Powerhead noise

[ccdoido38]

I currently use a AC powerhead 70 on my tank but I can hear the thing running when i place my ear on the thick acrylic.
Wouldn't the constant noise stress the fish out?

Where is the minimum water line? I think I lowered the waterlevel a little too low and maybe damaged something?? The water was still above the output though

 

[Jkoziatek]

currents of the ocean make noise too... that doesnt affect the fish... no ur powerhead noise shouldnt matter.. but if it bothers u.. aim it down a lil bit as the surface agitation might be the noise problem but know that less agitation at surface is less less oxygen exchange

 

[2004exrider]

I currently use a AC powerhead 70 on my tank but I can hear the thing running when i place my ear on the thick acrylic.
Wouldn't the constant noise stress the fish out?

Where is the minimum water line? I think I lowered the waterlevel a little too low and maybe damaged something?? The water was still above the output though

If it's not the surface agitation noise, try turning the pumps pressure up a little bit i know that mine will hum if it's turned down to low (my oscar loves playing with the lever). Hope that helps you out!

Jimmy

 

[ccdoido38]

the surface aggitation doesn't make any noise; i understand that fish can handle "trickles, splashes" but i'm pretty sure no fish will have to deal with a motor noise 24/7(unless it's a bass fishing lake with boats..)

what do you mean by pump pressure? i have it switched to forward which gives off the strongest blow.

can you hear the powerhead 70 running?

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Perhaps your impeller is misaligned or there is an air bubble trapped in the chamber.

 

[ccdoido38]

i don't think so; it's brand new and i kept it really good.
i just never know if it's a normal sound or not.

can you hear your powerhead 70's when you place your ear to the tank?(a humming sound)
the air tubing is really loud though