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Old 02-19-2006, 04:49 AM
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If you want a quiet setup, don't run a beckett skimmer lol
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Old 02-19-2006, 10:20 AM
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Red Dragon pumps = silent
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Old 02-19-2006, 01:55 PM
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Red Dragon pumps = silent
True, but at ~$1000/pump it can get pricey pretty quick
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Old 02-19-2006, 02:07 PM
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Well not quite but your right at $599US they are pricey. The only one I have is on my BK skimmer and it is certainly dead silent and I believe are very good on power consumption as well - I just don't pay attention because really it is minimal savings when you are running a bunch of Halides.
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Old 02-19-2006, 05:09 PM
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Giz,

Was over on RC just now and ran across a post by Rich Durso. The name sounded familiar, so I clicked on his website icon and found something that may quiet your tank (with pics!) ....

http://www.rl180reef.com/180/pages/standpipe/open.htm
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Old 02-19-2006, 08:32 PM
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Giz,

Was over on RC just now and ran across a post by Rich Durso. The name sounded familiar, so I clicked on his website icon and found something that may quiet your tank (with pics!) ....

http://www.rl180reef.com/180/pages/standpipe/open.htm
Thanks Bev,

I was planning on using a Standpipe, I use one now, but it doesn't stop the noise of the water crashing into the sump (I've come up with some ideas on how to quiet it down) But the main reason for a backroom is astetics(sp?) I have a ASM G3 skimmer, and all those "cool gadgets" to go with

I do plan on aquaboarding the whole room and sealing it afterwards as well. I have a dehumidifier and heater/ac unit for the room. Thanks for the input guys, keep it coming!

Thanks beermaster, I really look forward to living in a quiet city.
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Old 02-24-2006, 04:55 AM
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I talked with Brian over at AI tonight and we laid out the specs on the tank:
280G 72x30x30 Main Tank
Euro Bracing
2 overflows in the corners in black plexi
4 returns 2 at the top and 2 half way down
2 drains 2" w/standpipes
90G Sump with trickle filter (to start) with inline pump.
Steel Stand @ 48"

Just thought I would share.
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