Penguin Biowheel filter

[thesydmonster]

I also have a penguin on my 10 gallon tank (the 100) and keep the water level full, right up to the edge, to avoid the splashing noise. I also have not had it overflow when I put my arm in there but I don't do much in the tank except during a water change. I think it's a good filter, I hope you and your fish enjoy yours

 

[Holly9937]

also, dumb question, but do you have the top/lid on the filter? I notice the mini biowheel is noticably louder when I take the lid off

 

[SCU33ZE]

also, dumb question, but do you have the top/lid on the filter? I notice the mini biowheel is noticably louder when I take the lid off

This is because the lid resonates the sound of the filter.
Its exactly the same even on Aquaclears.
You can hear the hum of the motor much more with the lid on than off
HTH

 

[Kasakato]

Exact same with any filter

 

[mishi8]

also, dumb question, but do you have the top/lid on the filter? I notice the mini biowheel is noticably louder when I take the lid off

Yes I do. I noticed that the newer models have a larger cover over the biowheel...mine is the old model though, so most of the biowheel is exposed even with the lid on. I did contact Marineland, and they said that the splashing and noise will subside as the biowheel absorbs more water. I've already noticed a slight difference since I first posted...my original post was on day one of my new tank, so the biowheel had absorbed not much, if any, water at that point...definitely less splash now.

 

[thesydmonster]

Glad to hear it's doing better for you

When I first set mine up, I could hear it more than I do now. Since it's in my bedroom and I am a light sleeper, I could also hear if it changed it's rhythm or stopped. I am a dork, I know Anyway, it is more quiet with the lids on.