Sponge Filter Question Concerning Noise

[soritan]

Well, now that my tank isn't entirely stocked with anabantoids and amphibians, I realized that I need to actually plug in and use my aerator. So I figured, if I'm going to use it, why not attach a sponge filter to it? However, the noise is driving me wonky, I don't suppose there's a way to make it a little bit less like listening to a couldren at full bubble? Is my only option a gang valve?

 

[fishdudein]

A cover on the tank also helps to "contain" the noise.

If it sounds like a cauldron bubbling, it could be that you are using an air pump that is way more powerful than what you actually need. If you plan on getting another tank or two in the future (it happens ), you might want to keep this pump (in which case you would need the gang valves anyway). Otherwise, consider downsizing to a smaller pump....or go with the gang valve and just bleed off the excess air.