How to fix a noisy aquarium air pump

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

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[@unholyloaf]

That pump is advertised as silent. Tetra must have a different definition of "silent" to everyone else, because mine sounds like a diesel engine.

[@CrankCase08]

I recently bought a Hailea ACO-9602 on Amazon that claims to be 'super silent', but is actually so noisy that it wrecks my domestic living environment. Consequently, I just put in a return request for a refund.

[@Nine-Signs]

I think the person who checks these "silent" pumps in the factory must be slightly deaf.

[@CrankCase08]

I decided to stop faffing around with cheap pumps, so paid more for a Hailea ACO-208, which is rated at 18 watts. Things are much quieter now. To minimise the sound I suspend it in the air by the mains cable.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Only really silent ones I own is a tiny 1 watt pump I have on a shrimp tank (made by Cambani). I own 2 but one has become noisy.

[@Nine-Signs]

@@CrankCase08 I'd screw a couple of small hooks into the case and suspend it off that. If off the mains cable as you mentioned, vibrations + weight over time may cause you problems. The flex though it seems robust is basically lamp wire. Not designed to support weight, neither is the internal grommet or widget that stops the cabke from tugging directly at the solder points. Best wishes.

[@raemcgrath1295]

Just found this at midnight and it stopped me from smashing all my air pumps with a hammer

[@pineapplepeoplesouthafrica8850]

I’m up right now watching and it’s 01:31!

[@0reeo_03]

I’m watching this at 2:15 am to!

[@Ingaingaweloveanimals]

What stopped you all the other nights

[@travishemming3783]

This concept also works for small noisy children if you suspend them from the clothes rod in the closet and seal the door with duct tape. But remember to leave those tiny air gaps...safety first!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

hahahahahaha works with women to Travis :)

[@travishemming3783]

lol! we are gonna be in so much trouble!

[@maxpaul2837]

hey that's offensive just kidding I laughed for abt 5 mins and I'm 13

[@babypunkangel]

I have a question but first I have to agree with Max Paul in saying "that's offensive" and you should never say things like that !!! OK now that I've cleared the air and got that offensive post from Mark out of my mind I can stop playing around, get serious and ask my question. Most of the stuff you post actually helped me out a few times and I'm always ready to try something new so any and all ideas you give I'm willing to try because I know, you know what you're doing. I'd like to try this idea because I think it might help me in out in the future. My question is... do you duct tape them to the kitchen or the bedroom?

[@alfaholic3]

Hahahahaha you guys are hilarious!

[@rebeccab.71]

You saved my sanity!!! I have sensory issues/ASD spectrum/anxiety and having an aquarium has been so soothing in so many ways EXCEPT the noise. And my budget. Seriously, thank you!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Rebecca you are very welcome!!

[@dmand2353]

That is one thing that I hate about the aquarium hobby. Noise.

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Yep, it can get pretty noisy at some point, doesn't it. I myself don't even notice it anymore, but my wife on the other hand has problems sleeping sometimes and every little noise in the room keeps her awake then. I solved the rattle noise with a simple sponge taped to the air pumps, now I have to find a solution to the bubble sounds. They are homemade biological filters, made from plastic bottles, ceramic rings and black sponges in combination with air pumps. Kinda makes a lot of noise those things, but super effective I must say. And cheap. LOL

[@naledilorna]

I am a 'princess' sleeper, like your wife. Have you figured out how to quell the bubble sounds? This was a great video with much appreciated info. I'm sure your missus will encourage you to find a bubble sound solution.

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

@naledilorna Sadly enough, no I haven't yet been able to solve that problem fully. It's better now, but like you said, she a 'princess' sleeper. She wakes up from a fly breathing across the room, so to speak. SMH

[@JM-qt9sm]

naledilorna add a airstone in your sponge filter if you have one it worked for mine

[@schunter20]

@@naledilorna Sure she's not just upset about paying to house fish. Most folks can adjust fully to a new sleeping environment in a month or two. I transited from total country to middle of the largest city in my state in about 3 weeks.

[@msbranen6261]

Hi Mark! Just wanted you to know that content from 5 years ago is still helping people! Had a noisy pump and remembered I'd seen this video a while back. Found it, followed your instructions and ta-da! A nice quiet pump for my fry tank! (I chose to go with the Folgers Coffee plastic jug motif rather than glass jar 😊) Thanks my friend!

