Super silent! - Page 2

acsamples79 · 09/19/2017, 02:57 PM

like mentioned, DC pumps and skimmers run with DC pumps will help tremendously. I run a synergy reef overflow (bean animal) an ecotech vectra DC return pump, and a Skimz DC skimmer. with the stand doors wide open its not noticeable over any ambient noise in the room (tv, talking, outdoors noise, Hvac, etc) i honestly didnt even think it was running one morning i woke up shortly after setting it all up. powerhead wise, Ecotech quiet drives are probably the best option (no experience just reading reviews) i currently have 2 small jebaos (newest model) and at max, a VERY slight hum when close to the tank, again not noticeable over ambient noise. I have a Jebao PP-20 (the biggest new model) and its pretty loud honestly.

Chris Mills · 09/19/2017, 04:49 PM

Tunze pumps work well and are quiet running.

Aeon · 09/20/2017, 12:35 AM

That is great! So I go for the VorTech MP40wQD QuietDrive!

How silent are your skimmers and return pump?

Aeon · 09/20/2017, 12:51 AM

That is great! So I go for the VorTech MP40wQD QuietDrive!

How silent are your skimmers and return pump?

GQsmooth · 09/20/2017, 09:14 AM

Yup, I would go with he MP40's for PH's. I have Jebao PP-15's and can hear them across the room.

For a pump, you may want to look into Deepwater Aquatics as another cheaper alternative.

2000se · 09/21/2017, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

What's the difference between silent and super silent

? Many of the DC pumps are silent - they make no noise. Most powerheads also make little to no noise. Skimmer is unlikely to be silent, though. Quiet, if muffled, but not silent ..... or super silent.

skimmer always gets you.. No matter how silent everything else is...

pisanoal · 09/21/2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000se

skimmer always gets you.. No matter how silent everything else is...

Even one of the DC pump operated ones? Especially if that pump is oversized running at 50%. My skimmer noise comes from the pump it uses. The silencer on it does a good job at minimizing airflow noise to the point where I can't hear it.

That being said, my sump is in my garage, so I could have a radio playing in it and wouldn't care. Also, not being argumentative, just curious if you had the same experience with the dc pump skimmers (I have never owned one).

jacksonpt · 09/21/2017, 12:57 PM

Are you able to run a remote/basement sump? That would take skimmer and return pump noise out of the conversation.

mako61 · 09/21/2017, 01:14 PM

All my pumps are DC, I cant hear them sitting a few feet from the tank. I get an occasional gurgle from overflow, it seems to drift adjustment a bit. I sometimes hear the Neptune Wav powerheads kick on when they are pulsing hard. I had a similar size tank 10+ years ago and this tank is probably 10% of the noise. A good overflow and decent DC return/skimmer pumps make a huge difference.

09/21/2017, 12:57 PM	#33
jacksonpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 3,679	Are you able to run a remote/basement sump? That would take skimmer and return pump noise out of the conversation. __________________ Jackson - All advice I give is based on my first hand experience. YMMV. Current Tank Info: 38g (mostly LPS) with a 20g sump/fuge and all the other standard goodies

09/21/2017, 01:14 PM	#34
mako61 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 359	All my pumps are DC, I cant hear them sitting a few feet from the tank. I get an occasional gurgle from overflow, it seems to drift adjustment a bit. I sometimes hear the Neptune Wav powerheads kick on when they are pulsing hard. I had a similar size tank 10+ years ago and this tank is probably 10% of the noise. A good overflow and decent DC return/skimmer pumps make a huge difference. __________________ Thanks, Mako Current Tank Info: Returning Reefer - Red Sea 525XL, Mitras LX7s, Apex, check homepage for vids of tank

09/19/2017, 02:57 PM	#26
acsamples79 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern KY Posts: 103	like mentioned, DC pumps and skimmers run with DC pumps will help tremendously. I run a synergy reef overflow (bean animal) an ecotech vectra DC return pump, and a Skimz DC skimmer. with the stand doors wide open its not noticeable over any ambient noise in the room (tv, talking, outdoors noise, Hvac, etc) i honestly didnt even think it was running one morning i woke up shortly after setting it all up. powerhead wise, Ecotech quiet drives are probably the best option (no experience just reading reviews) i currently have 2 small jebaos (newest model) and at max, a VERY slight hum when close to the tank, again not noticeable over ambient noise. I have a Jebao PP-20 (the biggest new model) and its pretty loud honestly.

09/19/2017, 04:49 PM	#27
Chris Mills Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, California Posts: 96	Tunze pumps work well and are quiet running.

09/20/2017, 12:35 AM	#28
Aeon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 11	That is great! So I go for the VorTech MP40wQD QuietDrive! How silent are your skimmers and return pump?

09/20/2017, 12:51 AM	#29
Aeon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 11	That is great! So I go for the VorTech MP40wQD QuietDrive! How silent are your skimmers and return pump?

09/20/2017, 09:14 AM	#30
GQsmooth Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 153	Yup, I would go with he MP40's for PH's. I have Jebao PP-15's and can hear them across the room. For a pump, you may want to look into Deepwater Aquatics as another cheaper alternative.