Aqueon QuietFlow LED PRO Aquarium Power Filter: 75 GPH of Clean, Clear Water

Mark w.: This is the first overflow filter I've shopped for after getting past the 50gal hump of aquarium husbandry. The fact that I only need one pump for a 75gal tank baffles me when I look at the crystal clear water it keeps clean all by itself. I even have some Oscar fish that can really make a lot of... debris... to test the unit. But lo and behold, the dual filter pack and high flow power head make little work of what some dog walkers would want to use a scoop and bag for. Great price point vs functionality. Set up was a breeze as the unit was factory fresh and with very little clicking and locking and stretching the cord out straight, this unit was ready for it's home on the back of the tank.

United States on Nov 21, 2023

Danny Brown: Works great

Canada on Aug 26, 2023

Michelle MajorMichelle Major: The media could not be loaded.  The 1st filter made an EXTREMELY loud grinding mechanical sound and had to be returned. Trusting all the 5 star reviews I tried ordering another (Quiet Flow 75 model) and the 1st one must have just been defective as the 2nd one doesn't do that at all. The hum of it is a little louder then I was hoping for but not bad (video with audio attached). Good up to 90gal, running it on a minimalistic 52gal fancy goldfish tank.

Canada on May 26, 2022

Eileen K Carpenter: Many people find this pretty noisy. It will create a waterfall if the water level isn't right up to the top of the tank. But it really circulates the water and aerates it. Fish are happy.

Filters are easy to replace. Mine go out when the trash goes out, so I don't care if the red light is on yet or not.

Besides being wider, it requires much more clearance behind the tank than smaller Aqueon filters. I had to move the tank away from the wall.

The "leveler" isn't really large enough to level the filter, and the silicone padding band around it is certain to break. I anticipate sticking some other larger plastic item back there when that happens, like a water jug cap.

Like other Aqueon filters, it offers the option of sticking the intake tube into the upright portion of an undergravel filter, if you want to use it instead of a bubbler.

United States on May 14, 2022

Driver: I have owned 3 of these filters all different sizes from smallest to this one.
Before buying the aqueon filters I tried all the so called best out there fluval included. None have performed like these.
They make noise sure but running water does. The bathtub isn't quiet when you fill it is it? They are easy to clean, powerful and keeps my tanks crystal clear. I have a variety of fish who swim and school happily became of the clean water they are swimming in. You will see when you change the filter cartridge what crap it takes from your tank. I change mine every 4 to 6 weeks. I highly recommend it, and will continue to buy them if I need to. My first is still going and it's been 4 years now.

Canada on Apr 11, 2022

Sydney: This filter has been great in the past, but the last one I ordered from Amazon is absolutely terrible. It quits nearly every day, sometimes twice a day. The water passage is constantly falling off and it’s not due to my fish knocking into it. The propeller on the inside seems to stop working very, very often. Sometimes I’ll be sitting beside my fish tank and I’ll hear it start to rattle and then it’ll just quit. I’m constantly having to check on my tank to see if it’s still running to ensure there’s water flowing and filtration happening. I’m not going to buy this filter again. It’s not worth the money whatsoever! I have the exact same one that doesn’t cause any of these problems but I still won’t buy this filter ever again.

Canada on Jan 13, 2022

Shawn: Update!

Used this filter for a couple years and it ended up finally tanking out. Bought it again this last week and working as it should and happy Oscar fish. The motor ended up melting and stopped working. Pretty sure my water level was a little low (oops). Same as the below review. Obviously not silent. Same buzz coming from top lid. But i like the filter and it keeps my tank clean for a VERY VERY dirty breed of fish.

(Original)
Honest review!
This filter does fine. Not 5 stars but i like it!

This filter does well for my Oscar tank. It is able to filter out a ton of the massive amount my year old Oscar will throw in waste. It does have an annoying buzz come from the top lid. Just tap it and it's gone for a couple days or more. Not really a massive issue. Also It's not silent. You can tell it's running.

I upgraded to this model for extra filtration and instantly saw a change in how clear my water was. Suction was good enough. I do a good bit of water changes and cleaning anyways so i didn't need it to be a vacuum. The filters get filthy fast... Which is positive because it means it is doing the job.

One last word would be...

United States on Apr 07, 2021

KB: This filter is literally silent. Other than the actual sound of the water this thing doesn't make a sound. I have 2 aquariums in my bedroom and the one running this filter is right beside my bed, so having a filter that doesn't vibrate or hum is very important to me. It even has a buffer on the back to press up against your tank to stop vibrations. Give it time when you fire it up for the first time - it might seem like it is not working but it needs time to suck up water and get going.
I recommend this filter 100% (plus the Amazon price is a solid 25$ cheaper than any pet store around here)

Canada on Feb 19, 2019

Carlyle: I have bought many filters for my aquarium...
This one is the best and I always come back!
This filter came with an old aquarium I bought , the aquarium broke about a year later. I went to a fancy pet store when I bought a new tank, they suggested I try out a new filter, so I did. I tossed my old one like a fool... The new one was difficult, and broke within a couple days. I immediately returned it and purchased this one again. It lasted about a year, maybe more, until I unplugged it to clean the aquarium and it never turned on again, I believe I somehow damaged it during the cleaning. I ordered this one ( the same model) and when it got here I noticed they have made some improvements, and they're amazing! The LED light I don't use, but I was excited about the intake tube which no longer falls off during cleaning, the old intake tube would occasionally murder a snail or two, this one does not so far.

I have always had aquariums, the filter is something I usually have to fight and struggle with occasionally, this one does not need a babysitter, and it gets the job done efficiently.

United States on Mar 18, 2017

Evil_Asch: This filter is fantastic, it is easy to use, easy to clean, extremely effective, and can be nearly silent if you remember to keep your water level topped up. I have a 55 long tank with live plants and its right on the edge of overstocked (I monitor water quality with the API Freshwater Master Test Kit and do ~weekly water changes as well as adding freshwater about 1-2 times a week to maintain the water level).

This filter is strong enough to keep up with the demands of my tank without blasting my guppies or other slow moving fish around (I even have 2 African Dwarf Frogs that have no problem with the current) and it is almost silent with the appropriate water level maintained. If you prefer a more turbulent exchange you can lower the water level slightly.

Highly recommended. The only real drawback are the proprietary cartridges but if you keep an eye out and get them on sale the refills are not too prohibitively expensive and in the end they work far far better than the charcoal in a stretched stocking filters I used with much cheaper (and louder) filters.

United States on Jun 20, 2012