Fluval 110 Power Filter – Aquarium Filter for 60 to 110 Gallon Fish Tanks – Quiet Energy Efficient Pump – Mechanical, Chemical & Biological Filtration – Easy Install & Maintenance

I got into the aquarium scene about four years ago with a couple small 10 gallon tanks and then about 2 1/2 years ago I upgraded to a 75 gallon tank. I got a deal on a floor model tank from PetSmart that came with everything I needed including the filter. That filter was a Marineland Emperor 400. I had that filter for about one year and was never really happy with it. It did not oxygenate the water well and was very noisy even after I rigged some styrofoam up to keep it from vibrating against the glass. I cleaned the impeller and other parts religiously and made sure there was no buildup around any moving parts and despite all my efforts this filter broke in less than a year. After doing some research and talking with some friends I decided to purchase the Aqua Clear 110. Since I ordered it on Amazon I was without a filter for about a week and my water was kind of dirty when I finally got it. It had my water crystal clear within 8 hours and was a heck of a lot quieter than my Marineland filter. The noise factor was a concern after reading some of the other reviews because my tank is in our living room but it turned out to be much quieter than the Marineland. The other great feature to this filter is that each piece of the filter can be removed and replaced individually. With some of the other filters I looked at this was not the case which meant that when one thing broke the entire filter system had to be replaced. With this filter system everything is removable and replaceable individually so you don't have to spend close to $100.00 just for one bad piece. This was a big selling feature for me when buying this filter system. Also, another neat feature about this filter is the adjustable water pressure. With this system you can adjust the amount of water returned to your tank. Since this is for larger tanks it moves a lot of water no matter what but since I have the smallest tank for this system's capabilities I was able to decrease the amount of water flow so my fish weren't fighting the filter's deluge of water if left on full flow. This also was a nice selling feature since I do have some smaller fish in my tank. Finally, the three filtration products are easily installed and replaced and all do their jobs very very well and you can find them at most major pet stores or fish supply stores. In short I would recommend this filter system to anyone with a 75 - 110 gallon tank.

Oh my fishies its SILENT. I had a 40-60 gallon aquatech on a 75 gallon tank...and another one on a 47 gallon tank. The 47 gallon tank one is still running strong 3 yrs on, the one on the 75 died a year and a half in. The magnet spun out and thus wouldn't pump water. So I looked around wanting something maybe better then aquatech and not a tetra whisper(screamer more like it, have one on a 10 gallon) the aquatech's no matter waterlevel always sound like a waterfall. a very obvious waterfall. So I decided rather then under filtering the tank I'd over filter it a bit, and in comes this majestic item. First, near impossible to get outta box with out a good fight. Then the media part doesn't wanna sit in quite right so that was a fuss for a bit. Then I kind of wished this had a slightly longer intake then the 2 stuck together, its a good 4 inches shorter then the aquatech one, so its not really a good deep filter...but boy plugging it it and priming the pump...and really good water flow. And SILENCE. Its AMAZING. I can't hear it at all, and i'm standing next to it, but I can hear the aquatech and the tetra whisper from 40 feet down the hall behind a closed door. It finally doesn't sound like a huge waterfall in my dining room! Now, it does have massive water flow, and it's pretty forceful coming outta the spill way, makes more bubbles then my air stones, which is good for the gas exchanges. An advantage over aquatech and tetra whisper is, no filter cartridges to rinse/semi clean every few months till it can't be done and a restart with a new filter catrdridge, this is foam, a bag of charcoal(yay no more fish smell either!) and ceramic stones for the bio media part. Save money on the foam when it breaks down and use polyfill batting from walmart or a bag of the stuff, I used to use that with a way old filter back in the early 90's, worked better then the foam, and a whole lot cheaper. But its silent, I'm still marveling over that, nearly all power fish equipment from air pumps to filters are NOISY. This is not.

