Colour_genes Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi, I am running one of my very old Masterpet Airpumps (17+ yrs old) with 3 foam filters in 3 x 20l 'tanks' (well, actually they are translucent plastic 'Hobby Cubes' from Bunnings :lol: cheap, practical and great for fry). Anyway, crikey is that pump noisy!! :-? . Fortunately it is out in our converted (to a bird-room with a few tanks) garage, so not intrusive at night. But I would like a nice, new, really quiet one - but as I don't want to go through the whole trial and error thing, could I get some recommendations on current models available as to quietness and ease of use, reliability etc. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi I have just bought an Eheim 400 it has two outlets and is super quiet. You have to pick up the pump and put it to your ear to hear a hum. They make smaller units too. Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Level of quietness of the air pumps I have used or still use, ranked from quietest to noisiest - Stellar (now known as Aqua One Stellar) Eheim Aqua One & Hailea = As far as reliability goes I haven't had issues other than worn out diaphragms with any of them. I personally prefer Stellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I got an unwanted Hailea air pump from fish auction and tried it to see how loud it was, and was surprised at how quiet they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colour_genes Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I've googled the Stellar & Eheims, currently trending towards the Eheims due to the adjustable flow rate, but will go have a look at them as well before deciding. Silence will be bliss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vervo Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Sorry to be a kill joy, both of my Eheim Air Pump got very loud, and one of them died. Used both for a deep tank, 70cm~80cm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@. Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have an older Eheim 100 - looks identical to the new ones in shops. I find it is only a little bit quieter than my small Blue Planet one My Eheim also died on me - Opened it up and the magnet had broken off the arm that works the diaphragm. Still need to get round to gluing it back on, but should work fine if I do... that might be what is up with yours Vervo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colour_genes Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hi, If it helps at all, I eventually bought a (Aqua One) Stellar 200D, which is currently running 8-10 smallish foam filters with no trouble. It is relatively quiet as well, certainly a lot quieter than the old one. I have it hung up on a hook on the wall, with a sheet of felt between it and the bare wall-boards, which seems to help with lowering the noise factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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