Whisper 60 Power Filter - Up to 60 gal.

Average Rating

filter 5/2/2013

Reviewer: Sue

great price! even better filter. My fish seem happier now with a quiter filter. Like the option of pre-assembled or do it your self replacements cartridges. very pleased all around.

Terriic Filter 2/20/2013

Reviewer: Jan

I own 7 of these filters of varying sizes. The oldest is more than 10 years old and still going strong. 6 of these are in use; the 7th is a backup in case one breaks so that I can immediately replece when needed. So far, it still is sitting in the box! The filter comes with a carbon bag and a foam bio-filter. It is quiet, efficient, and keeps all my tanks sparkling clean. All filters from the 20 gallon to the 60 gallon use the same filter cartridge - in the same size - so I'm not having to buy all different sizes. Two of my tanks came with a filter of a differnt brand, and I replaced them with Whisper filters after a short time. They simply did not keep my tanks as clean. I'll never buy a different brand, andI highly recommend the Whisper filter. 5 stars!!

Filter 2/19/2013

Reviewer: Patricia

I really like this filter, I use it for one of my turtles tanks and it has so far worked wonderfully. It's slightly noisy, but as long as it keeps the tank clean, I'm happy with it.

Almost as quiet as a whisper. Great filter!! 8/20/2012

Reviewer: FishDoctor

I love these power filters. I've owned a whisper junior operating in my 5.5gal quarantne tank without issues since 1999. It stil works and is quiet running. I liked it so much that I bought a Whisper 20 a few months ago for my 10 gal tank and now this one. I purchased this Whisper 60 as a back up system to my undergravel system in my 55gallon tank. These are reliable, efficient smooth running power filters. With only one moving part, they're easy to maintain and way easier to operate. Bio bags fit this and the Whisper 20 power filter. I have no hesitation in recommending this one to others. It sits easily on the back wall of the tank without taking up much room.

Almost as quiet as a whisper-Works Too! 8/19/2012

Reviewer: FishDoctor

I purchased this for my 55gal tank to work along with my undergravel filter; there isn't such a thing as too much filtration. Besides, if something goes wrong with the undergravel one, I have this as backup, which is why I really bought it in the first place. For its size, I was expecting noisy. I have a Whisper junior and a Whisper 20, which are silent running and was hoping this one was too. Well...so is this one. And this one uses the same filters as the Whisper 20, so less stuff to buy. No regrets here. It has adustable water flow knob and a cover to cut down on evaporation;that was one problem I have with the Whisper Junior-purchased in 1999 and still working-that filter lacks the flow control and cover. If you're looking for a quiet, efficient filter that hangs nicely on the back of your tank without taking up too much space back there, I highly recommend this one. I left just four inches of space behind my tank. It fits and has room behind it.With only one moving part-a replaceable impeller, it is very easy to operate and maintain. I don't think you will be disappointed. If you get one that is noisy, it has to be a dud.

my 60 came with a 55gal. tank i bought. 3/24/2012

Reviewer: cynthia

i already had used the emperor/penguin single and double bio-wheel filters in my other tanks with great success. so with this whisper 60 i was able to compare the two...the only differnce i really could see was that the whisper was a bit more quiet. but if you don't mind the sound of a babbling brook inside your home, both are great filters. i've ran them for years with no maintenance other than changing the filter pads when clogged and once i changed the bio-wheels on the oldest peguin/emperor. once or twice a year i will also wipe and rinse clean the inside of the entire box on the back of the tank.

Tetra Whisper Power Filter 60 3/5/2012

Reviewer: Kong

My first Tetra filter!!! Just bought this a week ago, and letting it cycle. It's a bang for your buck. The design is very nice and the intake tube is much bigger than I imagined which is nice. The model on the box looks better than the one inside which is funny, but anyway I've got one. The extra extension tubes are great, and the carbon is already in the Bio-bags. Bio-foam is also very soft and fits nice in the grid. Once those two medias are in you can also put in one more filter pad behind the Bio-bag, but I haven't tried it yet. So, far it works really well, except there is this low buzzing sound. It's not whisper quiet but, it's what you would hear in a bathroom with the little air sucking thing located on the top of the bathroom. Anyway, I'm seeing if I can get the low buzzing noise to stop, if not I'll contact someone for help. I'd really recommend this product for someone who wants an affordable filter that is reliable for anyone.