Tetra Whisper EX 70 Filter For 45 To 70 Gallon aquariums, Silent Multi-Stage Filtration

The Tetra Whisper EX 70 Filter has been an excellent upgrade for my aquarium. Designed for 45 to 70-gallon tanks, it provides strong water circulation and effective multi-stage filtration while remaining impressively quiet. Once installed, it runs smoothly with very little noise, making it ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices where loud filter hum can be distracting. One of the best features is the self-priming design, which eliminates the need for manual priming during setup. The filter starts up quickly and consistently, and the large filter cartridges do a great job trapping debris while helping maintain clear, healthy water. Maintenance is straightforward, with easy access to the filter media for routine cleaning and replacement. The flow rate is strong enough to keep larger aquariums clean, yet gentle enough for most community fish setups. Since switching to this filter, the water has stayed noticeably clearer, and overall tank maintenance has become easier. ✅ Pros Very quiet operation Strong filtration for 45 to 70-gallon aquariums Multi-stage filtration helps keep water clear Self-priming design makes setup easy Reliable water flow and circulation Easy cartridge replacement and maintenance Durable construction ❌ Cons Replacement cartridges can add to ongoing costs May be too powerful for some delicate fish species Takes up space on the back of the aquarium Waterfall return can create minor splashing if water level drops Overall If you're looking for a dependable, easy-to-maintain aquarium filter, the Tetra Whisper EX 70 is an outstanding choice. It delivers powerful filtration, runs quietly, and helps maintain a clean, healthy environment for your fish. Definitely a buy-it-again filter for medium to large aquariums.

I've had my 55 gallon fish tank for a few years now and just recently my original whisper ex70 that came with it started not sucking in or putting out as much water as it should. I tried everything I tried cleaning it I tried making sure it was unclogged everything and it's still didn't want to work up to par and was causing my fish tank to be dirtier than it should and causing my fish to be stressed. I decided just to buy a new one and I already know how to use this specific model and have replacement filter inserts for them so I just got the same one. It's pretty easy to use it comes almost completely set up. When you get it out of the box all you have to do is open the filter packages and put them right back in where they already were. You're going to want to put it on the back of your fish tank and connect the downstem which is the piece that sucks in the water. It comes with three different pieces so you can adjust the height for the tank that you're using I didn't use one of the pieces because I didn't want it to go down that far. all you do at that point is plugged in. If it doesn't suck up enough water to fill the reservoir and get started by itself you can simply scoop some water out of your fish tank and put it into the reservoir. When I started it it filled up all by itself and went instantly without any problems. this filter comes with two charcoal filters which are not my favorite of these products because the clip on the top of those holders seems to come apart which makes them harder to replace but you can still do it. I like to take them out and rinse them out every so often and replace them every couple of months. overall my first one lasted me a few years and I'm hoping this one last me a few more

I purchased 2 of the Whisper EX30 units for my 33 gallon long tank. Both work flawlessly and quietly. I even took a short video of them. Finally the air circulation system in the building shut off so I could tape this (Very rare, building owner doesn't like people suffocating in the building and dying I guess), both of these units run quietly enough together that the little bubbler is louder then them. The video is filmed in dead silence in the middle of the night. TV easily drowns these out. They do make a little hum, not a big deal, they all hum a little. These truly are whispers, if yours isn't, talk to someone about it and get it replaced, you have a defective unit. Neither has given me any trouble, both work the same and are very reliable. You can also see the water is crystal clear, my water is never any worse then it is in the video, even right before a bi-monthly water change. Only thing that bothered me, not enough to take away a star, was it is a little snug on the tank, good in some cases, I just like a bit of play because down the road if they ever do start vibrating or such, I could put a thin foam pad between them and the tank and loud pumps go quiet then. Did that with the Aqua-Tech I had prior to these because it screamed like a banshee right outta the box. Seriously impressed with these units though, and fitting snugly is probably a good thing. And by snug I mean, it fits like a glove, no forcing it on or anything, fits right down as it should, but has no play. Like it was machined to fit (On my tank anyhow). PS - Disappointed with the FEDEX guy though, slacker entered delivery attempt when none was made since I was here the whole time, gate unlocked and open. No door tag provided, secretary and surveillance cams saw no sign of him anywhere that day, didn't even drive past. Had to pick this up 2 days later and talked to manager. Disciplinary action took place before I had even left, glad I wasn't that guy, they were really tearing a strip off him.

