Noise Problem!

[PolandSpring]

i just recently set up my 90gal tank and it is making a lot of noise! + Its in my room so i need to be able to sleep at night :irked: Its sounds lke my skimmer is vibrating on the glass .. does anyone know any tips to help keep down the sound?

 

[D1J8Z]

what kind of skimmer?

 

[PolandSpring]

woops.. forgot to put that down.. i have an octopus skimmer

 

[D1J8Z]

is it new?

 

[PolandSpring]

i think its about a year old... i bought tank off of someone from this forum

 

[Aquatic Life Direct]

in sump? what is the exact model?

 

[PolandSpring]

Octopus Turbine Pump
Model: OTP - 3000

 

[D1J8Z]

thats the model pump he was asking the model skimmer.

 

[PolandSpring]

o right.. sorry wasn't thinking
um.. im not sure what the exact model skimmer it is.. i would have to find out from the person i bought it from... but without knowing the model are there any quick tips to just reduce the sound by a little?

 

[Kaz289]

I had a similar problem when my tank was in my room, I bought one of those big dish sponges cut it to size and wedged it between the glass and where it was rubbing no more noise. maybe this will work for you.

 

[Timbo]

Rubber mouse pad under the pump is an easy fix.

 

[PolandSpring]

Yah thats a great idea.. ill try the mouse pad.. but if it doesn't work..do u know the name of the sponge? because i dont want to put any sponges in my tank that have chemicals and + i cant find a big enough sponge anywhere to fit the bottom xD :tongueani

 

[autoponicz]

what kind of return pump are you using?...that can cause vibration noise too...sometimes it can even be the tank setup close to the wall and echos a humming noise across the room...

 

[PolandSpring]

well the tank is 5inches from the wall..but its the floor right next to the tank that is vibrating from the skimmer and return pump.. im gona put something under it soon just gotta find time

 

[SnakeEyes27]

I bought a pack of these at home depot for $3:

http://www.hardwareandtools.com/invt/6198402

 

[UnknownWaters]

Attach some filter sponges to the base of the skimmer like aquaclear filter sponges or some thing similar that is tank friendly use rubber bands to hold them in place. Or do what my wife did about my (its still to loud) skimmer EARPLUGS lmao.