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Aqueon Quietflow Internal Power Filter, 30 Gallon,

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,171 ratings

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30 Gallon
Standard Packaging
Material cotton
Product Dimensions 3"D x 4.75"W x 10.25"H
Item Weight 1.15 Pounds
External Testing Certification NSF
Product Benefits Removes Impurities

About this item

  • Premium internal filter that are ideal for aquarium or terrarium use
  • Three stage filtration: mechanical, chemical and biological
  • Fully submersible in a vertical or horizontal position with adjustable return flow rate
  • Direction and height of water return is also adjustable
  • Uses Aqueon Replacement Internal Filter Cartridges
  • Limited lifetime warranty

Customer ratings by feature

Noise level
4.2 4.2
Value for money
4.1 4.1
Suction power
4.1 4.1
Easy to clean
3.8 3.8

From the manufacturer

Aqueon Quietflow Internal Power Filter

Aqueon QuietFlow Internal Power Filters offers unique versatility, they are fully submersible and for use in aquariums or aquatic terrariums. These filters are designed with three-stage filtration process to keep water clear which includes: dense foam to remove debris, activated carbon to remove toxins, odors, and discoloration, and patented BioGrid that removes ammonia and nitrates. To make installation simple, these filters are self-priming with a directional return pipe that allows for vertical or horizontal mounting. Each unit is pre-loaded specially designed Aqueon replaceable cartridge(s).

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.75 x 1.75 x 8 inches; 1.15 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 100106972
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Central Garden & Pet
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0092QJTD2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,171 ratings

Product Description

Aqueon Quietflow Internal Power Filer, 30 Gallon.

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Use as directed on packaging

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
1,171 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, noise level, quality and ease of cleaning of the potable water filter. For example, they mention it works well, is super quiet and is powerful. Some appreciate the size. That said, opinions are mixed on the flow rate, quality, and clarity.

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303 customers mention233 positive70 negative

Customers like the performance of the water filter. They say it's effective, compact, and discreet. Some say it gets the job done with great gusto. The filter is quiet and works when completely submerged underwater.

"...Using the mini model in a 10Gal tank, it's small but very appropriate for a 10 gal tank. Get's the job done!Update, 1 1/2 years later...." Read more

"...This has worked perfectly in my tank. My fish friends have not had issues since the adjustment, it seems just right now...." Read more

"...It’s small, compact, and unassuming, but gets the job done with great gusto. It’s super quiet, which is amazing considering it’s effectiveness...." Read more

"...For a little over a month it worked great...." Read more

273 customers mention218 positive55 negative

Customers like the noise level of the potable water filter. They mention it's super quiet and they can't hear it running.

"...Tank is still perfectly balanced with only this super small, silent filter (). Wish I knew about this years ago...." Read more

"...This filter is very quiet, and there's a lot of flexibility regarding where you can place it in the tank. It can go horizontally or vertically...." Read more

"...It’s super quiet, which is amazing considering it’s effectiveness. I 100% recommend this for turtle owners...." Read more

"...the fact it had an adjustable flow rate on the return pipe, and it is quiet...." Read more

185 customers mention143 positive42 negative

Customers like the quality of the filter. They say it is a great filter for their 10 gallon tank, it is powerful, and does not impede the way it works. Customers also mention that it provides plenty of mechanical and biological filtration, and that it comes with media great for biological filtering. They like that the filter is submersible and can be turned in a variety of ways.

"This filter is awesome. Our tank is so clear and quite now...." Read more

"...Great filter, highly recommend. Add it to your cart and watch for the price to dip." Read more

"This is a great little filter, perfect for small aquariums that need a lower flowrate. Turtles, frogs, newts? This'll do the job nicely...." Read more

"...The price has doubled and the quality of the filter is very disappointing... now cheaply made.My hunt for that quality great filter continues." Read more

111 customers mention83 positive28 negative

Customers find the cleaning process of the potable water filter to be easy. They mention that the filter body is easy to clean, the filters are easy to install, and the water clears extremely quickly. The cartridge is easy remove and clean, and doesn't clog easily. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of cleaning this filter.

"...water as I was moving things around in the tank, and it cleared the water pretty fast...." Read more

"...The cartridge is easy to remove and clean and doesn't clog easily. So far I haven't even found snails in it...." Read more

"...It’s also super easy to take apart and clean, which is great. The suction cups are strong enough to hold up to my turtle’s constant meddling...." Read more

"...And I had to do a half tank clean. It is not clearing the debris. And taking this in and out of tank is not easy. It falls apart easily." Read more

101 customers mention83 positive18 negative

Customers like the size of the potable water filter. They say it's small enough and simple enough that it doesn't distract. They also say it doesn’t take up too much room and is easily hidden. Customers also love its small profile and say it fits in their hand. They mention that it has good filtration and is perfect for small aquariums that need a lower flowrate.

