Quiet internal filters

[chigwellhammer]

Any suggestions for an internal filter that is quite quiet?

It’s for a 120l tank.

I have had my eyes on the Eheim pickup 160 if anyone can review this?

Thanks,

 

[Colin_T]

Fluval and Rena internal power filters used to be pretty good. No idea how good they are now.

I used an AquaClear powerhead with a Quick Filter attachment. I removed the stupid foam insert & plastic cage, and replaced it with a round/ cylindrical sponge from a different brand of internal power filter.

 

[Essjay]

I use an Eheim Biopower and that is pretty quiet. It sometimes gets a bit noisy after a water change but that's just due to trapped air and lifting it off the bracket and tilting it gets rid of the air.
I've never used a Pickup so I can't comment on that, I'm afraid.

 

[Lunar Jetman]

Are you in the UK @chigwellhammer? If so and you have a Maidenhead Aquatics near you, they're selling the Fluval U3 older model for £26.99 down from the RRP of £61.99. You can also order online as well https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/fluval-u3-underwater-filter-600lph

I've tried a few different filters over the years and would always recommend a Fluval.

 

[Byron]

You want to be aware of the current produced by whichever filter as this impacts fish. If the fish are quiet forest species then a sponge filter connected to an air pump may be all you need. In my cory tank and loach tank I use the Fluval Quiet Flow...and it is quiet. Here's a link to the one suited for 30 gallons. Again depending upon the intended fish, a smaller version may be suitable, it comes (here anyway) in four sizes. I use the 40g largest in my 40g cory tank, and the 20g in my 33g loach tank.
https://www.jlaquatics.com/aqueon-quietflow-internal-power-filter-at30.html

 

[Essjay]

I should also mention that the Eheim Biopower, and the similar Aquaball (same pumps, different media) have a flow rate adjuster so the water current can be turned down if necessary for the fish.