SWC 160 Skimmer noise level?

Saltybob · 09/05/2010, 11:05 PM

Iv narrowed my skimmer choices down to this skimmer but have seen little mentioned about it noise level.
It will placed in a cabinet 6" from my bed so noise is a factor..What you say?

jakester · 09/05/2010, 11:22 PM

I don't notice any noise. But that close to the bed even my computer being on is loud to me. It makes less noise than any others that I have used if that helps

Saltybob · 09/08/2010, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jester

I don't notice any noise. But that close to the bed even my computer being on is loud to me. It makes less noise than any others that I have used if that helps

The tank in my bedroom is not idea but with insane 3 and 5 yr olds in the house thats my only option. I plan on insulating the sump area in hopes that it will help.

Beaun · 09/08/2010, 07:11 AM

It is quiet, I dont hear it over the other noise that a tank makes.

jeremy K · 09/08/2010, 08:51 AM

Mine is noisy. After 1.5 years, still noisy. Like a fridge motor. If I had known, I would have bought a different skimmer. But it skims great. If you have already bought yours, and you are set on having it in your bedroom, you could always turn it off at night.

gldnegle76 · 09/08/2010, 09:53 AM

Are you referring to the 160 cone? Mine is very quiet, but I can still hear a slight hum.

hammmerhead · 09/08/2010, 10:17 AM

My SWC 160 cone I used in a QT tank was darn near silent. I cant see any little Attman pump making a lot of racket and not have something wrong with it.

jeremy K · 09/08/2010, 11:54 AM

Let me clarify my post above - mine is the SWC 160 xtreme (original, not cone - so it's the sicce psk-2500 pump, not the atman). If you are referring to the 160 cone, I hear those are quieter.

Flatlander · 09/08/2010, 06:03 PM

My 160 cone is extremely quiet. I would say the quietest skimmer I have used and thats a few.

One would think the others aquarium noises like overflow and return pump, although my OR is dead silent also, would make as much or more noise.

Never run a tank in a bedroom though.

Saltybob · 09/08/2010, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the input fellows,
Ill order my 160 friday.
My system is growing larger as I draw my layout..Im might be moving my sump to a remote location but still going with the SWC 160

dustinc · 09/08/2010, 08:35 PM

I have the 120 cone which uses the smaller pump of the 160 cone and it is dead silent. I think you'll be very pleased with your decision.

solitude127 · 09/09/2010, 09:07 AM

I'd be more worried about the noise from the overflow or noise of water entering your sump or even your return pump making noise. In the past, I've found those other 3 make more noise than the skimmer.

09/05/2010, 11:05 PM	#1
Saltybob Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Porterville Ca Posts: 182	SWC 160 Skimmer noise level? Iv narrowed my skimmer choices down to this skimmer but have seen little mentioned about it noise level. It will placed in a cabinet 6" from my bed so noise is a factor..What you say? __________________ Just give me the frags and no one get,s hurt

09/05/2010, 11:22 PM	#2
jakester Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Temecula,CA Posts: 77	I don't notice any noise. But that close to the bed even my computer being on is loud to me. It makes less noise than any others that I have used if that helps __________________ My girlfriend calls it coral porn Current Tank Info: 36"/20"/18" Starphire Rimless, 40 gal. sump 2 Lumatek Ballast/ 2-400 watt Radiums in Lumenarc Minis, 1 Vortech MP10w/ 3/4" Sea swirl for return line, SWC 160 cone skimmer

09/08/2010, 07:11 AM	#4
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 1,967	It is quiet, I dont hear it over the other noise that a tank makes. __________________ -Tyler "The only legitimate use of a computer is to play games." -Eugene Jarvis Current Tank Info: None

09/08/2010, 08:51 AM	#5
jeremy K Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 270	Mine is noisy. After 1.5 years, still noisy. Like a fridge motor. If I had known, I would have bought a different skimmer. But it skims great. If you have already bought yours, and you are set on having it in your bedroom, you could always turn it off at night. __________________ 90g with 30g sump, Sea Side Aquatics CS2 skimmer, eheim 5000 return,1 MP40w ES + 1 Tunze 6095. Lighting - ATI 4x54W Sunpower, 1 BML strip, 1 Reefbrite strip. Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef

09/08/2010, 10:17 AM	#7
hammmerhead Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ozarks Posts: 270	My SWC 160 cone I used in a QT tank was darn near silent. I cant see any little Attman pump making a lot of racket and not have something wrong with it. __________________ 150 gal. 30 gal sump. 2X400 watt 10k XM's 4X160watt VHO's, SWC 250a skimmer, sps, lps, softies, clams, various fish including a 15 year old maroon clown

09/08/2010, 09:53 AM	#6
gldnegle76 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 517	Are you referring to the 160 cone? Mine is very quiet, but I can still hear a slight hum.

09/08/2010, 11:54 AM	#8
jeremy K Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 270	Let me clarify my post above - mine is the SWC 160 xtreme (original, not cone - so it's the sicce psk-2500 pump, not the atman). If you are referring to the 160 cone, I hear those are quieter. __________________ 90g with 30g sump, Sea Side Aquatics CS2 skimmer, eheim 5000 return,1 MP40w ES + 1 Tunze 6095. Lighting - ATI 4x54W Sunpower, 1 BML strip, 1 Reefbrite strip. Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef

09/08/2010, 06:03 PM	#9
Flatlander Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2,886	My 160 cone is extremely quiet. I would say the quietest skimmer I have used and thats a few. One would think the others aquarium noises like overflow and return pump, although my OR is dead silent also, would make as much or more noise. Never run a tank in a bedroom though. __________________ Doug TOTM April 2001 Current Tank Info: 50g sumpless sps tank..Evergrow 2081 led..Apex control..Tunze 9012 skimmer..Tunze calcium reactor..Tunze kalk reactor..2 rw8,s..1 MP40..1 Hydor Korillia 1200gph..Tunze ATO..all propagated sps frags

09/08/2010, 08:18 PM	#10
Saltybob Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Porterville Ca Posts: 182	Thanks for the input fellows, Ill order my 160 friday. My system is growing larger as I draw my layout..Im might be moving my sump to a remote location but still going with the SWC 160 __________________ Just give me the frags and no one get,s hurt

09/08/2010, 08:35 PM	#11
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 1,096	I have the 120 cone which uses the smaller pump of the 160 cone and it is dead silent. I think you'll be very pleased with your decision. __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 120 Planet

09/09/2010, 09:07 AM	#12
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	I'd be more worried about the noise from the overflow or noise of water entering your sump or even your return pump making noise. In the past, I've found those other 3 make more noise than the skimmer. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

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