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Tetra Whisper Easy to Use Air Pump for Aquariums Non UL
Last Updated: November 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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425.24 grams
WEIGHT
1702 meters
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Review Analysis - 867 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
182air pump, noisy, pump, pumps, loud
+71%
-29%
" ... If your looking for a quiet air pump, then buy this one. ... "
" ... It's quiet but not the quietest. ... "
" ... Quiet good airflow ... "
" ... Oh, but it is still quiet. ... "
" ... VERY quiet so far ... "
" ... I’M VERY SATISFIED WITH MY TETRA WHISPER AIR PUMP ... "
" ... work good and quiet ... "
" ... But I set it on a towel and it buffers the sound. ... "
Product Reliability
102years, pump, stopped working, lasted, quit
+51%
-49%
" ... Worked great for a year. ... "
" ... I've had this for a few months now and it hasn't failed yet! ... "
" ... Seems to be working good ... "
" ... Will update review in a few months. ... "
" ... The first one lasted roughly 16 months, which for the price, was reasonably acceptable. ... If I get roughly another year and a half out of this unit, I’ll be reasonably satisfied, as both units have run very quietly with decent output, and at this price, I can’t expect it to last forever. ... "
" ... This one has been running nearly silently for 2 1/2 years. ... "
" ... Only had it a few days but works great. ... "
" ... I’ve had the pump running for about 8-9 months now with no issues. ... "
Volume
60pump, louder, air pump, quiet, whisper
+17%
-83%
" ... After the first few weeks, it became louder and louder. ... "
" ... This product works but is extremely loud. ... "
" ... For all you folks saying it’s a bit loud . ... "
" ... HOW LOUD IS IT? ... "
" ... It is loud af. ... "
" ... It works well, but it is a little loud. ... "
" ... After that it started making that awful, loud, buzzing/rattling sound that air pumps make once they've reached the end of their little air pump life. ... "
" ... It does what it is supposed to do but it's LOUD. ... "
Storage
48tank, aquarium, tanks, 10 gallon tank, sponge filter
+85%
-15%
" ... Got it for my 20 gallon tank long. ... "
" ... It does what it's supposed to do for a 10 gallon tank. ... "
" ... Anything under the 100 gallon air pump is quiet I bought this to grow copepods very nice works as intended but wish it had a check valve ... "
" ... This is a great pump, it works great for my 10 gallon tank. ... "
" ... excatly what we need for my 20 gallon aqurium. ... "
" ... Great product gor fish tank, very quiet. ... "
" ... Using it in volcano, in 30 gallon tank. ... "
" ... Works perfect for my sponge filter in my 10 gallon aquarium! ... "
Price
42money, pump, worth, great product, waste
+86%
-14%
" ... Great product, quiet, and great price ... "
" ... Worth your buck. ... "
" ... Works well worth the purchase ... "
" ... works great for the price 👍 ... "
" ... Happy to get it for such a good price! ... "
" ... Best for price ... "
" ... Good price used this brand for decades ... "
" ... Works great, excellent value! ... "
Cleaning
27pump, air stone, tank, pumps, fish
+67%
-33%
" ... Make so much bubbles with an air stone My Fish love it ... "
" ... Perfect amount of suction that doesn’t overwhelm the fish but gets the job done ✅ I attached a sponge filter to them both which I also purchased on amazon. ... "
" ... Plus this one comes with a check valve with a little knob that lets you control how strong your bubbles are. ... Perfect since my betta wasn't a fan of the super strong bubbles ... "
" ... They are powerful enough to crank out a strong stream of bubbles from two medium size bubblers simultaneously in a 50 gal tank. ... "
" ... I bought this to use with a new air stone and there is plenty of bubbles! ... "
" ... Keeps the 10 gallon aquarium cleaner than it has ever been! ... "
" ... Cleans the water great, easy to assemble ... "
" ... Positioning things correctly keeps the pump as quiet as the air bubbles popping in the aquarium water. ... "
Build Quality
25tubing, valve, housing, pump, place
+24%
-76%
" ... Piece of plastic broke after a couple months of use. ... "
