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Polar Aurora Free Media 265GPH / 370GPH / 525GPH External Aquarium Filter with Builtin Pump Kit Canister (370GPH)
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Brand | Polar Aurora |
Color | Black |
Material | Plastic |
Product Dimensions | 11"L x 11"W x 17"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Item Weight | 16 Pounds |
Maximum Flow Rate | 6.16 Gallons Per Minute |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
About this item
- Good for up to 100 gallon fish tanks.Maximum flow rate of 370GPH from built in pump Pump Power: 35W
- 3 media trays capable of handling your choice of filtration media; Comes with an adjustable spray bar. This is a helpful feature if you want to adjust the output flow from the filter
- Convenient self-priming pump that eliminates the need for manual siphoning; Single valve disconnect & priming pump ease routine maintenance
- Built in 9 Watt light for controlling algae spores and promoting clear water
- The three flexible media trays allow you to add other filtration media such as SunSun's activated carbons, ceramic rings or bio-balls to achieve excellent mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. Compare with similar items
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Value for money | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
Noise level | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Sheerness | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
Suction power | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Easy to clean | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
Sold By | LKF USA | LKF USA | LKF USA | LKF USA | factory outlets |
weight | 15.95 pounds | — | — | 13.6 pounds | 6.84 kilograms |
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Product Description
Enhance aquarium filtration with large-capacity, 3-stage canister filters. Revolutionary canister filters boast greater media-storing capacity so aquarium water comes into contact with more filter media during the initial pass. Advanced, high-performance features help ensure high water quality plus quick and easy routine filter maintenance. Removes organic film and debris from water surface. Easy to be removed and cleaned.
Please notice : all canister filters go through water pressurize test before boxing by the manufacture to ensure there are no leaking. There maybe condensation still trap inside the filters. Please be assured!
The water will be not clear at once for the first time to use,you need to wait for 1-2 days patiently,then all the impurity or dirty things will be filtered out.Hope you can understand.
Features:
- 3 stages of filtration
- 9w UV powered
- Recommend for tanks under 100 gallons
- Comes with Complete kit
- 11"x11"x17" in Dimensions
- 110-120V 50-60Hz
- Integrated UV kill switch
- Can adjust to fit larger gallon tanks
- Eliminate all harmful viruses and bacteria
- The item is just for fish, not for turtle.
- Maximum flow rate of 370GPH from built in pump
Free Media 370GPH External Aquarium Filter with 9 watt UV Light
Package:
- 1x Input and Output Discreteness
- 1x Barrel Head
- 1x Main Canister Body
- 1x 9W UV Light Bulb
- 2x 5 feet lengths of flexible tubing
- 1x Draining Tray Cover
- 3x Draining Trays
- 1x Output Curvy Bar
- 1x Input Curvy Bar
- 2x Connected Bars
- 2x Spray Bars
- 1x Spray Bar Cover
- 3x Input Bars
- 1x Input Cover
- 1x1lb activated carbon in mesh media bag
- 1x1lb ceramic rings in mesh media bag
- 1x40 pieces of bio-balls
- 1xBlue coarse filter sponge
- Noted: You'd better rinse the active carbon with clean water before you put it into the canister, in case there are small black carbon pieces on it because of the collision in transit.
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O-RingO-Ring with vaseline, prevent leaking and slipping |
Input and Output DiscretenessSeparated components, 360°swivel joint, prevent water flow inside the bucket |
BasketWith 3 baskets. Each basket has its own filter cotton which diameter is about 10CM. |
Press Type PumpingBe sure to drain the air out of the bucket before using. |
Questions and Answers:
- UV light/glass cover broken/doesn't work : if damaged, send us an email and some pictures about it, we will resend you a replacement. If not, rotate the top lid 180 degree, and try it again. Because there is only an inductive part on one side.
- Missing pieces: We may miss some pieces when packing, please send us an email if any part is missing.
- Leaking: Please check if the glass cover was broken. If not, make sure all pieces are assembled correct, adjust the o-seal ring on the top lid and put the filter lower than your tank, and make sure water can get through the green hoses soomthly.
- Loud noise from the motor: You may need to check the impeller on the top lid if there is anything in it, and clean it. And then try it again.
- Not pump water: Press the blue button on the top lid to compel the extra air out of the canister. And try it again.
- The flow is slow: Add enough water into the tank, and adjust the cotton and medias.
