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Tetra Whisper Internal Filter 10 To 30 Gallons, For aquariums, In-Tank Filtration With Air Pump
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- UNIVERSAL DESIGN: Tetra Whisper 20i Internal Filter is an all-in-one air pump and water filter system.
- INTERNAL FILTER: Mounts on the inside of your aquarium with clip (included).
- CATCHES DEBRIS: Dense, dual-sided mesh filters debris and fish waste.
- AERATES WATER: Air-driven design filters up to 125 GPH while oxygenating water.
- CONVENIENT DESIGN: Uses large easy to change Bio-Bag cartridges; filter mounts inside aquarium, making it possible to place tank flush against the wall.
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Tetra’s tradition of innovation started more than 50 years ago in Melle, Germany, where Dr. Ulrich Baensch founded the company (Tetra Werke) and pioneered the development of flake fish food - an innovation that revolutionized the industry. At the time, growing and harvesting food for your fish was a painstaking process. The advent of flake fish food not only made feeding your pet much easier. It opened the way for more people to own an aquarium. At Tetra, we’re dedicated to helping seasoned hobbyists and beginners alike enjoy a successful, life-long aquatic experience.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 4.88 x 5.38 x 10.19 inches; 1.45 Pounds
- Item model number : 25817
- Department : Unisex-Adult
- Date First Available : June 9, 2004
- Manufacturer : Tetra
- ASIN : B0002DHYG8
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #834 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #1 in Aquarium Filters
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Item Weight | 1.45 pounds |
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Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Tetra |
ASIN | B0002DHYG8 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 25817 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | June 9, 2004 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.2 x 5.5 x 4.92 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.88 x 5.38 x 10.19 inches |
Item Weight | 1.45 Pounds |
Brand Name | Tetra |
Target Audience Keyword | fish |
Directions | See instructions |
Warranty Description | See label |
Model Name | AQ-65817 |
Color | Blacks & Grays |
Size | Up to 30-Gallons |
Material | 100% Polyester |
Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Tetra |
Included Components | Tetra Whisper Internal Filter 10 To 30 Gallons, For aquariums, In-Tank Filtration With Air Pump |
Specific Uses for Product | Active |
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For the ultimate in convenience and quiet, choose a Whisper In-Tank Filter. These filters mount on the inside of the aquarium, rather than hanging from the outside -- making it possible to place the tank flush against a wall. In-Tank Filters are unusually quiet, since the motor is under the water. Offering the same quality and performance as an external filter, the Whisper In-Tank Filter will function in as little as 2 inches of water -- making it ideal for turtle tanks, or for creating a waterfall inside the tank.The Whisper In-Tank filter features adjusts easily to high or low water levels with mounting suction cups and/or bracket. Each filter comes with one pre-assembled Whisper Bio-Bag filter cartridge.
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Easy to clean | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | — | 4.0 |
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Customers like the value and ease of cleaning of the filter. For example, they mention it does a remarkable job for its price, it's quiet, and you can find replacement filters at good prices. That said, opinions are mixed on size, clarity, performance, and quality.
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Customers like the noise level of the pet supplies. They say it's extremely quiet and the sound is a non-issue.
"...I love them.They are both very quiet. Aside from the sound of the water falling back in.. I mean it sounds like a waterfall...." Read more
"The filter is quiet and easy to use and clean. The filters fit easily. They do not last more than a couple years though." Read more
"...All four of them are not quite silent, but very quiet. There is a soft, low hum from the motor windings, a little bit like a transformer humming...." Read more
"...It does have some noise. I would not put it in a place where you will sleep but it does work. I have it in the fish tank at the office...." Read more
Customers like how easy it is to clean the filter. They say it doesn't bother their betta and keeps the tank clean. Some are surprised with the cleaning performance and say it clears the water nicely. They also mention that the bags are on a separate part and don't disturb their biological bacteria.
"...filter size, my water now almost filled to the top, stays absolutely clean...." Read more
"...I got the 10-30 filter, and it keeps my 40-gal tank clean. I clean it every1-2 weeks...." Read more
"The filter is quiet and easy to use and clean. The filters fit easily. They do not last more than a couple years though." Read more
"...Rinsing the bags doesn't disturb your biological bacteria since they are on a separate part (resembling a hair brush) which remains in the filter..." Read more
Customers like the value of the filter. They say it does a remarkable job for its price, and is quite long-lasting. They also say that the filters themselves are cheap and can be reused.
