AC vs. Whisper: Why Whisper sucks.

[ewurm]

The photo is of a Whisper 5-15 on the same tank as an AC30. As you can see, they take up the same amount of space, yet the AC is rated for much more bio-load. That is because you can pack it full of what ever bio media you wish, but the whisper just uses cartridges and a small spongy biofilter. There is much more area for bacteria to grow on the AC, and it has a much higher flow rate. The difference is clear. Get your keister out of Walmart, and get an AC filter.

 

[hoosier]

yes, i totally agree with you. AC is an awesome line of filters!

 

[RadleyMiller]

Almost anything is better than a whisper. AC's are some of the best HOBs hands down! Thanks Ewurm.

 

[ewurm]

Almost anything is better than a whisper. AC's are some of the best HOBs hands down! Thanks Ewurm.

The ratings on Whisper filters are for seriously understocked tanks. I would use a 5-15 on a ten with a couple tetras, thats about it.

 

[MilitantPotato]

Whisper sucks in every way. About all they're good for is moving water, and they don't do that very well.

 

[d20monsteroscar20]

ohh wow I was just thinking about buying the AC 110 and ppl kept on telling me that it was bad so I never did. I dont know if I want to spend $80 to find out weater is gud or not.

 

[Scottfree]

ohh wow I was just thinking about buying the AC 110 and ppl kept on telling me that it was bad so I never did. I dont know if I want to spend $80 to find out weater is gud or not.

You can get an AC 110 for around $40 at the online stores....

 

[JD_MAN]

You can get an AC 110 for around $40 at the online stores....

....or by doing a price match at Petsmart. I just picked up a couple more. I just had to modify one to fit on my 37 gallon tank. Apparently, it wasn't made for tanks that small with a center brace, but I made it work.

 

[ewurm]

ohh wow I was just thinking about buying the AC 110 and ppl kept on telling me that it was bad so I never did. I dont know if I want to spend $80 to find out weater is gud or not.

AC is the only filter I will purchase.

 

[fishnutham]

AC is the only filter I will purchase.

Kinda funny i used to hate them aways swore by canisters till i ran a half dozen 10gs and noticed that the ac's did a great job of controlling parimitors and polished the water perfectly