Aquaclear 70 filter for $19.99

[DiscusOnly]

Big Al's has the power 70 filter on sale for $19.99

For those that don't need the big brother AC110, this is a great price for the smaller HOB filter.

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp19169/si4408841/cl0/powerfilter70

[CodOnMyRod]

Wow thats a great deal. Just ordered a few. Thanks for the heads up.


Ruben

[gwrace]

Big Al's has the power 70 filter on sale for $19.99

For those that don't need the big brother AC110, this is a great price for the smaller HOB filter.

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp19169/si4408841/cl0/powerfilter70

If you check out via fatwallet.com you can knock another 3% off the order. Not much but every little bit helps.

http://www.fatwallet.com/search/index.php?query=big+als

[TCT]

If you order >$75 free shipping, and type in code " NANOREEF " for additional 10% off.
I just place order for 4 of them.

[gwrace]

Is this the same filter as the Aquaclear 70? I noticed Big Al's list two separate filters with names that are very close. I ordered two of these with some points I had accumulated on their site for another $10 off. Also got the free shipping. Sweet....

[mlov1022]

Awesome deal.

[CodOnMyRod]

Is this the same filter as the Aquaclear 70? I noticed Big Al's list two separate filters with names that are very close. I ordered two of these with some points I had accumulated on their site for another $10 off. Also got the free shipping. Sweet....

I also noticed the same thing. I called customer service and they confirmed that it is the Hagen Aquaclear.

Ruben

[gwrace]

I also noticed the same thing. I called customer service and they confirmed that it is the Hagen Aquaclear.

Ruben

Awesome thanks for the follow-up. I did the same thing and they mentioned it might not come with the same bio media. At this price it's a no brainer as the bio media is pretty cheap.

David

[nikond70s]

these are real, believe it just doesnt come with the box. hurry up and get them cuz they should run out quick. this was posted on monsterfishkeepers. its legit.

[gwrace]

these are real, believe it just doesnt come with the box. hurry up and get them cuz they should run out quick. this was posted on monsterfishkeepers. its legit.

I've ordered many items over the years from Bigals. Always had great service. I have no doubt it's legit...:D

[diamond_discus]

Awesome thanks for the follow-up. I did the same thing and they mentioned it might not come with the same bio media. At this price it's a no brainer as the bio media is pretty cheap.

David

I have not used this filter before but the price looks too good not to order. So it comes with foam and carbon .. Do you guys use a pre-filter foam ?

Can I get this foam insert and use it as a pre-filter ?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18430/si1383279/cl0/bigalsfoaminsert20x35x525
What size of should I get ? the 2.5" ? 3.5" or 4.75" ?

Also, do you replace the carbon with the bio-media ?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18409/si1382770/cl0/aquaclearbiomaxinsertf30070

I was looking to buy some Emperor 280 .. but seems like this is a better deal.

[nikond70s]

I have not used this filter before but the price looks too good not to order. So it comes with foam and carbon .. Do you guys use a pre-filter foam ?

Can I get this foam insert and use it as a pre-filter ?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18430/si1383279/cl0/bigalsfoaminsert20x35x525
What size of should I get ? the 2.5" ? 3.5" or 4.75" ?

Also, do you replace the carbon with the bio-media ?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18409/si1382770/cl0/aquaclearbiomaxinsertf30070

I was looking to buy some Emperor 280 .. but seems like this is a better deal.

aquaclear are like the best hob around. you can costumize your media you can put anything in it that fits. just cut the foams pads or whatever to the size you want. i think only thing the deal doesnt come with is the biomax but you can get it at your local fish store.

[geccles]

Great deal. Thanks for the post.

[Hot Cheetos]

Do you think this would be good for my 40gal tank? I have a cheap petco brand filter that's breaking apart on me. It rattles pretty loud every so often and I use zip ties to hold the tubes together :(

[diamond_discus]

Do you think this would be good for my 40gal tank? I have a cheap petco brand filter that's breaking apart on me. It rattles pretty loud every so often and I use zip ties to hold the tubes together :(

Not sure if it's good .. But I just placed an order for my two 40gal tanks .. This deal is too good to pass up. Thanks VLAM to post this info. I did get an email big BigAls ... but I didn't check that email account too often, so I didn't know until I see this thread. ;)

[Hot Cheetos]

Not sure if it's good .. But I just placed an order for my two 40gal tanks .. This deal is too good to pass up. Thanks VLAM to post this info. I did get an email big BigAls ... but I didn't check that email account too often, so I didn't know until I see this thread. ;)

My main concern is that it advertises for 50-70 gals. Is there such thing as too much filtration? Waiting for an expert opinion before I hit the purchase button ;)

[diamond_discus]

My main concern is that it advertises for 50-70 gals. Is there such thing as too much filtration? Waiting for an expert opinion before I hit the purchase button ;)

The max output for the Aquaclear 70 is 300 gallon per hour. It's rated for 40g to 70g
http://www.marinedepot.com/filters_hagen_aquaclear_power-ap.html

I learned from other experts before that we need flow rate 10x of your tank size. So, the Aquaclear 70 is not even enough for a 40g tank.