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Max Flow Rate | 265GPH | 525GPH | 525GPH | 265GPH | 265GPH | |
Max Tank Size | 75Gallon | 200 Gallon | 200 Gallon | 75Gallon | 75Gallon | |
Stages of Filtration | 3-Stage | 4-Stage | 4-Stage | 3-Stage | 3-Stage | |
UV light | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Free Media | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Applicable place | Pond | Fish Tank | Fish Tank | Fish Tank | Fish Tank | Fish Tank |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 11 x 11 x 17 inches; 15.95 Pounds
- Date First Available : April 26, 2014
- Manufacturer : Polar Aurora
- ASIN : B00JYEL2VE
- Best Sellers Rank: #29,169 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #119 in Aquarium Filters
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Customers like the value, noise level and ease of installation of the water pump. They mention that the replacement bulbs are cheap and the water flow is perfect and quiet. They are also satisfied with ease of filtering, and quality. Others however, are not happy with the durability, saying that it broke quickly. Opinions are mixed on cleanability and leakage.
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Customers like the quality of the water pump. They say it works well, is durable, and powerful. Some say it's perfect for a turtle tank and provides good water. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and value of the product.
"...Thats all there is to it. Simple and effective, most importantly super quiet for YEARS to come...." Read more
"...Our first one worked well for an amazing 8 years. Moves a lot of water and keeps it very clean!..." Read more
"...It even works as a circulation pump because the water sprays out so powerful that you can visually see it circulating the water...." Read more
"...When I first installed it, it worked beautifully for about 7 months or so. I took it out to clean it and I put it back just as it was supposed to be...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the water pump. For example, they mention that it's surprisingly quiet and easy to clean, and that the water flow is perfect and quiet.
"...Simple and effective, most importantly super quiet for YEARS to come...." Read more
"...Moves a lot of water and keeps it very clean! The filter pump itself is nearly silent, but the return is a waterfall!..." Read more
"...Alas, the pump is so quiet that I didn't notice that I had achieved priming until about 15 seconds later!..." Read more
"...Volume 6.5/10- It had a dull whistling noise for the first few hours, but it seems to have calmed down after fully priming...." Read more
Customers like the filtering of the water pump. They mention that it does a really good job filtering the water, keeping it clear and clean. The pump is big and has plenty of filtration and space for different media. The filter performance is great, and the water quality is amazingly good. The flow is perfect for their tank and the clarity of the air is amazing. They love it and it has a much better flow rate.
"I’ve had it for about two weeks and it’s been doing a really good job filtering the water in my aquarium. It was really quick and easy to set up too." Read more
"...Don't get me wrong, this is a great filtration system, but I felt that it just wasn't doing enough for my tank so I started to search for a similar..." Read more
"...Other than these "little" issues, it filters well.Oh, another thing. That blue pump to get the air out, don't use it...." Read more
"...The bottom line is this - when it works, this is an amazing canister filter that with a Marineland polishing pad added to the top tray, will have..." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the water pump to be easy. They mention that it is very quick, simple, and effective. Some say that it starts easily and that it's very easy to service.
"...Thats all there is to it. Simple and effective, most importantly super quiet for YEARS to come...." Read more
"...If everything is lined up right, it starts easily!" Read more
"...It was really quick and easy to set up too." Read more
"Easy to set up and start. I previously had a very similar cannister filter. This one is very easy to prime and start." Read more
Customers like the value of the water pump. They mention that it's worth the price, the replacement bulbs are cheap, and the filters are worth it for the clean tank.
"...In conclusion, this is an excellent value for a canister filter (mine replaced an old, old canister that died about a year ago)...." Read more
"...This is the cheapest filter I could find with UV and good reviews. The only problem was that it's rated for up to a 100 gallon tank...." Read more
"...It's a great bang for your buck, and goes to show that you don't need name brand...." Read more
"I like the valve shut off for ease of break down and cleaning. Good value for the money. It's nice and quiet." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cleanability of the water pump. Some mention it's easily cleaned, effective at keeping the water clean, and disconnects easy for cleaning. However, others say that the inside was dirty and the flow intake/output seems backwards. It's time easy, but consuming, to clean all the filters. The pump comes with little water droplets and is somewhat loosely attached.
