Aquarium silence

[lokii_37]

Finally my aquarium is quiet. My return pump vibrates like crazy on the bottom of my acrylic sump. I think the stand then amplifies the sound. Then there was the splashing from my skimmer output.

My RO skimmer has an odd size piping for the output but I found the OD of a 1" T fitting fits inside it and now no more splashing. For my pump I had an old piece of acrylic that I put 4 beads of caulking on the bottom to act as feet. I also put 4 strips of caulking on the top so the pump wouldn't vibrate off. By doing that I canceled out almost all of the vibrations. Another

I didn't realize how loud my set up was until I fixed all the noise. My tanks are in the garage so it didn't bother me to much.

 

[cbrennan4]

Good job! I wish I could get my system to be a little quieter. Btwn the MP40 and Mag 9.5 it's def noticeable. What kind of return pump do you have?

 

[northbay-reefer]

Good job! I wish I could get my system to be a little quieter. Btwn the MP40 and Mag 9.5 it's def noticeable. What kind of return pump do you have?

Get the Laguna pump, it is very energy efficient and supper quiet.

 

[lokii_37]

Good job! I wish I could get my system to be a little quieter. Btwn the MP40 and Mag 9.5 it's def noticeable. What kind of return pump do you have?

Right now I'm running an ocean runner 3500.

 

[Grant W]

Nice job using the isolators Nick. Silence is a great thing, especially if the tank is in the house. keeps the wife happy.

 

[woodnaquanut]

Good for you, Nick.

Various fan and motor hums drive me crazy. I don't mind the water noises too much and they can mask the hummmmmmmmmm.

I posted about an Eheim return. It's gotten better over time and I also found some suction cups that would fit it.