Hagen AquaClear Power Filter

Pros: Mechanical & Biological filtration, superior media placement
Cons: Potential backflow problem

In my home, I have six power filters currently running. Five are Tetra Whispers, and the sixth is a Hagen Aqua Clear. I purchased the Aqua Clear to replace a Whisper that had died after less than six months. I do not think that all...

Pros: easy to use, easy to install, easy to clean
Cons: expensive, youŽll always have a dim feeling that it could theoreticly run out

-= Intro =- Hello friends, and thanks for the welcome. My new review is a review, i write, cause one of my friends works for "Hagen" here in Germany, and because Aquariums are my greatest hobby. -= Why this filter ? =- I bought this filtre ...

Pros: Ease of cleaning Cheap media Versatile
Cons: Questionable durability

When I first set up my aquarium, I used a Marineland Penguin 125 Bio wheel. And while I like the bio wheel concept, I found it to be implemented badly in that model. The wheel would slow and sometimes stop for longer than I liked. It DID clear up my...

Pros: cleans well, easy to clean
Cons: confusing to set up, can be noisy

I purchased the Hagen AquaClear Power Filter 150 after reading epinions and doing some comparison shopping at my pet store for my first aquarium set-up.

I decided I preferred a power filter based on the epinions about the 3 filter...

Pros: Not only is a filter, it is a water filter
Cons: Bulky and is not submergible!

To let you know, in advance, be aware that undergravel filters, alone, are not effective to clean your entire fish tank. Whether you are a beginner or an expert make sure you consider having one of Aquaclear's power filter. It uses 3 filters. Fish's...

Pros: Durable plastic construction, lightweight, very easy to use and clean and efficient at filtering.
Cons: None.

Hagen AquaClear 150
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Pros: Good filtration, quiet, easy to use, extremely dependable, extremely flexible.
Cons: Intake may be too strong for small fish.

I have several aquariums and I use a variety of filters. For my smaller aquariums, I use primarily Aquaclear filters. For my 77 gal. goldfish tank, I have two Aquaclear 300s; for my 33 gal. livebreeders tank, I have another Aquaclear 300; and one...

Pros: Outstanding filtration, clean water and tanks.
Cons: Can't find replacement parts easily,and for reasonable prices.

When I worked at Pet Supermarket several years ago I worked in the fish department. I learned a lot about fish, tanks and filtration. Through trial and error I determined that the best filter was the Aqua Clear. I ended up having seven tanks at one...

Pros: price, economical, quiet, reliable, quality, 2 year warranty, appearance
Cons: replacement media can be expensive

The AquaClear is simply one of the best power filters on the market today. I rate it highly and it performs its job superbly. Every feature you look for in a power filter, whether it be price, reliability, durability, performance, I would say the...

Pros: Provides three types of filtration, keeps water clear
Cons: can be noisy

I purchased two AquaClear power filters over two years ago and they are both still running perfectly. They are quiet and efficient, not to mention the motors are magnetic so they will use less electricity

You can find AquaClear power filters...

Pros: Relatively inexpensive, reliable and adaptable.
Cons: somewhat noisy while in use. Bags of carbon are somewhat pricey.

I've been an aquarium owner for well over ten years now, and I've only ever used Aquaclear filters. They come in a variety of sizes that are appropriate from 10-150 gallons. Despite the simplicity of their design, they've always done a fine job of...

Pros: easy to maintain,quiet,competitive price
Cons: none

Well 2 yrs ago when i got my first fish tank given to me it came with an aqua clear 200 and man did that tank ever stay clear. Soon after i bought a new 55 gallon tank and I bought the aqua clear 500. The 500 is great i have 14 fish and my water will...

Pros: quiet, easy to clean, affordable
Cons: none

The Aqua Clear Power filter brought to us by our good friends a Hagen, is quite possibly the greatest power filter ever. Every aspect of it is a plus.
The hang on the back filter provides tons of space for filling it with your choice of filter...

Pros: Quiet, good filtration
Cons: None

I've had assorted fish for ages. When I was seven it was two Goldfish and a Minnow for almost five years, filtered with an Aquaclear. Outfitted with only one sponge and carbon it filtered insanely well, considering Goldies put out a lot of poop. Now, two ...

Pros: Excellent mechanical and biological filtration
Cons: Plastic casing could be less brittle

When I first set up my Malawi Cichlid tank I bought an Emperor 280 and a few weeks later an Aquaclear 200 for additional filtration. The Emperor was always noisy, both the impeller and from water splashing right from the start. Eventually it got so noisy...