Noisy pump

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by theoak, May 11, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2011
    Messages:
    77
    Sorry, another question! My filter pump make a bit if noise, however I try and adjust it it doesn't always work, will this noise stress my fish?

    Thanks!
     
    theoak, May 11, 2011
    theoak, May 11, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2010
    Messages:
    789
    Location:
    Florida
    What is the noise like? What pump do you own and are running ? pictures helps...

    E
     
    ezz1r, May 11, 2011
    ezz1r, May 11, 2011
    #2
  3. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2011
    Messages:
    77
    It's part of the internal filter, and as it's in the housing of the nano it's humming, it's not 'really' loud I think it's just the vibrations from the motor. I just want the fish to be chilled!
     
    theoak, May 11, 2011
    theoak, May 11, 2011
    #3
  4. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2010
    Messages:
    789
    Location:
    Florida
    Is there any contact between the pump and the glass? Which maybe causing vibrations?
     
    ezz1r, May 11, 2011
    ezz1r, May 11, 2011
    #4
  5. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2010
    Messages:
    789
    Location:
    Florida
    Was the noise there before ? If not look for any changes in the setup.
     
    ezz1r, May 11, 2011
    ezz1r, May 11, 2011
    #5
  6. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2011
    Messages:
    77
    There is no much room in the space it goes, so it some times vibrates. CN this stress fish?
     
    theoak, May 11, 2011
    theoak, May 11, 2011
    #6