Aquatop CF Canister Filter with UV Clarification

I bought this filter 6 months ago and I love it. Very easy to use, easy to open up and add more media if you wish. My tank is a 55 gallon salt water tank, the water is crystal clear.

I've been using this filter on my 55 gallon African cichlid tank for 3 months now and it's performed flawlessly. After filling the filter with water, it primes very quickly. The filter runs silently and keeps my water very clear. The 9 watt UV bulb hasn't kept algae from growing in my tank though. My tank is situated near 3 large windows, and I was hoping the UV bulb would eliminate my algae problem. I'm having my local pet store order me a 13 watt bulb, and I'm hoping that helps. Overall, this filter has worked very well and is a great value for the money.

I needed another filter for my new tank, so I ordered the same filter I have on my old tank. I found Pet Mountain online and they had the best price. The product works very well. I have had the first one for about a year, no problems. Water is crystal clear and I've only changed it once. The UV light works, as I had an algae problem prior, due to my tank being in a large window. Pet Mountain shipped very quickly and I had my order well within time to complete the project.

I have been doing aquariums for 40 plus years and have yet to find a canister that is as well thought out as this. Such a great price too. The hose removal system (clip on or off) with built in ball valves and swiveling elbows keeps the water in the lines when cleaning. The unit also has nice indents near clips for fingers to get under. Side clips aid in seperating the top from the canister by folding clips straight upward seperating the two pieces. The unit is nice looking, high quality and runs silent. Fittings are good quality and do not leak. Included accessories are also well thought out although i did not use them as I am hooked to an overflow and seperate return line. Also, the preasure out put is almost as powerful as the big mag drive pump I was using before. No more sump, noise, mess or salt creep for me. Great Product! Highly Recomended! Telling all my friends about this one! Thank you.

Aquatop CF500UV Canister Filter: Shipping was very fast, and was well packed. The only 2 minuses to this product: 1.) The UV "ON" Indicator Light is not visible unless you look directly down on it. Might make you forget it's ON. 2.) The instructions are vague. You'll have to figure out some things on your own Here's a few tips: 1.) Fill the canister with AQUARIUM water before you attempt to prime it. Otherwise, you'll be chugging on the primer-plunger forever. If you fill it with tap water, be advised that you'll overflow your aquarium, if you don't lower the water level accordingly. 2.) If the hoses won't fit over the nozzle barbs, hold the hose-ends under hot running water for a few minutes. 3.) Remove the gummy rubber shipping-protector from the UV bulb! 4.) After priming, and after it's running, there will still be air trapped in the canister. You can get rid of it by continuing to pump the primer plunger, or tilting or "shaking" the canister. It'll eventually clear out, but it'll take awhile. 5.) Don't cut the hoses to length until you're absolutely certain they're situated the way you want! This filter is incredibly powerful. It cycles nearly 9 gallons of water per minute. With the UV bulb ON, my aquarium was crystal clear in less than 15 hours -- and the "fish tank odor" was completely gone. The four monster baskets hold enough of everything I can think of -- and more. It's QUIET! Darned if I can hear it even if I try. To know it's running, I have to either "feel" it, or observe the surface water. I highly recommend this filter. 5 Stars .

I bought this for my 60 gallon tank. I am using Seachem Matrix and Purigen as my media. Water is crystal clear with 25 cichlids all over 4" in length. I have not even turned on the UV light yet as there is no need at this point. This is a great filter and I plan on changing all of my tanks with HOB's to this canister filter. It is user-friendly, simple to setup and use, features quality materials and is super quiet!

Awesome filter. I needed something quick to get my 150 gallon up and running and this thing did the trick. Keeps the water crystal clear and also found that Pet Mountain was the cheapest around!

This filter is very quiet. Keeps the water clear and clean. The UV sterilizer keeps the algae down not to mention parasites. All in all the best filter for the money.

Got my new 400 UV yesterday, I opted for the free shipping, and it came in 4 days! The filter is great! I've been in the hobby for about 15 years and worked at a LFS for about the same. I have used and set up all makes and models of canisters, this one was just as easy as any of them to set up. Didn't even use the directions. I can tell a difference in water quality after just one night. Great product. I have an XP3 that's been up for 7 years, we'll see if this one holds up. I'm thinking it will!

Good filter. Easy Setup. Directions are not the greatest but you really do not need them, even for a first time user. The only thing on this filter so far is the priming. Takes a minute. Just fill it with water and make sure your hoses are cut well. I currently have the CF500-UV running on my 125G RBP aquarium. Does very well and adds a good circulation for them. Cleans very good even with the RBP's dirty eating habits. Some reviews I have read before buying this filter said that the plastic and some other parts were cheaply made... Yes, some seem that way but are pretty sturdy. At least no problems with mine. Recommend for anyone.