"...better than the filter cartridges for Marineland products and cost much less to buy...." Read more
"Good flow although could be a little better. Great price." Read more
"good price. works fine. expect to work like at most 2 years. then slows down to drops! need to replace before it gets there!" Read more
"...the market for a new pump/filter...especially with how inexpensive the bulk filters cost. 12 filters for something like $8/year?! That's a steal." Read more
Customers find the setup of the pet supplies to be easy. They mention that the filter is easy to assemble and plug in, and that it's simple. Some say that it makes it easier for them to access it.
"...Such a simple device, yet so beautifully sufficient...." Read more
"...I like to keep it hanging from the tank. Makes it easier for me to access it." Read more
"...Perhaps they work as well as they do BECAUSE they are so simple, and so have little chance for things to break...." Read more
"We had a previous model that was wonderful. It was exceedingly easy to manage and perform upkeep on, was perfectly sized for both a 5 and 10 gallon..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pet supplies. Some mention it's a great filter, really good product, and holds up well. However, others say that the filter is too strong, suspect in quality, and does not last more than a couple years. The filters fit easily and do not last longer than 1-2 years. Some customers also mention that the 40i is a bit flimsy and the handle can come loose.
"...Love how easy it is to replace the filters. The filters themselves are great and definitely hold on to some dirtiness...." Read more
"...The filters fit easily. They do not last more than a couple years though." Read more
"...It's quiet enough where you can ignore it. It did not have any broken or missing pieces. I got the 10-30 filter, and it keeps my 40-gal tank clean...." Read more
"...On a benefit/cost basis, these filters look really good. They are made of a tough, slightly flexible plastic, so even if you drop one on the floor,..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the filter. Some mention that it works fairly well, while others say that it never worked well. Some say that the hook does not work with tank lids and that the suction cups are weak.
"...out my filter for the 'recommended' filter size, as these filters work so good. I love them.They are both very quiet...." Read more
"Filter works great. Had to replace the previous filter I had that was also a Tetra Whisper filter, my fault it broke down. It does have some noise...." Read more
"...My 20i still works but my 40i just stopped working after only three months of use. That's terrible! It works really well when it's not broken though...." Read more
"...And the results are as good as any other filter I've ever used, regardless of cost...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the filter. Some say it's the perfect size to fit the tank lid and takes up very little space, while others say it is kind of large and barely fits in a ten gallon aquarium.
"...One thing I'll say is there is quite a bit of unused empty space...." Read more
"The filter is quiet and easy to use and clean. The filters fit easily. They do not last more than a couple years though." Read more
"It doesn't fit or mount well, the suction mounts are loose and filter slides and moves in tank...." Read more
"...The standard tank top fits nicely without interference with the filter...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the clarity of the pet supplies. Some mention that it has the water crystal clear, while others say that the water was murky in a month. The waterfall feature splashes the water just right, and the glass is always clean. However, some customers report that the outflow could definitely be stronger.
"...The water in my tank using this little filter has been crystal clear...." Read more
"...Outflow could definitely be stronger but overall not too bad...." Read more
"Runs quiet and keeps water clear." Read more
"...After 12 hours (yes only 12!) the water was crystal clear! The smell was gone and the fish - amazingly - seemed....happier?..." Read more
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They are both very quiet. Aside from the sound of the water falling back in.. I mean it sounds like a waterfall. Who doesn't want to hear a waterfall? I love it. This can also be prevented by raising the water level or lowering the filter itself. Basically the closer it is to the water, the quieter it is.
Such a simple device, yet so beautifully sufficient.
The little one stopped working at one point and I thought... welp there you go! Get what you pay for. But nope! Removed the base, pulled out the magnetic spring propeller and tube, cleaned it out and like magic it started right up as soon as I plugged it back in.
Love how easy it is to replace the filters. The filters themselves are great and definitely hold on to some dirtiness.
One thing I'll say is there is quite a bit of unused empty space. I now take advantage by adding some extra media, but I must say that these filters work great even without the extra.
Love this filter and would recommend above any other filter.