I am currently use an Emperor 280 for my 40g tank. That filter has a 280G flow rate and it's working very well for me. I was looking to buy more Emperor 280 until I saw this deal. I like the media option and the sales price, of course.

BTW, the more filtration, the better .. If indeed you have a 70g tank, I don't think this filter is powerful enough.

[Hot Cheetos]

Oh, ok. Amazon advertises 50-70g, I wonder why. I was patient enough to wait for a good deal on a good filter, this would be a good replacement.

Thanks for all the info diamond!

[nikond70s]

Do you think this would be good for my 40gal tank? I have a cheap petco brand filter that's breaking apart on me. It rattles pretty loud every so often and I use zip ties to hold the tubes together :(

aquaclear are very good HOB filters. i would get 2 of them for your 40g. always better to have more filtration than too less. with this price you cant go wrong. order up cuz you might regret not getting more when the deal ends.

[gwrace]

My main concern is that it advertises for 50-70 gals. Is there such thing as too much filtration? Waiting for an expert opinion before I hit the purchase button ;)

I have one of these on a 30 gallon tank. Works perfectly. I do use a foam pre-filter. I picked up some 2 1/4" square air conditioner weather seal at home depot that works great for this purpose. For $3 it will make a lot of pre-filters.

[DiscusOnly]

I use the AC70 on my 30 and 40 gals tank and it's plenty of filtration. I would not use the AC70 on tank bigger than the 55gal because from my experience, it would not fit in tank such as a standard 75gal. The plastic frame of these larger tank will not allow the ac70 to hand securely.

[Hot Cheetos]

This is what I'm currently using except mine is an older model: http://www.petco.com/product/106992/PETCO-Power-Filters.aspx?CoreCat=FishFC_Filters


aquaclear are very good HOB filters. i would get 2 of them for your 40g. always better to have more filtration than too less. with this price you cant go wrong. order up cuz you might regret not getting more when the deal ends.

I wish I've known before I made the purchase already. I could of used the same shipping fee. ACK!


I have one of these on a 30 gallon tank. Works perfectly. I do use a foam pre-filter. I picked up some 2 1/4" square air conditioner weather seal at home depot that works great for this purpose. For $3 it will make a lot of pre-filters.

A foam pre-filter is a piece of foam that you stick at the end of the sucking tube right? I think I read about that somewhere in the forum. I'll keep that in mind though.

I didn't mean to hijacking this thread but thanks for the help everyone.

[JL15219]

Man this is a very tempting deal I currently have an Emperor 400 on a 29 gal quarantine tank but the bio wheels are no longer moving and is very noisey....would one be enough or should I also go with two if I do decide to get some?

[diamond_discus]

Man this is a very tempting deal I currently have an Emperor 400 on a 29 gal quarantine tank but the bio wheels are no longer moving and is very noisey....would one be enough or should I also go with two if I do decide to get some?

Wow, a 400 for a 29G tank ? I am using a 280 for my 40G and it seems to be plenty enough. I do agree that the Emperor filter are a bit noisy .. That's why I plan to use those in my garage fish room only and use this Aquaclear 70 for tanks inside the house. I ordered only two last night ... and I regret already .. I should have ordered more ..

[JL15219]

Damn I just noticed that they are already out of stock :mad:

[dpt8]

Too bad.. That deal was awesome. I bought 4 and my friend bought 3... On a larger tank I would use 2 70's.. I have used 2 70's plus 3 sponges on my 90 gl. Does a great job plus more options for baceteria to colonize on...

[gwrace]

In addition to my 75 and 30 gallon tanks I'm going to be adding a second 75 gallon to my collection. I'll be using two of these AC-70 power filters plus a couple of sponge filters.

On my other 75 gallon I have an AC 110 and a Eheim Canister running. On my 30 gallon I have a single AC-70 running. Water is always crystal clear. They are great versatile filters.

