), I am very happy with it. The Aquaclear 50 comes with a foam insert, carbon filter, and bio-max media. There are two extension tubes that come with the filter. The filter is easy to assemble and attach to the back of the aquarium. There is an adjuster to level the filter with the aquarium that is located on the bottom of the filter. I am currently running it with two of the foam inserts and one pack of bio-max. I am debating on running only one foam insert and two bags of bio-max. Tank Size: 20 gallons. Current Filters: Aquaclear 50 and undergravel filter. Prior Filters: Bio-Wheel 100 and undergravel filter. Fish: 3 platies, 2 guppies, 4.5yr old angelfish, 4 albino corydoras catfish. Other: 3 ghost shrimp and 15-20 ramshorn snails. In my video I mention that the lid was a bit difficult to put on. It is much easier to put the lid on when the filter is actually installed on the back of the aquarium. It is not really an issue at all. Just something I came across while doing the video.
Review: GREAT FILTER! - I purchased an AquaClear 50 Power filter for my 29 gallon freshwater tank. This filter replaced an Aqua Tech 30-60 model which would not keep my water clear unless I replaced the cartridges every week (as you can imagine, that was getting ridiculously expensive). My fish kept looking sick and I eventually decided it was the filter not working right (I had an Aqua Tech 20-40 before and that one didn't work either; thought bigger filter is better but apparently not with that brand). Anyway, I installed this filter in the evening and at the time my fish were REALLY sick looking and I was of course checking on it often hoping it would work. The next morning the water was still cloudy and my fish weren't behaving much different, so I did a 10% water change (changing too much water + new filter = trouble). Ten percent really isn't much, so the water was still cloudy. I did notice that 24 hours after installing the filter, my fish began to look slightly better and a bit more active. Within 36 hours this filter made my tank water crystal clear! (See my product images for before & after shots.) I just purchased a 2nd Aqua Clear 50 because I do have a few messy fish in my tank and this filter only moves 200 gallons per hour - for a 29 gallon tank it should be moving about 230 gallons minimum. I didn't buy a larger model because I have only about 2.5" between the back of my tank and the wall. If you have that issue, here are the approximate measurements of the unit and how much space you need between tank and wall: AquaClear 20: 5"L X 4"W X 6"H with 2 1/2" of the width behind the tank AquaClear 50: 7"L X 4"W X 6 1/2"H with 2 1/2" of its width behind the tank AquaClear 70: 8 1/2"L X 6"W X 8"H with 3 3/4" of its width behind the tank AquaClear 110: 13 1/2"L X 6 3/4"W X 9"H with 4" of its width behind the tank Will try to update about longevity once I've had it a while. So far, minimal noise, easy to install, no problems! Fish are very active, they like it! Update (6/12): The first filter I got leaked by the cord. It did cause some water damage to my stand (wood). Thankfully my 29-gallon background was folded at the bottom and it caught most of the water in the fold. I contacted desertcart and they sent a replacement with 1-day shipping. My 2nd 50 filter worked while the first was being replaced so I was glad I had 2 to start out. Despite the leak, I still purchased more of these filters for another tank I set up and am not changing my 5-star rating. I really feel these are the best out there! One suggestion, though, be sure to place something behind your tank, under the filter in case it leaks, and check it regularly. I'm going to use a Rubbermaid container (with the lid off). I have not had problems with any of the other filters leaking, hopefully it was just that unit and not a common thing.

## Features

- Aquarium filtration system that offers superior contact time with filter media and energy efficient pump lowers operating costs
- Quick and easy installation; we recommend that you clean aquarium filter every 2 weeks for maximum operation and efficiency
- Provides optimal mechanical; chemical; and biological filtration
- Comes equipped with AquaClear Foam; Activated Carbon Filter and BioMax and Cycle Guard for superior water quality
- Filtration volume is up to 7 times larger than comparable fish tank filters

