Quiet Pumps - Aquarium Advice

fernzpat · 05-09-2005, 07:59 PM

When I bought my Iwaki (japanese motor) a couple of years ago my primary concern was heat transfer... It was an extremely cool running pump, but noisy from day one. It just died.

I have lowered the heat output of my lights enough that I really don't need to worry too much about heat, but I would like the quietest pump out there...

Any suggestions?

3/4 in fittings...

Pghjeff71 · 05-10-2005, 07:37 PM

Hi, I've been using the Supreme Mag Drive pumps for years. They are quiet and efficient. They have the 3/4 fitting. I've tried some other brands but always ended up taking them back to the store-You get what you pay for

gilraen · 05-10-2005, 07:40 PM

I had my Iwaki on a 2" foam and was pretty quiet... maybe placing something underneath would help you. Good Luck

Gatorfreak · 05-11-2005, 08:25 AM

I have a Customsealife Velocity Water Pump- T2. It's almost completely silent. You have to put your ear next to it to hear anything. It does, however, heat up the water. It will raise your tank temp by 4 or 5 degrees (Farenheit).

fernzpat · 05-16-2005, 09:41 PM

I ended up purchasing a Poseidon PS2 (Titanium) Pump. It was advertised like the Velocity to be under 30 db.

It was strange with my Iwaki... from day one it was loud, no matter how I mounted it... It never gave me the pressure I expected, I think it was a dud from the factory.

Thanks!

Gatorfreak · 05-16-2005, 11:54 PM

When you do get it, please post regarding how quiet it actually is and how much it heats up your tank.

05-09-2005, 07:59 PM	#1
fernzpat Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 159 Images: 1	Quiet Pumps When I bought my Iwaki (japanese motor) a couple of years ago my primary concern was heat transfer... It was an extremely cool running pump, but noisy from day one. It just died. I have lowered the heat output of my lights enough that I really don't need to worry too much about heat, but I would like the quietest pump out there... Any suggestions? 3/4 in fittings...

05-10-2005, 07:37 PM	#2
Pghjeff71 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 64 Images: 3	Hi, I've been using the Supreme Mag Drive pumps for years. They are quiet and efficient. They have the 3/4 fitting. I've tried some other brands but always ended up taking them back to the store-You get what you pay for __________________ Tank: 90 Gal w/ 10 Gal [acronym:dadaa0f301="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:dadaa0f301] fuge, 100+ lbs [acronym:dadaa0f301="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:dadaa0f301], 4+ inch sandbed. Fish:yellow tang, hippo tang, heni butterfly, hermits and snails. Misc: 4x65 watt [acronym:dadaa0f301="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:dadaa0f301] lighting, seaclone skimmer, 3 powerheads, [acronym:dadaa0f301="Ultra Violet"]uv[/acronym:dadaa0f301] sterilizer.

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05-10-2005, 07:40 PM	#3
gilraen Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas USA Posts: 323	I had my Iwaki on a 2" foam and was pretty quiet... maybe placing something underneath would help you. Good Luck

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Gatorfreak Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 617 Images: 2	I have a Customsealife Velocity Water Pump- T2. It's almost completely silent. You have to put your ear next to it to hear anything. It does, however, heat up the water. It will raise your tank temp by 4 or 5 degrees (Farenheit).

05-16-2005, 09:41 PM	#5
fernzpat Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 159 Images: 1	I ended up purchasing a Poseidon PS2 (Titanium) Pump. It was advertised like the Velocity to be under 30 db. It was strange with my Iwaki... from day one it was loud, no matter how I mounted it... It never gave me the pressure I expected, I think it was a dud from the factory. Thanks!

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Gatorfreak Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 617 Images: 2	When you do get it, please post regarding how quiet it actually is and how much it heats up your tank.