Internal Filter - models?

Aqua07 · 10-17-2012, 02:35 PM

I have a Fluval Flora tank using the stock internal fluval filter - I find that I"m constantly having to clean the impeller to stop a rattling noise. Anyhow, can anyone recommend a good quiet internal filter for a nano tank of 7 gallons?

MSG · 10-17-2012, 03:05 PM

That's why I use HOB filters instead of the internals. I would assume those problems with the rattling you're dealing are quite common if you don't cover the intake.

I had a duetto internal filter, but the impeller snapped from a piece of flourite entering the chamber.

Since I'm always messing around with hot peppers and so on when I eat, I there's a chance I may poison everything in my tank one day from not washing my hands enough to rid my skin of excess capsaicin.

I also have the tetra internal filters, but I don't like them whatsoever due to their crappy design.

Duetto DJ50
Tetra Reptofilter (Green)
Tetra Whisper i3

BTW, how often do you find yourself reaching in to SERVICE the filter?

Digs · 10-17-2012, 05:58 PM

I had that filter on my ebi for a while. Had the same problem with rattling noise and it drove me insane. Also didnt like how much room it took up inside the tank I finally got a toms mini canister filter for $25 on amazon. Great little filter for the ebi and completely silent. Plus it opens up all that valuable space inside the tank

Rev_jim_jones · 10-17-2012, 07:34 PM

I just swapped out my Fluval Nano internal filter for a duetto DJ50.
I had the same problem with the Fluval, called Customer Support and they sent out a New Impeller but the noise continued.

Zefrik · 10-18-2012, 02:03 AM

I have a fluval U1 for my 10 gallon cherry shrimp tank and it is awesome.

10-17-2012, 02:35 PM	#1
Aqua07 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 114	Internal Filter - models? I have a Fluval Flora tank using the stock internal fluval filter - I find that I"m constantly having to clean the impeller to stop a rattling noise. Anyhow, can anyone recommend a good quiet internal filter for a nano tank of 7 gallons?

10-17-2012, 03:05 PM	#2
MSG Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Coast Posts: 270	Do you have some sort of mesh to cover the intake? That's why I use HOB filters instead of the internals. I would assume those problems with the rattling you're dealing are quite common if you don't cover the intake. I had a duetto internal filter, but the impeller snapped from a piece of flourite entering the chamber. Since I'm always messing around with hot peppers and so on when I eat, I there's a chance I may poison everything in my tank one day from not washing my hands enough to rid my skin of excess capsaicin. I also have the tetra internal filters, but I don't like them whatsoever due to their crappy design. Duetto DJ50 Tetra Reptofilter (Green) Tetra Whisper i3 BTW, how often do you find yourself reaching in to SERVICE the filter?

10-18-2012, 02:03 AM	#5
Zefrik Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,017	I have a fluval U1 for my 10 gallon cherry shrimp tank and it is awesome. __________________ My 29 Gallon \| My 40 Gallon Garden \| My 55 Gallon Budget Tank

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10-17-2012, 05:58 PM	#3
Digs Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: DE Posts: 79	I had that filter on my ebi for a while. Had the same problem with rattling noise and it drove me insane. Also didnt like how much room it took up inside the tank I finally got a toms mini canister filter for $25 on amazon. Great little filter for the ebi and completely silent. Plus it opens up all that valuable space inside the tank

10-17-2012, 07:34 PM	#4
Rev_jim_jones Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 160	I just swapped out my Fluval Nano internal filter for a duetto DJ50. I had the same problem with the Fluval, called Customer Support and they sent out a New Impeller but the noise continued.