[@bogusman2121]

Best method ever. Tryed it right after the video and it works great. Before I had 40db at 15 cm from the pump, now I have 20db. MASSIVE improvement.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

glad it helped you

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

My apologies for not sharing this sooner because this does work 100% :) I just wanted to add for the people saying that this will over heat that the magnet and coil are in a thick plastic case with a tiny breather hole and we are not covering the hole 100% I say that in the video.

[@babypunkangel]

I went another route... (AKA: two birds one stone!) I think you'll get it? I made a sandwich using carbon filter pads over and under, then I placed that sandrich inside of one of the mechanical filter pad bags from a whisper filter . because I had them handy, I used the ones posted here but there are hundreds of cheeper methods www.homedepot.com/p/Deodorizer-Carbon-Filter-for-Trash-Can-Models-3-Pack-HO12CF3/302003379?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-203500757-_-302003379-_-N

[@leathaburke]

@@babypunkangel what do you mean? I cant picture the sandwich part

[@messed_up_ee8]

I usually dont comment on youtube, but good sir, you deserve it. I have a very light sleep, so all these pumps being advertised as "silent" and the thousands of people on youtube pretending that they are got me angy, because every single pump still produces a very notable humming-sound. And then i found your video. simpli trick, no blabbering about, and the best part: IT ACTUALLY WORKS! now i can finally sleep in peace again. Thank you Once more!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

You are very welcome my friend 😁

[@messed_up_ee8]

@@MarksShrimpTanks dont know whats wrong with the 300 ppl who disliked the video, yours should be the top result when looking for "how to silence airpumps". i dont even own shrimps or fish, i just needed a pump for my hydroponic plant system with a very high flow, and they are all noisy as hell. Thanks again, you saved me so much frustration and money!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

You will always get people that dont agree with what you do, most of them dont watch the entire video and form an opinion that its not safe, even though I tell them to use an airhole in the tap and ive tested the temperature in the jar its only a few degree higher.

[@TheChefmike66]

This information is still appreciated, four years after it was posted. I have a larger pump that I'm now thinking of hanging inside a small cooler. Thanks!!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad I could help

[@birgithaan1036]

Now this is what I call good advice, thank you so much! I thought I was too sensitive, that pump drive me crazy and I even thought it was broken because of the noise...thanks again!

[@angelv2761]

Amazing! I just did mine exactly as you described... even better when I placed the jar in the cabinet stand! no noise at all!

[@dlund55]

The "Silent Giant" air pumps actually had the pumping apparatus inside a gravel filled container. They made no noise at all. Years ago, I put a noisy Hush 1 pump in a coffee can filled with gravel to silence it. That might work even better than suspending it in an empty jar.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thats actually an awesome idea I will have to try it.

[@adomijan1606]

Why just not put it in the coars filter foam and then inside of the jar?

[@effervescentrelief]

@@adomijan1606 Foam would trap a good deal of heat whereas the rocks would disperse it better.

[@adomijan1606]

@@effervescentrelief but the pump is sucking air so there is no stagnant air inside the foam,there is always airflow inside.

[@nigelwilson3624]

Hey Mark, I am a bit late to the show but this is gold! May have to nominate you for the Nobel Peace Prize after this... Thank you!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you Nigel, have a great christmas :)

[@OptionalZero]

Old Vid, I know: But it works! Hanging it in a vessel works. I have the standard Tetra 100 "Whisper" that whispers in a loud hum. On patio for plant drip cycle system, sitting in a corner it was way too loud for me to feel okay. I like my neighbors. Hung it in a black-square bucket. HUGE difference; not perfect but I intend to line with eggshell foam. Only a noticable drone when sitting on patio. Not throughout the courtyard! THANK YOU. VERY USEFUL TIP!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

,you are very very welcome

[@blakemihm2590]

You are a genius! I used to have my air pump on a timer so it was off at night while i slept. Now my aquatic critters will get bubbles 24/7!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad its helped :)

[@OldSchoolFishGuy]

I've always used that type of air pump --- a friend silenced his air pumps; he replaced all of them with a big air pump and located it in another room that had extra insulation LOL Hey, it worked! Of course your approach works but the noise never bothered me, I had lots of kids. Noise has been part of my life. ;-)

[@SpasimirValov]

Working! I put the pump inside a jar with some sponges inside to make it even more silent. The pump is working 24/7 for more than a week and it is not overheating!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I still have the pump from this video, its still works. 👍

[@theindicacharmer1001]

I was a skeptic, but WOW- it totally worked! Can’t even hear it at all now! Thanks a ton!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Its awesome, the duct tape has a dampening effect on sound waves I thing because it really doesnt work with any other tape haha

[@rajpadhi1]

Instead of putting the pump in a sealed jar, we can also reduce the vibration by placing a thick cloth like a small piece of Turkish towel type cloth. This also reduces the vibration & noise.

