quieting return pump

[chilwil84]

i am using a mag 9.5 as a return pump and it will be submersed in the sump. whats a good way to quiet any vibrations it will make on the glass?

 

[chilwil84]

bump

 

[grumpygils]

Originally Posted by chilwil84
i am using a mag 9.5 as a return pump and it will be submersed in the sump. whats a good way to quiet any vibrations it will make on the glass?

Doesn't it come with a suction cup platform? Best bet is to make one if it doesn't. You can use old heater suction cups.
Mc

 

[chilwil84]

the 9.5 and up change shape from the smaller one and doesnt have a platform. i was thinking of glues some eggcrate to it anyone know what besides suction cups that are rubber that can be safely put in a reef tank

 

[al mc]

You could 'super glue' some pink foam insulation directly to the bottom...just use enough to cover the bottom..if you use too much you might actually have the pump float.

The pink foam is styrofoam, about 1/4" thick. Get at your favorite hardware store.

 

[justkris9]

I think super glue might eat through foam--you might be able to use a zip tie if you want to use foam

 

[chilwil84]

is the foam is reef safe?

 

[justkris9]

I'd just put a piece of filter material, sponge or something like that under it.

 

[al mc]

Foam is reef safe, but the suggestion of filter material is good, but since it is porous and will accumulate debris it will need to be changed periodically.

 

[grumpygils]

For one of mine, I just crazy glued 3 suction cups? Then only three points touch the glass?
Mc

 

[wattsupdoc]

Rubber band an old piece of sponge filter under it. Done deal. You can rinse it when you remove the pump for cleaning. Pods will live in it and get sucked right up to the great tank in the sky!