

🔆 Clear water, zero compromises—your tank’s new green-clean machine!
The TARARIUM Aquarium Filter U-V is a submersible internal filter designed for 20-75 gallon tanks, featuring a powerful 200 GPH pump and a 5W U-V light emitting at 254nm to rapidly clear algae and cloudiness. Its dual-stage filtration combines a biochemical sponge with ultraviolet sterilization, controlled independently for optimized aquatic health. This filter reduces water changes, eliminates odors, and offers easy light status monitoring, making it ideal for freshwater and saltwater setups, including turtle tanks.
























| ASIN | B0CTM6S5C9 |
| ASIN | B0CTM6S5C9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,559 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #14 in Aquarium Filters |
| Brand Name | TARARIUM |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,678) |
| Date First Available | January 31, 2024 |
| Date First Available | January 31, 2024 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.42 x 4.29 x 3.07 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.63 pounds |
| Item model number | CTUV-H6F |
| Item model number | CTUV-H6F |
| Manufacturer | TARARIUM |
| Manufacturer | TARARIUM |
| Package Dimensions | 11.42 x 4.29 x 3.07 inches; 1.63 Pounds |
| Size | CTUV-H6F(for 20-75 Gallon) |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish |
L**N
Cleans the water!!
I’m really happy with this aquarium filter. It was easy to install and started working right away. The water in my tank cleared up noticeably within a day or two, and it runs fairly quietly compared to other filters I’ve used. I also like that it has the built-in UV feature to help keep the water clean. Overall it works great for my tank and seems like a good value for the price
W**Z
Very powerful for its size.
Very powerful. Mounts easily good build quality. I did cut the foam filter and add in some ceramic media to support a good ecosystem. The uv algae killer is no joke. I put this in a dirty green tank just to see if It could clean it. It stopped the growth cold and cleared the water in less than 24 hours (it was very very murky) I now understand why the uv light is separately controlled from the filter as it would kill too much algae if left on. I like to leave a little for the snails to munch I have it in a little tank and it is a little loud but thats due to the depth.
T**N
THIS PRODUCT WORKS!!!
I was skeptical, but I tried it, I decided to give it enough time before writing this review. I purchased this on January 19th,2026. The day it arrived I cleaned the tank and set it up. Today is March 6th, 2026. I have Not had to clean the tank since( yes the filter in the pump, but that is all). No more green on the tank glass and no more hazy water. I 100% recommend this small aquarium filter U-V pump. Would definitely buy another if I set up another tank.
K**O
Lasted 2 months
It was working really well honestly, but seemed like the motor or whatever stopped working. Lasted me about 2 months
C**S
Great product
This is a great product. My water was foggy before I got this product. 3 days later the water is super clear. The pump is really strong, so I purchased a sponge and cut it in half and zip tied it to the nozzle and it worked perfectly.
L**K
Worked Great
It worked great. Much easier to deal with, and cheaper than the Green Killing Machine. I am trying to research how to change the UV bulb when I need to though, and I'm a little confused about that. Recommended.
K**Y
Important Advice :)
Okay to be clear on this product, I am not paid for this review whatsoever. I see all the review discrepancies and this product is amazing but you have to have it perfectly in the right placement. This UV filter is a life saver for any tank, however, it’s quirky in the sense that it needs to be a specific level in your tank and with a specific amount of water levelization or it will stop working all together. You do have to play with the placement inside the tank (move it up and down a tinch) and play with your water levels (volume wise as adding more or less water to your tank) a little but it will come back to life 100 percent. Use an extension cord as well to allow more access to move it accordingly. When you do this— it works perfectly. The UV additions to my canister did not do the job this guy does.
C**L
Fantastic remedy for bacterial blooms
Does what it’s supposed to do with ease! I had a significant bacterial bloom in my 20g nano reef tank that was getting out of hand. I knew I needed a UV on this system but was on the fence on which one to get. I took a gamble on this, even though I knew it wouldn’t fit in my AIO chambers. HOLY COW! Less than 72 hours after dropping it in the tank and plugging it in, water is Clear! This is not a high quality piece of gear, but it works for its intended purpose and is an extreme bargain over higher end UV systems. If you don’t intend to run UV all the time and need to remedy a current problem, I have no hesitation in recommending this. I have taken mine out for now as I hate having gear in the display area, but I’ll run it from time to time as/if needed
L**L
THIS IS A REMARKABLE FILTER WITH A U-V LIGHT FOR AN AQUARIUM THAT IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH CLOUDY WATER. I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH BROWN ALGAE ( WHICH IS NOT A ALGAE AS SUCH ) AND WAS DESPERATE . I HAD TRIED EVERYTHING TO ALLEVIATE THIS PROBLEM SO I DECIDED TO TRY THIS FILTER AND THE RESULT HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF MIRACULOUS. IT TOOK A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND I CLEANED THE FILTER ONCE, BUT NOW THE WATER IS SUPER CLEAR AND MY FISH ARE VERY HAPPY. I HAVE CAT FISH ONLY AND THEY CAN BE MESSY EATERS BUT THIS FILTER DOES A TREMENDOUS JOB. I DO A WATER CHANGE EVERY WEEKEND AND VACUUM THE GRAVEL AND I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT. I AM ALSO NOT OVER FEEDING MY FISH . I EVEN NOW HAVE ANOTHER BABY CATFISH WHO IS HAPPILY SWIMMING AROUND IN MY CLEAR TANK ! GREAT PRODUCT .
J**N
I’m impressed with how effective this aquarium filter is. Before using it, I had to change the water in my tank every two weeks to keep it clean. Now, thanks to this filter, I can go over a month without needing a water change. The water stays crystal clear and odor-free for much longer. One of the standout features is the built-in UV light, which helps kill harmful bacteria and keeps the tank environment much healthier for my fish. It’s quiet, powerful, and has made tank maintenance so much easier.
J**A
I had a previous version of this and bought a second so called improved. The UV light is difficult to get in place, the bottom of it, which you are blindly putting in, and has to be exactly in the right spot. The sponge filter will need regular cleaning so clumsiness of this is a regular inconvenience. The friction fit of the top to the bottom means you will need to carefully arrange this in the tank or the bottom could fall off? The inlet for the air hose is again a friction fit, and so loose it does not stay in place. And lastly, the air hose they provided is so flimsy it's got kinks, and pinches in it even from shipping. It was frustrating to put together so from an ongoing maintenance point of view it's just not usable IMHO.
P**E
Very strong, so be careful where u place it in the tank. Other than that, it's great. Been using it for about 5 months. Easy to clean, comparatively speaking. Does a good job, and the UV does keep the bio residue down. I have a 40 gallon tank and I was finding that some were not oxygenating very good and I would end up with a gross tank. This works well.
S**N
Works like a charm! I keep a spare one around for other tanks too!
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