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Hydor Professional External Canister Filter
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
Total Reviews
271
Old Reviews
122
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Review Analysis - 135 recent, verified reviews
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Cleaning
33tank, canister filter, spray bar, aquarium, valves
+82%
-18%
" ... It is true that you must put your hands on the filter to see if it's running, very quiet and excellent job in cleaning tank, this is my 1st external filter and realized that I have been missing out. ... "
" ... The Hydor 600 canister filter was very easy to set up, and there is a very powerful flow of water through this filter. ... "
" ... 5) Now attach spray bar as directed and intake to minimize air in line before you turn pump on for first time ... "
" ... This is a great canister filter to have. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, works wonderfully, it's SILENT! ... Easy to disconnect and reconnect hoses for cleaning with the swivel valves. ... Water is remarkably cleaner than other canister filters. ... "
" ... The smaller filter could not handle the job alone- so I started researching external canister filters as my fish weren't happy and were stressed and so was I. ... "
" ... There was enough suction cups to hold in place the intake tube or if one elects to use the spray bar. ... "
" ... this thing allows me to have to clean my tank less often, it's awesome! ... when I do have to clean this thing it is a little bit of a process but I can be done with it within an hour. ... "
Ease of Use
22easy to set, easy to clean, set, easy to use, put together
+91%
-9%
" ... This hydor 250 has a priming button that is very easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, works wonderfully, it's SILENT! ... "
" ... it was so so so easy to set up. ... "
" ... Out of the box it is simple to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
" ... I anticipate that it will be quite easy to clean since it's very well designed for easy priming after reassembly. ... "
" ... Will be looking to install one on all my tanks ... "
" ... Set-up was easy. ... "
Product Reliability
18running, month, motor, 5 months, return
+67%
-33%
" ... Great after 5 months. ... "
" ... Worked great for a couple months. ... "
" ... I’ve been running this for over a year now with zero issues. ... "
" ... Will update at a later date if problems arise . ... "
" ... Have tried many different filters over the years. ... "
" ... Let's see how it does a few months in. ... "
" ... I've had it up and running for four days with no problems. ... "
" ... I like the price also, but the final verdict on that will depend on how long it runs without having problems. ... "
Storage
18gallon, hydor, filter, aquarium, 75 gallon
+83%
-17%
" ... It handles my 120 gallon tank very well ... "
" ... I had over-the-back filters that were rated well over capacity. ... "
" ... Got a open box used one for half the price of the brand new one. ... Now knowing that it was open box possibilities for broken or missing items ... "
" ... While not totally silent, it does have a small hum, its totally silent under my wood cabinet for my 75 gallon. ... "
" ... No complaints so far, works wonders on my 90 gallon freshwater tank! ... "
" ... Have it running on a 55 gallon FOWLR. ... "
" ... I like the large media capacity which gives you plenty of options for the type and amount of media you can use. ... "
" ... I'm using on my 75 gallon cichlid tank and it's great. ... "
Setup
16works, installed, go, easy to use, easy to setup
+94%
-6%
" ... Set-up was relatively easy and it's working fine. ... "
" ... it was so so so easy to set up. ... "
" ... Out of the box it is simple to set up. ... "
" ... Just installed this, works great. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
" ... it was easy to assemble -- It did take me a few tries to prime but once it got going it is super quiet and pumps a lot of water through . ... "
" ... I've only had this installed for an hour and I'm already very pleased with it. ... "
" ... Set-up was easy. ... "
Sound Quality
14quiet, motor, silent, filter, aquarium
+86%
-14%
" ... Its super quiet (as quiet as my eheim) and the flow is great. ... "
" ... The motor is very quiet too. ... "
" ... Very quiet unit. ... "
" ... I have it in the aquarium enclosure, and all I hear is the water stream from above. ... "
" ... While not totally silent, it does have a small hum, its totally silent under my wood cabinet for my 75 gallon. ... "
" ... Quiet, sleek, I like it. ... "
" ... The unit is very quiet, it's so quiet that I actually hear the air bubbler rather than this filter, and it was easy to set up. ... "
" ... It is absolutely silent. ... "
Water Usage
14flow, tank, water changes, valves, leak
+79%
-21%
" ... Very quiet and barely disturbs the water. ... "
" ... Water is remarkably cleaner than other canister filters. ... "
" ... My water has never looked better- my fish are really happy and so am I. ... "
" ... The valves are easily adjustable, making it possible to increase or decrease water flow. ... "
" ... My only recommendation is to include a longer out hose for those who have to leave the water level lower for a basking area. ... I got creative and just used the extra tubing to lower it into the water. ... "
" ... I needed increased water flow in my 90 . ... "
" ... It also cleared the water up within 24 hours. ... "
" ... It circulates the water and that it! ... "
Build Quality
11hoses, tank, filter, spray bar, hose
+55%
-45%
" ... Hoses are soft which made set up super easy and fast, about 15 minutes. ... "
" ... It is well constructed throughout. ... "
" ... but it feels like a very well solid built, high quality system. ... "
" ... So far it is amazing its quiet and powerful, my only dislike is the outlet piece in the tank doesnt hold together very well. ... "
" ... Everything feels well built. ... "
" ... Sturdy, silent, powerful, and 5 baskets. ... "
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