Can a filter be too big?

[Mike H.]

I have a 56 gallon column tank and i bought an Aqueon QuietFlow power filter. Is there such a thing as too much filter for a tank? This filter is for up to 90 gallons. Should i get a smaller one? Also this is in my room and is very loud. Is there a way to make it a little more quiet?

[RaynoVox]

Other than over currents you really cant over-filter. But too strong of currents may kill some fish. Some filters are adjustable, can you turn it down?

[Mike H.]

no i dont think so. Where would i look for something like that to turn it down?

[RaynoVox]

On mine if you remove it, on the backside of the fan housing there is a little left to right switch which controls the fan speed.

[Mike H.]

o on the part that snaps on?

[RaynoVox]

Most likely yes

[Mike H.]

Ok I will try that thanks

[Mike H.]

I still can't find a switch or anything.

[emc7]

call the company. it shouldn't be loud

[Mike H.]

Ok. i know where it is making the most noise at.. its at the outlet diffuser lid. the water is pretty much splashing around.

[wooferkitty]

no such thing as to much filtration more is always better however Raynovox is right to much current can be a prob with smaller weaker fish that prefer minimal water movement. As for the quiet flow I have used them for 2 years now with excellent success although the replacement filters a spendy. Also note that the GPH on the quiet flow is close to what canisters will put out so it is indeed a better filter. As for your noise I have no idea mine have always been quiet a real racket when turning on but thats cause it's self priming but once it is filled with water real quiet. anyways good luck

[emc7]

I think the filter size is fine but it should be quiet.

Is the tank full?

Check the docs online to see if you put it together wrong.

If there is a manufacturing defect, you ought to get it fixed/replaced by the maker.

[Mike H.]

Originally Posted by emc7 I think the filter size is fine but it should be quiet. Is the tank full? Check the docs online to see if you put it together wrong. If there is a manufacturing defect, you ought to get it fixed/replaced by the maker.

yes the tank is full, it said to fill it an inch from the top so thats what I did. Its not really quiet. Its splashing the water when it comes up through the tube and into the part with the dual filters.

[wooferkitty]

have you tried just filling it with water rather than let it self prime?

[Mike H.]

Yes I have. It still ends in a loud splashing noise.