Quiet filter for bedroom.

[Industrial]

I am planning on upgrading the fish in my bedroom, and I am wondering what my filter choices would be. Normally I use sponge filters, but the air pump humming would keep me awake. I was using an aquaclear, but they do make a crackling sound that already drives me crazy. I was thinking canister, but the cost is prohibitive.

Also, I hope on having a sand substrate. Any ideas?

 

[xxlukitasxx]

i have an fx5 and its sooo quiet! i love it. but you said you dont have a good budget. :/

 

[JC09]

emperor 400?

 

[Dan F]

Eheim Classic Series canisters are dead quiet. They aren't cheap, but they will outlast most filters several times over.

 

[sharkfan13]

my eheim ecco filter is absolutely quiet as well. try going to the marketplace and seeing if someone is selling what you're looking for for a good deal that's what I did!

 

[fishghost]

My Filstar XP3 is quiet

 

[PaiLum92]

x2 on the emperor 400, i have two on my 2g, they run quite, just make sure no sand gets in the impeller or there will be a grinder noise, kinda annoying but it will go away with proper cleaning. They run for $60 at my PetSmart.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

FX5 or Eheim Classic. I'm a sole believer of "what you pay is what you get".
You won't be disappointed in forking out extra $ just to get those branded canister.

 

[Rayne]

Eheim classic canister without a doubt

 

[BayArea_510]

what about a sump right now mine is a little loud but if u start from scratch its cheap , easy, and the best filtration you can get , just make it beneamial