[JL15219]

Too bad.. That deal was awesome. I bought 4 and my friend bought 3... On a larger tank I would use 2 70's.. I have used 2 70's plus 3 sponges on my 90 gl. Does a great job plus more options for baceteria to colonize on...

Yeah I always seem to miss the good deals! Maybe next time.

[diamond_discus]

Damn I just noticed that they are already out of stock :mad:

Just check that site .. they removed the "out of stock" message ... Hurry

[Justice]

Just check that site .. they removed the "out of stock" message ... Hurry

Thanks for the heads up, ordered two.

[CodOnMyRod]

For any of you having a doubt about this, don't delay. I received mine yesterday and these are the real deal. Like another poster mentioned it does not bring the biological media, but that's cheap enough to buy seperately. I just checked and they still have them in stock.

Ruben

[Hot Cheetos]

Mine is scheduled to be shipped on 3/9/2010. Man, so long...!

[mlov1022]

Just received mine. Ordered it Sunday.

[Hot Cheetos]

Maybe it's because I live in Cali >.<

[gwrace]

Well I ordered two of these thinking I could use them on a 75 and 30 gallon tank I have. The 30 gallon setup works fine. However the AC 70 won't fit over the lip of the frame on my new 75 gallon tank. I had planned to use a new Rena XP3 and this AC 70 on this tank. Now re-thinking my decision. I really hate to modify the tank frame to make this fit. Just an FYI for any of you planning on using this on the medium to large tanks.

[diamond_discus]

Well I ordered two of these thinking I could use them on a 75 and 30 gallon tank I have. The 30 gallon setup works fine. However the AC 70 won't fit over the lip of the frame on my new 75 gallon tank. I had planned to use a new Rena XP3 and this AC 70 on this tank. Now re-thinking my decision. I really hate to modify the tank frame to make this fit. Just an FYI for any of you planning on using this on the medium to large tanks.

Is your 75 gallon a custom tank ? What kind of frame are you talking about ? Can you post a pic of your 75 gallon tank ? Thanks in advance.

[DiscusOnly]

Is your 75 gallon a custom tank ? What kind of frame are you talking about ? Can you post a pic of your 75 gallon tank ? Thanks in advance.

an AC70 will not fit on most standard 75gal glass tank. The top Plastic trim has a wider lip than the 55gal. For some tank manufactuer (such as Oceanic) they use this wider frame on their smaller tank such as the 38 gallon.

Here is a sample picture:

[diamond_discus]

Thanks vlam. I have different size tanks ... So I will use it for the smaller 40G tanks then. I assume the AC100 will fit in bigger tanks ?

[DiscusOnly]

Thanks vlam. I have different size tanks ... So I will use it for the smaller 40G tanks then. I assume the AC100 will fit in bigger tanks ?

The AC110 is a beast! It will fit in almost any tank. I use it in my 180gal acrylic and there is probably over 1" between the side and the opending of the tank.

Like I stated earlier, it depends on the manufacturer. I have a rare 38 gal from oceanic (24x18x18) and the top frame is the same width as my 75gal.

[gwrace]

an AC70 will not fit on most standard 75gal glass tank. The top Plastic trim has a wider lip than the 55gal. For some tank manufactuer (such as Oceanic) they use this wider frame on their smaller tank such as the 38 gallon.

Here is a sample picture:

Yes that is the tank I have. I have a AC 110 and canister running on an existing 75 gallon so I know a 110 fits fine. Both tanks are identical and made by Aqueon which also makes Oceanic tanks. I just did not realize that the 70 model had a smaller mount. It only needs about an 1/8 inch more to fit.

[Dan]

ordered 3 last night, they were shipped today..awesome deal.

[ILuvTropicalFish]

WOW! Thank-you for the headsup. I ordered one today! I was just thinking about how old mine is. This will be nice.

[diamond_discus]

I ordered two on 3/1, and the scheduled delivery date is 3/8 ... I wish they have similar deal for the AC110 .. :(

My emperor filters are so noisy ... I hope these AC70 are more quiet ?

[Dan]

there is a slight hum..but they are otherwise quite. i've also noticed it's much more silent without a lid.

[mlov1022]

I hope these AC70 are more quiet ?The AC70 is very quiet, you will be happy.

[Justice]

Mine came today and I see what the deal is, It is the same AquaClear 70 but is packaged in the old AquaClear box's that were brown with a label on the front they used those before going to the pretty new aqua blue box's.

So all you are getting thats different in the newer blue box vs the brown box is ceramic bio rings, it still has the foam sponge and charcoal media included in the brown box. along with a $30 savings.