[@patricksaragina8576]

Thank you so much for this. My tank room is a lot quieter & i got to enjoy my Me time staring at my tanks without the annoying sound from my air pumps. You're a life saver!

[@leemunday]

Gr8 tip m8. Thank you. Bought one of these advertised as "silent". Here I am

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad I could help

[@haronsamer8127]

Thanks very much, this is the first time how to silence your air pump that worked for me, I’ve tried everything even filling up the air pump with polyfil didn’t work. your idea worked like a charm thank you.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad it helped haron :)

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

Gonna do this. My hearing isn't the best, but when I get near, I can definitely hear the pumps. Thanks, Mark. You've been a great help to this newbie.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad to help

[@joonchoi5904]

Omg it’s a miracle. I finally don’t need earphones in while I’m sleeping

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you for the feedback Joon :)

[@pranavk2406]

😂😂😂

[@rithikashah1665]

lol

[@kylemackenzie1629]

This video is pure fucking genius. Thanks for the great idea. My air pump is now almost silent!

[@ELJUNIOR-n7i]

Horse Malone true I bought one of those today and it wasn’t silent at all

[@Nic-kx5dn]

Thanks just reminded me to pinch my air hose bubbles,lovely and quiet now,big thanks❤

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

You are very welcome Nic

[@migueleespinosa2632]

I can wait to run home to try this!!! I love silence (except for the actual sound of the bubbles bursting at the surface which I love).The application is so sound. I've tried towels, sponges, etc. and have never been satisfied.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

oh it works :)

[@Pray4Mojo1]

I remember when you put this video out. This works amazing, by far the best way yo silence the pump. Very minimal noise. I came back again necause I have 2 noisy pumps in my livong room and they drive me nuts. Problem is, they're way too big for a jar. Is there any type of containers that work just as well as glass to insulate sound? Thanks Mark, you rule bro.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

unfortunaly not, it has to be a big glass jar or even something ceramic like a large pot, ive tried plastic and it doesnt work.

[@littlebacchus216]

That noise haunts my nightmares... Wish I'd known this, all my air pumps sat on the big yellow car cleaning sponges.

[@sirdukeusa3289]

Mark, I keep my pumps on a wash clothes and it takes care of the annoying sound. Great video. Happy shrimping

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

How many accounts do you have ?

[@sirdukeusa3289]

@@MarksShrimpTanks 2

[@Galaxyofbrian]

Q, Where does the air for the air pump come from since you just starved it of air by enclosing it in a jar and sealing with duct tape?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

A. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXuxlKqQeJJkitE You didn't watch the whole video did you?

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

I just use a cheap thick sponge and let the pump sit on it. Done. No rattling noise anymore at all. And if you want to make sure the pump stays put all the time, just get a bit of ducktape and secure the pump to the sponge with it. It can't get any easier or cheaper if you ask me. Cheers.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Yes but your pump will not be silent no pump is,the way I do it you cant even hear it hum :)

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Oooww.... got it now. ;) Cheers.

[@henrymcdoo]

Thank you man, you saved my ears :) , tested and working. I would start putting all noisy household objects in jars :D

[@brahmoone]

more like a drum instead of jars for toddlers!

[@averageaquarist8824]

I'll be trying this one on the bedroom tank's air pump... thanks Mark!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

You are welcome :)

[@theflannelflyer9437]

Marks Shrimp Tanks I am finishing a tank right now moving the canister from aother tank to it and am going to start building DIY filters for fun :)

[@babypunkangel]

I was looking through some of your older stuff and I actually found three that I haven't seen till now and this is one of them. They are also the only three videos you have that didn't get a thumbs up from me... Till now :) There were and still are a few that I didn't like as much because of different reasons. A.) They were simple "common sense" but I give you the thumbs up anyway (because "common sense" isn't common these days. If things aren't bought up, people won't bother to notice them) B.) been done hundreds of times, by others with aquariums, vivariums or any other type of animal habitat. Thumbs up for the fact that you work hard at pointing out everything in detail, explaining as well as visual instructions giving everyone not just the "how" but more importantly, the "why" C.) I may have something that works better in my opinion or I though of ways to improve what you've done. 365 days in a year + 365 videos = 365 thumbs up, Congrats to you sir!

