If you're getting that kind of noise then I'd have to guess there is something going on with the filter because it shouldn't be making that kind of noise. Check your impeller. Is it mucked up? Is the shaft still straight? Can you see any wear/tear to it? Does it look like it's "bouncing" around in there? It may be as simple as replacing the impeller... which is easy to do.
If you do decide another h.o.b filter is needed, the newer Aqueon h.o.b filters are awesome. The pump sits below the water line and it's deep enough that unless you severely neglect a tank and let the water level drop way too low, there is no noise except the water trickle and even that is pretty quiet. It's easy maintenance, easy cartridge change, and enough space for a bit of extra media if you choose to use any. The other thing I like is the telescopic intake tube. Easy to adjust anywhere you want it. Access to the impeller for maintenance and/or replacement is also very easy compared to most other h.o.b filters because of how it's designed. Awesome filters for a reasonable price. I have slowly but surely replaced all of my h.o.b's with the Aqueons. The only tanks not running these are the reef tanks, and both of those are sump systems. I used to be a fan of the whisper, penguin, and a.c h.o.b's until I tried one of these. I'll never go back. :-)
Dawn
--- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com, "Al Keep" <al_keep_fish@...> wrote:
>
> just read that vaseline on the impeller shaft can help...hmmm...
>
> --- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com, "Al Keep" <al_keep_fish@> wrote:
> >
> > nope.... the waterfall noise doesn't bother me... its nice to fall asleep to... it the vibration noise that's so maddening.
> > I have found on the eheim web site that they make small h.o.b filters that they claim to be silent... I don't recall ever seeing them in a store; but ill check around.
> >
> > --- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com, Donna Ransome <djransome@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Aqua Clear for HOB filters…keep the water level up to the lip and it should
> > > be quiet.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _____
> > >
> > > From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com] On
> > > Behalf Of Al Keep
> > > Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 5:43 PM
> > > To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [AquaticLife] Re: new filter?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > thanks donna.. the thing is that those others seem like overkill... its only
> > > a 10 g tank... but its beside the bed.. so I would like as silent a filter
> > > as possible.... the little a.c. hob is noisier that I would like.... odd...
> > > because the ac hob I have on the 40g is virtually silent except for the
> > > water trickle.. any suggestions?
> > > does anyone make a good silent little hob?... its a shame.. I like the ac's
> > > for reliability and ease of maintenance...maybe I got a dud? or I wonder if
> > > there is a way to modify it to rid it of the vibration noise; I've tried all
> > > I can think of....of course earplugs would be the cheapest solution. :-)>>>
> > > but i'm not into them...
> > >
> > > --- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com> ,
> > > "dawnshungryeyes4u2c" <dawnshungryeyes4u2c@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Not my favorite choice of filter because they're well known for needing
> > > more repair over time than almost any other on the market. They're cheaply
> > > made, cheap materials. The current top 3 brands of canister filters are
> > > Eheim, Rena, and Cascade. All equally as quiet as the Fluval, but last
> > > longer, made better, and less issues overall with any of these 3, and all 3
> > > are also suitable for use in saltwater as well. Fluval... not a good choice
> > > for saltwater.
> > > >
> > > > Hope this helps.
> > > >
> > > > Dawn
> > > >
> > > > --- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > , "Al Keep" <al_keep_fish@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > hi all
> > > > > i'm thinking of getting a fluval 106 canister for the little tank beside
> > > the bed... the a.c. 20 h.o.b. is noisy.. was thinking the fl.106 would be
> > > quieter.. theyre on sale in a post x-mas sale.
> > > > > anyone have any experience with these?
> > > > > thanks.
> > > > > al.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
>
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