Sweet Deal!!! :)

[diamond_discus]

Mine came today and I see what the deal is, It is the same AquaClear 70 but is packaged in the old AquaClear box's that were brown with label on the front they used those before going to the pretty new aqua blue box's.

So all you are getting different in the newer blue box is ceramic bio rings and for a higher price. it still has the foam sponge and charcoal media.

Sweet Deal!!! :)

Man, as soon as I hit the okay button, I knew I should have ordered more ... damn !:mad:

[Hot Cheetos]

Wow, the moment I plugged in this filter all of my plants started to lean towards the intake tube. I never realized how much of a weaksauce my original filter was until I installed this baby ^_^

[2075turner]

Of course....just tried to order 6 and I need a US address.:mad:

[diamond_discus]

Set up my first AC70 tonight ... after I plug in the AC outlet, I didn't hear any noise .. I thought I had a defected one .. but then I saw water flowing out .. I was like .. "wow", it's so quiet .. I guess I am so used to my noisy Emperor 400 and 280 ...

Need to order a few more now ...

[Lovardi Discus]

I received my AC 70 from Big Al's last week. It's a legit deal !!!!

[JaredP]

I actually got 2 from them, one was damaged. I contacted them, they said they had sold out and would refund me. A few days later I see the refund in the bank account, but I also had a box show up from them, with a brand new filter in it. After contacting them, they said keep it and enjoy my filters! So, their customer service is AMAZING. I got 3 filters (one damaged) for $19.99.

[JL15219]

I actually got 2 from them, one was damaged. I contacted them, they said they had sold out and would refund me. A few days later I see the refund in the bank account, but I also had a box show up from them, with a brand new filter in it. After contacting them, they said keep it and enjoy my filters! So, their customer service is AMAZING. I got 3 filters (one damaged) for $19.99.

Wow thats very nice of them.....

[darkknight87]

YOu know i've always read that these were better, but I bought one not too long ago and it actually stopped working on me after about two weeks and so I haven't bought another one..I think it was either the 30 or the 50. Most people will swear by them, but I guess I just had one that was faulty

[gwrace]

YOu know i've always read that these were better, but I bought one not too long ago and it actually stopped working on me after about two weeks and so I haven't bought another one..I think it was either the 30 or the 50. Most people will swear by them, but I guess I just had one that was faulty

I've had several running for years with no issues. (70's and 110's) They don't like grit or sand getting into the impellor or intake. Make sure you have enough clearance between the intake tube and bottom of the tank.

[diamond_discus]

YOu know i've always read that these were better, but I bought one not too long ago and it actually stopped working on me after about two weeks and so I haven't bought another one..I think it was either the 30 or the 50. Most people will swear by them, but I guess I just had one that was faulty

I installed a new Power 70 a week ago .. It stopped working already ... I ordered that in late February but I didn't use it until last week .. I am wondering if BigAl will send me a replacement ? I never had a filter that fail so soon ..

[Altum Nut]

I would agree that sand or grit may have made it's way into the power head/impleller assembly.
Now Hagen usually has great customer service but if you picked up this filter during the past boxing day sale which came in a brown box without media...it was a one time sale and will not be able to be replaced. You will have to pay the difference for the regular packaged ones.
I had a couple of friends buy tons of these and many stopped working as well.

Good luck because they are very good filters,

...Ralph

[Tito]

I had a couple of friends buy tons of these and many stopped working as well.

Good luck because they are very good filters,

...Ralph

This doesn't sound good in the same paragraph.

[Altum Nut]

Hey Tito,

I hear you after I read it again.
The reason being is that I think there was something wrong with those sale filters. The regular packaged ones I bought in the past gave me no trouble what so ever.
Makes me laugh again when I go back and read it.

Later dude,
...Ralph

[mlov1022]

The reason being is that I think there was something wrong with those sale filters. I bought from the same sale, no problems what so ever.

[Dan]

all 3 that i purchased have been running great since the day they arrived..

[diamond_discus]

Well, I called BigAls customer service this morning. They are going to email me instruction to send it back to them. They will test it and send a replacement back to me. They told me mine is still under warranty but I have to pay for the shipping. I have no doubt the Power70 is a good filter. Perhaps just bad luck for me.

[Tito]

Well, I called BigAls customer service this morning. They are going to email me instruction to send it back to them. They will test it and send a replacement back to me. They told me mine is still under warranty but I have to pay for the shipping. I have no doubt the Power70 is a good filter. Perhaps just bad luck for me.

Sounds like they are doing the right thing.

great sale though!