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AquaClear 30 Power Filter for 10-30 Gallon Aquariums

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Features:
  • Energy efficient pump lowers operating costs
  • Comes equipped with AquaClear Foam; Activated Carbon Filter and BioMax and Cycle Guard

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Chewy has AquaClear 30 Power Filter for 10-30 Gallon Aquariums on sale for $25.80. Get Free Shipping with a One Time Use Coupon Code.
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Alternatively, Amazon has AquaClear 30 Power Filter for 10-30 Gallon Aquariums on sale for $27. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or on orders $35+.

Alternatively, Petco has AquaClear 30 Power Filter for 10-30 Gallon Aquariums on sale for $27. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Staff Member phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Energy efficient pump lowers operating costs
  • Comes equipped with AquaClear Foam; Activated Carbon Filter and BioMax and Cycle Guard

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This is $12 lower (40% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $38.99.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on over 20,000 ratings at Amazon.
  • About this Store:
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Model: AquaClear 30 Power Filter, Fish Tank Filter for 10- to 30-Gallon Aquariums

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I think these are some of the most effective filters, though not the quietest. They may have a higher upfront cost but you shouldn't need to buy as much media. The sponges usually last years, before they start falling apart. There's really no reason to ever replace the BioMax. Only the carbon would need to be replaced regularly but it usually isn't even necessary. I just swap it for another sponge. If you do want to run carbon or zeolite, just buy it in bulk and get a refillable bag. By the way, I'd suggest stepping up to at least the Aquaclear 50.
I wouldn't actually run an Aquaclear 30 on a 30G tank. I'd get the 50, at a bare minimum. Personally, I run an Aquaclear 110 and 70 on a 40G Breeder.
Props for aquarium deals!
For anyone starting out in the hobby, consider using something like this for a 10-20 gall tank, you'll thank me later...

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I think these are some of the most effective filters, though not the quietest. They may have a higher upfront cost but you shouldn't need to buy as much media. The sponges usually last years, before they start falling apart. There's really no reason to ever replace the BioMax. Only the carbon would need to be replaced regularly but it usually isn't even necessary. I just swap it for another sponge. If you do want to run carbon or zeolite, just buy it in bulk and get a refillable bag. By the way, I'd suggest stepping up to at least the Aquaclear 50.
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Quote from cwshu :
This thing can run 150gph through itself. That's turning over all the water in a 30G tank five times every hour.
I wouldn't actually run an Aquaclear 30 on a 30G tank. I'd get the 50, at a bare minimum. Personally, I run an Aquaclear 110 and 70 on a 40G Breeder.
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Can anyone recommend a good filter for a beta 5 gallon tank?
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Props for aquarium deals!
For anyone starting out in the hobby, consider using something like this for a 10-20 gall tank, you'll thank me later...
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Quote from FairNest1755 :
Can anyone recommend a good filter for a beta 5 gallon tank?
I'm pretty sure I use this one with the flow rate turned down to the lowest. If it still creates too much churning and pushes your betta around, you can put something near the outlet to break the stream, like a decoration, plants, or even a sponge suction cupped to the wall.
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I got into fishkeeping a year ago and this is the filter I got for a 16 gallon. Overall I've been very happy with it. A couple of notes:

- as others have said, you don't need the carbon. I replaced mine with additional biomax I bought online
- I use mine with a sponge over the intake. You NEED to clean this regularly otherwise it'll clog and your flow will drop. During water changes, hold it in the waste water and give it several good squeezes.
- you'll need to clean the impeller and housing about every 3-4 months

Lastly, not related to the filter. But if you're new to the hobby READ UP ON CYCLING A TANK.
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I love these filters for how customizable and roomy they are. I used the 70 on a 15G reef tank for the longest and it ran like a champ. Was able to hide a heater inside and use it as a macroalgae refugium as well as mechanical filtration with filter floss.

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Used these 30 years ago when I bred angelfish which helped pay my wage thru college. Highly reliable and not one ever failed me.
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Anyone know how to help one of these that rattles like crazy (particularly set to full flow)?

Been trying to figure ours out and can't get it to stop.
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Quote from FairNest1755 :
Can anyone recommend a good filter for a beta 5 gallon tank?
We have one for a 5 gallon turned all the way down. As long as the water level is close to the filter output, no issues, water remains acceptably calm. I use 2 of them in a 20 gallon. You can also 3d print accessories to further slow the outflow.

We have 3 of these, they are awesome but not perfect. Not self priming. There are horror stories of things that go wrong after a power outage when people are away.
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Wow! I used to work at a pet shop when I was a kid back in 1995, this design hasn't changed at all since then! The aquaclears were always good compared to Whisper ,which was more expesnvie to replace packages.

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Quote from thumper300zx :
Anyone know how to help one of these that rattles like crazy (particularly set to full flow)?

Been trying to figure ours out and can't get it to stop.
I just taped the lid down on both sides with simple Scotch tape and that stopped the rattles for me in the past. I notice that the lid on my newer AquaClear seem to fit tighter and does not rattle at all.
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Quote from FairNest1755 :
Can anyone recommend a good filter for a beta 5 gallon tank?
This will work. You can adjust the flow to your liking and more filtration is a good way to ensure water quality. The unit is 6" wide for reference. There's a smaller unit also model 20 which is 5" wide.
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Quote from MWink :
I think these are some of the most effective filters, though not the quietest. They may have a higher upfront cost but you shouldn't need to buy as much media. The sponges usually last years, before they start falling apart. There's really no reason to ever replace the BioMax. Only the carbon would need to be replaced regularly but it usually isn't even necessary. I just swap it for another sponge. If you do want to run carbon or zeolite, just buy it in bulk and get a refillable bag. By the way, I'd suggest stepping up to at least the Aquaclear 50.
In aquarium hobby, overfiltration(balanced) is always good and overfeeding is bad. So step up your filters as much as you could.

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Quote from FairNest1755 :
Can anyone recommend a good filter for a beta 5 gallon tank?

They do not like a ton of water movement. I would get a small or medium sponge filter. Aquarium Coop makes a GREAT one with a lift tube. I would put it in the back, pointing to the front or a slight angle. It would move some water but not enough to push the fish around.

Link to sponge filter Aquarium Coop [aquariumcoop.com]

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