Fluval AquaClear AC50 Aquarium Power Filter Setup and Review

Find out how to assemble, use, and clean the Fluval AquaClear AC50 hang on back (HOB) filter. This is a refresh of the classic AquaClear HOB filters that would make a nice filter for tanks around 20 gallons.

00:00 Intro for the Fluval AquaClear AC50 HOB Filter
00:28 What's in the Box?
01:24 About the External Pump
01:55 How to Clean the Pump and Impeller
03:19 Media Box Contents
03:32 Bio-Max Media
04:20 Sponge Media
04:31 Assembling the Media Tray
05:27 Levelling the Filter
06:15 Assembling the Intake Tubes
07:50 Intake Sponge
08:59 The Lid
09:40 Putting the Filter on a Tank
11:41 Final Thoughts

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