"...Moves a lot of water and keeps it very clean! The filter pump itself is nearly silent, but the return is a waterfall!..." Read more
"...I put it back together and there was still a small stream of water down the side. I did this a few times until magically it stopped leaking...." Read more
"...been running this for about 2 months now and it has noticeably improved the overall cleanliness of my tank...." Read more
"...For the price, you can't beat it. Super quiet. Really clean tank. Next tank I'm setting up though, I m upgrading 1 higher to get the UV light." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leakage of the water pump. Some mention that the plunger works well and does not leak, while others say that it started leaking and became extremely noisy. The cover to the UV light has also leaked, shorted out, and blew their breakers. The connections immediately leaked and dripped saltwater onto their home.
"...It leaked big time overnight, I awoke to a soaked floor and leaky ceiling. It leaked from one of the clamps on the side...." Read more
"...putting the top of the filter back on and closing everything up, it leaked. Had to take off, wipe dry and replace 11 times before it stopped leaking...." Read more
"...Suction 9/10*Output 9/10*Quality of materials 5/10-No leaks thus far..." Read more
"The canister began leaking water rapidly from the sides and thanks to the poorly written manual It took me a while to find the shut off switch on my..." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the durability of the water pump. They mention that the plastic is brittle, easy to break and twist, and the impeller was broken in 3 places. The hose assembly to the top of the filter has broken, rendering the filter unusable.
"...owning this canister filter for less than 4 months, it has started falling apart!..." Read more
"...The jet output on the other hand is a little too strong (but not much)...." Read more
"...Well based on my experience, the filter is durable if youre handling it as if you would handle a more expensive filters...." Read more
"...that the screw clamps to hold the hoses on feel very cheap and don’t feel sturdy on my rimmed aquarium...." Read more
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Anyway, I wanted to upgrade sponge filter on my 15Gallon Tall Aqueon since HOB is not an option as I need to have this as close to wall as possible. Tank is somewhat difficult to maintain with its original stand, the top rim is so so, but rather high for me. Searching for low water current tank filters only SunSun 602-B and 603-B became choice, but the price compared to this with UV included? Also the media capacity, pump is external of the canisters body on those and no priming pump. Ive been debating for a few days to decide if 603-B or this 303-B, still knowing the water flow will be too strong as my old unit still goes insane and nothing stops it. Well based on my experience, the filter is durable if youre handling it as if you would handle a more expensive filters. This has a ceramic impeller shaft as well which was the first thing I was checking for opening the unit and am very happy knowing the fact! Filter media trays are same desing but feel lighter yet sturdy, so does the InOut valve. Clamps and rubber tip feet are the same, fitting from the filter head seems tougher, possibly improved O-Ring or dimensional change in body of the filter, definitely a tighter fit when opening closing the canister filter. Accessories such as intake and outtake bars are not twistable so spray bars will go facing right across where the actual bar is hanged in a tank. This would be a problem with my primary tank, so there you need either SunSun Canister or just get SunSun set instead of PolarAurora. This however has clips that are attached to both InOut bars and attaches to tank ledge ensuring it wont go anywhere I like that feature as well as directional nozzle, could be useful if spray bar is not an option. I have hacked my SunSun a bit in years so I share with how my Canister is set up. Knowing the water enters the filter from the bottom and gets filtered by raising up until it hits the head and gets pushed back up and into the tank I have laid the filtration into 5 stage following in this order. Prior to doing this, you may want to let hoses soak in hot water for the time being for easier installation upon installing. Refer to pictures regards my media setup. Circular opening in each tray and cover must align with canisters bottom mark.
1. Intake Strainer glued up from the very bottom with an epoxy quick drying glue to prevent sucking in potential fry, or sand, dirt particles when disturbed by fish. It will provide only water entering the canister filter once you put the most coarse sponge pre filter you can find onto it. Youll be grateful to see this serving as shrimp feeder and baby shrimp as well as fish eggs and fry saver not mentioning it does well as a in tank mechanical filtration.
2. Very Bottom of the canister filter (not the bottom tray!!!) is layed out with ceramic media the filter came with and one bio ball by the water intake hole. Its all defined to disperse the water flow across the bottom and reduce future clogging, knowing those ceramic medias are the cheapest way to go and me not using them primarily it is better than tossing them out and leaving bottom of the canister being completely empty when it could serve with first tough to colonize biomedia getting the first and freshest shots of bacteria from tank. Could be used for cycling future tanks if anything.
