The tank is going to be in the (undeveloped) basement so noise isn't going to be a problem at all. I think that the fans on my two pumps, and my skimmer, will be the only source of noise... thanks to my overflow design. I know that once you get caught up in the Quest for the Silent Pump, it can be extremely frustrating; I've never really had that mindset (I still have my share of obsessions though). The way I see it, I will be maintaining a single drop of ocean, in a foreign environment, thousands of miles from where it belongs. For me, the hum of the life support systems is just a nice reminder of what it takes to do that.
I'm glad you think the stand turned out, I think it will even look a bit better when I paint the wood (and maybe another coat on the frame).
Cheers,
- Chad
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Returning to the hobby after an eight year absence.
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