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    Default REALLY quiet air pump

    I set up a new 125 gallon display tank in the dining room. I need an air pump that can drive two 6 or 8-inch air stones. I have one now, but you can hear the vibration, drives me crazy.

    Does anybody know of a REALLY quiet air pump that will meet my needs?

    Thanks!

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    I just got a Whisper AP150. It is the quietest air pump I have ever had, and there have been dozens. I run 2 of the large sponge filters with it, air to spare. I have it sitting on a small folded towel on top of my tank, behind the light fixture and never even hear it at all. Last week PetSmart had them on sale for $30, reg. about 50.
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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    Fusion Air pumps are good pretty dead silent and not too expensive.

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    6 months ago I started off with a whisper pumps.. Now all my air pumps are Fusion. Fusions are extremely quiet and cheap..
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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    Quote Originally Posted by 1nvad3r View Post
    Fusion Air pumps are good pretty dead silent and not too expensive.
    I agree...I touch my Fusion all the time to see if it's running...It's that quiet...Bill

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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    Thanks all for your replies! I appreciate it.

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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    I have a rena air pump. I have it placed on a flat surface inside the stand and I can't hear it.

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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    I agree on the Fusion. By far the quietest of any pump I've ever owned.

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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    Fusion 700

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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    Just received a Fusion 700 from Ken's Fish today- 16 dollars- very quiet and powerful.

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    If price isn't a real concern go with a piston pump. They are much quieter than anything I have seen.

    Of course this is an overkill for any one tank...

    http://www.jehmco.com/html/lph26.html

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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    Fusion easily the quitest air pump i have had. I have had it since feb and still can't hear the thing

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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    Quote Originally Posted by noogiec View Post
    Just received a Fusion 700 from Ken's Fish today- 16 dollars- very quiet and powerful.

    Where's the link from Kensfish ? I couldn't find it from their website.

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    Default Re: REALLY quiet air pump

    I agree 'bout the LPH 26 pump, I have it & love it, but run 6-10 tanks with it...too much for just 1...just my $.02.... lol
    Haven't heard 'bout the Fusion pumps, they sound terrific, I'll keep'm in mind too.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by ikevi View Post
    If price isn't a real concern go with a piston pump. They are much quieter than anything I have seen.

    Of course this is an overkill for any one tank...

    http://www.jehmco.com/html/lph26.html
    Last edited by korbi_doc; 06-19-2009 at 09:45 AM.
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