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Review on 🐠 Polar Aurora 3-Stage External Canister Filter: Powerful UV Sterilizer for Aquarium - 265 GPH Built-in Pump Kit by Kim Marshall

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Hardware quality for filters

I would without question give 5 stars here because of the performance. However, I'm only giving it 4 because one of the PLASTIC inlet/return pipe bolts that attaches the pipe to the tank broke during tuning. This happened when I was trying to install the pipe in one piece. This could have been avoided if I had simply removed the plastic screw before attaching the hose. However, I didn't and ended up having to go to a hardware store to have it replaced with a metal one. Ultimately it was my fault that it got damaged and of course the price of this unit dictates the cost/type of materials used to bring it into this price range. It seems to me that for less than $6 I could replace all the plastic screws with metal screws, and if they raised the price of this unit enough to match this small ounce of quality, I don't think anyone would. Don't underestimate the cost, you're still getting an amazing filter for the price.

Pros
  • There's something to it
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors