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Pros & Cons
Pros
The uv light is a great extra. This was set up in a 55 gallon rectangular. Each extender adds about 10cm (4 inches) i wish the outflow setup allowed a 90-degree turn.
The plastic (imo) seems a little flimsy, but not unexpected for the price. The only difference seems to be it is a bit noisier. We're talkin' a tank that's been running for a couple of years.
Water is crystal clear thanks to the multistage physical filtration as well as the uv filter. Fish can now use all of the 125g instead of cowering behind plants/hard scape. Chamber setup and bacteria load it key.
Unboxing and installing the bulb was fairly straightforward. Priming is easy and the tube quick disconnect is a great feature. Follow the instructions for how to start your cannister filter without priming.
Cons
The outflow holes in this model are considerably larger than the cascade. Since it runs literally to the bottom of my 40-gallon breeder tank, the openings for the outflows are toothpick size, and they would easily become clogged. The impeller was scal... Read More
The instructions are terrible. The instruction manual very vague. If a mistake like this can be made then who knows what else is * up.
This only comes with styrofoam sponges. It looks like the uv light also dissolved the mesh bag holding the activated charcoal.
Product is defective. It has a known defect. Clearly this unit had not been tested or turned on & off before being shipped.
Highlights
Quality
Great filter use it for a medium size tank but definitely has power to maintain a much larger tank with ease
This is a solid machine sturdy and with nice heavy plastics parts
Chamber setup and bacteria load it key
You open the latch which simultaneously unhooks the two pipes and also closes a valve in the block stopping water from siphonin... Read More
Price
I’m very pleased with it for the price especially as a new piece of equipment to the hobby
Great filter for large aquarium for price
I chose these because they are 50
Its a solid choice with at reasonable price
Shipping
I provided pictures and the part needed and a replacement clamp was sent out and received within 3 days
I contacted the seller and was told to rotate the lid 180
I contacted the seller right away and they were very quick to respond and they sent out the replacement part right away
Contacted the seller and they responded very quickly and asked what part was needed
Packaging/appearance
Nice touch the ceramic and carbon came in zippered reusable bags
Unboxing the canister has all the necessary parts
Right now its pointed at the front of the aquarium
These are the unboxing and setup comments
Competitiveness
Great product for the price compared to the more expensive name branded ones
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- This product had a total of 2,632 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 28 2024.
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However i had to throw my 8 month old filter same model as the uv filled with water
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The glass tube for anti bacterial broke as i was attempting to put it back together
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I was unable to replace the bulb the uv blew out when the glass holding container filled with water
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Communication with seller in china was difficult
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Not sure if understand english
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I was unable to order a replacement manual
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Their service was virtually useless
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This is my 3rd canister filter from them
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