Tetra Whisper IQ Power Filter 10 Gallons, 105 GPH, with Stay Clean Technology

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 11,148 ratings

Price: 13.41

Last update: 11-19-2024


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QUIET AQUARIUM FILTER: The Tetra Whisper IQ Power Filter with Stay Clean technology contains a sound shield for quiet filtration less than 40 dB.
SELF PRIMING: Submerged motor starts up with no priming required.
CAPACITY: The Tetra Whisper IQ 10 Power Filter works in filters up to 10 gallons (105 GPH).
STAY CLEAN TECHNOLOGY: By maintaining healthy pH levels, creates easier maintenance for healthier fish.
CARTRIDGE REFILLS: Change cartridges monthly; uses medium-sized Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Filter Cartridges (refills sold separately).

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Bri
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome filter!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
This filter is amazing! I have 3 goldfish and my other brand filter wasn’t as powerful and didn’t clean or filter the water like this one does! This filter is quiet and powerful! However, I bought in Jan 2022 and it just now went out. Worth the money but I’m bummed it stopped working.
Catsofmany
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST FILTER FOR BETTAS
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
I bought two of these filters despite a couple negative comments. I've had aquariums for 40 years with many different filters. I currently have a 5, 10, 20, 30, 55 and a 120 for tanks. The 10 gallon tank houses 2 Betta fish with a tank divider. One Betta lives with 2 cherry shrimp but the other is too aggressive to add tankmates. I run a filter on each side. Finding a filter that didn't blow the fish across the tank has been difficult. I've tried a few small ones but they failed to keep the tank clean and the filter cartridges were only an inch wide. I decided to take a chance and I haven't been disappointed. Granted, it's only been a few days. The adjustable water flow is perfect for the Bettas and shrimp. As you can see in one of the pictures, one shrimp likes to sit inside the spillway and obviously not a strong current coming out of the filter. The tank cleaned up beautifully in 24 hours. I did put the inch wide filter cartridge from the old filter into the new filter along with the new filter cartridge for the beneficial bacteria. The Tetra filter is super quiet, appears to be easy to clean and intake strainer is small enough not to suck up the shrimp. The other issue I've had with other filters is failure to prime when our electricity blinks which happens a lot in our town. The Tetra is self-priming so I no longer have to worry. I like that it also has a bio-scrubber (the green basket that cultivates beneficial bacteria). I certainly will update if there are any problems.
UPDATE: 16 days...The filters are keeping the tanks clean and the self priming has been wonderful during the last power flickering. The only problem I had is the filters are just a bit too wide for my glass top to sit as far back as it needs to go. Using a pair of snips, I put a small notch into each side of the filter now allowing my glass top to slide into place.
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Catsofmany
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST FILTER FOR BETTAS
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
I bought two of these filters despite a couple negative comments. I've had aquariums for 40 years with many different filters. I currently have a 5, 10, 20, 30, 55 and a 120 for tanks. The 10 gallon tank houses 2 Betta fish with a tank divider. One Betta lives with 2 cherry shrimp but the other is too aggressive to add tankmates. I run a filter on each side. Finding a filter that didn't blow the fish across the tank has been difficult. I've tried a few small ones but they failed to keep the tank clean and the filter cartridges were only an inch wide. I decided to take a chance and I haven't been disappointed. Granted, it's only been a few days. The adjustable water flow is perfect for the Bettas and shrimp. As you can see in one of the pictures, one shrimp likes to sit inside the spillway and obviously not a strong current coming out of the filter. The tank cleaned up beautifully in 24 hours. I did put the inch wide filter cartridge from the old filter into the new filter along with the new filter cartridge for the beneficial bacteria. The Tetra filter is super quiet, appears to be easy to clean and intake strainer is small enough not to suck up the shrimp. The other issue I've had with other filters is failure to prime when our electricity blinks which happens a lot in our town. The Tetra is self-priming so I no longer have to worry. I like that it also has a bio-scrubber (the green basket that cultivates beneficial bacteria). I certainly will update if there are any problems.
UPDATE: 16 days...The filters are keeping the tanks clean and the self priming has been wonderful during the last power flickering. The only problem I had is the filters are just a bit too wide for my glass top to sit as far back as it needs to go. Using a pair of snips, I put a small notch into each side of the filter now allowing my glass top to slide into place.
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Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024
Very quiet and easy to put together. This product works amazing in my 10 gallon tank. The adjustable water flow works really well. Would recommend!
Lauren McClive
4.0 out of 5 stars It’s doing the job within 24-48 hours
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
First, you should know that I rescued these fish from being abandoned by our tenants. The before photo is the water that they left them in.
Second, I knew absolutely nothing about how to take care of fish prior to finding these little guys abandoned. After some research, it looks like I couldn’t just put them in brand new water or it would shock them. So a friend recommended this filter so I figured I would start here. Within 48 hours (and 3 filter cartridges - yes, I bought more replacement filters), we are already looking so much better! It obviously is working well!