I have a hexagonal tank that is tall and thin, meaning filters for rectangular tanks with the same size rating can struggle to create good circulation in the bottom half of the tank. I sized up to the EX 20 to get a higher flow rate. This unit does a great job with both mechanical and biological filtering and my entire tank is turning over much better now. Also, it does not create too much current for my tiny Oranda goldfish, which can be a problem with more powerful filters since they tend to be poor swimmers. My only drawback is that this thing can be LOUD, and I mean LOUD, if it isn't situated exactly so on the back of your tank. There is a small rubber bump on the bottom of the housing that helps balance the back of the unit against the rear glass, but it also creates a vibration point. I ended up sticking a tiny piece of craft felt between the bump and the glass to help dampen the noise, and so far so good. I also put a narrow strip of felt near the top edge of my tank since there is a lip that sometimes vibrated against the housing. Overall, quality seems good/ sturdy construction and it was very easy to set up and clean. UPDATE 1/15/2018: Filter has become unbearably loud, even with my DIY sound dampers. The filter itself is now making a loud rumbling noise that I can't fix. I have tried disassembling and cleaning all of the moving components several times and adjusting how it sits on the tank, but it doesn't help at all. Something is wrong with the powerhead itself and it has become so loud that it interferes with watching TV in the living room and I can hear it when I'm trying to sleep. I've taken it apart and there is nothing visually wrong with the unit, and I use large gravel substrate that could not be sucked into the filter to damage it. I'm outside the return window for amazon, but I did register for the Tetra warranty and I will be returning this thing ASAP. Extremely disappointed that it deteriorated so quickly.

The Tetra Whisper EX 70 Filter is designed for aquariums ranging from 45 to 70 gallons. This filter stands out for its straightforward setup process, making it accessible even for those new to aquarium maintenance. Ease of Use Setting up the Tetra Whisper EX 70 Filter is simple and hassle-free. The filter is also easy to clean, which helps ensure ongoing maintenance is convenient and efficient. Performance One of the notable features of this filter is its quiet operation. It runs super quiet, contributing to a peaceful environment for both aquarium inhabitants and their owners. Design Changes It is important to note that the manufacturer has changed the casing of the filter media. This alteration may affect the experience for users familiar with previous versions of the product.

Many people don't like HOB filters for a variety of reasons. I got this one as I'm still a relatively new fishkeeper but wanted something that let the fish have more swimming space than what would've been taken up with a sponge filter due to tank size. I've been using this on a 10 gallon tank, and it's worked super! It occasionally vibrates itself into making some noise, but if you bump it a little it'll quiet itself down. Nothing can ever be 100% silent, but I usually don't even pay attention to it anymore. If your water level drops, it'll sound like a waterfall, but what else is to be expected? The removable filters are nice to have, I reuse mine multiple times by rinsing it out in the water removed during a water change. (Protip, do this to save some extra money!) I've been using this filter for about 9 months and I'm happy with its performance. Sometimes the motor doesn't want to suck up water if I unplug it for a major water change, but I just give it a minute and it'll chug it right up. Sounds awful running dry, though. The plastic is a little thin, but that's been more or less okay. If you try and baffle the flow by sticking sponges or other filter media inside the "waterfall" section, the top cover may pop off a bit, but you can shove it back into place easily enough.

Was very easy to install. Fish haven't died, so it's working great.

This power filter is not silent. The first thing I noticed once it started running was the motor noise. Also, the sections of the intake tube don't go together real securely; they feel like they will come apart if bumped. They don't snap together with plastic tabs or anything like that; they are just stuck together by kind of a built-in rubber gasket or something. I use a pre-filter over the end of the intake tube to keep out sand, and when I take off the filter to rinse it and put it back on, the sections of tubing come apart and have to be pressed back together; if they don't go together well enough, the whole thing rattles when it runs. Otherwise, the power filter is fine; I considered returning it but decided to keep it. As advertised, it does not require priming, and it seems to circulate water more powerfully than my last filter. (This one and my last one are both rated for the size of aquarium I have.) As long as I get the tubing pieces to go together well enough, it's fine, and the hassle of taking it apart and exchanging it seemed to outweigh the minor annoyances I had with it. I will probably buy a different model next time I need to replace it.

Too loud

Me gustó el precio, su material, el plástico es fuerte, el consumo de energia. No me gusto, que no tiene regulador de flujo. Lo compre en 252.40 pesos mexicanos el 14 de nov de 2020, por amazon prime. En sus características indica erróneamente las médicas de este, ya qué indica: de largo 15.39 cms., ancho 14.12 cms., y profundidad 23.34 cms. Y sus medidas exactas son: largo 14.56 cms, ancho 13.8 cms y profundidad 27 cms desde la salida del agua. Busque en la página de Amazon y nunca encontré cuanto consume de energia, consume 4.8 watts sin saturar y saturado 5 watts, el largo del cable de alimentación es de 1.70 cms. No hace mucho ruido si lo limpias siguiendo las instrucciones para sacar la propela del manual. Me funcionó bien con un acuario de 52 litros pues el flujo no es muy fuerte, dimensiones de mi acuario 50 largo 26 ancho y 40 de alto, todos centímetros. Lo compré en 252.40 pesos mexicanos y era el más económica en ese momento por amazon Prime de México.

I bought two of them , the items in the package are scattered, when it was installed, it made a loud sound and it worked for five minutes only and then stopped working, very bad, not worth the money, I cannot return them, I am out of the country now, not recommended at all

Works well. Keeps water clear. Very quiet like name suggests. Install was fast and simple.

Es un excelente producto, muy practico y eficiente, fácil instalación y limpieza, producto 100% recomendable, y a un costo excelente