Effective. Great rinsing feature. Very budget minded. Small tanks.
921866
I use it far more often than I'd like. If you have aging pets in your home (or any age pets in your home), you MUST get a carpet shampooer! This one is way bigger and more effective than my old little green machine. It also has a rinse feature. I'm allergic to carpet cleaning solution, so it's really helpful to be able to rinse out the solution after cleaning the carpet. A lot of reviewers commented that the tank isn't very large, which is true. I do have to refill the solution and water / empty the tank a lot, but for this price, that's a small downside to this machine. If you have a large home or are planning to clean multiple residences, you'll probably want a bigger machine. If you have a small house with minimal carpeting like I have, it's perfect.
157911
I have multiples of these that I use in smaller tanks, and as backup in larger ones if needed. They're perfect for my 10 gallon quarantine tank,  sit nicely out of the way in the corner abd do a good job. The only improvement I'd like to see would be a suction cup to attach it to the wall because it is light enough to move around easily. Still a 5 star item, but I'd add a + if it came with a suction cup.
1681293
I have to admit I bought this at the big box store for $205 on sale. Anyway, follow the directions and don't overfill the tanks, and you'll do just fine. The little switch to change from wash-to-rinse makes cleaning a breeze! I've washed wall-to-wall and area rugs and both have come out clean and looking great. The amount of dirt taken out of our white carpets was really shocking! The machine works- just move it slowly, after all, it's much more than a vacuum cleaner. Carpets were dry in 4 to 6 hours. I had been thinking of renting a machine, but at this price it just made sense to buy it. The thing is all plastic, so be gentle with it. The only negative is that the tanks are a bit too small, and you have to empty and refill them often. (Every 60 - 80 sq ft, depending on type of carpet.) But that said, it's still worth the price and the convenience of having it in the house.
4043707
Light weight and effective. The steam control is accurate.  I can clean a large area without having to refill tank.
1615959
Very useful tool to reduce the frequency of cleaning our 10G tank. We enjoy using it and watching it suck out the gunk. Not very strong, but functional. Pretty quiet, and fish aren't bothered with it after a while. Replaced the batteries after about a month of regular use. Easy to clean. Highly recommended.
1412905
Great looking little aquarium made of quality solid glass. This is my first aquarium with a filtration system. So far, I am satisfied.
Pros-
1-The hidden pump and filter feature is a great design.
2-Rounded seamless glass corners is good for cleaning.
3-The pump is very quiet.
4-Back chamber is fairly roomy for accessories like a heater (although, the manual recommends to put the heater in the main tank).
5-Simple filtration system.
6-The hinged light is a good design. Very clean look. Convenient hinge. It's fairly bright. NOTE-This is a Pro only if you are using fake plants in the tank and if your fish lives fine in low light.
7-The base is detached from the tank. So option to not use it.
8-the glass cover is very nice. It slides back to give room for feeding.
Cons-
1-The holes on the back wall for water circulation is fairly big that baby fishes may swim through or get sucked into the back compartment or the filter. Although, it hasn't happened to the baby guppies I have so far (knocking on wood).
2-The light is not full spectrum for plant growth. I really doubt it'll provide enough light for the fishes either... but I would never know. I ended up replacing the light with a Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Cliplight like another reviewer suggested. And the plants have been growing like crazy!
3-The pump is very strong on high. I think it'll be too much for most fishes. I keep mine on low. It's better, but still a bit too strong for pregnant or baby fishes.
4-There's no switch for the pump. I do not want to keep the pump on 24/7. The outlet is hidden under furniture. So I had to plug the pump into a WeMo switch for wireless control.
5-the back compartment top cover is a bit flimsy.

Overall, it's a good All-in-One kit. Easy to setup. Great looks. Do need a few quick TLC if you are peculiar about how it works and what to keep in the tank. I would recommend it.
4429276
<div id="video-block-R16L5WITSTMTVY" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81xmRqxbBxS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1nge73eOlS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">&nbsp;Works great. I have a smaller one I use in my 5 gallon beta tank. This larger one is replacing an at15 power filter in my 10 gallon tank. I'm running it for a few weeks with the power filter running as well. This is to help build a good bacteria colony on the sponges. Make sure to do this or the tank may have issues.

The extra length on the pipe means this moves way more water than the smaller model. I was really surprised by the flow rate.

I won't be going back to a typical powered filter. You can get a tetra 40 air pump and this filter for under $15. Get a check vale and some 3/16" airline...you're set.

You could also get an at10 filter for around this but you'll have to buy cartridges for it and they cost as much as the pump. That and these things are great for fry. I have shrimp and want them to breed so this should help cut down on deaths. I also like the way this filter looks. Some don't, but it look great. Again...I will be buying more of them once I get my rack setup. My only complaint is that it's large and takes up a sidewall of my 10gall, but honestly...small price to pay for a solid filter. You could even hook this up to a power head for even better mechnical filtration. Not at all needed though.

