something more quite then a little giant

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  1. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Im looking for a return pump that is alot more quite then my little giant pump but external can anyone suggest one?
     
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  2. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    The Japanese IWAKI are relatively quiet, the noise of a skimmer drowns them out. The same can not be said for the American version...Otherwise Reeflo pumps are pretty quiet IME.
     
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  3. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    okay thank you like cant hear the humming at all? My tank is in my living room and the little giant is soooo loud lol
     
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  4. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    It depends, my friend mounted his to some particle board then put a layer of pink insulation foam underneath that to stop vibrations. Another solution is to put little plastic feest on the pump like they have for chair legs so they don't scratch your floor.
     
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  5. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    FYI: I think you mean quiet, not quite. lol :p
     
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  6. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    lol yes sorry my fingers typed fast then my brain was working
     
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  7. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    I bought one of these recently and it is quite quiet (get it?). Anyway, watch their video here;
    Sicce Water Pumps
     
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