Filters that make no noise?

lilprincess1026 · 11-17-2009, 12:52 AM

is there a filter i can use that makes no noise so that my "princess" ( roommate) wont unplug it at night?

Newman · 11-17-2009, 03:15 PM

Canisters are pretty silent as they get going after a day or two, but they still make some noise. virtually every filter will make noise, but...

You should really try a submerible (in-tank) filter. they are rumored to make no noise other than occasional vibration. see who has some of these on this forum and ask them about their noise level. I know a member named Kenny has used submersible filters in some of his tanks. he'll know.

mattmctyre · 11-17-2009, 03:29 PM

the in tank filters are alright but they take up alot of room in your tank and kinda make it look bad. i have two and there kinda quite but still able to keep light sleepers awake. im gettin a hang on back filter that my friend has that you wouldnt even no is runnin

Newman · 11-17-2009, 03:41 PM

and what type is that? If its an aquaclear 20, thats not quiet at all. i still have mine and i dont run it on my 10 gal. too noisy: impeller. i run an eheim ecco canister on the 10 gal, and thats pretty quiet in comparison to my DIY CO2 injection lol.

lilprincess1026 · 11-17-2009, 08:46 PM

the one I'm using is a tetra Whisper filter for a 10-20 gal tank, you cant hear it unless your close to it or if its silent.

stoddern · 11-18-2009, 08:24 AM

I'm running a Penguin Bio-Wheel 150 on my 20g and you can't hear it over my air pump which you can't hear over the bubbling sound, the impeller does get alil noisy if not seated right or if it gets some build up on it

bassbonediva · 11-18-2009, 09:13 AM

I have a Penguin 170 on my 45gal and unless my water level gets a little low, I don't even know it's there. In fact, I have to check it sometimes to make sure it's still running 'cuz I can't hear it. I have had two Eclipse system filters (same manufacturer as the Penguin, just the Eclipse is built into the hood rather than being an HOB) and they've all been silent as well. As Stoddern said, the impeller will get a little noisy if not seated right, and the BIOWheel will squeak if not seated right, but get it set up properly and it'll be great. Awesome filtration system, too. :-)

MadridKid · 11-18-2009, 09:16 AM

many filters are quiet. but when the water level starts to drop, almost none are.. your best bet is a well known brand, and maintaining your tanks water levels.

stoddern · 11-18-2009, 10:25 AM

as bassbonediva mentioned the bio wheel will start to make some noise if there is some build up in the seats for it I use a small soft bristle tooth brush for cleaning mineral deposits and algae off of things like my filter system, heater and decorations.

lilprincess1026 · 11-18-2009, 02:09 PM

Thanks guys =0) how do Tetra filters rank?

11-17-2009, 12:52 AM	#1
lilprincess1026 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 27	Filters that make no noise? is there a filter i can use that makes no noise so that my "princess" ( roommate) wont unplug it at night?

11-17-2009, 03:15 PM	#2
Newman Super Fish Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,787	Canisters are pretty silent as they get going after a day or two, but they still make some noise. virtually every filter will make noise, but... You should really try a submerible (in-tank) filter. they are rumored to make no noise other than occasional vibration. see who has some of these on this forum and ask them about their noise level. I know a member named Kenny has used submersible filters in some of his tanks. he'll know. __________________ Credit goes to Lludu

11-17-2009, 03:29 PM	#3
mattmctyre Little Fish Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 133	the in tank filters are alright but they take up alot of room in your tank and kinda make it look bad. i have two and there kinda quite but still able to keep light sleepers awake. im gettin a hang on back filter that my friend has that you wouldnt even no is runnin __________________ 40 gallon tank... 2 gold dust mollys 4 giant danios 2 swordtail kois 2 red swordtails 2 platys 1 common pleco 2 lyretail mollies. 3 hatchel fish and 5 ghost shrimp

11-17-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
Newman Super Fish Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,787	and what type is that? If its an aquaclear 20, thats not quiet at all. i still have mine and i dont run it on my 10 gal. too noisy: impeller. i run an eheim ecco canister on the 10 gal, and thats pretty quiet in comparison to my DIY CO2 injection lol. __________________ Credit goes to Lludu

11-18-2009, 08:24 AM	#6
stoddern Little Fish Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 139	I'm running a Penguin Bio-Wheel 150 on my 20g and you can't hear it over my air pump which you can't hear over the bubbling sound, the impeller does get alil noisy if not seated right or if it gets some build up on it __________________ 10gal.- Planted Anubias Lanceolota, Water Wistera, 4 Blue platy's, 1 Male Phantom Tetra, 2 Female Phantom tetras, 1 Upside Down Cat, 1 Blue Gourami. 20gal.- Planted Anubias Lanceolota, Water Wisteria. 1 Gold Gourami, 1 Giant Danio, 6 White Clouds, 2 Bristle Nose Pleco's.

11-17-2009, 08:46 PM	#5
lilprincess1026 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 27	the one I'm using is a tetra Whisper filter for a 10-20 gal tank, you cant hear it unless your close to it or if its silent.

11-18-2009, 09:13 AM	#7
bassbonediva Large Fish Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 660	I have a Penguin 170 on my 45gal and unless my water level gets a little low, I don't even know it's there. In fact, I have to check it sometimes to make sure it's still running 'cuz I can't hear it. I have had two Eclipse system filters (same manufacturer as the Penguin, just the Eclipse is built into the hood rather than being an HOB) and they've all been silent as well. As Stoddern said, the impeller will get a little noisy if not seated right, and the BIOWheel will squeak if not seated right, but get it set up properly and it'll be great. Awesome filtration system, too. :-)

11-18-2009, 09:16 AM	#8
MadridKid Medium Fish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 563	many filters are quiet. but when the water level starts to drop, almost none are.. your best bet is a well known brand, and maintaining your tanks water levels. __________________ BOOGIE NATION! ------------------------------------- - 1 Gallon = Empty... - 1 Gallon = Empty... - 10 Gallon = Empty... (Under Construction) - 22 Gallon = Live Bamboo, 6 Oto's, 3 Tiger Barbs...

11-18-2009, 10:25 AM	#9
stoddern Little Fish Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 139	as bassbonediva mentioned the bio wheel will start to make some noise if there is some build up in the seats for it I use a small soft bristle tooth brush for cleaning mineral deposits and algae off of things like my filter system, heater and decorations. __________________ 10gal.- Planted Anubias Lanceolota, Water Wistera, 4 Blue platy's, 1 Male Phantom Tetra, 2 Female Phantom tetras, 1 Upside Down Cat, 1 Blue Gourami. 20gal.- Planted Anubias Lanceolota, Water Wisteria. 1 Gold Gourami, 1 Giant Danio, 6 White Clouds, 2 Bristle Nose Pleco's.

11-18-2009, 02:09 PM	#10
lilprincess1026 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 27	Thanks guys =0) how do Tetra filters rank?