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000260FUM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,255 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #65 in Aquarium Filters |
| Brand | Fluval |
| Brand Name | Fluval |
| Capacity | 50 gallons |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 7,753 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00015561106108 |
| Included Components | Filter |
| Installation Type | Hang on back |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7.09"L x 6.29"W x 10.63"H |
| Item Type Name | Hagen Aquaclear Power Filter - 50 |
| Item Weight | 0.77 kg |
| Manufacturer | Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 200 gpm |
| Model Name | Hagen Aquaclear Power Filter - 50 |
| Model Number | A610 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Part Number | HGA610 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 7.09"L x 6.29"W x 10.63"H |
| Purification Method | Multi-stage filtration |
| UPC | 015561106108 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 years; The AquaClear® Power Filter is unconditionally guaranteed for defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This guarantee is valid only under normal operating conditions for which the Power Filter is intended. This guarantee will not apply to any unit subjected to improper use, negligence or tampering. This guarantee does not include responsibility … |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fluval
- **Color:** Black
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00015561106108
- **Item Weight:** 0.77 Kilograms
- **Manufacturer:** Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Indoor
- **Style:** Fish Tank Filter
- **UPC:** 015561106108
- **Voltage:** 230 Volts

## Images

![Fluval AquaClear Fish Tank Power Filter for 20- to 50-Gallon Aquariums | Quiet Energy Efficient Pump - Mechanical, Chemical & Biological Filtration - Packaging May Vary - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DlYuymFnL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would the 110 be overkill for a 36 gal goldfish tank? Would the 100 work just as well?**
A: I run (2) 110's on a 90 gallon tank of exotic goldfish. That means I'm running 1000 gallons an hour through the filters on high. I've raised exotic goldfish for 50 years - goldfish are the DIRTIEST fish there are. They produce more ammonia than any other fish. These filters work great. I have some mini's - now called the 20's - which I have had for 35 + years, and they still run as well as the day I bought them. I ONLY USE AquaClear. Best filter out there! They last forever because there are no moving parts to break. There is only a magnetic impeller. In 50 years, I've only had to replace one intake tube that broke, and it was my fault! I tried a canister filter once, and quickly went back to my Hagen AquaClears. Easier to use, and as big as they are, you can use any kind of media in them that you want to use. You cannot go overkill on filtration for goldfish.

**Q: do you need to replace the filter media in time, and if so, how expensive is the whole kit**
A: I ditched the carbon early on, never clean the ceramic donut things and clean the sponge once every 6 months.  Have had it 2 years with zero issues and a very stable tank for fancy goldfish.   Love this filter.  Less maintenance and less noise than others.  I actually came here to purchase a second one for my tank to replace my old hang on the back filter.   So I will have two of these 60-110 gallon filters on my 55 gallon tank.   Sounds over kill but it’s not for them dirty goldfish lol.

**Q: Will the 110 fit on over the 1-1/4" tank edge of my 70 gal tank?**
A: 13 1/2"L X 6 3/4"W X 9"H with 4" of its width behind the tank.

**Q: How many Gallons of water per hour (GPH) does this filter handle?**
A: I am not sure, but I know it turns it over at least once per hour.  I can tell you I use it in a 100 gallon turtle tank (turtles are notoriously dirty) that is about 2/3 full.  It keeps the water sparkling clean and free of all debris all the time.  The water NEVER looks dirty.  I do clean the media and vacuum the tank once every 1 - 1 1/2 weeks, but I have been extremely pleased with this filter.  If it ever breaks, I will definitely get another.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aquaclear 50 by Hagen aquarium filter. 200GPH
*by N***H on December 3, 2011*

