Quietest canister filter.

[buzzkiller]

So I'm setting up a new 100 gallon tank in my bedroom. I have two old aqueon 55/75 HOB filters. However they are kinda loud at night when I'm trying to sleep. From what Ive been reading on the internet a canister filter may be quieter. I'm looking for recommendations on the quietest canister filter that would be big enough for my 100 gallon tank. Thanks!

 

[ImACoolguy]

I have a Cascade 1000 Canister and after 9 months it's still dead silent if you keep the water level above the spray bar. It's not that expensive either compared to most canisters.


Caleb

 

[buzzkiller]

I don't think the cascade would be big enough for a 100 gallon tank. Then again at that price point I could get 2.

 

[ImACoolguy]

I don't think the cascade would be big enough for a 100 gallon tank. Then again at that price point I could get 2.

Yep and I believe they make bigger models too.


Caleb

 

[buzzkiller]

Would an api filstar XL be large enough for a 100g tank? If so is it quiet?

 

[brennae]

My Fluval are silent.

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[Hunter73]

My Fluval are silent.

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My Fluvals are extremely quiet too. Sometimes I have to touch the hoses to make sure they're running.


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[buzzkiller]

Fluvals look to be out of my price range. I'm considering either the filstar XP xl or the eheim 2217. My question now is would 1 of those be enough to filter my 100g tank?

 

[JLopuk]

2x Sun Sun HW-304b
Absolutely silent and super cheap.


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[ericbrookey]

2x Sun Sun HW-304b
Absolutely silent and super cheap.


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+1.. amazon has them for about 60 bucks and the 302 for under 30. Very silent and big media baskets.

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[Lincolnsdad01]

The fluval 06 models are really quiet I have the 306 model that does 70 gal I only have a 55 gal set up. You should use the 406 or 506 really easy to set up and really quiet.