How loud is this filter if used with an air pump? Will it disturb your sleep if the fish tank is in your bedroom?
1152968
If you already have an air pump then you're already hearing all that you're going to hear especially if you have a lid/hood on the tank. The bubbles don't make a sound if you have the tank covered. We have a 10 gallon pump Tetra 77851 Whisper Air Pump on this filter and it's very quiet. I personally feel that the noise produced is pretty easy to get used to since it's a consistent humming.
1152969
It is no louder than other filters. The main noises are the bubbles and the pump. If your pump is quiet the filter will be quiet. I keep mine in my bedroom and the noise does not bother me.
1152970
You will hear a small bubbling noise from the filter, however, the air pump is usually just as loud. So all-in-all, I would say, not very loud.
1152971
depends on how loud your air pump is. The filter itself is pretty quiet - no noise if you position it right at the top of the waterline. Again, the noise is coming from the air pump.
2143645
For the most part it's quiet because other noises drown it out but when time for bed, if you're sensitive to sounds like me, you can hear a low hum. Most times I can tune it out, or maybe I'm just flat tired, so it's not a huge problem. But no, in answer to your question it's not truly quiet. My tank is about three feet parallel to where I lay my head and I can hear it.
1228203
Well I wouldn't want it in the room if I was trying to take a nap but I use it outside to clean my tankless hot water heater. In other words, yes it is rather loud but not overly irritating. I guess it all depends on what you are going to use it for, where, and for what period of time.
557744
The aquarium is in my bedroom. The pump is extremely quiet. Frankly, for the price of this little aquarium, I am surprised at the quality. Well worth your money!
1401439
I relaly don't have an answer for you on this one. Even though it is louder than any other fountain I have purchased I don't notice it unless I am standing right over it. The unit sits right outside my bedroom door which stays open while I sleep and it actually helps with my sleeping patterns. Sorry I could not be of more help. I don't think there would be a way to remove the air. Once the water has filled everything up it should remove all the air bubbles at that time.
375542
Yes -- it isn't the quietest air filter in the world. Even at the quietest setting 5' from my bed it does help me get to sleep (i.e.: white noise).
873519
It would depeand on what speed you had it on. I don't fine to be noise at all. though I do not have it in the bed room. on low speed it is very quite. although at any speed, I hardly notice that it is there. this is my second year with the humidifier, and one of the best buys in humidfiers I have made.
1280768
Take the unit apart and pull the little pump out and see if its clogged with debris. When the pump get clogged it will start getting loud. Also if there is air getting in it will be noisy so make sure to fill the enclosed compartment(where the filter sits) is filled with water first. Hope this helps.
2238233
it's not noisy at all I can barely hear it unless the water level in the tank is really low then you can hear the water fall, but the filter itself is quiet.
1025406
Very little noise, Pump is submersible and filter has small water flowing sound. Can't hear it at all next to my waterfall.
318968
Its VERY quite on fan, I would say on par with a split unit, even for a noise sensitive person like me (noise level is the only thing I look at when getting AC unit for bedroom), but when the compressor is running it does make a louder noise. I sleep with earplugs regardless, this is the only unit that won't wake me up at night.
1668325
it sounds a bit like someone is on life support under the sink. It isn't too loud or annoying though- it is no worse than a fridge and doesn't operate all the time, only when it is refilling the tank. Do be aware though that IF you have the Home Master RO system you need to buy the permeate pump direct from them as this one will void the warranty.
550330
quiet humming - not real noticeable while you are sleeping. Water gurgles occasionally -
191315
I think turbo setting is the loudest. I have mostly used the "general" setting and that's pretty quiet (similar to a table top fan on the lowest speed). I live in a studio and my refrigerator is probably noisier than the fan on the air purifier. The other settings are a bit louder than the general clean setting, but not as loud as turbo, so you can probably sleep with those settings if you're used to the "white noise."
10817
No this filter system makes no noise on shelving unit you cannot tell it's running short of the water flow at the top of the tank. It is a superior product!
1747164
It's extremely quiet. The bubbles from the sponge filter I run is the only noise in the room. Once it's running and all the air is out (a minute or 2), there is NO noticeable sound from the unit at all. The outlet back into the tank has the ability to have some sound (as a running strem) if you don't put it under the surface far enough. I have mine about 4" under and there is no sound from it either.
375723
I can't give you a decibels answer, but I can tell you that had it been in my bedroom at night, I would have used earplugs. It's not terribly loud, but if you're a light sleeper, it might be annoying. It worked relatively well in the 11x12 soap- curing room I used it in, but wouldn't do more than that. A window air conditioner worked better.