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Lightsluvr · 08/19/2009, 12:11 PM

If you have no other options, you can do your best to budget the noisemakers in your tank. For example, look into Eheim pumps which are reportedly the quietest on the market... Same with your skimmer. Research which one uses the quietest pumps. Most light systems use cooling fans - some T5's don't. Something else to consider...

Good luck with your project.

LL

08/19/2009, 12:11 PM	#5
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	Budget your noise... If you have no other options, you can do your best to budget the noisemakers in your tank. For example, look into Eheim pumps which are reportedly the quietest on the market... Same with your skimmer. Research which one uses the quietest pumps. Most light systems use cooling fans - some T5's don't. Something else to consider... Good luck with your project. LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.