Are There Any Tricks To Silence A Loud Power Filter?

[MrNiceGuy]

I have a marineland filtering my 55 gallon and while it is significantly quieter than some of the competitors, it still has a pretty annoying hum to it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to cut back some of the sound? I took a close look at it today and there are no noticeable clogs slowing it down. It wouldn't be such a problem, but I love silence and the tank is right next to my bed

 

[minnnt]

Wrap a jumper/blanket/duvet around it. If possible then you could sound proof the cupboard a little with acustic carpet.

 

[Tizer]

turn it off.

 

[swanseastilo]

turn it off.

lol

I found most of the noise from my filter was caused by it vibrating against the glass


but these will stop the humming noise

 

[minnnt]

Top quality advice again I see...

 

[nurglespuss]

Either swap (in the future) to a silent model (like the JBL range)

Or,

You can try making an insulating box with polystyrene and that rubber grip mat stuff, both cheap (get hold of a polystyrene fish box or similar)

Hope that helps!

 

[Binge]

Most of my marinelands are silent unless I have gotten sand in the impellars if its that the only real fix is a new impellar.

 

[shelaghfishface]

no idea if thats an external. but a good clean will prob sort it..treating yourself to a new one is always another ( and my fave) option

 

[Binge]

no idea if thats an external. but a good clean will prob sort it..treating yourself to a new one is always another ( and my fave) option

Im am not allowed to muse this option if I have an extra filter I will look for a tank.