How to Silence Your Aquarium Air Pump Without Smashing It

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  • @raemcgrath1295
    @raemcgrath1295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

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

    • @pineapplepeoplesouthafrica8850
      @pineapplepeoplesouthafrica8850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @0reeo_03
      @0reeo_03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m watching this at 2:15 am to!

    • @Ihh956
      @Ihh956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What stopped you all the other nights

  • @unholyloaf
    @unholyloaf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    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
      @CrankCase08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @Nine-Signs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @CrankCase08
      @CrankCase08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @BlatentlyFakeName 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @Nine-Signs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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.

  • @rebeccab.71
    @rebeccab.71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    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!

  • @travishemming3783
    @travishemming3783 7 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      hahahahahaha works with women to Travis :)

    • @travishemming3783
      @travishemming3783 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lol! we are gonna be in so much trouble!

    • @maxpaul2837
      @maxpaul2837 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @babypunkangel
      @babypunkangel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @alfaholic3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahahahaha you guys are hilarious!

  • @dmand2353
    @dmand2353 7 ปีที่แล้ว +138

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

    • @TheOpelkoenjas
      @TheOpelkoenjas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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
      @naledilorna 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @TheOpelkoenjas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @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
      @JM-qt9sm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @schunter20
      @schunter20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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
    @msbranen6261 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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!

  • @birgithaan1036
    @birgithaan1036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @joonchoi5904
    @joonchoi5904 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @MarksShrimpTanks
    @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    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
      @babypunkangel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @leathaburke 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bogusman2121
    @bogusman2121 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @blakemihm2590
    @blakemihm2590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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!

  • @TheChefmike66
    @TheChefmike66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!!

  • @angelv2761
    @angelv2761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @theindicacharmer1001
    @theindicacharmer1001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nigelwilson3624
    @nigelwilson3624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Nigel, have a great christmas :)

  • @dlund55
    @dlund55 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @adomijan1606
      @adomijan1606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @effervescentrelief
      @effervescentrelief 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @adomijan1606
      @adomijan1606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @leemunday
    @leemunday 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @OptionalZero
    @OptionalZero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @averageaquarist8824
    @averageaquarist8824 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are welcome :)

    • @theflannelflyer9437
      @theflannelflyer9437 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 :)

  • @littlebacchus216
    @littlebacchus216 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @OldSchoolFishGuy
    @OldSchoolFishGuy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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. ;-)

  • @migueleespinosa2632
    @migueleespinosa2632 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @henrymcdoo
    @henrymcdoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @brahmoone
      @brahmoone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      more like a drum instead of jars for toddlers!

  • @patricksaragina8576
    @patricksaragina8576 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @rajpadhi1
    @rajpadhi1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

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  • @elizabetholiviaclark
    @elizabetholiviaclark 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Nic-kx5dn
    @Nic-kx5dn หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @sirdukeusa3289
    @sirdukeusa3289 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kylemackenzie1629
    @kylemackenzie1629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @user-zo5mr6bt5u
      @user-zo5mr6bt5u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @babypunkangel
    @babypunkangel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
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    Congrats to you sir!

  • @edmundverwey617
    @edmundverwey617 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @user-ck6gj3bq1t
    @user-ck6gj3bq1t 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @danield.4513
    @danield.4513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "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

  • @misterawesome1743
    @misterawesome1743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @A.double93
    @A.double93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @haronsamer8127
    @haronsamer8127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @guppynuttynz7729
    @guppynuttynz7729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @angeloc2836
    @angeloc2836 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

  • @christopherbenckert1053
    @christopherbenckert1053 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Engineering_Science
    @Engineering_Science ปีที่แล้ว

    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%.

  • @madman1267
    @madman1267 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Spacey7
    @Spacey7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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? 😂

  • @anitawilliams5343
    @anitawilliams5343 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Anita, How have you been ?

    • @anitawilliams5343
      @anitawilliams5343 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dianneleon35
    @dianneleon35 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @Pray4Mojo1
    @Pray4Mojo1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @shleed
    @shleed 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @hess070
    @hess070 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gamernick1533
    @gamernick1533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @AvgJoeCrowe
    @AvgJoeCrowe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @Gwyntog-21
    @Gwyntog-21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @trickycannicky5011
    @trickycannicky5011 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir its nice to feel appreciated.

  • @TheOpelkoenjas
    @TheOpelkoenjas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheOpelkoenjas
      @TheOpelkoenjas 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @goochthemooch1
    @goochthemooch1 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kathrynevans2346
    @kathrynevans2346 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @kathrynevans2346
      @kathrynevans2346 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marks Shrimp Tanks haha I hope so 🤣

  • @TheLordstrider
    @TheLordstrider 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chicagopapi6152
    @chicagopapi6152 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great tip, Mark.

  • @normang3579
    @normang3579 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @TruthLivesNow
    @TruthLivesNow 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @abbychappuis9417
    @abbychappuis9417 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes!!! Airpumps are so annoying!! might try this for the airpump in my room that can get quite annoying.

  • @discusdivana7581
    @discusdivana7581 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahaha! Mark you are funny. Thanks for sharing.

  • @giovannigiorgio4622
    @giovannigiorgio4622 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Nerbert
    @Nerbert 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. Perfect for my DWC

  • @bolezy9070
    @bolezy9070 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Galaxyofbrian
    @Galaxyofbrian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A. th-cam.com/video/3JNcwZC-1To/w-d-xo.html You didn't watch the whole video did you?