I bought this after being impressed with Hagens HOB line of filters (I bought the Fluval C4's first). I needed or actually just wanted to try these Aquaclears that everyone raves about on one of my larger tanks. I was a bit skeptical at first about these filters (I was a Marineland fan... still kinda am)but I am very impressed. They do an awesome job at filtration and are easy to maintain. I would describe them as simple, low maintenace, very powerful, and effective. I have not yet run into any of the problems that others have complained about. I think to break them you have to be doing something wrong. There is no reason why they should not work for you and if they do die on you or you have any problems... Hagen has GREAT cutomer service. I had a slight problem with reciving cracked covers due to shipping, but it was resolved through Hagen customer service. They also say you must do regular maintenance with your Aquaclear as the sponge will get clogged which will lead to the basket floating and causing a flood. I have remedied this by buying a Filtermax III prefilter which fits perfectly on the Aquaclear. This prefilter has cut down the maintenace on the Aquaclear dramatically. Since I've owned my Filtermax III/ Aquaclear 110 combo I have only cleaned the internal sponge once. To be honest it wasnt even dirty! Most of the detrius is stopped by the Filtermax which I clean every couple of weeks. It cleans very simply and quickly in just a bucket of tankwater. Some others also complain that it wont prime itself/restart after a power outage. I do not have this problem at all. This problem has more to do with how low you choose to keep your water level. In conclusion: If your looking for great HOB's look no further than Hagen. I recommend the Fluval C4's for smaller tanks and the Aquaclear 110 for everything else. The smaller Aquaclears would be great for smaller tanks too, but I really like the Fluval C4's. If they made a Fluval C5 to match the Aquaclear I would probably buy that instead.

My husband has enjoyed his fish hobby ever since his first little 10 gallon tank when he was a youngster. By the time we met, he had SO many aquariums and varieties of fish, it was almost a second full time job caring for them all! When we married and a wife, stepsons and eventually our grandsons took up an increasingly larger chunk of his time, he cut back and we now have only (ONLY?!) five active aquariums, all African cichlids, with pretty shades of blue, yellow and orange in the various sized tanks (125, 75, tall thin 55, and a tall 15 gallon hex all in cabinetry, along with a typical 50 on a stand in his "man-cave" that he uses as his "nursery" tank when the fish propagate - which is regularly - until they're large enough to fend for themselves.) He's accumulated a variety of filters as well - clip-ons, external and internal units - but his favorite BY FAR was always his AcquaClear 50, which he'd used for countless years on his 75 gallon tank (even though the AQ50 is recommended for 20-50 gallon tanks - he's had no issues whatsoever, the fish are healthy and - as mentioned - frequently procreating!) When he'd become super frustrated with an expensive cannister unit he'd been using on his 125, he pitched it and ended up putting the AQ50 on the 125 (assisted by three power heads.) That obviously has meant he's needed to clean it more frequently, and in doing so just a couple of weeks ago had a piece of the impeller pop off, never to be found again. I was happy to be able to order the replacement part on Amazon since the local aquarium supply store he frequents no longer carries the brand, but at the same time I went ahead and ordered this larger AcquaClear 110 for him to use on the 125. You'd have thought he died and went to heaven when this little pre-Christmas surprise arrived last week! Though it was nicer aesthetically when the filter unit was hidden within the cabinet, knowing how much he believes in this AcquaClear brand and seeing how happy he is to have another for his "premier" tank, I can deal with it. It's very quiet, which is my main issue when it comes to clip-ons, so I'm a happy camper too! So who knows... maybe for his Christmas Eve birthday, he'll be opening an AcquaClear 70 to put on his 75, so his 50 can go with those babies he enjoys saving and watching grow! 12/12/15 update: Well, my husband is so thrilled with how well this 110 filter is working on his 125 gallon tank, that I did go ahead and order the 70 filter for his 75 gallon tank for his birthday as well. Looks like they've combined the reviews for all five available sizes - 110, 70, 50, 30 & 20 - on this one listing. Anyway, a happy hubby equals a happy me (usually anyway... not particularly on days when there are non-stop football games from noon 'til midnight!)

Used to replace another aging popular brand filter for a 55 gallon planted tank with sand substrate. This one came in slightly cheaper and had great reviews. I was not satisfied with certain features failing on the competitor so I wanted to shop around. Pros: -Easy to clean filter. Has a large block sponge that is fairly easy to remove and rinse in a bucket. -Inlet tubes detach and reattach fairly easy for cleaning without removing the whole unit. -Noise level is better than previous filter but not whisper quiet, may depend if material gets stuck in the impeller. -Has done a fantastic job keeping the water clear after maintenance of the sponge filter. I only use the sponge provided and bio balls (small bag included + my own previous transfer). I may add finer floss in the future. The filter materials box is a good size for this unit. Cons: None so far. A few issues I ran into: -I had an issue with the impeller not running after a week of use but it may have been due to material clogged in the impeller shaft. I thought it was defective at first but after cleaning and running for a day it returned to normal function and noise levels. -Due to having a planted tank I find I get a lot of plant materials stuck in the intake tubes. Other reviewers mention putting mesh bags of some kind around the intake for easier cleaning. I think this just shows the filter is doing a fantastic job picking up floating junk. If you are shopping for a hang on back filter I would recommend this one.

