I got one of those for my sister, course I ended up doing all the mainenance and cleaning of it. I think it is best for the price. I would definitely recommend the quick disconnect valves as well. When I did the cleaning all I did was put a small towel on the ground folded it was 2 foot square. That was enough to contain the spillage for me, didnt soak through the towel even. If I were to use one now on my fish tank though I think I would put on a prefilter sponge on the intake, to stretch out the need for cleaning the container filter a bit longer.