Habitat - Indoor :: Filter doe 40 gallon breeder tank

[WheresReenie]

I have one, enormous, female RES, Frankie. I need a new filter my old Fluval is too small for this tank - a 40 gallon breeder tank. I put my spare Marineland Emporer 400 HOT filter in her tank. But heaven help me I can't stand all water noise! Is there a better filter for a setup like this or any tips to diminish the waterfall sounds. It's loud.

[Kansasslider]

Sounds like you need a larger tank also. As far as filters Fluval makes good filters. On the cheap side Odyssea filters.

[steve]

And how much water is in there? HOTs need higher water levels to keep them quiet but also for priming.

[Kansasslider]

Ok Steve, when did they change from hob to hots? Am I that old? =-O

[Peva]

I hated my HOT filters cause of the sound, so I upgraded to a canister filter. Best $100 I ever spent in my life.

[steve]

I've always known them as HOTs. I don't venture in other forums, so I'm not sure if the term is more popular elsewhere.

@Peva - You can quiet them down without raising water levels but they might still lose their prime if they lose power.

[WheresReenie]

The tank is about 3/4 full. Can't go any higher or she'll climb out. Is there a canister that stands out?

PS: sorry about the unintelligent title. Seems auto correct's mission in life is to embarrass me!

[Kansasslider]

Fluval Fx6 is a great filter. But like I mentioned earlier you really need a larger tank for a large turtle to be comfortable.

Steve, I believe the term is hob filters. Hang on back. I did a Google search for hot filters and came up with 0 results. Lol

[VeipaCray]

I think you can blame Marineland for the HOT abbreviation. They've made for many years now a Magnum 350 H.O.T. and now a Magnum 250 H.O.T.

I agree the generic term used by most is HOB.