Perhaps they work as well as they do BECAUSE they are so simple, and so have little chance for things to break. The pump sits IN your aquarium water, so it never needs to be primed. You plug it in, and it begins working, filling the upper bucket, where the water flows through the filter pad and spills back into the aquarium. No priming necessary ever, including after a power failure. When the power comes back on, it just starts working again. It's a shame that every hang-on-the back power filter can't make a similar claim, some unfortunately will lose their prime and/or fail to restart, resulting in unhappy fish and sometimes a damaged filter.
There are no adjustments for flow, so these only run at one flow rate. Inevitably, some food can get sucked up if you let it run while feeding. I have the filters on a separate power strip, so when I feed my fish, I just use the switch on the power strip to turn the filters off for an hour or so. Easy solution and prevents the filter pads from clogging so quickly.
There is no top or lid (unless you buy the model intended for reptiles), so the filter pads just sit there exposed. This means that the water in the filter is fully aerated as it passes through the pads. It also means that no other internal filter is as easy to change pads when they become clogged. The top edge of the pad is above the water line, so you just grab it with two fingers and lift it out. You don't have to disturb the suction cups or hanging bracket at all. You don't have to put your whole arm down into the tank. Maintenance which is easily performed is more likely to be done when needed, so easily changed pads are more likely to be changed when clogged.
You have options for how you want to attach the filter. The box includes two suction cups, and a newly designed bracket which hangs over the edge of your tank. I use the bracket, as it's adjustable for height and I don't have to worry about suction cups losing their suction.
The filter pads are the Whisper bio-bags, which amount to a thick fluffy poly bag, over a plastic frame, with carbon granules inside. Replacing these is simple, and if purchased in a 12 pack from Amazon, cost about 60 cents per bag.
I used Emperor filters for years, and in my experience, these bio-bags work a lot better than the filter cartridges for Marineland products and cost much less to buy. If you rinse them under tap water, which is easily done, the cost is even less. Rinsing the bags doesn't disturb your biological bacteria since they are on a separate part (resembling a hair brush) which remains in the filter when you remove the bags.
You do have some flexibility with regard to media options as well. You don't have to use the carbon which is included with the new pads. You can put anything you want inside the bag, and if desired, transfer it to the new bag next time you change them out. You also don't have to use the separate biological "hairbrush", and if you leave it out, you have room to put another media bag in it's place, with ceramic rings, or whatever else you can think of.
I have four of these, mounted on two separate tanks, one 55 gallons, the other 75 gallons. All four of them are not quite silent, but very quiet. There is a soft, low hum from the motor windings, a little bit like a transformer humming. At first there was also a faint sound like air trapped somewhere, perhaps cavitation in the pump? But these sounds are hard to hear, and not distracting. And the cavitation sound went away on it's own after a few days. I can hear the soft humming sound if the room is totally quiet and I stand near the tank, but if there is any significant sound from conversation, crunching breakfast cereal, a radio or TV, etc, then they are drowned out.
Some of the complaints others have mentioned in their reviews sound a bit like operator error to me. For example, one person said the filter overflowed and sent water over the back of the tank onto the floor. Clearly, the filter was mounted too high....mine are mounted with the top edge 2 inches below the rim of the tank. When the filter pad becomes clogged, it WILL overflow, but into the tank, not out of it.
Some describe loud mechanical noises, which sounds to me like a bit of gravel, or perhaps a snail, found it's way into the pump impeller. Yes, this can happen with any filter, regardless of brand, but it's easy to repair. In these filters, the bottom just snaps off, exposing the pump impeller, which is then easily removed for cleaning.
And some have complained that the filter "stops working" after some months of service. Again, this is likely due to a need for a cleaning of the impeller and the recess where it sits, where debris or gunk sometimes builds up and prevents it from rotating.
On a benefit/cost basis, these filters look really good. They are made of a tough, slightly flexible plastic, so even if you drop one on the floor, it is unlikely to break. Parts for Tetra/Whisper filters are readily available everywhere. And the results are as good as any other filter I've ever used, regardless of cost.
