--- product_id: 2129759 title: "AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed" brand: "aquaclear" price: "37.71 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2129759-aquaclear-50-powerhead-270-gallons-per-hour-ul-listed store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 270 GPH max flow Whisper-quiet operation UL Listed for safety AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed **Brand:** aquaclear **Price:** 37.71 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ’¦ Elevate Your Aquarium Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed by aquaclear - **How much does it cost?** 37.71 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2129759-aquaclear-50-powerhead-270-gallons-per-hour-ul-listed) ## Best For - aquaclear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aquaclear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Safety First:** UL Listed for peace of mind, ensuring safe and effective operation. - β€’ **Silent Yet Strong:** Experience a tranquil aquatic environment with whisper-quiet operation. - β€’ **Reliable Longevity:** Designed for consistent output, providing dependable water movement over time. - β€’ **Powerful Performance:** Delivers a robust 270 gallons per hour, ensuring optimal water circulation. - β€’ **Boost Your Filtration:** Enhances gravel substrate efficiency for crystal-clear water. ## Overview The AquaClear50 Powerhead is a high-performance water pump designed to enhance filtration efficiency in aquariums. With a maximum flow rate of 270 gallons per hour, it ensures strong currents and consistent output while operating silently. This UL Listed powerhead not only lifts water but also provides additional mechanical filtration, making it an essential tool for any serious aquarist. ## Description The AquaClear Powerhead 50 is a multifunctional pump that delivers outstanding performance in a variety of applications. It can efficiently drive under-gravel filters, circulate and aerate aquarium water, and attach to filtration accessories such as the AquaClear Quick Filter to support crystal clear water conditions. The Powerhead 50 can be used to raise oxygen levels, which is important when there are increases in water temperature or fish population, as well as during the treatment of diseases. It can also be connected to drive protein skimmers, which are essential devices for most marine aquariums. The Powerhead is indispensable in smaller reef aquariums where it can be easily hidden and still provide highly beneficial currents. Freshwater aquariums also benefit from additional currents in many applications. In addition to being the ultimate submersible pump in its category, the Powerhead also includes the following design, safety and utility innovations: a compact, energy-efficient, and completely submersible motor unit that is insulated in epoxy resin to protect against harsh fresh and salt water environments; adjustable flow control; convenient suction cups for easy installation; and an output hose adapter that allows easy attachments to protein skimmers, spray bars, and other accessories. Using a Powerhead in combination with an AquaClear Quick Filter provides additional safe mechanical filtration for cleaner water conditions and the protection of baby fish.Powerhead 50 includes the following design, safety and utility innovations: a compact, energy-efficient, and completely submersible motor, insulated in epoxy resin to protect against harsh fresh and salt water environments; a venturi aeration feature which increases surface agitation and gas exchange; a convenient rim attachment bracket that fits easily on most standard aquarium rims; and flow control. Review: I'm not entirely sure that's indicative of good quality (let's say I've had some run-ins with Italian ... - I used this to replace a Marineland Powerhead, my second powerhead to have failed in as many years. Since the powerhead is used to drive the undergravel filter, each time the Marineland Powerhead died, the biological balance in my tank went haywire- leading to green/blue algae blooms and stressed fish. I've just about had enough of it, and decided to buy the Aquaclear version. First, this product is labelled as "Made in Italy". I'm not entirely sure that's indicative of good quality (let's say I've had some run-ins with Italian cars). However, the filter felt like a quality piece, with a proper tight venturi tube connection, bottom 'funnel' adapter, adjustment levers that slide nicely and suction cups that actually stick to the glass and refuse to come off. In its default, full power configuration, this pump is actually almost too strong for my 29L tank, to the point where it was at first picking up stuff from the undergravel filter and blowing it out. I tried using the yellow lever as I understand that was supposed to be a flow control valve- but either it's not installed correctly or is meant to be used for "fine" adjustment, as it made some- not a huge amount of difference. I then used the green/red lever- this was described as a "switch" to go between forward and reverse flow, but slowly moving it also 'macro adjusts' flow- once I had a suitable flow rate, all was good. The adjustable bottom positioning is a nice feature since I don't need to slightly bend the undergravel filter tube to reach it. I would also like to point out that the Venturi tube section actually works properly, with small adjustments leading to an incremental increase in bubbling rather than essentially being an on/off switch as on other pumps. As I said earlier as well, I elected to use the suction cup mount and they are similar to Eheim suction cups in that they seem to refuse to come off once you've stuck them against the glass; the "hang" mount is also very nice quality as it is height adjustable and comes with a knob to adjust hold against the glass. Overall, for the low price, I would definitely recommend this powerhead. Review: Great product - Great product... the hang on bracket makes it eas to remove and clean without having to adjust the placement or flow after. Maintains good waterfowl and keeps