Anyone have problems with skimmer noise?

[noble]

So I have installed my euroreef cs6-1 and it is way too loud for me, the sedra 5000 on it is far from quiet. I am wondering if anybody has had success with a quiet skimmer? I have heard the AquaC line are much more quiet b/c of the type of air injection system they use.
Anybody with a euroreef out there experience similar noise, or is my just an anomaly?

[ March 18, 2005, 10:07 AM: Message edited by: noble ]

 

[wedfr]

im using a euroreef pump assmebly on my skimmer. Itsvery quiet. You need to put a piece of rubber under the pump, a mouse pad or something and lengthen the airline itll quiet the sucktuion noise.

Also make sure you dont have the venturi on backwards

 

[yessongs]

Im using the dolphin pump on my ER skimmer, it quiet.
Ocean Runner 2700 MOD www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=61899&

[ March 19, 2005, 01:25 AM: Message edited by: yessongs ]

 

[jackson6745]

IMO the ER skimmers are about as quiet as they get. If you think thats loud you got to hear my MR2 skimmer

[ March 18, 2005, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: jackson6745 ]

 

[Reef Guy]

I know your pain I am having the same prob as you. I bought a Remora aquac Hangon skimmer, I cant even hear my voice over it it totaly drowns out ALL noise even my overflow and sump

 

[noble]

So my problem is somewhat solved. I put pieces of foam under the pump and under the skimmer body and it has drastically reduced the noise. wedfr, thanks for the idea. Reefguy, try putting foam or a sponge between the housing and the edge of your tank. might work for you too.