Noisy Penguin Biowheel 200 filter... any solutions?

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peter22

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• Oct 18, 2008

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Hi, I have a Penguin Bio wheel 200 and it is really noisy, like a water stream sound because of the wheel splashing water around and the way the water enters the tank.
Unlike the whisper filters, no matter where I adjust the water level the sound is consistent and is very annoying!

Is there any suggestions to make the filter quiet? I am almost fed up with it!

 

MaryPa

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• Oct 18, 2008

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Remove the bio wheels.

 

BoredAgain

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• Oct 18, 2008

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My 200 used to do that, until the bio-wheel was sufficiently used and the water level was higher than the return. If it bothers you, just replace it.

 

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• Oct 18, 2008

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Bring the water level up to right where the filter spills out. It should be a streamless output....If the level is high enough, it should make minimal noise.....

 

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noodles62 said:

Bring the water level up to right where the filter spills out. It should be a streamless output....If the level is high enough, it should make minimal noise.....

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Exactly what I was saying. I do this with all HOBs to minimize noise.

 

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• Oct 18, 2008

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I have 3 of these and if you have the water level right, the output should not be noticeable......