Fluval A219 First Impressions
I was to tire to fix it.
This one is working perfectly good FOR RIGHT NOW. Now I'm having the same issue with the Aqua Clear 50. This filter comes with a sponge, activated carbon, and bio material in a mesh bag. Lightly clean the silver roller pins on the ends. BUT after some YouTube research I was able to fix the noise issue. The lever on the bottom helps even the filter out. This one is working perfectly good FOR RIGHT NOW.
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval A219
- Filter Effectiveness [star rating='4.9']
- Build Quality [star rating='3.8']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.7']
- Feature Set [star rating='5']
Fluval A219 Final Thoughts
Came on time.
I eyedball everything and put it together with a look back at instructions. Overall, I'm very happy with this filter. The first night I had the pump going it started making a screeching sound. SO, I sat down and read EVERY little thing in rhe instructions. It's only rated at 25 gph less, but holds considerably less media. I liked the clean lined look and the pull out basket. I ordered 4 of these, for different tanks of course.
Overall Score
4.7
(1919 Points)

- Fluval A219 Features & Specs
- Multi-Stage Filter that produces healthy aquarium water, freshwater or marine aquariums
- Features Smart Pump Technology for optimal filter performance, efficiency and management
- Self-starting filter-just add water and plug in. Head height (maximum): 3. 3 m (10. 8 feet)
- For aquariums up to 400 gallons
- Multi-stage filter pumps out an astounding 925 gallons (3500 L) of water per hour
- Smart Pump – advanced microchip technology continuously monitors and optimizes pump performance
- Self-starting – just add water, plug in and Smart Pump will take over. Trapped air auto-evacuated every 12 hours to ensure maximum efficiency
- Easy water changes eliminate need to lift heavy buckets. Simply attach hosing to output (Kit sold separately) and Smart Pump does the rest
- Manufacture: Fluval
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 20 inches; 19.9 Pounds
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