My wife is complaining that my filters are noisy during the night, is ok to put the filter on a timer, and have go off around 11pm, and go back on about 6am the next day.........Thx in advance.
Filter Noise during the sleeping hours
- Thread starter Houdini89
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You really would want your filters to run 24hrs. By shutting them off, you could risk killing off your beneficial bacterial causing the tank to cycle.
White noise is usually good for you...get a bunch of data/studies and show her why its good for her. You cant beat science...
I can hear my blasted noisy Marineland HOB's all over the house. But my AquaClears are silent. Maybe you can get a quieter filter.
What type/brand of filters? If bedtime is 11;00 just timer them to shut off for an hour OR
Go to sporting goods store and buy her some foam ear plugs
Go to sporting goods store and buy her some foam ear plugs
yeah dont shut off your filters harry, if they are loud, pick up a newer filter...and aquaclears are a great and quiet brand...which tank are you reffering to, the 55 gal? if so, an aquaclear 70gal filter would be a good fit...
Easy solution! First what size is your tank? If it is a 55gal just get a blanket and cover the tank at night. It will reduce sound and relax fish. Walah! With a bounus excellent for the fish. More work for you! 