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I've been using a Elite 799 5 gallon air pump in my 50 gallon tank, the air pump vibrates a lot so I've put it on a towel to prevent it from moving. It makes a slight hum that bothers me at night since it is in my room.

I've just bought a air stick? About 10 inches long and when I plug my air pump in it, only the side I plug it into bubbles instead of the whole bar (the bar is leveled, flat on the bottom of my tank).

I'm guessing that I need a stronger air pump to be able to fill the bar up with air. I've used the Elite for about a year and I would like any suggestions on a good silent one. Should I get a 10 gallon air pump this time to make the whole bar fill up?

Thanks!!

I ditched my Elite for a Whisper air pump and haven't looked back. It is SOOO much quieter!

Yes, i agree, get the Whisper, they are awesome. I have a couple of Whisper 20s on my two fish tanks, and they are nearly silent. Not expensive either. I got a gigantic Whisper 60 for my turtle tank (he loves bubbles) and it makes a little more noise, but it pumps an unbelieveable amount of air through the bubbble wands. You should get at least a 20 to make sure it's powerful enough for the depth of water in your tank.

Thanks so much for the opinions, I'll go get one today. Hopefully my local pet store has one, I'll let you guys know what I think! ^_^

So far I've spent one night with it in my room and it is a big difference! So silent and unlike the elite, it doesn't move at all!

Thanks again guys.

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