I owned a smaller version of the same thing. I really like these filters for a lot of reasons. The first is that they seem to be made decent and don't leak much like some competitors. Second is that they are designed with maintenance in mind. The top doesn't have to hold a lot of water. That means when you open it, it is much easier to drain and lift the top off. Cheaper ones I have used had a lot of water trapped in the top and were heavy and messy. Third is that it has a lot of room for media. If you don't mind the hang on back look then I would also tell you to take a look at phosban reactor instead of the Fluval. It's a lot cheaper and uses a much smaller/cheaper pump. Instead of phosphate media, you can add bio media, activated carbon, filter floss, or any other media. These can work better because they avoid bypass. It's all I use now. PM me if you have any questions. I still think Fluval Filters are very nice if that's the way you wish to go.
EDIT: I forgot to mention it has a ceramic impeller last I checked. That's a bigger deal if you ever go saltwater.
