snorkel
Aquarium Advice Regular
I just picked up a new XP3 and it is super super loud.
I made sure to follow the directions and wait 2 min etc, actually waited longer and there was still air in it, then I shook it and lots of bubbles came out, that got rid of the air gurgling sound, but now it's all impeller noise.
I can here it from 15 to 20 feet away with the cabinet door closed, granted the back of the cabinet is open but I don't think I should be able to hear the impeller hum from that far away. I even have it sitting on a towel to absorb any vibrations that might echo from the cabinent.
has anyone else experienced this type of noise with these units?
I did see a few reviews of people saying they where noisy, but there where many more about how amazingly quiet they are.
Does it just take awhile for it to break in? It's been running for over 24 hours and it's still very very loud.
I could cover the back of the cabinet and line the inside with foam, but that seems sillly.
The tank water is crystal clear though.
Thanks,
Snorkel
I made sure to follow the directions and wait 2 min etc, actually waited longer and there was still air in it, then I shook it and lots of bubbles came out, that got rid of the air gurgling sound, but now it's all impeller noise.
I can here it from 15 to 20 feet away with the cabinet door closed, granted the back of the cabinet is open but I don't think I should be able to hear the impeller hum from that far away. I even have it sitting on a towel to absorb any vibrations that might echo from the cabinent.
has anyone else experienced this type of noise with these units?
I did see a few reviews of people saying they where noisy, but there where many more about how amazingly quiet they are.
Does it just take awhile for it to break in? It's been running for over 24 hours and it's still very very loud.
I could cover the back of the cabinet and line the inside with foam, but that seems sillly.
The tank water is crystal clear though.
Thanks,
Snorkel