11 Pack Auqarium Filter Replacement Plates, Turtle Tank Filter Cartridges, Activated Carbon Suitable for Low-Water Filter

I originally bought one for my axolotes tank because they do not like heavy water movement it destroys their gills. It was perfectThe filter is super quite and flows really well. The water flow is actually really staedy through the filter. The suction holes are on the bottom so it can be used in a tank or terrarium with just a few inches of water. I Then removed it and tried on my fry tank. Still worked great. The little pump is great because it draws the water up through the botton and then pushes it up out the flow spout. So if the included filter insert is not enough for you, you can stick a piece of sponge filter in it to make it work even better. You can hang it from the aquarium edge with the included adjustable back hanger. It also has 2 nice suction cups on the back. The work really well I almost wanted to take them of and use them for a heater I have instead lol. I chose to use the suction cups instead of the hanger. Both functioned properly so its a matter of preference.When the item first arrived I was a little skeptical. It look basic and nothing special. I am glad I was wrong. When the filter arrived I opened it and noticed a fine black dust all over the filter. With it being white it made it look dirty. I then realized it wasnt dirty the filter that comes with it has carbon in it. It was just the carbon dust that is on most filters. After I quick wipe down with a paper towel it was perfectly fine. Before using the included filter insert make sure to wash the filter with tap water for a few second to remove the excess carbon dust. Most filter inserts you buy say to do this anyways.It you need a small filter for low water movement or small fish, go with this one. For the price you'll be happy.

This filter is more useful for rimless aquatic containers or terrariums that have low water levels (personally I would recommend at least 2 inches of water depth at a minimum instead of the listed 0.98 inches). For these uses, it works great. Or even as a small current filter on a standard aquarium after medication treatments where the charcoal can work on removing the remaining medication chemicals by hanging it with the provided rim hook mount from the lip of the aquarium hood doorway because the rim hook is not large enough to fit over the plastic rim found on most aquariums sold in the USA ( I’d like to see the mount hook redesigned to fit standard aquariums or include one for each, those with a rim and those without).It’s not intended to complete with typical hang in tank type filters for larger bodies of water. In a terrarium setting, it wouldn’t be difficult to stage rock formations to create a waterfall allowing for the filter housing to be hidden from sight.Myself, I bought it to use as a medication removal filter that won’t need a high flow rate, could be stored away easily after use and wouldn’t take up a lot of room in smaller (10 gallons or less) hospital aquariums. This filter fit that need nicely. It can hang of the side or you can use the rubber suction cups to mount it on the aquarium wall. With that being said, you’ll have to lower the water level a bit to allow the water exiting the filter to “splash” on the top of the water to aerate the water.It would also work nicely for a small betta fish aquarium where slight water flow and gentle aeration is appreciated.

I am updating my review. I was originally really impressed with this filter. I ordered this first in October and it worked really well. However, two months later and it quit working.While it was working well, I had ordered another one for a different tank. It worked less than 30 minutes. I am returning it.I ordered a replacement for the second filter before the original stopped working. I will be sending it back as I cannot risk loosing more money being right past my return window.Don’t waste your money. I am very disappointedThis filter is perfect for my 5 gallon tank that I only have 2 gallons of water in. The aquarium houses my 2 tiny hatchling mud turtles for now. The current is not too strong and is working well.

I would first like to start off with the music to your ears with this waterfall sound. I would personally fall asleep. At times I would wake up in the middle of the night to turn it off though. It looks so magical in my turtles’ tank. However, I’m not sure if it’s only my turtle but I think he’s kind of scared of it. I noticed when I turn it on he doesn’t like to be near it. I also wish it had batteries instead, connecting and disconnecting could be a hassle. Installing the product was easy, but as I was using it overtime I did start to have issues with it. The grip in the back of the product doesn’t grip on to my turtles’ tank as strongly as before. I personally would get something similar to the sound it makes, if it were a tiny waterfall to place in my restroom

they work super good it last me a long time 🤗

My turtles (hatchings) could dismount this filter and play soccer with it all day long. It “clips” to the side of the tank by a strip of plastic that’s attached to the filter using the same aspect as the back of a baseball cap adjusts (the plastic holes and bumps). It’s super easy to separate and break away into the water. My turtles give me a run for my money anyway. They even climbed up the side of it and jumped off the side like it was a cliff. Yeehaw.

I wasn’t sure about this pump based on some of the reviews, but so far, it’s great.It’s pretty quiet, as long as you make sure that the water level stays above the intake slots on the bottom sides. I use it for my young turtle, and after getting used to it, I find her around it and under the “waterfall”. It’s another reason that I bought this one, besides the price.At this point, I’m satisfied with the purchase. It does what it’s supposed to, and not loud. Although, it’s possible that with extended use, it could become that way. Also, I only run it a couple hours a day to extend the life of the pump. They recommend that also. So if you need one that needs running constantly, I don’t know how long it would hold up.