So my marineland filter IS STILL LOUD and gurgling. I've had the utube half out of the motor and for some reason that makes it quieter. I gave in earlier and bought a fluval aquaclear. I installed it and it is So. Much. Quieter. And smaller and prettier! I didn't add the carbon bc I added a bit of safestart and I wanted it to adhere to the biomedia. I also don't know if I even need carbon??? I always thought you did, but as far as I know, all it does is make "odors and cloudiness" go away. My aquarium only ever smells kinda like fresh dirt and I don't find it offensive at all. Smells nice. I'll update y'all when I know more!
