Not sure what some of the reviewers are talking about with poor flow or it not moving enough water. This thing moves a decent amount of water. I attached a video to show mine on my tetra 40 air pump.
2192033
Bought two of these, great filters for fry or bettas, (hint your air pump can make all the difference) I've had one of  them for a while in my 3 gallon betta tank, it works good, but cramming  the inside with some tiny broken porous ceramic filter material and bathing it with cycling bacteria = A  mini bio warfare filter, haven't cleaned it thoroughly in weeks!

UPDATE: Its been added to my HOB filter in a 10 gallon as a replacement guard on the intake tube and i haven't washed it thoroughly since my first use, still working wonders. Great food catcher for bottom feeders who will nibble on the food stuck on the sponge.
Update!! Nearly four years later this product works as intended. I still jam mine with ceramic media but I don't think that's not necessary, I also keep mine near the surface to prevent turbulence. Adding beneficial bacteria and adding live plants (in my case bamboo) help keep the water clean. If turbulence is an issue provide lots of foliage or decorations to dampen it. This is a cheap investment worth dollar for dollar for anyone in the fish keeping hobby, that will last you a long time.
1284477
Very good price for a glass tank and a modern design. I love that the filtration system is hidden and that there is a sturdy glass top to protect my fish from my cats. I had previously purchased the Aqueon LED MiniBow Aquarium 2.5 Gallon, but wound up returning it because it was a plastic tank and I hated the aesthetics of the clunky opaque plastic lid. So for only $20 more, this was a great upgrade as it looks far more expensive and sleek in comparison! What's also nice, is that you can adjust the flow/intensity of the filter and also angle the direction to be directed down towards the bottom, skimming the top or anything in between. Love the two different light settings too!

My main qualm about this aquarium is that the back plastic lid for the filtration unit does not attach to the unit or lay flat. This piece also came ever so slightly curved and I have a heater installed, so the additional cord is pushing up on this. This lid is basically just resting on top. When I have to push back the glass lid to feed, I just remove this plastic piece because otherwise it falls. It's not super noticeable, but it did bother me. The whole back unit is a lighter weight plastic, including the lamp. The lamp also had trouble clipping on straight due to the extra heater cord, but I eventually got it right. I just have to be careful not to move it out of position when raising it. So the back section feels a little cheap compared to the glass part, but I am figuring to achieve the great low price for a glass tank they had to cut costs somewhere. Overall this is a very good value.

Also to note, the actual physical space for your fish to swim in is technically under 3 gallons. More like 2.75.
3341166
These filters work great!  I have 2 2.7 gallon tanks and a 5 gallon tank.  They work fine in all of these.  Fantastic water flow for such a small filter and you don't have to top off with water to get it going.  It draws the water into the filter all by itself!  The cartridges don't come with alot of media though, so I just use 2 cartridges in the filter instead of one.  They both fit fine.  If you notice water coming out where the filter is not, just turn the filter down.  The only drawback is I wish the tube was just a little longer to get debri from lower in the tank.  Otherwise a great filter.  Highly recommended for smaller tanks 5 gallons or less.
4143774
Works great ! Cleans the tanks very well. No mess. A+++++
1802125
This works just fine if you are looking for an economical, no frills, no massage settings etc. shower head. I like the pause button because I can stop the water while I soap up, wash etc. before rinsing and it keeps the water at the same temperature and you can cut your water bill.
844601
easy to work small tank have to refill often.  doesn't get into grout lines in tile.  but easy to sanitize clean dirt and dust,
1116975
It definitely help clean gravel with out having to drain your tank to get all the buildup. It's easy to use. Just takes a little practice to get use to.  After using I find it very easy to clean but I only have a 5 gallon tank so it's not really that much to rinse attached bag. I also have no problem with the bag staying on. Yes I would buy again and would not be without one. I will admit I wished it was a little more powerful but will settle for it as is until something better come along. For the price and benefit I can't complain.
1003184
Nice low profile pump, filter and aerator. Great for increasing aeration when needed. I don't suggest using this as the only filter, just as a supplement. Easy to use.

The unit comes apart for maintenance. Upper half has the motor and impeller which can be cleaned when necessary. The impeller housing also comes apart for cleaning. NOTE:  I ordered two units and both had loose impeller housing caps. I simply pressed the cap back in place. If yours won't pump and is noisy, unplug it and check the impeller housing cap to make sure it is on tight.

I tried the air hose attachment and it worked very well. I didn't like that it made some very tiny bubbles so I switched to the aeration bar and adjusted the aim toward the surface. I might use it in a small tank for sick fish. Also, fishermen might want to use it in their minnow bucket. Works great so far.
3620452
Great little filter design and performance for the price. But buy lower micron filters than what come with if u need to filter deposits. I use it on entire 5000 sq. Ft. Home 4 people 2 dogs 5 bathrooms. Filter lasts over a month for us. at $3.50 for available replacement filters thats cheap for clean water. Cullgan universal mounting bracket and filters work with this.
4699554
Cheaper than the Fluval alternative, but functions really well. Was able to clear the 20 gallon tank water within a day after tank was set up. I also liked the spray bar function, and 3 different filtering media