Hagen Aquarium Elite Stingray Submersible Filter 5 Gallon Review

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(More customer reviews)What can I say? It works. There is nothing really wrong with it. You can turn the top of it around to change the direction of the flow where you want it. However, I'm not crazy about the design. Its hard to get the plastic bottom part off to get to the sponge and rinse it (in old tank water, FYI for those who are new to the hobby). I actually had to look at the directions to figure it out. (BTW, you have to take the front cover OFF, and slide the bottom piece forward to get the sponge out. Sounds simple but its hard to get those little pegs out to remove the cover) The biggest problem I have with it, though, is how it looks. It is very chunky in the aquarium and takes up a lot of space, and the top of it is blue, and seems bright under the lights.
I like this mini internal best: Elite Mini Filter
However, if you feel the need for carbon filtration that one doesn't have it, while the stingray does. I personally do not use carbon.
I would not use this sized stingray on a five gallon tank. I use it on a 2 gallon planted tank and feel that it is adequate but no more.
--Tammy

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Manufacturer Part Number: A-140Sleek and stealthy like their namesake, the Hagen Stingray filter is a fully submersible internal filter that either sits on the bottom of your aquarium or suctions securely to the glass. Ultra quiet operation, easy maintenance, and its unique shape make this filter extremely efficient for smaller tanks up to 5 gallons.Specifications:This submersible filter is quiet; easy to set-up and use; easy to maintain and improves water quality. Does chemical and mechanical filtration. Great up to a 5 gallon aquarium.Other features include: max flow rate is 38 gph; 2.7 watts; 120v; 60 hz; UL listed; has a 6' power cord; attaches to the aquarium with 4 suction cups; comes with filter foam and a media cartridge containing carbon and zeolite.Size:Filter is 2" x 4.25" x 5" high.Warranty:Filter has a 2 year warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

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