Quieter HOB Filter?

[GHogg]

Hey all,
I have a 40 gallon tank that's about 2 months old, and so far just have fish and inverts. I've been getting to the stage where I'm wanting some activated carbon filtration for water quality. I understand most HOB filters are gonna make noise, but my tank runs fairly quiet right now and I hope to keep it that way.

Aqueon advertises the Quietflow filter series as a quiet option, and I've seen posts here recommending the Fluval Aquaclear series. Really all I want to do is remove the stock cartridge and throw a media bag with carbon in the tray. I'll probably undersize since my skimmer handles the tank waste.

Only real priority is noise so Im curious what people's experiences are.

Thanks!

 

[Idech]

If you care for an internal filter, the Tunze Comline serie is quiet. I have the Comline 3168 on my tank (75 gallons) but they make a smaller one.