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Fluval Chi Filter Replacement

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by Omega59, Dec 23, 2012.

  1. Omega59

    Omega59 Thread Starter New Member

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    Hi Everyone Happy Holiday's!
    It's a long time since I've posted something here. So.. We have a Fluval Chi 5 Gallon model, and we are looking to replace the filter. We are looking for one that is just as silent as the Chi's filter because it is in a room that someone sleeps in. If someone can direct me to a filter that is VERY silent and i mean silent can't even hear the motor going and water flow LOL, that would be great!

    Thanks.
     
    Omega59, Dec 23, 2012
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  2. buzz4520

    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    if an h.o.b will work on your tank, aqua clears are really quite. i'm runnig an a/c 30 on a 10g and the air pump makes more noise than the filter, also have an a/c 110 on my 150g (along with 2 canisters). aqueon h.o.b's are pretty quite as well, but do get alittle "water" noise though. i'm running 2 aqueon 55's on my 55g and an aqueon 30 on my 20g.
     
    buzz4520, Dec 23, 2012
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  3. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    Don't they come standard with an ac 20? If an hob will work I would suggest that and you can adjust the flow.
     
    HBIC, Dec 24, 2012
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  4. Omega59

    Omega59 Thread Starter New Member

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    I tried but they still make noise that isn't acceptable. I guess i will have to keep the Chi's original filter.
     
    Omega59, Jan 5, 2013
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  5. ninoupte7

    ninoupte7 New Member

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    If the noise is coming from an external motor which can be placed at a distance, then just put it in a baffled sound box, likewise the air pump.

    Alternatively, sell the waternoise as an Environmentally Pleasing White Noise Generator.
    -Nino
     
    ninoupte7, Jan 5, 2013
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