"...So far I haven't even found snails in it. It is pretty small and has a low profile which is important for my tank...." Read more

"...It’s small, compact, and unassuming, but gets the job done with great gusto. It’s super quiet, which is amazing considering it’s effectiveness...." Read more

"...Was very quiet...until it wasn't.Was small and compactCONS:Sucks your fish in.Can't quite fix internal parts..." Read more

"...Otherwise this filter pack a lot of filtration into a compact design...." Read more

126 customers mention77 positive49 negative

Customers are mixed about the flow rate of the water filter. Some mention that the flow is good, adjustable, and fantastic. They say it keeps the water moving and can be adjusted any direction. However, other customers say that the filter has issues adjusting the flow, it clogs up easily, and the flow suffers fast when the intake is clogged.

"This thing is powerful! It’s got a very strong flow, so I would not recommend it for fish, but it is fantastic for my turtle!..." Read more

"...With that being said the flow is REALLY INTENSE so beware when placing it in the tank for the first time/plugging it in-if the head is pointing up..." Read more

"...tested it in both horizontal and vertical applications and it hasn't moved or slid from where I've placed it...." Read more

"...cups I've ever had in my ancient little tank, it is so easy to move the filter around, yet when I put it in place, it stays exactly as I leave..." Read more

95 customers mention63 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the clarity of the water filter. Some mention that it keeps the water crystal clear, while others say that it doesn't stay clear. The intake gets clogged fairly easily, and the nozzle has a habit of getting clogs.

"...Not only does it run great but it also saves water over the waterfall type filters, much lower water evaporation...." Read more

"...And it seems to filter well...." Read more

"...the suction cups suck.2) The intake gets clogged fairly easily...." Read more

"...at bay until I could deal with it properly, but In 2 days the water was crystal clear. I honestly couldn't believe it...." Read more

92 customers mention33 positive59 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the water filter. Some mention it's well built and does its job, while others say it broke down after a year, fell apart easily, and was not very strong.

"...And taking this in and out of tank is not easy. It falls apart easily." Read more

"...But for now, three stars is all I can give. Durable? Yes. Discreet? Yes. Works well as a filter? Well... at least the water doesn't smell too bad." Read more

"...Still too strong. I turned the nozzle down, up, and facing the wall of the tank (it caused a leak in the seam of the tank). None of this worked...." Read more

"Came on time but was defective. Unit looked new but didn't work." Read more

Great Quiet Submersible FIlter
5 Stars
Great Quiet Submersible FIlter
Originally bought this filter (model AT40) in December of 2017 for a 30 gallon planted freshwater fish tank. The filter is still running strong and silently almost 4 years later. In 2017 when I bought this filter it cost $17.84 and was made in Italy.I recently bought another unit, same model, to go in a 36 gallon turtle tank this year July 2021 and paid $47.67 with this unit having been made in China. One difference between the unit I bought recently and the one from 2017 is the absence of a flow adjustment knob. Not that I used it much, I've always kept this filter running on full flow but just a change I noticed. The output nozzle is still telescoping and movable so that you can aim the flow however you'd like.Otherwise this filter pack a lot of filtration into a compact design. They run super quiet, unless you're room is soundproofed you don't hear them and even then you only hear the slightest hum from it. Suction cups keep it stuck wherever you place it.I can't speak as to the longevity of the included filter cartridges as I always take them out and put my own media (which is another pro about these filters). I use Fluval Biomax rings for biologic filtration and these keep the intake from clogging up, followed by a bag of Seachem Purigen for chemical filtration, and filter floss to catch any debris/provide mechanical filtration and topped off with some more Biomax rings to keep any loose floss from tangling in the impeller. I use sand in my tanks as substrate and the occasional grain will get kicked into the filter and either pass through or if it's large enough will stall the impeller and the water flow. In which case you just remove the top of the filter and give it a quick rinse and it's back in working order, and even then that's only happened a handful of times in the several years that I've owned these filters - still something to keep an eye out for so you don't burn out the motor.My only qualm with the filter is that they keep jacking up the price. Like I said my first unit was ~$18 in 2017, next one was ~$48 July 2021, and as of the time of writing this review (September 2021) this same model is priced at ~$60. This is a great filter but has no business being priced so high, especially when you can get a larger, more powerful (in terms of GPH) filter like the Penn-Plax Cascade 600 Submersible Filter for only ~$40, which I also use in my turtle tank.Great filter, highly recommend. Add it to your cart and watch for the price to dip.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Got a 2nd one as a gift
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016
This filter is awesome. Our tank is so clear and quite now. I dismantled the filter and have been taking it apart to refill the activated charcoal and backwash it. Done that twice in a month but I think it actually starts working better after it's captured a little so I'm going to start going 4 weeks between filter backwashing. Using the mini model in a 10Gal tank, it's small but very appropriate for a 10 gal tank. Get's the job done!