  • @hmatthieson811
    @hmatthieson811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @melaniekendall5232
    @melaniekendall5232 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @talkingmadnessbrowsermalfu5141
    @talkingmadnessbrowsermalfu5141 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's pretty clever. May I suggest a hole in the top to carb in some fresh air. Take care.

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Jar is not airtight and it does actually have breather holes I say that in the video.

  • @mipekgil
    @mipekgil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bigbowlowrong4694
    @bigbowlowrong4694 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can get REALLY quiet air pumps like the aPump that operate basically silently. I have a tiny piezoelectric Japanese-made air pump called the Nisso Mute S that makes only the tiniest of humming noises. I sleep a foot away from it with no problems.
    The only cons are they don't move a lot of air (although mine runs a box filter in my 25 gallon just fine) and they are a little pricey too ($35ish).

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have had them on my channel before and I gave one away one time great little pumps so thank you for the input :)

    • @sadianouman5988
      @sadianouman5988 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where can i get this piezoelectric japanese made air pump?

    • @sadianouman5988
      @sadianouman5988 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MarksShrimpTanks
      Which quitiest air pump should i use for the aquarium in my room?

  • @marinafraser9200
    @marinafraser9200 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks I think 😂

    • @marinafraser9200
      @marinafraser9200 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      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.

  • @TelTunes
    @TelTunes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks mate, it works great unless my mum tries to find her missing jar..

  • @nicolejcortes
    @nicolejcortes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @megadeth1763
    @megadeth1763 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    maybe I missed the part about the air pump needs air coming in to pump air out. If you mentioned that needs airholes already.. my apologies ! Nice approach to overcome the noise they create. Thnx !

  • @keith66
    @keith66 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video and good solid information thanks for sharing

  • @DelkaSable
    @DelkaSable 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wtf. Utube said i was not subscribed. Sorry. Subscribed. Nice video!

  • @AussieAquatic
    @AussieAquatic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @AussieAquatic
      @AussieAquatic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MoreChannelNoise
    @MoreChannelNoise 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those plastic feet on that Tetra pump make it a lot bigger so why not cut them off first before suspending it in a jar.

  • @garykreeger8244
    @garykreeger8244 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, quick, easy tip, thank you.

  • @annashobbies4350
    @annashobbies4350 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol I know normaly I struggle just to cut it lol

  • @bigpickles
    @bigpickles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mikepenfold9185
    @mikepenfold9185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @garylangley3167
    @garylangley3167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark I found a very easy way===hang it on a bungee cord====this works with large air pumps.

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have tried this before, we are talking about eliminating the humming that you get from pumps,good idea though :)

  • @Michel-T
    @Michel-T 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius Idea Mark !
    Thanks a lot

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Logan86ish
    @Logan86ish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @TheChefmike66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      any recommendations of brands/models? Positive or negative?

  • @Msdriftwood
    @Msdriftwood 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this video!!! I was about to throw the pump against the wall it was driving me crazy!!!

  • @TheStarWeep
    @TheStarWeep 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m going to definitely get my partner to try this, the noise is driving me crazy

  • @freshwaterjay8897
    @freshwaterjay8897 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome page, this is my first video Ive watched, but Im checking into the others now! thanks for sharing! I hate my pump, I want to try it!

  • @dmand2353
    @dmand2353 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful idea!

  • @jbmjbm323
    @jbmjbm323 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @MarksShrimpTanks  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @DJRaveDave
    @DJRaveDave 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not to advertise, but I have an "aqualiter a pump" the thing is seriously tiny (a little bigger then a suction cup) and is quieter then the sound of the bubbles it makes. It's even quieter then my lamp lol.

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool I will have to look them up, Thanks for the info :)

  • @steven8869
    @steven8869 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @NathanaelRouillard
    @NathanaelRouillard 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was originally duck tape. It was designed to waterproof ammunition boxes in ww2

  • @Peacelovepuppies
    @Peacelovepuppies 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks ❤

  • @jlathem56
    @jlathem56 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool tip Mark. Thanks for sharing :)

    • @Just_Lurking8
      @Just_Lurking8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It gets really hot, is it safe on the sponge?Also in the jar, won’t it get hot ? And the cord is holding some weight constantly…

    • @jlathem56
      @jlathem56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Just_Lurking8 - The sponge will be fine. It shouldn't get that hot.
      As for the weight the cord should hold a lot more weight than what the pump has.
      If you try this just make sure the jar is not totally sealed around the air tube. There has to be some air getting back into the pump otherwise it will create a vacuum and the pump will not work.

    • @Just_Lurking8
      @Just_Lurking8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jlathem56 Thanks, that makes sense🐠

  • @Cory_Dora
    @Cory_Dora 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, on my todo list! Thanks for the tip!

  • @DowntheWormHole
    @DowntheWormHole 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well Damn!! thanks for sharing that, going to try that for the kids room.

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh it works and they will love you for it :)

  • @andrewgoldfish
    @andrewgoldfish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting idea. Will try this on one of my old whisper air pumps. Thanks.

  • @mef1975
    @mef1975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a similar idea when i saw a shock mount on a microphone stand, but i did it with rubber bands and a styrofoam cooler.