Is there such a thing?

[ancient11]

Is there such a thing as a quiet air pump?

 

[Metalhead88]

Quiet? or silent?

I use the tetra whisper air pumps and they aren't too loud..... however they are the loudest part of my aquarium setups.

 

[Retired Viking]

I have an AQUA Culture pump that is not too loud, the air stones make most of the noise when it is running, like @Metalhead88 I also have whisper pumps which are not too loud and again the air stones make more noise.

 

[Carolyn N]

What your pump sits on makes a lot of difference. A hard surface will make more noise. I set mine of a little square of that rubber matting. Works great.

 

[Fishmanic]

You won't find a perfectly quiet air pump. I did a review of the Danner AP-4 air pump I use in my 35 gallon tall hex tank. I also have one for my 29 gallon tank. It is quieter than others I have tried. You can adjust output to your needs and it has 2 ports. I have owned them for about 5 years and they still work fine. I run an air stone off one port and a sponge filter on the other port. Do not leave one port open and unused though...then it gets very loud.

I also own the single port Danner AP-3 pump for my 10 gallon tank and I find that one a bit too loud and it is non-adjustable. It has just one port.

here is my review for the AP-4 twin port adjustable air pump. I recommend it if you have a 29 gallon tank or larger.

Danner Aqua Supreme Ap-4 Air Pump

Danna Aqua Supreme AP-4 airpump Was in search of a very quiet airpump. Tried out a total of 4 airpumps and in my opinion this is a fairly quiet airpump--the others I tried just didnt perform quiet at all even though they were advertised as such. Owned for 5 weeks Pros: made in USA twin metal...

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[ancient11]

I wish to thank you for the suggestions, I have sent for a Pawfly 7w but if it dosen't work out I will try the Danner AP-4 next.
thank you so much

 

[Fishmanic]

Just curious...how much was the Pawfly air pump? How large is your tank?. Do you have a link to the model you bought?

 

[ancient11]

Just curious...how much was the Pawfly air pump? How large is your tank?. Do you have a link to the model you bought?

I have 2 60 gallon tanks (plus a 10 gallon hospital tank) and I am not very computer savy but here is where I bought it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVH8NBK/?tag=ff0d01-20 $52.00
I am older than dirt so these new things tend to confuse me- smile. Copy and paste is as high tech as it gets.

 

[Fishmanic]

It sure does have good reviews. Let us know how you like it. First time I ever heard of that brand

 

[Retired Viking]

I would be interested too, may need another pump if I can convince the wife that another fish tank would be great

 

[Barry Tetra]

I have 2 60 gallon tanks (plus a 10 gallon hospital tank) and I am not very computer savy but here is where I bought it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVH8NBK/?tag=ff0d01-20 $52.00
I am older than dirt so these new things tend to confuse me- smile. Copy and paste is as high tech as it gets.

Is it still work during blackout? I got one of the air pump that is extremely quiet and still work during blackout (it always happen like 10 times a week)

 

[Fishmanic]

Is it still work during blackout? I got one of the air pump that is extremely quiet and still work during blackout (it always happen like 10 times a week)

What brand name is that one , barry?

 

[Barry Tetra]

What brand name is that one , barry?

Cant remember

 

[Essjay]

My Eheim air pump is very quiet. It sits on top of a piece of sponge. When it makes a noise I know something has been pushed up against it - it runs the filter in my betta's tank which is on a kitchen worktop so things do get pushed against it.

 

[ancient11]

Today my air pump arrived and although it is a little larger than I would like, it is completely silent and I could not be happier. It doesn't seem to put out more air than my smaller one did but it does so in a blissful silence. I am certain it will get louder with age but now it is just silent. It is more expensive but worth ever penny.