12-7-2013 Update and some additional information: I moved my aquarium to another room the week 11/24/2013. When I moved the aquarium, I decided to clean the housing, impeller, and the cavity the impeller sits in. Up until this time, the AC 50 had been running quiet. However, after cleaning everything out, the impeller was making noise like it did when it was new. As of today (12-7-2013), this noise has been reduced by about 1/2. If things continue, the filter should be quiet again after the impeller builds up a slime coat. I also removed the undergravel filter from my aquarium. 12-13-2013 filter is quite again, just the sound of the motor running. I have been reading several negative reviews about this filter not priming itself after a power failure, filter cleaning, or a water change. One thing that appears to be an issue when reading these reviews is that the water level in the aquarium has gone below that of the top of the impeller cover. When the filter is turned off, the water level in the filter will become equal to the water level in the aquarium. If the water level is below that of the intake tube, the syphon will be lost and the intake tube will drain of water and the filter will not be able to start on its own without refilling the water in the filter. This is typical of many Hang Over the Back (HOB) filters. Sometimes, the impeller will fail to restart. This can be due to residue on the impeller shaft or on the magnet of the impeller. A good cleaning will usually remedy this problem. However, a long stick or skewer can be used to jump start the impeller if it fails to restart (this however only works if you are there to witness the problem). Any HOB filter that has a stuck impeller, and remains plugged in, has the risk of motor burnout. Another issue I see is that people are getting a AquaClear that is rated right at the size of tank they have, for instance a 20 gallon tank gets a AquaClear 20. This filter will filter a 20 gallon aquarium with minimal bioload, however the next size filter should be chosen. This would mean an AquaClear 30 and not the AquaClear 20 for a 20 gallon aquarium. I am personally using a AquaClear 50 on my 20 gallon and I am very happy with it. It is always best to have more filtration than needed rather than having too little or just the bare minimum. I am still very pleased with this filter and have no plans to change to another brand anytime soon. This review was updated on 12-25-2011. I purchased two of the AquaClear 50's on a buy one get one free deal. The price was right for the two filters and it gave me spare parts and extra media. The first filter was noisy from the impeller vibrating. I read various postings online about checking the impeller for damage, and manufacturing flaws. I also used petroleum jelly to lubricated the motor shaft, it was still very noisy from the rattling of the impeller. I removed the lid just to see if that made a difference, it did, but I could still hear the impeller vibrating from 15-20 feet away. It sounded like I was running the filter dry. I hooked up the second filter to see if it was any different. It still had a slight vibration/rattle, but it was not as much as the first one and was acceptable. I have been reading that this slight vibration/noise will go away in a month or so. After a week, the filter impeller started to quiet down and is hardly audible. I exchanged the noisy Aquaclear 50 for another Aquaclear 50. ***Update: 12-4-2011: The filter is now quiet with just a hum of the motor running.*** The small amount of noise coming from the current Aquaclear 50 has even subsided and is almost silent at this point. The lid does rattle from time-to-time, but it is not very loud. The Aquaclear 50 was hooked up on 11-25-2011. Today (12-2-2011) I had to clean the foam as it was matted on the underside with debris that had collected on it. I could tell it needed cleaning as the flow was somewhat slowed. My previous over the back filter was a bio-wheel 100. I have a 20 gal tank and the bio-wheel worked well when I first got it about 5 years ago. Over time I found myself getting annoyed with the bio-wheel stopping all the time. I also have an undergravel filter to help with biological filtration. When I saw the Aquaclear 50 on sale (buy one, get one free), I decided it was time to try something different than the bio-wheel 100. The Aquaclear 50 has double the flow rate (200GPH) than the bio-wheel 100 (100GPH) and is a much improved upgrade from the bio-wheel 100. Higher flow rates are available in the bio-wheel line as well, but I wanted to try another brand of filter. The water in my aquarium has not been this clean for a long time. I have not any problems with the filter not restarting after the power is has been shutoff. I did a few tests to see if it would restart on its own after being stuff off for 15 minutes and it always restarted. This could change over time, and I can see this being a problem if the water level in the tank goes below the equilibrium line of the filter and the tank's water level. I do recommend a pre-filter for the intake tube if you have small fish as the rate of intake can catch fish. I had this happen with one of my guppies and added a Fluval Edge pre-filter to the intake to prevent this from happening again. I like the ability to be able to rinse the foam insert in the filter without having to replace them entirely (although the manufacturer recommends every 2 months) unlike the bio-wheel system's filter cartridges. The foam insert can be cleaned many times, in conditioned water, to get the debris and to keep the nitrifying bacteria. The bio-max can also be rinsed in conditioned or tank water to allow it to be used longer. With the old bio-wheel I had to replace the filters every month due to the activated carbon in them. With the aquaclear I can run the filter without the activated carbon. Other than the noise of the first unit (which was exchanged), and to some extent the second unit (very little noise), I am very happy with it. The Aquaclear 50 comes with a foam insert, carbon filter, and bio-max media. There are two extension tubes that come with the filter. The filter is easy to assemble and attach to the back of the aquarium. There is an adjuster to level the filter with the aquarium that is located on the bottom of the filter. I am currently running it with two of the foam inserts and one pack of bio-max. I am debating on running only one foam insert and two bags of bio-max. Tank Size: 20 gallons. Current Filters: Aquaclear 50 and undergravel filter. Prior Filters: Bio-Wheel 100 and undergravel filter. Fish: 3 platies, 2 guppies, 4.5yr old angelfish, 4 albino corydoras catfish. Other: 3 ghost shrimp and 15-20 ramshorn snails. In my video I mention that the lid was a bit difficult to put on. It is much easier to put the lid on when the filter is actually installed on the back of the aquarium. It is not really an issue at all. Just something I came across while doing the video.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT FILTER!
*by G***S on June 4, 2012*

