Air Pump

[foo25]

My air pump is very loud, and I was wondering if there is any way of absorbing and of the vibration?

I think it is an Interpet Air Pump, and it sit behind my tank on a wooden table.

[Leopardess]

You can wrap it in foam or a towel.

If you do not like the airpump - you can get rid of it. They are not necessary as most filters provide enough surface agitation to account for adequate oxygen saturation:)

[DEmigh]

Here are some ideas:

Try putting the pump on top of a folded hand towel (or some such) to absorb the vibrations and prevent the table from being a soundboard.

If the noise emanates from within the pump itself, wrap the pump in a towel and put it in a shoebox. Cut a couple of holes in the shoebox for the electric cord and the airline. Check frequently for the first couple of hours/days to see if this creates an overheating problem.

Get more airline and put the pump in a room where the noise doesn't bother you.

Buy a different model pump.

[bostonjon]

planted tank...you may want to get rid of air pump...needed co2 is lost quicker with air stones etc..........

[foo25]

Thanks for the ideas, I'll try them soon! ;)

[Leopardess]

On second thought...I just looked at your tank specifications. Don't take out your airpump. That tank is overstocked IMO and the fish will gladly take the "extra" oxygen provided to them...

[foo25]

I know it is overstocked, because every time my dad sees a fish he likes, he buys it and won't listen to me trying to tell him we already have too many!! :mad:

[aquariumfishguy]

Yeah, well maybe you could show him this link or other links that prove your point --- that you dont need anymore fish...but that if he wants more fish, he should buy you a larger tank! ;)

[foo25]

I'm going to try and either keep him away from Aquaria Shops, or tell him all of whats going to happen if he buys more (even though he never listens)!

[125gJoe]

Originally posted by foo25
I know it is overstocked, because every time my dad sees a fish he likes, he buys it and won't listen to me trying to tell him we already have too many!! :mad: Take your Dad fishing instead of the pet store. New hobbies for the folks work sometimes! :D

By the way, Rena Air Pumps are the best in my opinion. They are very quiet and long lasting - the best..

[foo25]

Good idea! ;)

[daveedka]

I would talk Dad into a bigger tank, I wish I had that problem. But taking him fishing isn't a bad idea either. My Dad always wanted me to keep a channel cat so he could use it to determine feeding habits. Never could understand that fish in a tank don't respond the same to food.

[Captain Hook]

Bala sharks and pleco get to be like 30 cm long. Redtails about 15 cm long. Too big for your tank.

[foo25]

Well, he has finally said we have enough, and we are getting no more!! :D :D

Also I am having a look at a new bigger tank! :)