225GPH Canister Filter, External Aquarium Filter Ultra-Quiet Water Circulation Cleaning Machine with Media for Fish Tanks and Aquariums Up to 55 Gallons (225GPH)

The older pump I had been using (which was never anything special to begin with) developed some issues so I was looking for something cheap that would arrive quickly via Amazon Prime. Let's start with the Pros: - This thing is incredibly quiet. The loudest thing associated with my aquarium is now the air pump. You could potentially have this in a bedroom it's that quiet. - I like that it has a UV light. Will that have any discernible effect? Time will tell. - Seems to do the job. I transferred the biological media from my old pump and my water chemistry is perfect. The water is very clear. - Cheap. Cons: - Cheap. Everything here just feels flimsy and delicate. I'll be pleasantly surprised to get a lot of time out of this pump. I have now learned enough about aquarium-keeping to realize that I'd be best off making the investment into a serious piece of equipment once this goes pear shaped. - The particulate filters aren't just rectangles. When I want to replace them I'll have to do some creative cutting. Not a huge deal but figured I'd mention it. All in all, the pump is doing what I have asked it to do on the terms I wanted. I'm not going to simultaneously credit it for being affordable and fault it for being made of cheap materials. You have to pay for quality. If I were paying for quality and got this I'd be upset.

How did I not know about external canister filters until now? For years I’ve been using those filters that hang on the side of the tank — the ones that sound like a mini waterfall the second the water level drops a hair. I’ve dealt with slimy filter pads that constantly need replacing, and when the filter inevitably failed after a year, I’d end up replacing the whole pricey unit. I was actually shopping for yet another one of those when I stumbled across the PONDFORSE 265GPH Canister Filter. I was skeptical at first, but the reviews were glowing. The price was a bit higher than what I wanted to spend — but once I mentally added up what I was already paying for pads, replacements, and frustration, I decided to give it a shot. I’m so glad I did. The canister was easy to assemble, and after following the directions, it started working perfectly right away. It’s completely silent — the only sound is the gentle flow of water returning to the tank, which is actually relaxing instead of annoying. My only complaint? The hoses. They’re thick, stiff, and require some effort (and precision cutting) to position correctly. It’s definitely not a “bend and go” situation. The product could really benefit from better tubing. But even with that flaw, I liked it so much that I bought two more for my other tanks. I haven’t needed to break one down for cleaning yet, but after watching someone else do it, it looks straightforward. Overall, this filter has been a total upgrade from the noisy hang-on-tank style — and I wish I had discovered canister filters years ago.

For this review I'm going to cover some quick facts. 1. Not easy to set up. 2. Randomly stops pumping. 3. VERY cheap quality materials used. 4. Doesn't clean effectively as mentioned. Now just to highlight these more. Set up is mentioned to be easy but there are no instructions given. I ended up following the video on here but they don't yell you a VERY important detail first which is you have to cut the tubing to make it straight. I didn't see that part until we already had it hooked up. We actually did cut the tubing prior but it wasn't enough when I thought it would be. This thing is very finicky when it comes to that. So about fifteen days in the water looked terrible and that's when I realized it had stopped pumping. I luckily still had both filters running. Now fast forward to this week..we lost power for four days. I had a battery backup so it's fine. We get power back on it takes forever to get it going again (see other notes about this) but we get it going. Now I thought we were fine so I turned off the battery pump. Woke up this morning and one of my 5yo cichlids is dead the other two are at the top of the tank struggling to breathe. Somehow in that time the pump stopped again. This time I hadn't had my additional pump because this one we thought was good but apparently not. Got it started again but this doesn't take away the issues. Tubing is clear and no clogs because I checked. When we looked inside we did discover how terrible the quality is on the motor and all that. So honestly I get wanting to save money .but I really can't stop crying over this because my saving money killed my fish. And sadly this happened before too with another product. We are out of the return window too so just overall terrible

I purchased this 265 GPH 3-stage external canister filter for my 75-gallon aquarium, and it has exceeded my expectations. It’s incredibly efficient at keeping the water clean and crystal clear, even with a high bio-load. The multi-stage filtration system handles mechanical, chemical, and biological media, which makes a noticeable difference in water quality. What I love most is how ultra-quiet it is. You can barely hear it running, which is a huge plus if your aquarium is in a living room or bedroom. The setup was straightforward, and the included media made it easy to get started right away. The hoses and connectors are sturdy, and the flow rate is strong without being disruptive to the fish. Maintenance is simple—just open the canister, rinse the media, and reassemble. It’s designed for both freshwater and saltwater tanks, and I’ve found it to be very consistent in performance. My fish are healthier, the tank looks better, and I spend less time worrying about water changes. If you’re looking for a dependable, quiet, and high-capacity filter for a medium to large aquarium, this one is a fantastic choice. It’s well-built, easy to use, and delivers professional-level filtration at a great price.

It very easy to set up and very quiet when it runs

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Bought this as an extra filter for my 90 gallon already running a fluval fx 6. It definitely has some power to it. No issues there. The media baskets are super thin plastic and feel cheap. The bio balls they give with it are pretty much garbage. They don't provide any clips to hold the intake and out take tube's in place on the rim of the tank. Just some suction cups that you can use on the inside of the tank, and I suppose you could use them in the outside aswell if you don't have a background on the outside of the glass. It would be nice if they includes not just a spray bar, but also an adjustable out take nozzle. I've only have it for a week, so we'll see if it holds up and doesn't leak. Overall for the price, it's decent and does what it's supposed to.

Works good but the bulbs don’t last at all mine burn out really quick

This pump works by siphoning water from the tank then pumping back into tank after going through the filtering process. I found this pump udderly useless it would stop siphoning randomly, I would wake up in the morning and find it not working. I agree with one of the other reviews the tubing is too big and thick they don't have to be that thick. If the designers went back and used smaller and thinner hoses they would likely find it would work 10 times better. JMO The pump was returned and I went back to my trusty filter. Personally I say do your research and make your decision. It works for some people and a totally useless for others.