Quietest and longest lasting out hang on side filters?

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I have a new 55 gallon set up and I was using a old whisper filter for the tank but its driving me insane with motor noise. Any suggestions? The tank is my headboard so i need quiet.

 

[james99]

The sachem trials are quiet if you keep the water level up. I prefer aquarclears, but my tidal is quieter on the same tank.

 

[Hendre]

My aquaclear 110 is doing just fine after 4 years.

If it's rattling I will take it apart and clean out the motor and impeller, usually gets rid of any noise

 

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My aquaclear 110 is doing just fine after 4 years.

If it's rattling I will take it apart and clean out the motor and impeller, usually gets rid of any noise

Thank you!

 

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The sachem trials are quiet if you keep the water level up. I prefer aquarclears, but my tidal is quieter on the same tank.

Thank you Ill try that!

 

[celebrist]

Agree, aquaclear is the industry standard and seachem tidal looks real good when properly used but I think they are smaller than the ac110

 

[Jexnell]

Might want to try sponge filters, these new air pumps can be almost silent.

 

[Jexnell]

Hob wise I agree with AquaClear being the best. To help the noise keep you water level higher so less splashing noise.

 

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Hob wise I agree with AquaClear being the best. To help the noise keep you water level higher so less splashing noise.

Unfortunately i can't raise the water level fully because i have a african lungfish in there and he needs space to breathe but can you give me some examples of the sponge filters. I have a canister on my 45 which i love but the tank position would work better with a hob

 

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Agree, aquaclear is the industry standard and seachem tidal looks real good when properly used but I think they are smaller than the ac110

I actually have a aqua clear so ill try and clean it to quiet it before testing it out.