This thing is a beast. I purchased it thinking it would be a pretty big filter but didn't realize how big it'd be until I saw the Amazon box that it came in. Great filter, the most quiet HOB I've owned. I recently purchased a Fluval C4 and as quiet as that thing is it is like a freight train compared to this one. Considering that both brands belong to the same parent company (Hagen), the difference in quality was a bit surprising. This thing also performs like the beast that it is. Water flow is amazingly strong and I actually have to turn it down so my fish could come to the surface without being pushed halfway across the tank. The large filter offers absolutely tons of room for different filter media. I won't get into whether you should use carbon or not... I used it since it came with the package but once it is used up I won't replace it. Personally I will reopen the nylon bag and pack it with more ceramic rings or Seachem Matrix and will cut down the foam to make room. I avoid the biomax media that comes with the filter because, no matter how much I rinsed it beforehand, it chips and leaves an unsightly coating of white dust at the bottom of the tank. Add in a pouch of Purigen in between the foam and rings and it will be a good balance of media. Definitely a good main filter for a smaller tank and a wonderful complement to a canister filter for larger tanks.

In almost sixty years of using outside aquarium filters, this is the best filter I have ever owned. It doesn't use cartridges, but comes with a sponge, biomedia, and charcoal pads. Since no cartridges are used in this filter, you can use any filter media you want, from fine sponges, filter floss, to mesh bags packed with any filter aid you need for your situation. One key is that you can change only part of the filter media, thereby keeping the established bacteria colony going. I like this filter so well that I bought two. TIP: use a pre-filter sponge to make it an even better HOB filter.

SO disappointed. My new AquaClear 110 power filter arrived yesterday, and I was very excited to get it going on my 55 gallon! I followed the directions to the T, but the pump wouldn't prime correctly. A large air bubble was trapped in the intake at the top of the U tube, and I couldn't get rid of it. I spent hours messing around with this filter to try to troubleshoot. I thought I didn't have a good seal between the impeller and the intake, because the directions said there would be a click when the intake was properly installed, but there was never any click. I'm embarrassed how long it took me to figure out what was going wrong. I've had aquariums for years and am good at fixing old and well-used pumps. I finally took the U tube out, turned it upside down at my kitchen sink, and filled it up with water. Yep, the U tube leaks, so the pump sucks in air. Upon closer inspection, you can see the entire seam at the top of the U tube looks melted. When it was made it wasn't melted together correctly, and it's completely unworkable. I tried to seal the leaky seam using aquarium silicone, but it still leaks, and the leak makes it unbearably loud. I don't want to replace the entire filter, as I've currently got it running on my stocked tank and I need the filtration now (even though it's not working well due to the air leak.) I just want a replacement U tube. Amazon, can you give me information about how to obtain a working replacement part? I'm so disappointed that this pump was so fatally defective, brand new out of the box. Certainly not what I expected from this company's reputation.

I got this to replace my very large leaking canister filter. I meant for this to be temporary, but I forgot how much better a waterfall filter can be. Firstly, there are no leaks and easy to change, which prompts you to change it more often than a canister filter. I'm very happy with this purchase. Back to basics, and it works better than expected. I have the smaller version of these on my other 3 smaller tanks and they have never failed me in decades. This cleaned my 75 gall better than my exterior filter hands down better. You can still use random filter materials as desired.

I have an 80 gallon tank I was using an AquaClear 50 with that I had lying around after my canister filter started leaking. The 50 worked fairly well for the size of the tank it was in but it wasn't enough and it wasn't cleaning the tank entirely so after a few months of use I decided to stop neglecting the tank so much (as far as the filter goes) and purchased this. Overnight it cleaned out the tank properly and all the junk in the bottom as well. Plenty of flow and recycles the water much better. No regrets Definitely a good purchase, well packaged by the store, no broken parts, and you can always use an extra pen.

I love these filters for all my different size tanks. You never have to replace the sponge, it’s good forever. I like it can self regulate back if the power goes off and back on again. It’s quiet and durable. I’ve tried others and there’s no comparison.

l'un des meilleurs filtre que j'ai acheté! niveau de bruit: le filtre est plutôt calme il n'y a pas de son provenant du moteur. La seule chose qui pourrait deranger c'est le bruit de la chute d'eau (facile à régler ajouter l'eau de votre aquarium) nettoyage: il se nettoie très facilement et il nettoie parfaitement l'aquarium (j'ai 7 poissons qui font beaucoup de déchets pourtant l'eau reste très claire et sans odeur!)

I sent the product back because the lid was broken. I think this product is the best among hang-on-back filters. It just needs to be handled well when it's shipped.