" ... Completely broke after using a couple times. ... "
" ... When it came time to use it all I notice that the Box had been reopened and taped shut which made me feel like it had been returned before. ... "
" ... Seemed like a good replacement for the old 15w blue light bulb but it was another really poorly made plastic thing destined for the garbage. ... "
" ... If a manufacture can't stand behind a product or the components that it chooses to put into it's products, then the confidence level of it's consumers can only diminish. ... "
" ... Pump itself does not show wear and tear and seems to work though. ... "
" ... Opened it up using the 4 housing screws and put some gorilla glue on the bolt holding the weight down, No vibrating at all and it's been months of silence. ... "
" ... This item only lasted 2 months then broke. ... "
Overall performance
21quiet, done, works great, gets the job, works
+100%
" ... So far quieter and doing the job. ... "
" ... Runs quietly and works great ... "
" ... Simple, quiet, efficient ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... As for performance, yeah, it blows air just fine. ... "
" ... They did the job ... "
" ... Awesome, came super fast too! ... "
" ... Extremely quiet and has done its job since day one ... "
For Running
19pump, run, years, size, hear it running
+74%
-26%
" ... One is very quiet can’t even hear it running. ... "
" ... Running bubblers in three large tanks with this one pump and it is keeping up nicely. ... "
" ... I have three of these particular pumps running in the house right now. ... My others are all still running silently enough after several years. ... "
" ... Right now I have this running SIX 2-gallons with no issues. ... "
" ... I have run these in a few aquariums for years and I ave never had any issues with them ! ... "
" ... you do need to size the pump to what your running too big or too small can both wear it out early. ... "
" ... probably could run two more. ... "
" ... I run 2 with it and it's probably a tad over kill for that, but it works. ... "
Marketplace
18product, described, works, seller, ordered
+72%
-28%
" ... I got this on prime day, delivered today. ... "
" ... My husband love it so much thank Amazon so much ... "
" ... Works just as described ... "
" ... I like it and will buy from this seller again. ... "
" ... Cheaper on here then in stores ... "
" ... You can see it in the pictures I posted with it. ... "
" ... and just ordered another. ... "
" ... item as described. ... "
Returns
16returned, item, window, tried, sadly
+19%
-81%
" ... Had to return these 3 times! ... "
" ... I tried to return the 2nd one we bought and, no matter what, it's ineligible for return. ... "
" ... Sending back, as defective. ... "
" ... Which then leads me to believe why it may have been returned already. ... Sadly I was just outside the return window and am now stuck with it. ... "
" ... It was possibly returned before for the same reason. ... "
" ... I was very disappointed and tried to return to pump but that appeared to not be an option because it is considered an "add-on" item. ... "
" ... Ordered 2, one didn't work at all, got it replaced okay. ... It is a hassle when constantly things need to be returned. ... "
" ... Will call Amazon and send back. ... "
Ease of Use
15quiet, easy to set, easy, air, valves
+100%
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up! ... "
" ... Easy to use, quiet and sleek design. ... "
" ... Plain and simple. ... "
" ... It’s definitely quiet and easy to use, so I say it’s overall a great value. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
Fit
15air, pump, magnet, rubber, tubes
+27%
-73%
" ... The nozzles, to connect the air tubes, are of poor design - not strong enough, and as a result break off. ... "
" ... Opened it up using the 4 housing screws and put some gorilla glue on the bolt holding the weight down, No vibrating at all and it's been months of silence. ... "
" ... I took it apart and discovered the end opposite the motor has a rubber bushing and is held in place by a cylindrical piece of plastic which had cracked and broken into pieces. ... "
" ... I have to put a folded towel under it to keep it still. ... "
