I bought this filter to replace my Fluval AC because I wanted a self-priming unit due to frequent power outages. I set up the Aqueon, transferred my gross cycled filter media, etc etc, plugged in the new filter, and was SO disappointed by how noisy it is. It makes a constant gritty friction sound from the motor. It's not crazy loud, but it's impossible to ignore if I'm in the same room. I checked it thoroughly -- it's not an incidental sound from vibration, water flow, etc. Which is too bad because I kind of like the unit otherwise. Anyway, I sat with it for awhile, hoping I could get used to it or that it would "settle in" but nope. So, I pulled everything out, drained it, pulled it apart, reseated the impeller, put it back together, hoped for the best ... and it still makes the same sound. Yuck. Sooo, I transferred all my gross cycled filter media back to my Fluval AC and am back where I started, except now I'm out $35 and I have a heck of a mess to clean up and the hours I spent screwing around with this stuff on a Friday night will never be recovered. Buying a new filter is always a gamble. I almost gave this two stars because it does work and I could see liking it fine if it wasn't for the noise, but since it's marketed very specifically as "Quiet," and now my night is ruined and my fingers are pruney because the filter is NOT quiet, I'm being shrewd with my stars. Thankfully my fish are very cheerful and sociable, so they didn't mind the ordeal.

I got this as a replacement for my fluval pump when its motor died and so far its worked great. Although there are a few downsides to its design the first thing i realized is the fitting for the pump around the glass is VERY tight and i had to push down on it super hard to get it to fit all the way. Be wary as this may not fit all aquarium glass dimensions. The few things i dislike about this product is the fit should be wider to fit most aquariums it is too narrow. Also lets talk about the LED light, honestly it is a pointless feature and also misleading the light comes on about every 2 weeks to indicate a filter change but you should NOT be changing your filter more than twice a year or you will just be killing all the good bacteria any experienced hobbyist knows this is a filter scam just to make you spend more money on filters. The other thing i dislike is its supposed to be quiet but it emits a constant low frequency humming noise that can be annoying sometimes. Also be WARNED do not turn the pump on without filling the reservoir all the way with water or it will make the most terrible loud screeching noise! Overall all it is a solid product and will give you a good bang for your buck if your on a budget or need an emergency replacement!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is very easy to install, outside of a few pieces that need to be put in place it comes mostly ready to go. It is very strong and kept the tank clean, but it doesn’t have an adjustable flow rate and was a little strong for my fish. It was packaged really well. It is a little large for smaller tanks, so I would recommend only getting it for 30-50 gallons. Overall, it is pretty quiet and does a good job. It would be nice to be able to adjust the flow.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product performs really good and isn’t super noisy if you have your water on higher level currently I don’t got my water level high so sound noisy but it not when I got my tank full . It was super easy to set up and seem good material and performance. Also have my tank looking good.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son squirted soap in our fish tank and killed all our fish- but as soon as we get a new one we are pumped to use this filter to keep our tank cleaner and healthier for our little fish friends! Love the size and easy setup!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This filter is amazing! It is so powerful to be so quiet. It was easy to install and maintain. Fits perfectly on our tank. The water is super clean no algae buildup

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a good quality light weight filter. Assembly is easy. This makes the maintenance of my tank so much easier. It is very quiet. I love my new filter and my fish seem to love it! I definitely recommend.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was my first time getting anything for my fish and I have to say this was the best thing for them. An upgrade say you will. I would recommend this to anyone that considers their fish family.