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[@misterawesome1743]

if u have one of the little square ones, what works well is to put it on top of a sponge.

[@christopherbenckert1053]

The jar will work as a resonance enhancer. That's why the duct tape works. If u also fill the jar with rock wool it will be even more quiet.

[@A.double93]

Nice! Sound is literally vibration, without solid media the sound struggles to travel. Brilliant pump hack!

[@edmundverwey617]

Thank you so much. I don't own any aquariums but our tenant has a very noisy aquarium air pump. Will pass on the information to him.

[@TruthLivesNow]

My three Whisper Air Pumps I just turned off...this will be better than my cardboard box method! My problem in California is finding a Glass Jar, they are all made of cheap recycled plastic over here!

[@danield.4513]

"Liked" this video but I can't believe in this day and age that someone can't manufacture a silent aquarium air pump. For me at this point the choices are to either keep an aquarium with a loud buzzing sound while you're trying to sleep or not to keep fish at all ? ? ? Unbelievable

[@wuxianyang1214]

Exactly!

[@allisongasparini7602]

Agreed, it seems like this is the aquatic trade's dirty little secret.

[@guppynuttynz7729]

Omg your a sanity saver! It worked, it was driving me nuts. Thank you so much such a quick and easy fix 🎉😁

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

You're welcome! just remember to leave a tiny breather hole 👍

[@jbmjbm323]

Taping the plug wire...how long do you think the plug wire will last from all the vibration an air pumps make? Do you think the plug wire will come off the air pump from the vibration an air pump makes being taped like that?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

It's hard to say exactly how long the plug wire will last, but if it's securely taped, it should be able to withstand the vibrations from the air pump for a decent amount of time. Just keep an eye on it and make sure to re-tape if needed.

[@hmatthieson811]

Well done it does work I’ve just tried it thank you so much

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad I could help

[@Engineering_Science]

Bruh that air pump needs to take in air, you covered it's ability to take in air. Make a little hole so that air can go inside the pump cavity. Nice idea to silence it. I'm currently using a portable protector case, made it quiet by 95%.

[@AvgJoeCrowe]

Nah, Duck tape is actually correct, since it isn't named Duct due to repairing ductwork, but Duck due to it's semi-waterproof nature. It was only colored silver and called "duct" tape because people kept getting it wrong- you were right at first!

[@shleed]

This is great, I want to get a shrimp tank for my bedroom (the only place I can) but I don't want a constant sound other than a little water bubbling. This should help!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Small powerhead with shrimp safe sponge filter would be better for you then,they are almost silent :)

[@gamernick1533]

It is also actually Duck tape as well, Duck tape is the brand and oddly enough is apparently pretty crap on ducting :P

[@anitawilliams5343]

Very interesting as usual Mark, oh and by the way my Dads saying was that you will learn something new everyday and it's true. Because what ever video I watch of yours it is always interesting and well put thank you Mark. Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻😀

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you Anita, How have you been ?

[@anitawilliams5343]

Marks Shrimp Tanks very well thanks Mark good to know that you survived whatever made you swear lol 😂

[@dianneleon35]

THANK YOU!!!!! You have answered a problem I have been dealing with since I having aquariums. Also have the same problem with duct tape being a pain!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad I can help Dianne :)

[@kevingorzek]

So here is an evil plan to combine combine aquarium and and rock polishing hobbies. Attach a tray to house polishing grit and rocks to the air pump. Will it work as a vibrating rock polisher that runs 24/7? I'm gonna find out.

[@kathrynevans2346]

Waw awesome timing. Thanks you uploading this video. I've been getting annoyed with my air pumps now I have three to listen to :) such a lovely simple idea.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Once you try it you will say FUUUUUUU IT WORKS LOL !!

