What to place under return pump?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by jkat21, Oct 26, 2009.

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  1. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Hey bama the pump hums just a little which is no prob in the room if your in or around it....but for some reason its louder the floor under right it.. just dont want it to get anoying while in that room...
     
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  3. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    lol I hear ya..guess Ill give these a try and see for my self..
     
  4. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    Bulk reef supply has the pads, just look under pumps, $4 a piece made of rubber and cork.
     
  5. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    very cool..Thanks..;D
     
  6. KY_Tanked

    KY_Tanked Fire Worm

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    Also under my Mag 7 I use 4 suction cups. (sits on them) I can't get to that pump very easily so I could not use the filter pads. Works great and it cheap. In fact it makes less noice than my 9.5 with th pad, but could not find suction cups to work with that.