Update, 1 1/2 years later. Still working great. I just keep rebuilding the filter and cleaning into the motor parts (which pop out easily and magnetize back into place). Adding an updated photo (with white sand). Tank is still perfectly balanced with only this super small, silent filter (). Wish I knew about this years ago. Not only does it run great but it also saves water over the waterfall type filters, much lower water evaporation.

I've gone as long as 3 months without cleaning the filter and I feel like it could have probably kept going. Just be sure not to disturb the live colony (after it's established), use water from the tank in a separate container to keep that culture safe when you're working on the filter. I'll take pics of the beneficial colony and update this next time I'm in there.

After dismantling the filter that came with the unit I then throw away the old charcoal contents then clean the blue mesh and plastic casing really well. I reinsert the now clean (blue) filter material and sprinkle in some Fluval clearmax... it only takes a gram or two, make sure not to overfill... you want it loose in there, NOT packed tight. I used to close it up and put a tiny rubber band on it but realized the rubber band is unnecessary. Just close it, slide it back in, prime it by placing under water and getting the air out... then fire it up for another 1-3 months.

Great product, you won't be disappointed.

Keep in mind, a few tips. My tank is balanced with plants and bottom feeders too. 1 beta, 1 cory catfish, 1 otocinclus and 1 snail... only the beta is fed and very little. The other guys live off the tank itself, without them... it WILL crash. Snail cleans the glass, cory sticks to the sand and oto cracks out on everything, never stops cleaning... hardest worker I have. Good sand helps the ecosystem too. ;) - hope this helps someone.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for nano tanks!!! Best filter I've ever purchased.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
*My tank is a round 3.5 gallon with the following dimensions: 10.4 in DIA x 10.7 in H (26.4 x 27.1 cm). It houses a nano culture and live plants/moss (ember tetras, ghost shrimp, butterfly pleco, and longfin leopard danios)- Hopefully this info helps anyone with a similar size tank and creatures

This filter is so quiet I keep checking to see if it's running! When it was first installed it in the tank there was a bit of noise (and I was definitely ready to send it back-theres nothing worse than a noisy filter), but all the sounds finally resolved- give it about 24 hours. The cartridge is easy to remove and clean and doesn't clog easily. So far I haven't even found snails in it. It is pretty small and has a low profile which is important for my tank. It suctions well onto the curved glass wall, and I love that it's submergible!!! It's stays affixed securely but is easy to slide up and off the wall for cleaning.

Be aware the the flow of the filter is kind of a lot for a nano tank. The flow is NOT ADJUSTABLE. However you can adjust/turn the head of the filter toward a rock or the glass so it deflects it to a much more manageable intensity. This has worked perfectly in my tank. My fish friends have not had issues since the adjustment, it seems just right now. With that being said the flow is REALLY INTENSE so beware when placing it in the tank for the first time/plugging it in-if the head is pointing up you will have a huge mess. I would recommend testing it in a bowl first with some tank water to get it all primed through and so you are aware of the intensity. Maybe it's my existing tank environment or maybe it's the new filter, but my tank chemistry has been spot on since purchasing this filter. I've not needed a water change which is awesome because nano fish just don't tolerate frequent water changes well.

Overall I would highly recommend this filter!!! I've been through several filters in the past couple years that have either died, been noisy, aren't compatible with the shape of my tank or just don't keep my tank clean. The only thing I took a star off for was that the flow is not adjustable. But like I mentioned, adjusting the head does help to adjust the current is causes in the tank.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015
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5.0 out of 5 stars Discreet but busy. Gets the job done
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015
Works good. The filter itself is smaller than I expected, it fits in my hand (I have small hands) and doesn't look at all obtrusive resting at the back of my tank. The suction cups are just great, I know it seems like a weird thing to be excited about but they are just the best suction cups I've ever had in my ancient little tank, it is so easy to move the filter around, yet when I put it in place, it stays exactly as I leave it.
A cool bonus is the ability to rotate the head so the water can streamed out at a different angle. I tried a few different positions, and the filter kept on working the same, but in the end I left it in its original stance for aesthetic reasons.
The filter is QUIET. I had gotten used to the loud hum and trickle of my old filter but this one is very gentle, and soothing to fall asleep to.
One recommendation: DO NOT use the filter cartridges they send with. Buy your own media. I got a nice little filter foam and put it in along with some ceramic rings instead. I just take it apart during my weekly water changes, rinse out the foam then put the ceramic rings in and pop it right back together, no problem.
As for the pictures, fyi that the ugly scratches on my 40yr old tank have nothing to do with the filter.

Update: One year later and this filter still works great! Love it.
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