evilc66 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks TJ. I must admit, yours was also one of the tanks I saw way back when that inspired me on the 40B. How did that Quiet One pump work out for you on the closed loop noise wise? I'm not convinced that the Mag12 is going to stay there for me. Still a little louder than I would like. I'm tempted to try one of the new MJ5500 utility pumps (just under 1400gph). Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks TJ. I must admit, yours was also one of the tanks I saw way back when that inspired me on the 40B. How did that Quiet One pump work out for you on the closed loop noise wise? I'm not convinced that the Mag12 is going to stay there for me. Still a little louder than I would like. I'm tempted to try one of the new MJ5500 utility pumps (just under 1400gph). My system was pretty quiet. I didn't have any issues with the pump noise from what I can remember - but it was a while ago so I am not positive. I assume that if it did make a racket I would remember it! Link to comment
evilc66 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Interesting. I might try a QO6000, but the MJ5500 is high on my list. I'm trying to avoid going to something like an Iwaki that I know will be quiet, but will be really expensive, and twice as big as the pump I have. Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Actually, one thing I do remember is that the 4000 was quieter then the 4000HH. Not by a lot, but it was quieter, smaller and not as heavy. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Right. I guess there is also a possibility that the 6000 will make more noise too. I'm looking for something around the same flow as the Ocean Runner 6500 I had in there. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Decided to give the NJ5500 a try. Pet Solutions had a really good deal on it. Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Decided to give the NJ5500 a try. Pet Solutions had a really good deal on it. Let us know if it's worth the money. I haven't heard much on the MJ utility line. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 If the quality is anything like the MJs, it should be good. Bathtub test first though before it goes near the tank. We all know what happened last time Link to comment
evilc66 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Got the NJ5500 in today. It's built with the same quality and attention to detail as a typical MJ. I wanted to share with you some pictures, as I think this pump is going to fit the bill quite nicely. Front shot with the grill on for submersible use. Grill off. Look at the size of the volute on this thing! It's made to move some water. Notice anything lurking inside that could be interesting? We will get to that in a second. It is conveniently configurable for side exit. Can't do that with a Mag. Ceramic bearings front and back. Thats a nice touch. Check the impeller though. Not your typical paddle wheel setup that you see on most pumps like this. This is big boy pump territory. No more rattling impeller. And this thing will push a lot of water at high head. It's rated for 13ft max and 1380gph. Get this; at 75W!!!! Mag12 is 110W for 180gph less. Did a quick run in the tub, and it is already far quieter than the Mag12 and the Ocean Runner 6500. Need some fittings and more tube to run the pump out of water tomorrow. Link to comment
Pcyc Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Nice, hows the light look? nice pump too Link to comment
evilc66 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Light will be worked on this weekend. I have tomorrow off, so I hope to get a lot accomplished. Link to comment
Shaded Light Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 this is great! in the display, wont the 2 front CC pipes be an eyesore? Link to comment
evilc66 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Once it's got some coraline alge on it, you won't see it. I could even get some corals to grow on them if I really wanted to hide them. On to the pump... IT'S QUIET! IT'S ACTUALLY QUIET!!! Really nice pump overall. Highly recommended. Link to comment
not_sponsored Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 The impeller looks just like a laguna. Link to comment
deepdvnarq Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 the impellar is the same style as pool pumps. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 It's also the same as more expensive pumps like Iwaki, Blueline, Little Giant, etc. Thats what I got excited about. Let me tell you, it has made for a considerable reduction in overall noise in my room. Listening to the Mag12 all by itself didn't seem so bad, but when you realize that you could hear it over 5 aquarium setups and my computer, made it worse. The NJ5500 is really that quiet. I'm very happy with it. It also used about 40W less energy, so thats good too Link to comment
chazde3 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Light will be worked on this weekend. I have tomorrow off, so I hope to get a lot accomplished. Weekends over, got your light done yet? Link to comment
evilc66 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Got your heatsink cut yet? Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 My QuietOne 3000 has an impeller that looks like that as well. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Really? All the ones I have seen have all been paddle wheel impellers. I'll have to look further into that. Link to comment
chazde3 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Got your heatsink cut yet? Hopefully gonna cut it on Thursday. It's gonna be 4-8" sections that will be bolted together for an overall length of 32". My final design has it completely semetrical, so I only need to do cnc cutter programming on two sections. I just need to run each program 2 times. I still need to finish the toolpaths today and tommorow, but can finally do that at home now, thanks to my interweb ingenuity. Link to comment
shoggoth43 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I think the other MJ pumps all have the paddlewheel impellers, at least in the instructions. How has this pump been holding up? Is it actually silent or is it a case of the ambient noise around it making it seem silent? I'm looking into a new setup and this looks like it might be a decent option. It certainly looks like a solid design. - S Really? All the ones I have seen have all been paddle wheel impellers. I'll have to look further into that. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 All the smaller NJs, and all the MJs are paddle wheel. The NJ4500 and NJ5500 have the better impeller. I still love the pump. I was feeding all my tanks the other day and had all the pumps shut off, except the closed loop as I don't really have anything in the display yet (no permanent lighting). Still dead nuts silent. I hear a little vibration, but it's no more than any other small power head would produce. I got my frag racks built and painted last week, and have all the frags out of the BC14 in there. It's shocking to see just how much I managed to cram into that little tank. It looks bare now, but so much brighter. I'll get pictures later. Link to comment
shoggoth43 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Excellent to know on the pump! They're definitely on my short list now. - S All the smaller NJs, and all the MJs are paddle wheel. The NJ4500 and NJ5500 have the better impeller. I still love the pump. I was feeding all my tanks the other day and had all the pumps shut off, except the closed loop as I don't really have anything in the display yet (no permanent lighting). Still dead nuts silent. I hear a little vibration, but it's no more than any other small power head would produce. I got my frag racks built and painted last week, and have all the frags out of the BC14 in there. It's shocking to see just how much I managed to cram into that little tank. It looks bare now, but so much brighter. I'll get pictures later. Link to comment
cbachman Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 So I just spent most of my free time today reading the 17 pages that is the history of your beautiful tank. Im somewhat new to site but am loving it so far. Its full of great information. I read the first part of LED lighting guide (even tho most of it doesnt make any sense to me because I know nothing of electronics or wiring) and plan on reading the other parts as well. Your tank looks amazing. I love that you insist that its not unique because you were inspired by others. Could you give me a little more info on what a closed loop system is. Im not familiar with it or its benefits. All this reading makes me want to start DIY projects on my own tank. Its not much so far. I have an 150w MH Oddysea that I need to upgrade to a pheonix bulb. Ill be upgrading from a 20L to a 50 next week if I can scrape the money together. Any ways its been a pleasure reading so far and I'll be sure to continue checking on your progress. Im especially interesting in the LED unit your going to make for it. Good Luck!! P.S. try and be careful with the glass. Link to comment
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