Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expired Posted by Undisclosed • Dec 2, 2024
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 3
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
  3. Deal Image
Item 1 of 3
expired Posted by Undisclosed • Dec 2, 2024

Fluval Aquarium Power Filters: Aquaclear: 50 $30, Aquaclear 20

+ Free Shipping & More

$20

$40

50% off
Amazon
25 Comments 15,311 Views
Visit Amazon
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Petco via Amazon has select Fluval AquaClear Aquarium Power Filters on sale from $19.98 below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Undisclosed for sharing this deal.

Available:Petco also has select Fluval AquaClear Aquarium Power Filters on sale from $19.98 below. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free on $35+ orders.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Available:
No longer available:

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff

Original Post

Written by Undisclosed
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Petco via Amazon has select Fluval AquaClear Aquarium Power Filters on sale from $19.98 below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Undisclosed for sharing this deal.

Available:Petco also has select Fluval AquaClear Aquarium Power Filters on sale from $19.98 below. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free on $35+ orders.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Available:
No longer available:

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff

Original Post

Written by Undisclosed

Community Voting

Deal Score
+36
Good Deal
Visit Amazon

Price Intelligence

Model: Fluval Aqua Clear Power Filter, Size: 50 Gal | PetSmart

Deal History 

Sale Price
Slickdeal
  • $NaN
  • Today

Current Prices

Sort: Lowest to Highest | Last Updated 7/13/2025, 10:44 AM
Sold By Sale Price
Amazon$52.99

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

cloudyview
529 Posts
124 Reputation
Best HOB filters I've used - easily allows for custom media, so you're not stuck with just what the manufacturer produces (though fluval does make some great media)
The only real down-side is if/when the power goes out, the suction will pull the water out of the filter, making it unable to restart on it's own.
SmartLocket7462
86 Posts
33 Reputation
The biggest one is also on sale. half off plus the 25. ( if in stock near you) This sale is being slept on.

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/pet...wer-filter

Got it down to 37.48 before tax. My tank is too close to the wall though.

Also the 25 percent off is capped at 30 just an fyi for folks.
Davidhh
2135 Posts
591 Reputation
I don't know anyone who's been in the hobby for any length of time that would call the Aqueon filters better than the Aquaclear. The Aquaclear has been the gold standard of hang-on-back filter for decades. Now, the similarly designed (with the open basket you can fill with whatever media you want) Seachem/Sicce tidal is starting to have a lot of buzz, too. But those are the only HoB filters that most aquariasts choose, if they're not using a cannister filter.

Note that these are clearance prices, because Aquaclear has just released new and improved models. But my Aquaclear 50 has been running great for well over a decade!

24 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Dec 3, 2024
2,715 Posts
Joined Sep 2011
Dec 3, 2024
E4300
Pro
Dec 3, 2024
2,715 Posts
Quote from Kollection :
True. The new self priming hob filters are a game changer. You don't know how important it is until you get a power outage and realize the filter won't come back home unless you're there to fill it
Have the original 300 (now marketed as 70) since 1996. Insert two sponges in the filter chamber for biological filtration. The filter will self-prime as long as the water level is within 3" of the filter's return lip. Use two 70 filters to achieve balanced filtration in a large tank.