3. First tray - Bottom level: Three sponge mechanical filtration rule. Coarse Blue being on the very bottom, Medium Black sponge being in the middle and fine Green sponge sits on top right beneath the;
4. Second tray - Middle level: This tray starts with biological filtration using 2 lbs. of BioHome Ultimate media mixed with starting bacteria balls they included with my order of Biohome, two fistfuls of porous tiny ceramic media I found in old aquaclear hob filter box, and bioBalls that were included with the canister filter. I would only keep the Biohome as I do in primary tanks filter however I ran out of it and have no intentions of spending lots of $ for this 15 Gallon tank. Sponges and biohome is the best to go with.
5. Third tray - Top level: Running out of Biohome media I'm using an alternative: Natural Red Lava Rock. About 3 lbs. Looks and feels a lot like Biohome Albeit less effective, still good and never degrading. If youre going to use these, take time to go through the bag piece by piece and look for largest pieces that weight substantially less than others then focus on ones that have the most pores in smaller pieces, either selection will grand you best pieces. Lightest and most porous only (You can use the rest for decorative purposes in-tank if desired, they will work there as a biological media too!) Then to finish it off, put a Fine polishing pad on top, last plastic cover and;
-Fill with water until it covers polishing pad, close and lock the filter head into the base. Connect the InOut hoses correspondingly to filter valve markings In Out and then press the priming pump few times until it'll suck the water from aquarium in and spits air out from the outtake.
Thats all there is to it. Simple and effective, most importantly super quiet for YEARS to come. It'll take months to colonize the beneficial bacteria into the canister media, it can take as much as 6 months, but you should see the results sooner especially if upgrading filter from well estabilished or cycled tank. Mines already working and other than foul smell which is expected to go away on its own, happy with my fish adjusting and swimming with the "flow" within couple of hours. Bottom feeder seems to be distressed though. Or maybe became alive? I'll keep watching.
Happy Fishkeeping with best media and minimal filter maintenance.
PLEASE, DO NOT USE CHARCOAL MEDIA in case that you will need to treat your fish sicknesses in future. Many treatments require you to remove activated carbon media priorly, giving you extra work, especially when carbon needs replacement every 3 months it is absolutely useless to keep in canister filters.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018
Anyway, I wanted to upgrade sponge filter on my 15Gallon Tall Aqueon since HOB is not an option as I need to have this as close to wall as possible. Tank is somewhat difficult to maintain with its original stand, the top rim is so so, but rather high for me. Searching for low water current tank filters only SunSun 602-B and 603-B became choice, but the price compared to this with UV included? Also the media capacity, pump is external of the canisters body on those and no priming pump. Ive been debating for a few days to decide if 603-B or this 303-B, still knowing the water flow will be too strong as my old unit still goes insane and nothing stops it. Well based on my experience, the filter is durable if youre handling it as if you would handle a more expensive filters. This has a ceramic impeller shaft as well which was the first thing I was checking for opening the unit and am very happy knowing the fact! Filter media trays are same desing but feel lighter yet sturdy, so does the InOut valve. Clamps and rubber tip feet are the same, fitting from the filter head seems tougher, possibly improved O-Ring or dimensional change in body of the filter, definitely a tighter fit when opening closing the canister filter. Accessories such as intake and outtake bars are not twistable so spray bars will go facing right across where the actual bar is hanged in a tank. This would be a problem with my primary tank, so there you need either SunSun Canister or just get SunSun set instead of PolarAurora. This however has clips that are attached to both InOut bars and attaches to tank ledge ensuring it wont go anywhere I like that feature as well as directional nozzle, could be useful if spray bar is not an option. I have hacked my SunSun a bit in years so I share with how my Canister is set up. Knowing the water enters the filter from the bottom and gets filtered by raising up until it hits the head and gets pushed back up and into the tank I have laid the filtration into 5 stage following in this order. Prior to doing this, you may want to let hoses soak in hot water for the time being for easier installation upon installing. Refer to pictures regards my media setup. Circular opening in each tray and cover must align with canisters bottom mark.
1. Intake Strainer glued up from the very bottom with an epoxy quick drying glue to prevent sucking in potential fry, or sand, dirt particles when disturbed by fish. It will provide only water entering the canister filter once you put the most coarse sponge pre filter you can find onto it. Youll be grateful to see this serving as shrimp feeder and baby shrimp as well as fish eggs and fry saver not mentioning it does well as a in tank mechanical filtration.