" ... What I opened the housing up to was a horrible mess of shaved magnet all over. ... The rivet that holds the magnet in place had come loose and the magnet was being smacked into the heat sink inside. ... I attempted gluing the magnet in place with liquid cement, rubber cement, and finally some gorilla epoxy and nothing held it together. ... This magnet is so cheap and flaky that the vibrations would just cause the layer of magnet that was glued to slough off and the magnet would then be loose again. ... "
" ... Lasted for three years until one of the little air nozzles fell off. ... "
" ... Screws need to be tighten once in a while to avoid noise, bur there’s a point it’s not fixable and get unbereable. ... "
" ... If I had kept the box i would have returned it but since i didn't it is now just a paper weight. ... "
Size
13small, quiet, air, super, pump
+77%
-23%
" ... High air production for size ... "
" ... A small strong device ... "
" ... Super quiet and moves a LOT of air for its size. ... "
" ... Very quiet for it's size. ... "
" ... I’m glad it came with that valve because it is quite powerful for the size. ... "
" ... Very powerful, on the bigger side. ... "
" ... I just chose to buy an extra of the smaller size which are a lot quieter. ... "
" ... Nice size pump! ... "
Delivery
12great price, box, pump, item, got
+83%
-17%
" ... I got this on prime day, delivered today. ... "
" ... Have used it with air stones and now on a breeder box. ... "
" ... Came without a tube . ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and packaging was good. ... "
" ... Received this item faster than expected which was a nice surprise. ... "
" ... Got for a great price and received in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Great price on this pump, although I was shipped an open box item ... "
" ... 4 stars for late delivery ... "
Capacity
9room, living room, bedroom, tank, fish
+89%
-11%
" ... Like I don't even hear it, and I live in a tiny dorm room. ... "
" ... This was for use within my tower garden. ... "
" ... It can be heard throughout our house. ... "
" ... Pretty good value but still not as quiet as I had hoped as I can still hear it clear across the living room. ... "
" ... Really good pump, I have mine in my living room fish tank and you can't even notice it is on and it's very powerful ... "
" ... I have three of these particular pumps running in the house right now. ... "
" ... Easy to hear from the other room. ... "
" ... I use this to mix 5 gal saltwater in my bathroom. ... "
Ports
9outlets, two air, tube, tanks, splitter
+89%
-11%
" ... Works as advertised but wished it had 2 outlets ... "
" ... Linked both outlets to merge into one line. ... "
" ... The two ports are great for keeping your bait lively. ... "
" ... It is great that it has two air outlets, but they don't drive as hard/deep or as many stones as I expected and balancing is tricky (only 50 gallons in two tanks). ... "
" ... The dual ports work nicely. ... "
" ... It's a lot bigger than I expected with an extra outlet port too. ... "
" ... Only 1 air port so you'd need to get something to be able to power 2 devices but this would nicely work for 2 10-gal betta tanks w sponge filters. ... "
Power Consumption
8pump, water, months, air
+63%
-38%
" ... The power its awesome ... "
" ... Turned off my little 10 gallon pump for my breeder tank and it looks great plus saving energy. ... "
" ... This has some serious power? ... "
" ... This is MORE than enough power, and probably too much. ... "
Cables
7cord, plug, loud
+43%
-57%
" ... The wire is showing on plug in scared to plug it up looks un safe , it's a open under the pump I want to return i just got it today 9/6/2019 ... "
" ... Sometimes it slides a little and ends up vibrating against its own cord which makes a really loud sound. ... "
" ... valve had been removed from its cellophane wrapper, cord rewrapped and the outside box a mess. ... "
Cooling
7flow, quiet, good, bedroom, pump
+100%
" ... Quiet good airflow ... "
" ... I was looking for a quiet air pump for my sons fish tank in his bedroom. ... "
" ... I will have to order/buy 2 air valves to control the air flow. ... "
" ... I do this for the Whisper pump in the bedroom and it does make the quietest affordable air pump you can get even quieter. ... "