I drill a small hole in the intake tube to inject CO2 into the tank.
Dec 3, 2024
1,260 Posts
Joined Sep 2005
Dec 3, 2024
superbalde
Dec 3, 2024
1,260 Posts
I bought the 50 for my son's aquarium to replace an older and noisy pump. Can anyone tell me a good setup for the media? Like what to buy and how often to rinse or replace? Thank you so much.
Dec 3, 2024
248 Posts
Joined Jan 2014
Dec 3, 2024
linh811
Dec 3, 2024
248 Posts
Quote from superbalde :
I bought the 50 for my son's aquarium to replace an older and noisy pump. Can anyone tell me a good setup for the media? Like what to buy and how often to rinse or replace? Thank you so much.
youtube it. The Aquaclear are THE most commonly 'pimped' filter.
Dec 4, 2024
34 Posts
Joined Jun 2016
Dec 4, 2024
micronjaz
Dec 4, 2024
34 Posts
I use these as pet water fountain without bio and carbon filter. Best thing ever. Someone mentioned Uv light going to see if I can add to it.
Dec 5, 2024
182 Posts
Joined May 2009
Dec 5, 2024
babes315
Dec 5, 2024
182 Posts
Quote from pirateparrot :
I had an Aquaclear but had to replace it because if there is a power outage the pump does not re-prime itself. If I am on vacation and have a momentary power outage, the pump does not start back up.
In addition to running the Aquaclear, I also run a sponge filter with a Lithium Battery USB Rechargeable Air Pump. It can run for a few days off of full charge in the event of an extended power outage.
Dec 6, 2024
182 Posts
Joined May 2009
Dec 6, 2024
babes315
Dec 6, 2024
182 Posts
Quote from micronjaz :
I use these as pet water fountain without bio and carbon filter. Best thing ever. Someone mentioned Uv light going to see if I can add to it.
Unless your filtration system is hidden, you will want to be careful with that. The UV light needs to be contained/shielded and since the Aquaclear filter box is translucent, you can't just put one of those cheap unshielded ones in there. You don't want to subject your pets or others to direct UV light.
Dec 6, 2024
182 Posts
Joined May 2009
Dec 6, 2024
babes315
Dec 6, 2024
182 Posts
Aquaclear is what I used with my first aquarium as a kid and I remained loyal to them when I got back into fishkeeping a few years ago.

That being said, has anyone tried the new Aquaclear filters? How do they compare to the old ones?

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 7, 2024
1,807 Posts
Joined Nov 2018
Dec 7, 2024
IndigoWinter2667
Dec 7, 2024
1,807 Posts
Quote from babes315 :
Aquaclear is what I used with my first aquarium as a kid and I remained loyal to them when I got back into fishkeeping a few years ago.That being said, has anyone tried the new Aquaclear filters? How do they compare to the old ones?
The (limited) general consensus is they are a marginal upgrade.
Less lid rattle (limited issue anyway) and the pre-filter sponge is always welcome, but performance wise they are similar. At the same price the new ones are better, but at this price? Not a chance.
Dec 7, 2024
182 Posts
Joined May 2009
Dec 7, 2024
babes315
Dec 7, 2024
182 Posts
Quote from IndigoWinter2667 :
The (limited) general consensus is they are a marginal upgrade.
Less lid rattle (limited issue anyway) and the pre-filter sponge is always welcome, but performance wise they are similar. At the same price the new ones are better, but at this price? Not a chance.
Appreciate the feedback, thanks!

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Related Searches

PetsPet Care & SuppliesOnline OnlyFluvalAmazonPetco

Popular Deals

View All
Found by
Just Now
$1.79$2.9739% off[S&S] $1.79*: 10.5-Oz Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal at Amazon
1
Found by
Just Now
$21$3540% offCrocs Toddler's & Kids' Baya Clogs (various) $21 + Free S&H w/ Walmart+ or on $35+
1
Found by
Just Now
$55$11050% off2-Person Hammock Suite with Collapsible Steel Frame – Backyard Oasis & Camping Essential (450lb Support, UV-Resistant + Storage Bag),White (Concave) $54.98
2
Found by
Just Now
$200$2083% offAt Staples - No Purchase Fee when you buy a $200 Mastercard Gift Card In Store Only (a $7.95 value) - Starts from 7/13-7/19/25 - Limit 9 per customer per day
0
Found by
Just Now
$1.88$2.9736% off$1.88: 11.5-Oz Reese's Puffs Chocolatey Peanut Butter Cereal at Amazon
2

Trending Deals

View All
Found by
Just Now
$285$35018% off[Requires Samsung Reserve] Samsung EPP & EDU: Galaxy Watch8: 40mm $285, 44mm $313, Classic $427; Ultra $570 + 6-Months SiriusXM Streaming + Free Shipping
59
Found by
Just Now
$644$72310% offRT Los Angeles to Osaka Japan $644 Airfares on Air Canada BE (Spring Cherry Blossom Travel March - April 2026)
7
Found by
Just Now
Prospex Save The Ocean Special Edition Antarctica Dive Watch - Monster
8
Found by
Just Now
$105Hoka Men's Rincon 4 Shoe $104.99
5
Found by
Just Now
$100$30066% offSamsung Galaxy A16 5G Tracfone w/1,500 Talk & Text & 4.5GB Data Bundle $100 + FS
27