I felt like the construction and quality is a little flimsy, so I have no idea how long it will actually last, but it is definitely doing the job currently on this 10 gallon tank. The water clarity is improving before my eyes.
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Lauren McClive
4.0 out of 5 stars It’s doing the job within 24-48 hours
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
First, you should know that I rescued these fish from being abandoned by our tenants. The before photo is the water that they left them in.
Second, I knew absolutely nothing about how to take care of fish prior to finding these little guys abandoned. After some research, it looks like I couldn’t just put them in brand new water or it would shock them. So a friend recommended this filter so I figured I would start here. Within 48 hours (and 3 filter cartridges - yes, I bought more replacement filters), we are already looking so much better! It obviously is working well!

I felt like the construction and quality is a little flimsy, so I have no idea how long it will actually last, but it is definitely doing the job currently on this 10 gallon tank. The water clarity is improving before my eyes.
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tskhrom
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the purchase. Very good filter for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
The media could not be loaded.
Has been running well and is in a 20gallon long. For fish that like high water movement, this does a nice job in circulating at least the entire side of the tank. Some people have said it doesn't last very long (lasts a few months). I've never had this issue. :) No leaks, everything snaps into place. Not much else exciting to say besides it's a good product for good value.

Pros:
- Adjustable water flow strength (see video). On high, adds decent water movement and circulation.
- Comes with everything you need
- Good value

Cons:
- Can be loud, however you can adjust to a less powerful water flow or add more water to the tank
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tskhrom
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the purchase. Very good filter for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
Has been running well and is in a 20gallon long. For fish that like high water movement, this does a nice job in circulating at least the entire side of the tank. Some people have said it doesn't last very long (lasts a few months). I've never had this issue. :) No leaks, everything snaps into place. Not much else exciting to say besides it's a good product for good value.

Pros:
- Adjustable water flow strength (see video). On high, adds decent water movement and circulation.
- Comes with everything you need
- Good value

Cons:
- Can be loud, however you can adjust to a less powerful water flow or add more water to the tank
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Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet and reliable function, moves a lot of water.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2018
I've owned several Whisper branded power filters, as well as Rena external power filters, over the years and this is a review for the 60-gallon Whisper IQ. I actually have this 60-gallon unit mounted on a 75-gallon tank. From experience I think you can run a bit smaller filter and still get good quality water cleaning from the Whisper brand filters, and with these types of tank 'hanging' filters, you'll need plenty of tank wall real estate and can save some by going a little smaller. With my 75, I've got several feet of back wall space, but the 60g still takes a considerable width of the back wall.

I really like the modular cartridge system. You can use Whisper's included activated carbon, or your media own to fill the disposable bags, I often rotate between activated carbon and zeolite. The 60-gal model uses two filter bags. Whisper sells bulk, I buy 12-packs of bags/media which are reasonably priced.

The 75-gallon tank this filter resides in is home to a variety of community fish - tetras, gourami, guppies, mostly, along with live plants. Fish are fed once a day.

The filter does it's job day in and day out. It's not so powerful as to instantly suck up all the flaked food that's put in the tank, nor have have any of the smaller fish (guppies) been injured or trapped by the pressure at the intake. Nonetheless, running 24/7, this filter moves and circulates a lot of water, and does it's part (along with the biologics) to keep the water crystal clear. Mechanical/motor noise level is minimal. The pleasant sound of falling/moving water is more noticeable than anything mechanical. The top of the filter is easily accessible through a removable top panel. Filter bags are easy to inspect and replace. The impeller has never jammed and the intake grate keeps large debris from damaging the impeller assembly. The top panel fits well and so far as I can tell there is no appreciable water loss through condensation occurring as a part of the filter's cycle.

Happy with the purchase and wouldn't hesitate to purchase again, or a different model from the same manufacturer.
Sized up to small
5.0 out of 5 stars Broken
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
It was broken when I got it and now it leaks all over the floor
got pitbull
5.0 out of 5 stars 15 yrs exp- good filter here
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
I've had every kind, brand,of filter over 15yrs. In the water, out of the water, Tetra is a brand I trust.
This is a 75g tank, filters on the
sides.discreet, quiet,durable, adjustable flow, Easy to clean. makes the job a lot easier !
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got pitbull
5.0 out of 5 stars 15 yrs exp- good filter here
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
I've had every kind, brand,of filter over 15yrs. In the water, out of the water, Tetra is a brand I trust.
This is a 75g tank, filters on the
sides.discreet, quiet,durable, adjustable flow, Easy to clean. makes the job a lot easier !
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