" ... Very quiet and good air flow. ... "
" ... Good air flow, bought three for project. ... "
Water Usage
6tank, pump, air, valve, noisy
+50%
-50%
" ... I have check valves in it so no water can back flow up tubes. ... "
" ... Extremely noisy, even when elevated above water level and used at low pressure. ... "
" ... The water falling from the power filter makes more noise than this one that I use to power my undergravel filter. ... "
Product As Described
6works, advertised
+100%
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... You can see it in the pictures I posted with it. ... "
" ... Works just as described ... "
" ... item as described. ... "
Water Resistance
6tank, pump, air, suck, hear
+67%
-33%
" ... Keeps my fishies swimming just fine. ... "
" ... i also bought the waterproof version in the same brand for my koi ponds . ... "
" ... It was more powerful than the one I had been using, and it cycles more water now! ... "
" ... I have 2 of these for 2 5-gal buckets I useWithin 4 hours my water is all mixed’ water is clear, salinity reading is perfect. ... "
Design
6nice, quiet, looks, good, easy to use
+100%
" ... Sturdy design, doesn't move or tip over. ... "
" ... Cute shape easy to hide behind the tank. ... "
" ... I think that kind of detail would be nice to have more apparent in a description. ... "
" ... Easy to use, quiet and sleek design. ... "
" ... LOOK GOOD BUT NEVER USED ... "
" ... Looks nice too. ... "
For Travel
5tank, standard, small, plugged, bought
+60%
-40%
" ... They also include a small black airline flow control that helps you adjust the air flow. ... "
" ... 2) standard airline tubing ... "
" ... Bought the Penn Plax Airline Tubing with it and my dad loves all the stuff I bought from Tetra for his new fish tank! ... "
Comfort
5pad, noise, much, hand, small
-100%
" ... Diaphragms will tear/wear our. ... "
" ... Lasted for three years until one of the little air nozzles fell off. ... "
" ... It takes me so much to fall asleep especially with noise around me. ... "
Noise Cancellation
4noisy
+25%
-75%
" ... still works but I cant stand the noise. ... "
" ... Makes too much noise ... "
Sleep Tracking
4night, light, could, turn
+25%
-75%
" ... Last night it became so loud it woke me from my sleep and had to be unplugged. ... "
" ... I had to throw ear plugs in to sleep through the night so I could buy a temporary replacement in the morning. ... "
" ... Not quiet at all and no way anyone could sleep anywhere near this thing. ... "
Screen Protection
4buy, air stone
+75%
-25%
" ... I would recommend that if you buy a pump also make sure to buy the tubing and the backflow protector. ... "
" ... Perfect since my betta wasn't a fan of the super strong bubbles ... "
" ... I bought this to use with a new air stone and there is plenty of bubbles! ... "
Suction
4cups, also, sponge, fish
+75%
-25%
" ... Perfect amount of suction that doesn’t overwhelm the fish but gets the job done ✅ I attached a sponge filter to them both which I also purchased on amazon. ... "
" ... I gave this five stars for each section other than suction power . ... "
" ... Bought this to use for a vacuum application, and it works great. ... As some others have noted, it is easy to convert to suction by simply rotating the internal plastic cups. ... "
Call quality
4even, quite, barely, whisper
+75%
-25%
" ... I don't hear it at all which is great. ... "
" ... Works great and I barely hear it. ... "
" ... You can't hear this one at all and it's not distracting. ... "
Setup
3setup, instructions
+67%
-33%
" ... Definitely helpful for my setup. ... "
" ... Works well in a 10 gallon undergravel setup. ... "
Software Platform
3growth
+100%
" ... I'm using it to encourage root growth on some plant cuttings. ... "
" ... Update: amazon replaced and the new one is fantastic. ... "
" ... Since I haven't had any root rot so far and I'm getting consistent growth, I'll say this pump will work for that much water, but just barely. ... "
Battery Life
3years, times, one
+100%
" ... I have two: one that I’ve had for 4 years and one that I’ve had for 24 hours. ... "
" ... Hopefully, it lasts a good long time. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 425.24 grams
Size: 1702 meters