The first attached photo shows two mounted in my 75 gallon planted tank, which contains two Nigerian bichers, and two Pictus catfish. The second shows two more in my 55 gallon community tank, with various tetras, cory catfish, and loaches.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018
Perhaps they work as well as they do BECAUSE they are so simple, and so have little chance for things to break. The pump sits IN your aquarium water, so it never needs to be primed. You plug it in, and it begins working, filling the upper bucket, where the water flows through the filter pad and spills back into the aquarium. No priming necessary ever, including after a power failure. When the power comes back on, it just starts working again. It's a shame that every hang-on-the back power filter can't make a similar claim, some unfortunately will lose their prime and/or fail to restart, resulting in unhappy fish and sometimes a damaged filter.
There are no adjustments for flow, so these only run at one flow rate. Inevitably, some food can get sucked up if you let it run while feeding. I have the filters on a separate power strip, so when I feed my fish, I just use the switch on the power strip to turn the filters off for an hour or so. Easy solution and prevents the filter pads from clogging so quickly.
There is no top or lid (unless you buy the model intended for reptiles), so the filter pads just sit there exposed. This means that the water in the filter is fully aerated as it passes through the pads. It also means that no other internal filter is as easy to change pads when they become clogged. The top edge of the pad is above the water line, so you just grab it with two fingers and lift it out. You don't have to disturb the suction cups or hanging bracket at all. You don't have to put your whole arm down into the tank. Maintenance which is easily performed is more likely to be done when needed, so easily changed pads are more likely to be changed when clogged.
You have options for how you want to attach the filter. The box includes two suction cups, and a newly designed bracket which hangs over the edge of your tank. I use the bracket, as it's adjustable for height and I don't have to worry about suction cups losing their suction.
The filter pads are the Whisper bio-bags, which amount to a thick fluffy poly bag, over a plastic frame, with carbon granules inside. Replacing these is simple, and if purchased in a 12 pack from Amazon, cost about 60 cents per bag.
I used Emperor filters for years, and in my experience, these bio-bags work a lot better than the filter cartridges for Marineland products and cost much less to buy. If you rinse them under tap water, which is easily done, the cost is even less. Rinsing the bags doesn't disturb your biological bacteria since they are on a separate part (resembling a hair brush) which remains in the filter when you remove the bags.
You do have some flexibility with regard to media options as well. You don't have to use the carbon which is included with the new pads. You can put anything you want inside the bag, and if desired, transfer it to the new bag next time you change them out. You also don't have to use the separate biological "hairbrush", and if you leave it out, you have room to put another media bag in it's place, with ceramic rings, or whatever else you can think of.
I have four of these, mounted on two separate tanks, one 55 gallons, the other 75 gallons. All four of them are not quite silent, but very quiet. There is a soft, low hum from the motor windings, a little bit like a transformer humming. At first there was also a faint sound like air trapped somewhere, perhaps cavitation in the pump? But these sounds are hard to hear, and not distracting. And the cavitation sound went away on it's own after a few days. I can hear the soft humming sound if the room is totally quiet and I stand near the tank, but if there is any significant sound from conversation, crunching breakfast cereal, a radio or TV, etc, then they are drowned out.
Some of the complaints others have mentioned in their reviews sound a bit like operator error to me. For example, one person said the filter overflowed and sent water over the back of the tank onto the floor. Clearly, the filter was mounted too high....mine are mounted with the top edge 2 inches below the rim of the tank. When the filter pad becomes clogged, it WILL overflow, but into the tank, not out of it.
Some describe loud mechanical noises, which sounds to me like a bit of gravel, or perhaps a snail, found it's way into the pump impeller. Yes, this can happen with any filter, regardless of brand, but it's easy to repair. In these filters, the bottom just snaps off, exposing the pump impeller, which is then easily removed for cleaning.
And some have complained that the filter "stops working" after some months of service. Again, this is likely due to a need for a cleaning of the impeller and the recess where it sits, where debris or gunk sometimes builds up and prevents it from rotating.
On a benefit/cost basis, these filters look really good. They are made of a tough, slightly flexible plastic, so even if you drop one on the floor, it is unlikely to break. Parts for Tetra/Whisper filters are readily available everywhere. And the results are as good as any other filter I've ever used, regardless of cost.
The first attached photo shows two mounted in my 75 gallon planted tank, which contains two Nigerian bichers, and two Pictus catfish. The second shows two more in my 55 gallon community tank, with various tetras, cory catfish, and loaches.