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[stonewall]

Hi just got a red sea max 130d but find the skimmer so loud. pumps go's ok in the water but when i place it all in the back of the tank it gets very loud.

 

[strummerfan]

Welcome General!

 

[username in use]

Is it vibrating against a pane of glass?

 

[gallegos]

It has to be touching something. If it's on the bottom you can put some egg crate or a bio pad to separate

 

[stonewall]

Welcome General!

Hi

 

[stonewall]

if i take the pump out it and start it up you can hear it rattling. in the water ok. its when it fixed to the skimmer it becomes very loud

 

[SALTYwaterDOG]

Welcome. :fish1::wave: any pic's

 

[stonewall]

sorted thanks for all the help

 

[Bent]

if i take the pump out it and start it up you can hear it rattling. in the water ok. its when it fixed to the skimmer it becomes very loud

Don't take the pump out of the water and run it. That's a good way to ruin it.

As others said, I suggest placing it on some egg crate.

 

[Tisbe]

I use the rubber on the bottom of mouse pads under my pumps to quiet them.