How much quieter are cannisters?

[Hholly]

Compared to a HOB? Thinking of getting tank #2 in the same room as the first. Want to cut down on noise.
Thanks!

 

[foster53]

Most canister filters are very quiet, They are usually under the stand. I run Rena canisters and they are extremely quiet. I can't hear them at all.

 

[Hholly]

Ok, great. Thanks!

 

[paytertot]

I for one absolutely LOVE my fluval canister, easy to clean, quiet, and very efficient

 

[rreekers]

very quiet!!

 

[kelbaker79]

I have all Rena canisters, they are super quiet!!

 

[Convict2161]

Holly, I had a penguin 350, 2 AC's 110's and now have a fluval fx5 and love it. Don't hear a thing!! Canister all the way!!

 

[paytertot]

Definitely the loudest thing about my tank would be when my bubble decoration thingy vibrates itself out of its very specific quiet spot hahah

 

[Hholly]

Yay! Thanks everybody! I definitely have to start saving for one. I have a Penguin 350 too and I'm picturing it in stereo. NOT! you guys clinched it.

Paytertot, I love your discus pics. Beautiful!

 

[paytertot]

Yay! Thanks everybody! I definitely have to start saving for one. I have a Penguin 350 too and I'm picturing it in stereo. NOT! you guys clinched it.

Paytertot, I love your discus pics. Beautiful!

Thank you

 

[GEOlson]

I have an Eheim Ecco Pro 35 and 80 and both are much more quiet than any of the Aquaclear filtters I've used (20, 50, 70). I have the 80 under the cabinet and the 35 in the open. I can hear the 35 but it is quieter than a Tetra Whisper 10, and both Eccos are quieter than the pair of AC 70s I have on a 75 gal. They cost a bit more but I will only use HOB filters for a pinch from now on. I just need to replace the two AC 70s I have.

 

[LyndaB]

I don't hear my canister at all..... you definitely don't get that waterfall sound effect when the tank level evaporates some like you do with HOB. Once you've had a canister, you can't go back.

 

[jcolon]

My fish make more of a racket than my Fluval.

 

[rreekers]

I don't hear my canister at all..... you definitely don't get that waterfall sound effect when the tank level evaporates some like you do with HOB. Once you've had a canister, you can't go back.

I totally agree

 

[Retired_AF]

My fluval 305 is totally silent. The only thing I hear from the tank is the air pump humming and the timers click when they turn my lights on.

 

[Hholly]

Sounds good to me! . Guess now I just need to pick one and learn how to set it up.

 

[GEOlson]

Many people like their Fluval x05 series filters, and Eheim owners like their filters. I don't know what size tank you'll be using it on but last week I was able to get an Eheim Ecco Pro 35 on clearance at Petsmart. They markdown was well worth it, so I recommend it if you've got a location nearby and it wouldn't be too small.

 

[Hholly]

Ok, thanks! I'm looking at a 55 gallon right now. I'll check into those.

 

[Hholly]

I'm considering the Fluval 306 for $110. Any opinions?

 

[paytertot]

I'm considering the Fluval 306 for $110. Any opinions?

Sounds like a great idea I have one and I LOVE it, it really is silent and super easy maintenance