Aqueon QuietFlow 20 LED PRO Power Filter
$34.95
Quiet and self-priming with a handy flow-warning LED — a strong value if you can live with buying proprietary cartridges.
Pros
- Self-priming — restarts after a power cut
- Quiet impeller
- LED warns you when the flow drops
- Mechanical and chemical and biological stages
Cons
- Proprietary cartridge you rebuy — cartridge lock-in
- Flow is not adjustable
Score breakdown
Specifications
| Flow Rate | 125 GPH |
|---|---|
| Tank Size Range | Up to 30 gal |
| Priming | Self-priming |
| Media Type | Proprietary cartridge |
| Stages | Mechanical / chemical / biological |
| Noise Level | Quiet |
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