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Tetra Whisper Power Filter 10 Gallons: Silent 3-Stage Aquarium Filtration for Optimum Cleanliness (26316) Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5  
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Description of Tetra Whisper Power Filter 10 Gallons: Silent 3-Stage Aquarium Filtration for Optimum Cleanliness (26316)

QUIET & RELIABLE The Tetra Whisper Power Filter uses 3-stage filtration to create clear clean water – PF 10 treats aquariums up to 10 gallons. ABSORBS ODORS Ultra-Activated carbon removes both odor and water discoloration. CATCHES DEBRIS Dense dual-sided mesh filters debris and fish waste. INNOVATIVE CLEANING POWER Integrated Stay Clean technology reduces buildup on glass and binds small dirt particles to make them easier to filter. CARTRIDGE REFILLS Change cartridges monthly uses medium-sized Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridges (refills sold separately). Age Range Description: all ranges. Included Components: Whisper PF10 Aquarium Filter (5-10 Gal).

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

WARNING on the label. Read before you buy.

I bought this to clean the water in my Morka. We use a water additive, and just throwing it away when food comes in gets expensive. So I bought it to customize for her. It works great. But I suggest it. WARNING is written in small letters on the bottom of the carton. "The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), IARC and EPA have determined that 1,3-butadiene is a human carcinogen. Studies have shown that workers exposed to 1,3-butadiene may have an increased risk of developing cancer of

Pros
  • REFILLS Change cartridges monthly if using medium Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag cartridges (refills sold separately)
Cons
  • Not bad

Revainrating 4 out of 5

How to Calm It

I purchased this Whisper PF10 external filter to replace the internal one in my 10 gallon aquarium because the old one was taking up too much space and not disturbing the water surface enough. resulting in the fish having a harder time breathing the air. With this new filter there is now plenty of oxygen; the fish no longer fight for air. Also, they have more space to chase each other. The bad thing I found was that the inside was a lot quieter than the outside. This prompted me to get back on…

Pros
  • Age Group Description: All Areas
Cons
  • None

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Whisper PF10 will not prime itself after power outage

I have to manually prime this filter with a turkey attachment to keep it running after a power outage. The water remaining in the pump reservoir is clearly not enough for self-refueling. I have several Whisper 20's and they prime themselves well and suck up several inches of water. My concern is that the unit will not restart on its own after a power outage, depriving the fish of circulation and the exchange of O2/CO2 with air. It's a fish killer when the power is out and you're not around to…

Pros
  • Catches debris Dense double-sided mesh filters out debris and fish waste
Cons
  • Cons

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Effective, yes. Quiet, no.

Whisper Power Filters are great across the line. However, some don't match his "whispered" part. This is a noisy little filter - I have an older Whisper Junior which it replaced in the production environment and it's a lot quieter. If noise is a problem for you, skip this filter. To put the noise in perspective --- I have a Whisper 40 that moves 2x the volume of water and much more is quieter than this Whisper 10. Still very efficient. With the right type of media installed (not just some…

Pros
  • ABSORBS ODOR Ultra activated charcoal removes both odor and water stains
Cons
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