Filters · hob
Tetra Whisper IQ 20
Adjustable 10–130 GPH flow; tank-size suitability is not established.
Adjustable-flow HOB filter with a SoundShield motor barrier and Bio-Bag cartridge.
Specifications checked with the manufacturer on 2026-09-07.
Consider: Uses Large Bio-Bag cartridges. Include replacements in the annual plan; its adjustable 10–130 GPH range alone does not establish tank-size fit.
US product record · Model / item 78001. Confirm the model and package contents before purchase.
Specifications that affect fit
- Manufacturer capacity
- Capacity not specified
- Power
- Not specified
- Supply voltage
- Not specified
- Dimensions
- Dimensions not specified
- Pump output
- Not specified
- Filter circulation
- Not specified
- Maximum flow
- 130 GPH
Use the exact nameplate watts and your real schedule in the aquarium electricity cost calculator. Leave an unpublished wattage blank.
Pump output, filter circulation and maximum flow describe different test conditions. These figures do not establish the flow in your installed aquarium.
Before choosing this model
- Confirm model 78001.
- Do not treat the 130 GPH maximum as in-tank turnover after media and head losses.
Still to confirm
- A gallon rating and body dimensions are unresolved. For a purchase based on tank size or tight rear clearance, use a model with documented limits or inspect this exact package before deciding.
- Read watts from the exact unit label before calculating electricity; do not enter an unknown load as zero.
Read the equipment selection guide alongside these model details. A rated capacity does not settle livestock needs, room conditions or physical clearance.
Choose and care for mechanical, biological and chemical media before buying replacement supplies.
Included items & upkeep
- filter body
- flow control
- Bio-Grid
Plan for the routine work
- Unplug before impeller access.
- Follow the manual’s cool-water rinse and reassembly sequence.
Enter your own supply prices and replacement schedule in the first-year cost planner. Use the exact manual for maintenance intervals and service steps.