TOM Aquarium Rapids Power Filter PF-80, 80gph flow rate

It was cracked when it arrived. The plastic it's made of is very very thin. You get what you pay for in this instance.

decent little power filter for a 5-10 gallon tank.

pros:

the power component is in the filter, not in the tank

has a separate bio-screen that helps keep your biological filtration going even after washing/changing filter media

decent flow rate

cons:

not a lot of filter area, if you have many fish this will clog often and quickly, needing frequent cleanings/changing

the filter media is flimsy, making it a bit more difficult to put in the filter than other models, and probably limiting the number of times you can wash it before having to replace the media cartridge.

not silent its not quite as loud as the bubblers (which really arn't loud either), but it hums a bit. in a silent room you will notice, if there is background noise already it wont be a big deal.

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I really like this filter. It meets all my needs as far as adjustable flow rate, compact size and color (completely transparent). It is very quiet and seems reliable.

The only issue I have with it is the connection between the intake extension tube and the intake assembly. The intake extension slips over the intake assy and this fit is made water-tight with a o-ring seated in a groove on the end of the intake assy. Upon first assembly, the o-ring snapped, allowing water to enter the intake at this connection and rendering the extension useless. I simply fixed the issue with some clear silicone sealant, but I felt it worth noting here.

I'd buy it again, I'd just be extremely careful with that tiny little o-ring.

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I replaced a smaller HOB power filter with the Rapids Power filter in my 3 gal Betta tank. The the motor unit is set down inside the sealed, plastic filter body, not twisted in from the bottom so there's no o-ring to kink or leak. I dropped using the OEM filter cartridges for a custom cut (with scissors) multi-chemical asorbant mat that turns brown when exhausted (Poly Bio something or other). This filter has a clear body so it's easy to check on the pad's status. I liked the way the Rapids Power filter performed so well that I bought two others for future use!

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