my saltwater tank circulating perfectly. ## Features - Increases water flow through a gravel substrate and improves its filtering efficiency - Provides stronger currents and consistent output over time - Maximum flow rate of 270 gph - Silent operation; Powerhead lifts water as well as moves it - Provides additional safe mechanical filtration ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001EUL5OA | | ASIN | B001EUL5OA | | Best Sellers Rank | #197,397 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #188 in Aquarium Water Pump Accessories | | Brand Name | AquaClear | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (530) | | Date First Available | June 20, 2004 | | Department | Unisex-Adult | | Flow Rate | 4.5 Gallons Per Minute | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00015561105651 | | Included Components | Filter | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.5"L x 2"W x 3"H | | Item Type Name | AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed | | Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds | | Item model number | A565 | | Manufacturer | Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. | | Manufacturer | Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 years; The AquaClear Powerhead is unconditionally guaranteed for defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This guarantee is valid only under normal operating conditions for which the Powerhead is intended. This guarantee will not apply to any unit subjected to improper use, negligence or tampering. This guarantee does not include responsibility for ani… | | Material Type | Different parts are made of different materials | | Maximum Lifting Height | 130 Centimeters | | Model Number | A565 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 2 x 3 inches; 1.5 Pounds | | Product Style | Submersible | | UPC | 015561105651 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 230 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AquaClear - **Color:** Black - **Item Weight:** 1.5 Pounds - **Material:** Different parts are made of different materials - **Maximum Flow Rate:** 4.5 Gallons Per Minute - **Maximum Lifting Height:** 130 Centimeters - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Product Dimensions:** 4.5"L x 2"W x 3"H - **Style:** Submersible - **Voltage:** 230 Volts ## Images ![AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eTD4oTWeL.jpg) ![AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xDPM5egUL.jpg) ![AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CuPwbQM3L.jpg) ![AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lcxB7ZbNL.jpg) ![AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SBNMmUXQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm not entirely sure that's indicative of good quality (let's say I've had some run-ins with Italian ... *by C***G on October 10, 2018* I used this to replace a Marineland Powerhead, my second powerhead to have failed in as many years. Since the powerhead is used to drive the undergravel filter, each time the Marineland Powerhead died, the biological balance in my tank went haywire- leading to green/blue algae blooms and stressed fish. I've just about had enough of it, and decided to buy the Aquaclear version. First, this product is labelled as "Made in Italy". I'm not entirely sure that's indicative of good quality (let's say I've had some run-ins with Italian cars). However, the filter felt like a quality piece, with a proper tight venturi tube connection, bottom 'funnel' adapter, adjustment levers that slide nicely and suction cups that actually stick to the glass and refuse to come off. In its default, full power configuration, this pump is actually almost too strong for my 29L tank, to the point where it was at first picking up stuff from the undergravel filter and blowing it out. I tried using the yellow lever as I understand that was supposed to be a flow control valve- but either it's not installed correctly or is meant to be used for "fine" adjustment, as it made some- not a huge amount of difference. I then used the green/red lever- this was described as a "switch" to go between forward and reverse flow, but slowly moving it also 'macro adjusts' flow- once I had a suitable flow rate, all was good. The adjustable bottom positioning is a nice feature since I don't need to slightly bend the undergravel filter tube to reach it. I would also like to point out that the Venturi tube section actually works properly, with small adjustments leading to an incremental increase in bubbling rather than essentially being an on/off switch as on other pumps. As I said earlier as well, I elected to use the suction cup mount and they are similar to Eheim suction cups in that they seem to refuse to come off once you've stuck them against the glass; the "hang" mount is also very nice quality as it is height adjustable and comes with a knob to adjust hold against the glass. Overall, for the low price, I would definitely recommend this powerhead. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by C***S on October 20, 2025* Great product... the hang on bracket makes it eas to remove and clean without having to adjust the placement or flow after. Maintains good waterfowl and keeps my saltwater tank circulating perfectly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Water pump lasts long time *by B***E on July 6, 2025* Why did you pick this product vs others?: This is a very good pump and works very well I've had it for 10 years and it worked well I highly recommend it ## Frequently Bought Together - AquaClear 50 Powerhead, 270 Gallons per Hour, UL Listed - AquaClear Quick Filter A-575 Powerhead Attachment (fits most sizes AquaClear Powerheads) - AquaClear Quick Filter Refill Cartridge for AquaClear Quick Filter Powerhead Attachment (A578) - 2-Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2129759-aquaclear-50-powerhead-270-gallons-per-hour-ul-listed](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2129759-aquaclear-50-powerhead-270-gallons-per-hour-ul-listed) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*