Top Fin 60 vs. Marineland Penguin - an observation on sound.

FinnFan · 11-25-2007, 09:47 AM

I don't need any advice on these two filters, I'm just posting some FYI for folks who might be browsing for info on either of them.

I got a TopFin 60 with a kit I bought a few weeks ago. I have to say, it is the loudest filter I've ever heard. It's in my bedroom, and I can hear it clear out into the living room. As opposed to my Penguin, which is much, much quieter, and seems to be doing a more effective job of filtering.

To anyone who might be considering a tank for the bedroom, I advise you to not choose the TopFin. It would probably be fine in a room where the sound level is a little louder normally, like a game room or a family room. I'm pretty pleased with the sound level of my Penguin, and I think I will be buying another one soon, to replace the Top Fin with.

Just my .02

cocomania · 11-25-2007, 12:36 PM

well... i just got a 28 gallon topfin kit that came with a 30 power filter but maybe since it is a smaller filter it might not make too much noise.But even if it does i'll just replace it with a quiet one.

Obsidian · 11-25-2007, 01:16 PM

As an FYI I got a Tetra Whisper as my first filter and it was really loud. Turns out that particular unit was broken and that is why it was so loud. I was able to return it and the one they gave me in return was much better. I have no problems with it now.

Just saying its possible that there might be something wrong with your Top Fin and that is why it is so loud.

FinnFan · 11-25-2007, 03:15 PM

You could be right obsidian. Maybe there is something wrong with it. I'm just not sure. I may give top fin a try in the future, but I've got my Penguin now and I'm happy

11-25-2007, 09:47 AM	#1
FinnFan Information junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 214	Top Fin 60 vs. Marineland Penguin - an observation on sound. I don't need any advice on these two filters, I'm just posting some FYI for folks who might be browsing for info on either of them. I got a TopFin 60 with a kit I bought a few weeks ago. I have to say, it is the loudest filter I've ever heard. It's in my bedroom, and I can hear it clear out into the living room. As opposed to my Penguin, which is much, much quieter, and seems to be doing a more effective job of filtering. To anyone who might be considering a tank for the bedroom, I advise you to not choose the TopFin. It would probably be fine in a room where the sound level is a little louder normally, like a game room or a family room. I'm pretty pleased with the sound level of my Penguin, and I think I will be buying another one soon, to replace the Top Fin with. Just my .02

11-25-2007, 12:36 PM	#2
cocomania Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 18 Posts: 67	well... i just got a 28 gallon topfin kit that came with a 30 power filter but maybe since it is a smaller filter it might not make too much noise.But even if it does i'll just replace it with a quiet one. __________________ currently a beginer and have 1 tropical tank stocked with: 3 black mollies 2 mickey mouse platies 2 albino corydoras 6 neon tetras 2 Guppies

11-25-2007, 01:16 PM	#3
Obsidian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 1,039	As an FYI I got a Tetra Whisper as my first filter and it was really loud. Turns out that particular unit was broken and that is why it was so loud. I was able to return it and the one they gave me in return was much better. I have no problems with it now. Just saying its possible that there might be something wrong with your Top Fin and that is why it is so loud. __________________ Obsidian 20 gallon 1 Dwarf Gourami; 5 Cherry Barbs; 7 Black Neon Tetras; 3 Peppered Cory's; 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Old Blondie) 10 gallon Breaking it down for storage. 5.5 gallon Betta 100 gallon 7 giant danios; 4 Rosy Barbs, 1 German Blue Ram, 7 Julie Cory cats, 2 Burmese Loaches; 5 Zebra Daios

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FinnFan Information junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 214	You could be right obsidian. Maybe there is something wrong with it. I'm just not sure. I may give top fin a try in the future, but I've got my Penguin now and I'm happy

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