[@kathrynevans2346]

Marks Shrimp Tanks haha I hope so 🤣

[@angeloc2836]

That is the absolutely stickiest duct tape I’ve ever seen

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I think so, Image how annoyed I was when I went outside and my son had used what tape I had left to duct tape a punching pad to a wide tree!! he used the whole roll which cost me about $12 and it looked a mess on the tree hahahaha kids eh :D

[@madman1267]

works like a charm, my pump was driving me crazy and this has solved it.

[@hughbushell3543]

I like the idea. But if you seal the jar with tape how is the pump intake drawing fresh air ?this must put extra strain on pump coursing overheating.?GREATLY decreasing it's efficiency and lifetime .Need to leave some hole for air flow.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

you add a hole I say this in the video, the actual breather hole on the pump is tiny as in 3mm.

[@annashobbies4350]

Awesome idea. Thanks. Don't you hate it when your tape splits? LOL😂💚

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

lol I know normaly I struggle just to cut it lol

[@discusdivana7581]

Hahahaha! Mark you are funny. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hess070]

Hi, one question if I may. I did your trick with a verry cheap air pump,and the result was amazing. Can you recomand me wat you think is the most quit air pump. Thanks greetings from Holland.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

whisper used to make great silent pumps a long time ago but I dont know if they still make them or not.

[@hess070]

Found it, it's called tetra now. Thank you verry much,and have a good life.... bye

[@Chick-In-Of-TheSea]

Mark, you know those awful D-cell air pumps that are used during power outages? They are HORRENDOUSLY noisy. Do you think this would work with those? Obviously we'd need to change the batteries at some point, but hopefully power would be restored by then. I have a few of them, but cringe even turning them on.

[@TheLordstrider]

The man is a genius! sorted my problem... thanks alot :)

[@bipulmondal1475]

Any overheating problems ??

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

None, I still have this pump today.

[@Gwyntog-21]

Great job mark,i have a noisy hidom pump,will give this a go asap👍🏽

[@hess070]

Thank you verry much. The sound is gone and the world looks much brighter now ;-))

[@trickycannicky5011]

I'm just getting into the shrimp hobby and your videos are my absolute favorite! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you sir its nice to feel appreciated.

[@twins391]

I will try. Mine is toomuch noise and can't sit in the living room . What lights did you use? It looks amazing. I have 190litres corner tank but light unit blown up. Can you recommend me the best LED in cheapest as possible?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

good security lights in the range of 6500k is what you are looking for in a cheap light.

[@bigpickles]

Great tips and tricks, great vid and that personality earned an instant sub. Cheers, mate!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you Nick

[@Nerbert]

Thank you. Perfect for my DWC

[@kwowwandryan]

Hello Mark! I'm fairly certain I have seen Flourish Fert in your room.Is that what you use? I have gotten several different opinions on it being Shrimp safe

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Hello Ryan,its flourish trace you see I dont use the other stuff :)

[@normang3579]

Thx for this video. The silencing crate is Not working properly. Bought a more silenced air pump. If this is also as loud i'll try the small air pump with the jar, you show in the video.

[@zsoltnemeth1958]

It is a good idea. But what about the heat? Is it warming? Is it secure to leave my home? I would like to know the experience that you have if use this method. Thanks

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Not at all

[@bolezy9070]

You can also wrap the pump in a tea towel or cloth of some kind and tape it. That's what I do. Seems to work pretty well. Sometime even just setting pump on a cloth or piece of foam works too.

[@chicagopapi6152]

Great tip, Mark.

[@Michel-T]

Genius Idea Mark ! Thanks a lot

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Remember to leave a small hole so your pump can breath and not overheat :)

[@hbk8344]

It could explose by overheating isnt it a bit to much taped?

[@Kali5883]

Omg! Your aquariums are beautiful!!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you :)

[@OdiFroilan]

How is the air entering inside the jar?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

through the air hole ?

[@lillianbeck6369]

Definitely doing this... i have 10 aquariums in my bedroom and i would like to change everything to sponge filters but the god damn air pumps are so loud. My other advantage is my closet is next to the aquariums..I will also be placing the air pump in container in the depths of the walk in closet😂😂😂

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

sounds like a plan!!

[@giovannigiorgio4622]

Mark... i cant find an exact number, but there are over 40 original Scottish inventions! lets change that 41 now!

