Works great for my 5.5 Gallon tank, I actually modified it some in which then it works even better, inside the filter is a plastic basket that holds a small pouch of carbon, the basket has small holes, so I actually used the Fluval Zeo-Carb loose in there, it is big enough that nothing escapes! Works great! Then I trashed the little pre filter that comes with this, I felt it had large pores which let a lot through, and I got the Fluval Phosphate filters, and I cut them to size and put them as the pre filter, I think it makes it one of the most efficient filters I've ever had, and it SUPER QUITE I love that if I keep it just slightly above the water as it sprays from the long attachment it creates some bubbles, enough that my guppies are super happy, which is good because typically bubblers are very loud. Read more
I’ve been using this small internal filter for a few weeks in my 5 gallons tank and it does a good job. It’s compact and easy to set up, and doesn’t take up too much space inside my aquarium. The flow is gentle enough for my fishes but still keeps the water moving and super clear. It runs pretty quietly too, which is a big plus, but it is not completely silent either. The only thing to note is that you’ll need to clean the sponge fairly often since it’s small, but that’s expected with a filter this size. Overall, it’s a reliable little filter for small tanks. Great value for money. Read more
Just set up but seems to be working well! Strong flow and quiet! Read more
A little strong for a 10 gallon, but surprisingly good. I would use it more for a 20 gallon unless you need a lot of water movement in your smaller tank. Keeps the water clear and the sponge will hold beneficial bacteria. It's quiet and the suction cups are good and hold it in place very well. Read more
Maybe I got a defective filter. Installed upon delivery. Seemed to work great. At 2 weeks noticed water output very weak. Thoroughly cleaned, but didn't work. Recleaned and filter started. Same thing 2 weeks later. BUT had a spike in water temperature. Went from normal 75 to 82F. Only 1 very old tetra died from the heat. Unplugged and went to work. Tank temp back to normal when I got home. Cleaned AGAIN, but wouldn't start. I missed the return date by 2 days! I've had aquariums for 30+ years and am very experienced with hard to keep fish. I decided to try this filter in a 36 gallon bowfront heavily planted tank. I always have 2 filters running in every tank just in case I have a problem. I do a 25% water change & filter cartridge rinse/change weekly. Deep filter clean monthly so usually my equipment lasts for years. Read more
It’s a super nice compact size. Little amount of filter media though- and the flow is much too strong for most use cases. I have a 10 gallon which is the maximum this filter is rated for. It was still way too much flow, using the normal nozzle or the rainfall one. My beta investigated the jet and got blown to Canada. It is okay but adjustable flow would make it more usable Read more
GREAT little filter! I have the 5-10 gallon unit in a 2.5 gallon tank. Because its acrylic (not glass) and there is no real stand for my setup, it seemed quite loud. I put some rubber pads under my aquarium and it deadened the noise significantly. That was strictly a problem with MY SETUP, not the pump! Water is clean and the fish are probably enjoying the jet of water in their tank, probably makes it feel like they're in an actual stream! Read more
BUY THIS! Whether you need a primary or secondary filter as an emergency backup or for use of different media --- BUY THIS! You've never seen such as beautiful, powerful, artistic water or air display for such as tiny and inexpensive filter. For a 10 gallon tank, buy the MAGI200, NOT the next size up. Amazing. DID I Say AMAZING!!!! Buy this as an additional filter for every tank you have. Use it with your other filter or was a backup. Yes --- IT IS AMAZING! This little pump does so many things. people don’t realize that until they’ve tried all the options that are in the package. Any negatives about this pump are because people don’t understand its use. Use it to create a waterfall in addition to filtering, use it to create aeration in addition to filtering, don’t put in filter media and just use it as a waterfall or aeration, use your own media, filter floss, nitrogen remover, whatever you want to do with this little pump, you can do it. Read more
