New Build - Needs to be quiet or silent

[Stratman]

Getting back into it all after 20 years! Seems reefing has come along way since my old metal halide days.
Now being retired I have the time to focus on it all. Have been getting up to date by watch tons of videos and reading forums etc.

I would like to build a 1500 / 1800mm (5-6ft) Peninsula system (Probably a Red Sea Peninsula or New S3 Cade Peninsula tank) I don't mind spending a little more for system components that are quieter.
Overall my aim is to make the system as quiet / silent as possible. It will be located between Lounge and dining room. All day to day operating hardware must reside under the tank. I have space in garage for quarantine tank, water mixing etc.

What models and brands of equipment have people found to be the most quiet or even silent for the following?-:

Return Pump(s)
In tank flow/ wave powerheads/pumps
Skimmer
Doser
Lighting
Chiller
Automated multi parameter water tester

Preferably, one eco system /app to control/ monitor all or a s much as possible. eg Apex / Mobius / Hydros........?

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I too had quiet as a strong design consideration.

I picked AI blades for lighting due partly to no fan.

The Tunze powerheads (6105 eco) are very quiet.

While I did not care since they are in the basement sump area, my Jebao 1000 dep is a very quiet return pump.

My cooling system is silent, but specialized, as it uses cold tap water.

My BRS dosers are silent.

My Tunze skimmer is very quiet.

 

[Lou City Reefing]

I would personally suggest Hydros as a controller for your system!

I haven’t had personal experience with all of the other brands/ecosystems and I’m sure you’ll receive pros and cons for all eco systems. I like Hydros due to the plug-and-play nature of the controller. It allows me to control and monitor everything I need.

Im sure Neptune Systems has a very active Facebook group as well, but Hydros’ users Facebook group is EXTREMELY active and helpful.

I’m currently running the Hydros Control X4 paired with X8 Energy Bar. I have their ATO, Auto Feeder, Temp Thermometer, and PH probe connected to my X4 controller, and everything else is controlled by my X8 Energy Bar.

 

[Stratman]

thanks for the recommendations. The Hydros system looks pretty good.

 

[UncommonSense]

Probably a Red Sea Peninsula

Welcome back to the hobby!

Search “silicone seam failure” here on R2R to see exactly why RS should be avoided like the plague for larger tanks!