The Aqueon ‘QuietFlow’ power filter rates on top of the best small fish tank filters list. There’s a lot to love here. 5 levels of filtration, easy to set up with sizes to suit tanks 10 to 50 gallons. Healthy, clean water delivered at prices starting under $20.
The benefits
The objective is to improve water quality to support a healthy environment for the fish. The tank filter should maintain clarity of the water and therefore the attractiveness of the aquarium. This delivers.
There’s no need for additional valves because the Aqueon increases oxygen in the water by forming bubbles continuously.
Much less noise compared to other motor-run filter systems, living up to its name the ‘quiet flow power filter’.
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Suits small to mid size fish tanks
How does a power filter work?
Clean, healthy tank water is the result of a filtration system that incorporates mechanical, chemical, biological and a specialty filter pad system.
1.Dense floss installed in the filter removes debris, fish waste and any other unwanted particles from the water. It attracts these particles and once they come in contact with the filtration unit the waste is stored until eliminated by changing the floss.
2.It contains an area with activated carbon that purges bad odors, toxins and discoloration. Fish naturally produce toxic nitrates and ammonia from their life cycle.Their waste is handled by a patented bio-holster inside this machine.
3.A diffuser grid is also used to remove other toxins and add more oxygen for active fish. Water splashing is reduced dramatically and therefore the return of particles towards the floss is remarkably quiet.
Here’s a breakdown of the process
- It starts with a mechanical pull to remove debris
- followed by activated carbon to remove odors and toxins
- nitrites and toxic ammonia are next removed by the ‘bio-holster’
- during the final stage, additional harmful toxins are removed and oxygen added
Beautifully clear aquarium water is the result.The design automatically eradicates leaks and noise is diminished.
This suits a small to mid-size fish tank. Prices start at under $20, it’s a good value product.
Product comparison size chart
| Quietflow Size | Capacity | Size of fiter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 10 | 100 gal per hr | 6.4"x3.8"x6.3" | |
| Size 20 | 125 gal per hr | 7.4"x4.4"x7.9" | |
| Size 30 | 200 gal per hr | 8.4"x4.6"x7.9" | |
| Size 50 | 250 gal per hr | 8.4"x4.1"x7.9" | |
| Size 55/75 | 400 gal per hr | 12.9"x6.6"x8.4" |
Aqueon quiet flow power filter is ‘fish friendly’ technology for aquariums. It’s ‘easy to use’ automatic controls and adapters for conditions inside the aquarium environment are perfect for the beginning aquarist and our top choice as the best small fish tank filter.
The video below gives you a step by step guide for cleaning your power filter.
