Aqueon Quiet Flow 10 HOB filter

snakeskin · 05-21-2013, 05:09 AM

I've got a 5 gallon hex with an enormous internal filter which is totally ruining the aesthetic of my tank. I was looking for a cost effective solution but I am finding few alternatives.

I'm not a huge fan of HOB filters but if I could remove the unsightly mass that is my internal filter I would do it.

What are your thoughts on the Aqueon Quiet Flow 10 HOB filter?

evilhorde · 05-21-2013, 06:18 AM

Small, quiet. I like mine. I use a green scotchbrite pad for a filter and have lucky bamboo in the box.

MamaFish · 05-21-2013, 01:49 PM

I hate my Quietflow 30. It really isn't powerful enough. I'm looking into replacing it with an Aquaclear. It is quiet, however.

water-kitties · 05-21-2013, 05:54 PM

I have one on a ten gallon and flow is not the best for that size but it is quiet and has been going for a few years now. Not bad for a cheapo one. Okay amount of room to place in different media or plants as well.

snakeskin · 05-21-2013, 10:13 PM

Well I would be using it in a 5 where I wouldn't want a lot of flow so maybe that is actually a plus.

Could anyone maybe add a photo from the viewing level of their tank to show me what it actually looks like?

snakeskin · Yesterday, 03:18 AM

Just got it. The flow was a little too strong and began uprooting my HC. I took off the filter intake and stuffed it with filter floss and put some coco fiber in the water output to try to tame the current.

I hope it doesn't strain the filter too much but it was way out of control.

jonnyboy · Yesterday, 04:15 AM

Maybe some bio sponge attached to the outlet instead? Never tried it or looked at the sponge so I'm not sure really, just an idea. But I love my quiet flows. Using two on my 20gal for more circulation. I've never used a cannister filter before so I prob just don't know what I'm missing out on haha

05-21-2013, 05:09 AM	#1
snakeskin Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gurnee,IL Posts: 313	Aqueon Quiet Flow 10 HOB filter I've got a 5 gallon hex with an enormous internal filter which is totally ruining the aesthetic of my tank. I was looking for a cost effective solution but I am finding few alternatives. I'm not a huge fan of HOB filters but if I could remove the unsightly mass that is my internal filter I would do it. What are your thoughts on the Aqueon Quiet Flow 10 HOB filter?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

05-21-2013, 06:18 AM	#2
evilhorde Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duncan, BC, Canada Posts: 112	Small, quiet. I like mine. I use a green scotchbrite pad for a filter and have lucky bamboo in the box.

05-21-2013, 01:49 PM	#3
MamaFish Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 149	I hate my Quietflow 30. It really isn't powerful enough. I'm looking into replacing it with an Aquaclear. It is quiet, however.

05-21-2013, 05:54 PM	#4
water-kitties Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 49	I have one on a ten gallon and flow is not the best for that size but it is quiet and has been going for a few years now. Not bad for a cheapo one. Okay amount of room to place in different media or plants as well.

05-21-2013, 10:13 PM	#5
snakeskin Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gurnee,IL Posts: 313	Well I would be using it in a 5 where I wouldn't want a lot of flow so maybe that is actually a plus. Could anyone maybe add a photo from the viewing level of their tank to show me what it actually looks like?

Yesterday, 03:18 AM	#6
snakeskin Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gurnee,IL Posts: 313	Just got it. The flow was a little too strong and began uprooting my HC. I took off the filter intake and stuffed it with filter floss and put some coco fiber in the water output to try to tame the current. I hope it doesn't strain the filter too much but it was way out of control.

Yesterday, 04:15 AM	#7
jonnyboy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 47	Maybe some bio sponge attached to the outlet instead? Never tried it or looked at the sponge so I'm not sure really, just an idea. But I love my quiet flows. Using two on my 20gal for more circulation. I've never used a cannister filter before so I prob just don't know what I'm missing out on haha