2. Very Bottom of the canister filter (not the bottom tray!!!) is layed out with ceramic media the filter came with and one bio ball by the water intake hole. Its all defined to disperse the water flow across the bottom and reduce future clogging, knowing those ceramic medias are the cheapest way to go and me not using them primarily it is better than tossing them out and leaving bottom of the canister being completely empty when it could serve with first tough to colonize biomedia getting the first and freshest shots of bacteria from tank. Could be used for cycling future tanks if anything.
3. First tray - Bottom level: Three sponge mechanical filtration rule. Coarse Blue being on the very bottom, Medium Black sponge being in the middle and fine Green sponge sits on top right beneath the;
4. Second tray - Middle level: This tray starts with biological filtration using 2 lbs. of BioHome Ultimate media mixed with starting bacteria balls they included with my order of Biohome, two fistfuls of porous tiny ceramic media I found in old aquaclear hob filter box, and bioBalls that were included with the canister filter. I would only keep the Biohome as I do in primary tanks filter however I ran out of it and have no intentions of spending lots of $ for this 15 Gallon tank. Sponges and biohome is the best to go with.
5. Third tray - Top level: Running out of Biohome media I'm using an alternative: Natural Red Lava Rock. About 3 lbs. Looks and feels a lot like Biohome Albeit less effective, still good and never degrading. If youre going to use these, take time to go through the bag piece by piece and look for largest pieces that weight substantially less than others then focus on ones that have the most pores in smaller pieces, either selection will grand you best pieces. Lightest and most porous only (You can use the rest for decorative purposes in-tank if desired, they will work there as a biological media too!) Then to finish it off, put a Fine polishing pad on top, last plastic cover and;
-Fill with water until it covers polishing pad, close and lock the filter head into the base. Connect the InOut hoses correspondingly to filter valve markings In Out and then press the priming pump few times until it'll suck the water from aquarium in and spits air out from the outtake.
Thats all there is to it. Simple and effective, most importantly super quiet for YEARS to come. It'll take months to colonize the beneficial bacteria into the canister media, it can take as much as 6 months, but you should see the results sooner especially if upgrading filter from well estabilished or cycled tank. Mines already working and other than foul smell which is expected to go away on its own, happy with my fish adjusting and swimming with the "flow" within couple of hours. Bottom feeder seems to be distressed though. Or maybe became alive? I'll keep watching.
Happy Fishkeeping with best media and minimal filter maintenance.
PLEASE, DO NOT USE CHARCOAL MEDIA in case that you will need to treat your fish sicknesses in future. Many treatments require you to remove activated carbon media priorly, giving you extra work, especially when carbon needs replacement every 3 months it is absolutely useless to keep in canister filters.
Advice from experience: if the lid will not clip down easily, you have a tray in wrong. If the prime will not pump easily, you have a tray in wrong or too much filter media. If everything is lined up right, it starts easily!
The first thing is how big and heavy it is. It does not fit under my tank in the stand compartment so I had to place it visibly outside my tank. The only upside to everyone having to see it is that it reminds me to turn off the UV light every now and again. I read that it is not good to leave it running nonstop for long periods of time or it can mess up the plastic inside the canister. I let it run for a week or 2 and then shut it off till seeing it reminds me to turn it back on again for a while. The weight of the canister filled with media and water is much more than my Eheim. I am a single female so if it was any heavier I might have had to second guess my purchase as I had a hard time carrying it back to the tank after setting it up in my kitchen and filling with established tank water.
The second thing I don't like is the Output Curvy Bar/Spray Bar. The curvy bar sits right at the very top of the tank pointing forward so if I use it the water sprays hard into the front of the tank. I was instantly disappointed in this and went on to look into using the spray bar instead. This does work better for me as it stretches pretty much the side width of the tank. It even works as a circulation pump because the water sprays out so powerful that you can visually see it circulating the water. However, it is also placed at the very top of the tank so you can hear the water being released back into the tank, even with a full tank of water. It is calming until you are trying to watch TV and have to turn the volume way up to hear over the tank. My Eheim is completely quite as it returns a few inches into the tank.
Overall it does the job for a fraction of what other known name retailers charge for a canister filter of this magnitude. I do not regret my purchase, I just had to adapt to the couple things I did not like.