How quiet is this filter? I have 10 gallon tank and generic power filter that came with it is a bit noisy. Are there quieter filters than Marineland Penguin filters?
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The Penguins are generally considered a quiet filter with only the Aquaclear filters sometimes considered quieter.
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If you already have an air pump then you're already hearing all that you're going to hear especially if you have a lid/hood on the tank. The bubbles don't make a sound if you have the tank covered. We have a 10 gallon pump Tetra 77851 Whisper Air Pump on this filter and it's very quiet. I personally feel that the noise produced is pretty easy to get used to since it's a consistent humming.
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Hi, the filter that comes with this tank is JUNK. I threw it out. I have 2 GloFish tanks and they are awesome! I bought a whisper 20 gallon filter that takes large cartridges; my tank is SUPER clear and requires less maintenance with my bigger, better filter. Anyways, good luck.
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depends on how loud your air pump is. The filter itself is pretty quiet - no noise if you position it right at the top of the waterline. Again, the noise is coming from the air pump.
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It would def keep your 10 gal tank clean for along time and it would be very safe for a small turtle. I've been very happy with this filter. We have little baby fish all the time and they're totally fine. The filter is quiet and it's nice to not have to clean the tank all the time!
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The Marineland Filter has "two" filters. A Carbon media filter, which I use the most. It filters dirt and "crud" out of the water (we use it for turtles, they can be very dirty) keeping it clean for a longer time. The second filter is what they call a micron filter. I have only used it once, but it also cleans the water (actually "polishes it" if that's possible). But, because we have turtles I find the carbon filter is my favorite.
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It is by far, the quietest filter I have. Any time you have movement, you have noise, so I don't like the word "silent" but the motor's hum is barely audible and only if you are right next to it. If you keep your tank topped off, there is no sound of waterfall or dripping. I highly recommend this filter. I use it for my betta tanks and am especially happy with the intake sponge that protects the bettas and provides additional filtration.
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I have a Marineland Bio-Wheel filter on my 20 gal tank and I use Algone all the time. Works great.
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I have the fluval it is a great filter, so good that you go through the filter pads quicker than you might expect or they tell you. I guess I am just a marineland bio wheel fan.
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I have our beta in a 5 gal tank with this filter and he/she loves it! This filter doesn't produce a very strong current, I would think that in a 10 gal it would be hardly noticeable
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It is no louder than other filters. The main noises are the bubbles and the pump. If your pump is quiet the filter will be quiet. I keep mine in my bedroom and the noise does not bother me.
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No this filter system makes no noise on shelving unit you cannot tell it's running short of the water flow at the top of the tank. It is a superior product!
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Do you mean what filters? I just use the Aqueon filters small for those tanks. Never used a sponge.
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I think you will be happy with this filter. I am using one in my 200 gal fish tank I like it because 1. it is a good filter 2. It keeps the water oxygenated. ( lot's of bubbles ) :-) when I get my 75 gal tank ready I all ready have one for it.
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110 V here in the states, best waterfall filter I have tried, put some bio rings in the bottom for bacteria, it flows nice and is quiet, go with a external canisters filter, your way better off, unless you have a very small tank, Ken.
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I have been using theses filters for ever, I would suggest moving up to one size bigger, the larger has an extension tube that comes with it, this one only goes about 6" into the water. When it comes to filtration, bigger is better if you have room, the larger has 2 chambers/holds 2 media inserts, you will be much happier and the tank will be much cleaner, and there isn't a lot of difference in the cost.
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Very good for 10 gal and safe for turtles but I own turtles and I would say buy the biggest filter u can afford you will need it our 2 sliders are now in a 75gal after only 4 years and and have been threw many filters up to there current filter and they are dirty it takes a lot of filtration to keep there tank clean