Some questions on 29 biocube upgrade pump.

[Jaketit]

So currently I'm running the stock bio cube pump but it seems a little lacking and from what I've been reading it is. So I went out yesterday and purchased a MJ1200 like almost everyone suggested and boy was I disappointed. I certainly got the better flow I wanted but I also got the louder humming that my wife complains about every so often. This tank is in the bedroom so it needs to be silent or I can kiss it goodbye =( SO my question is what is the quietest pump with the most flow that I can cram into that chamber?? I heard Eheim is good but their 1000 pump only spits out (I believe) 267 gph. Which is not to much better than stock. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

 

[Sniperhank]

Why don't you put some felt or styrofoam between it and the glass?

 

[Jaketit]

Why don't you put some felt or styrofoam between it and the glass?

I don't feel it was vibrating on the glass. It seemed more like the hum from the pump it self was resonating. I held it in all positions last night to see if it would quiet down but no luck. I put the original back in for now.

 

[Sniperhank]

Take it apart and clean it out. Soak it in vinegar. See if it addresses the issue.

 

[Jaketit]

Take it apart and clean it out. Soak it in vinegar. See if it addresses the issue.

I must not have made my question clear. The stock pump is fairly quiet, I just want more flow. The maxi jet I purchased was a lot louder so I returned it. My question was what is the quietest upgrade pump with more flow?

 

[Squintyekalb]

What's the flow you're looking for?


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[Jaketit]

What's the flow you're looking for? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Well frankly, I liked the flow from the maxi jet. Just not the louder hum. I have since put the stocker back in and I'm living with it until I come across another alternative. I've been researching it here and there to no avail.