Quiet Pumps??? Anyone?

es355lucille · #1 04-05-2010, 05:21 AM

I am thinking that the quiet one series are going to be the same as the Mag series. The Mag 18 is pretty quiet (not completely) but as soon as you move up in pump size the sound triples or more. My skimmer is run by a Mag 18 and it is really quiet. I was trying to increase my flow from my sump to my display......but I am reconsidering due to noise pollution!! LOL!

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Originally Posted by lockrookie

i have a quiet one 4000 and i barely hear it.. its quieter than my fluval was... my skimmer on the other hand needs a muffler i did adjust and get it quieter but i think i ned to install some styrofoam in sump area or old pillows lol

shotzee · #2 04-05-2010, 03:42 PM

Go with a Eheim. I used to always use Mag pumps but eventually got fed up with the excessive noise and restart issues. I know the initial cost for a Eheim is a lot more but it was well worth it and it will last forever.

Howdy · #3 04-05-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shotzee

Go with a Eheim. I used to always use Mag pumps but eventually got fed up with the excessive noise and restart issues. I know the initial cost for a Eheim is a lot more but it was well worth it and it will last forever.

I love Eheims' pumps myself but I think they are looking for flow in the 1800-2400 gph range.

I am thinking you may have to go to external to get it quieter and in that flow range.

sphelps · #4 04-05-2010, 05:40 PM

You can get a Red Dragon Pump in that range and it can be used internal or external. You won't find a quieter pump but unfortunately you probably won't find a pricier one either.

Ian · #5 04-05-2010, 05:45 PM

I love ehiem as well and they are silent, can't say anything good about quiet ones and yeah if you need that much flow you can't go wrong with Red Dragon except for the price that is.

shotzee · #6 04-05-2010, 05:55 PM

LOL... Yes Howdy that is a good point. I replied to this too early in the morning

OceanicCorals-Ian- · #7 04-05-2010, 06:33 PM

Tunze Silence, extremely quite and well made.

es355lucille · #8 04-06-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by shotzee

Go with a Eheim. I used to always use Mag pumps but eventually got fed up with the excessive noise and restart issues. I know the initial cost for a Eheim is a lot more but it was well worth it and it will last forever.

I will look into the Eheim.......most that I have seen are a lower flow rate....but it beats needing hearing protection to feed the tank!!

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Originally Posted by Howdy

I love Eheims' pumps myself but I think they are looking for flow in the 1800-2400 gph range.

I am thinking you may have to go to external to get it quieter and in that flow range.

Yes, I am looking for a larger volume.......but need to find something quiet for sure. External is not so good as I don't have much room.

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Originally Posted by sphelps

You can get a Red Dragon Pump in that range and it can be used internal or external. You won't find a quieter pump but unfortunately you probably won't find a pricier one either.

I will go check out the dimentions and pump price. The dimentions will tell me if I can fit it in the sump or not. Externally I don't have much room....unless I set it on the kitchen table. I will cover it with the table cloth and my wife won't even know its there!

Thanks for everyones input....I should have asked on here a while ago and I could have eleviated some PAIN!! More a PITA making changes to find out nothing changes or it gets worse!

gobytron · #9 05-20-2010, 03:26 PM

my q16000 is really silent.
My tv room is right next to my sump room and I cannot hear it if I try.

Oddly enough, I bumped my mag 18 for the quiet one 6000 due to the noise from the mag18....lol