Noisy protein skimmer

[LizB]

Hi! So recently, I bought an aquaticlife internal mini skimmer for 30 gallons. My tank is a 8.5 gal, so it's perfect for my needs. I have my tank set up in my bedroom, and this skimmer is really noisy, and i don't have any intentions of moving my tank. Is there any way (covering up the intake a little bit?) that I can make this skimmer softer?
~thanks ><(((*>

 

[twilliard]

Hi! So recently, I bought an aquaticlife internal mini skimmer for 30 gallons. My tank is a 8.5 gal, so it's perfect for my needs. I have my tank set up in my bedroom, and this skimmer is really noisy, and i don't have any intentions of moving my tank. Is there any way (covering up the intake a little bit?) that I can make this skimmer softer?
~thanks ><(((*>

You can make a silencer for the intake if that is the noisy part.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/silencing-a-skimmer.228765/

 

[LizB]

Thanks! So, I took the small black elbow out and inserted a longer tubing piece to the outside of the tank. All I can hear is a slight bubble popping noise, which is very relaxing. ><(((*>