This is my second one . Had to replace my other one due to the fact that if you don’t clean every time you use it then build up starts to happen and then it becomes hard to remove the build up in the top but I also had it for over 3 years and I’m just now replacing it. So it’s pretty good just need to clean it more often! But if your the type to tilt your piece then this is the filter for you !! One of my favorite! Don’t need much water either