I purchased an AquaClear 50 Power filter for my 29 gallon freshwater tank. This filter replaced an Aqua Tech 30-60 model which would not keep my water clear unless I replaced the cartridges every week (as you can imagine, that was getting ridiculously expensive). My fish kept looking sick and I eventually decided it was the filter not working right (I had an Aqua Tech 20-40 before and that one didn't work either; thought bigger filter is better but apparently not with that brand). Anyway, I installed this filter in the evening and at the time my fish were REALLY sick looking and I was of course checking on it often hoping it would work. The next morning the water was still cloudy and my fish weren't behaving much different, so I did a 10% water change (changing too much water + new filter = trouble). Ten percent really isn't much, so the water was still cloudy. I did notice that 24 hours after installing the filter, my fish began to look slightly better and a bit more active. Within 36 hours this filter made my tank water crystal clear! (See my product images for before & after shots.) I just purchased a 2nd Aqua Clear 50 because I do have a few messy fish in my tank and this filter only moves 200 gallons per hour - for a 29 gallon tank it should be moving about 230 gallons minimum. I didn't buy a larger model because I have only about 2.5" between the back of my tank and the wall. If you have that issue, here are the approximate measurements of the unit and how much space you need between tank and wall: AquaClear 20: 5"L X 4"W X 6"H with 2 1/2" of the width behind the tank AquaClear 50: 7"L X 4"W X 6 1/2"H with 2 1/2" of its width behind the tank AquaClear 70: 8 1/2"L X 6"W X 8"H with 3 3/4" of its width behind the tank AquaClear 110: 13 1/2"L X 6 3/4"W X 9"H with 4" of its width behind the tank Will try to update about longevity once I've had it a while. So far, minimal noise, easy to install, no problems! Fish are very active, they like it! Update (6/12): The first filter I got leaked by the cord. It did cause some water damage to my stand (wood). Thankfully my 29-gallon background was folded at the bottom and it caught most of the water in the fold. I contacted Amazon and they sent a replacement with 1-day shipping. My 2nd 50 filter worked while the first was being replaced so I was glad I had 2 to start out. Despite the leak, I still purchased more of these filters for another tank I set up and am not changing my 5-star rating. I really feel these are the best out there! One suggestion, though, be sure to place something behind your tank, under the filter in case it leaks, and check it regularly. I'm going to use a Rubbermaid container (with the lid off). I have not had problems with any of the other filters leaking, hopefully it was just that unit and not a common thing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth every penny spent and saved
*by J***S on March 26, 2015*

NOTE: This is an assessment after about 3 months of using the filter. So, I can't speak for the longevity, but I will review it's other (awesome) features. It has adequate water movement for my 30 gallon planted tank, and does a great job of keeping the water clear. I had been using a cheapy Top Fin before this and it could never keep up and I was constantly going through filters. With the sponge and ceramic pill things, cleaning is a breeze and cheap. Just wash them gently in the water from your water change and put them back. Eventually you probably will have to replace the sponges, but even then they are much cheaper and last longer than traditional carbon filters. To answer some concerns other reviewers had: Noise: It isn't dead quiet at first, I will admit. However, it is still quieter than the Top Fin I had before. And, with a little patience, the slime coat will build up inside and it will be quiet as a mouse. I had to check it a few times to make sure it was still running because it was so quiet. Filtration: as I said before, it is pretty darn good. Filtering from the bottom up is a genius concept. I typically do water changes every week (overstocked tank) but never has the filter media been so full it wouldn't filter properly. Not to mention never/rarely having to buy stupid pre-made filter bags! Reliability: It is a work horse. One time during a water change, I accidentally plugged it in before I inserted the tube and it didn't start. I noticed the motor was warm, so I took it off, ran some water through the insides to flush out any gunk, and put it back on. Worked like a charm. Sometimes gunk can settle in there when it's off, so to avoid this I leave enough water in it and just keep it running as I do a water change. After that incident, I've never had a problem. Clogging tubes: Ok I will admit this is annoying, but what do you expect? In a planted tank, larger shed leaves won't flow all the way into the filter and can clog the intake. Eventually they will slip through, but I always hate having that pressure on the motor. It's going to happen -- it's better than it clogging the sponge. To prevent this if I have a plant with issues, I just put a piece of aquarium filter from an old Top Fin filter over the intake. The leaves get caught on that and I just scoop them out. They're usually never a problem. All in all, I'd buy this again, recommend it to my best friend, worst enemy, everyone; they're awesome!

## Frequently Bought Together

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