[@mipekgil]

As a Turkish, Yaren Hıyar Turşu jar (pickled cucumber) was funny to me :D Thanks for the useful advice

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

oh you mean the jar? oh i love pickled cucumbers hahahaha😂👍

[@0tary]

You sir helped me a lot! thanks.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Happy to help

[@marinafraser9200]

Hi Mark I’ve just tried this on my classic 30L biorb tank and it works 😲 thanks for the advice but not the patter 😂 awra best to ye 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thanks I think 😂

[@marinafraser9200]

@@MarksShrimpTanks yer welcome 🤨 seriously what a difference it’s made, thanks again 😄

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

My pleasure, you know whats funny is I sat on that idea for years not telling anybody and then one week I didnt have any content so I made this, Its funny because it was just a throw away video but now its one of my most watched... just goes to show.

[@melaniekendall5232]

Thanks Mark m just a beginner with my aquarium so that's great will get some sleep now thanks for sharing too

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Glad I could help :)

[@goochthemooch1]

Get a metal sleeve band and put it around the middle area and tighten the nut until the sound isn't loud.

[@craigirving8917]

Will it not over heat.. Great idea

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Not at all

[@cameralance]

Hi Mark, thanks for sharing this. Just a question. Do we really need a glass bottle for this to work? Can we use a plastic container instead? Thanks!

[@nicolejcortes]

Thank you sooo much for this! Emptied out our coffee jar and put the pump in. Added some noise absorbing foam at the bottom of the jar and sat the jar on some foam as well and i cant hear the vibrations at all (can still hear up close but its gone from about a 100 to a 10) . Can now only hear the noise from the bubbles which is minimal as they go through a foam filter

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Sounds great! Literally 👌👍😊

[@meekh2021]

I've just found 5 baby shrimp in my tank, I have moved them to a breeder box to keep them safe from all my fish. how long do I keep them there till they can go back in the tank? do they grow fast? Is there anything special I should feed these babies?

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Fish will eat shrimp even small fish will try and eat the adults,you can feed them a tiny amount of crushed flake food :)

[@strider5119]

I used to have mine suspended from my computer desk with fishing line hahahaha

[@tanaysarkarrollno-1033]

Sir which filter are u using?......water is so clean.....

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

most of my tanks have sponge filters with patmini powerheads , the water I think is just so clean because of the active soils :)

[@steven8869]

no way it actually worked haha, saved me some money man!!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

thats awesome to hear, nothing worse than a loud pump !!

[@Spacey7]

Good way to shorten the life of your air pump! That's a permanent over heating job. It says to keep well ventilated.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Good way to not know what you are talking about, the mechanical moving parts of the pump are housed in a thick plastic casing with a very small 3mm breather hole, how is a bigger glass casing with a much bigger breather hole going to overheat it? This pump is still running, how old is this video? 😂

[@bethb.5768]

I took mine apart and it seemed like the noise came within the pump, not from the vibration of the pump shell. But I'm certainly going to try this.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I hope you fixed it beth :)

[@PENFOLD1962]

Why not just surround the pump in the jar with Large Polystyrene balls (from a craft store... Hobbycraft)! I've put noisy pumps into cardboard boxes with packing foam/curly chips before now with holes cut in the box for air inlets. The packing chips allow a circulation of air around the pump to stop it overheating!

[@AussieAquatic]

I guessed the suspension, but the jar was a surprise.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

The jar plus the duct tape dampens the sound by alot ,I couldnt get it to work with normal tape so.

[@AussieAquatic]

@@MarksShrimpTanks is there ANYTHING Duct tape cannot do? 🤔

[@Logan86ish]

I did it with a tupperware container and lined it with some foam insulation and yeah hanging it so its not touching anything is key just doing that alone helps. Also I think its better to get 1 good quiet powerful pump and hook it up to a gang valve like the pen plax 5 site one. Instead of a room of those things buzzing i have 1 silenced one running all my tanks.

[@TheChefmike66]

any recommendations of brands/models? Positive or negative?

[@JHAquatics]

Very nice video!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Thank you JH :)

[@mikepenfold9185]

Great video, great humour too. One thing for an easier life for you though, you don't need scissors to cut Duck/Duct tape. A lot easier with fingers just ripping pieces off. Less tape folding back on itself

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I once duct taped a bag of frozen peas to my forehead when I had a megabad headache ... fixed the headache but I did lose some hair