Sound Proofing Stand

[Itchy Trigger]

Can anyone here recommend a material that I can use to serve as sound proofing for my large aquarium's stand? This would be mostly just to dampen the sound of the water splashing in the sump, etc. I was thinking Neoprene or something like that. Something with a peel and stick option would be nice. Anyone?

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Can anyone here recommend a material that I can use to serve as sound proofing for my large aquarium's stand? This would be mostly just to dampen the sound of the water splashing in the sump, etc. I was thinking Neoprene or something like that. Something with a peel and stick option would be nice. Anyone?

Is the back of the stand open to the wall?

 

[Itchy Trigger]

Yes, it is.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Look at car stereo system sound poofing. They also make spray type car stuff for anti heat. Basically a spray on fire wall.
Think it was called boom proof or something lol.
Also look at instrument sound proofing for rooms. Like in a recording studio or for your drum room in your house. Usually has a lot of triangles...
D

 

[Itchy Trigger]

Look at car stereo system sound poofing. They also make spray type car stuff for anti heat. Basically a spray on fire wall.
Think it was called boom proof or something lol.
Also look at instrument sound proofing for rooms. Like in a recording studio or for your drum room in your house. Usually has a lot of triangles...
D

Sounds good. Foam egg crate seems like a good possibility.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

It's mostly useless with an open back. You could spend hundreds to dynamat the entire inside and maybe get a 10% noise reduction.

Acoustic foam between the back and the wall will give the most benefit.

 

[Itchy Trigger]

I could fill the gap between the wall and the stand - it's only about 1/4" (if that - it may be less). Was thinking either closed cell egg crate foam or mass loaded vinyl? Or Neoprene?

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Have you thought about adjustments in the sump to lower noise?

 

[Itchy Trigger]

It's not so much splashing noise that can be controlled. It's more just the rushing of the water through the PVC pipes. I probably could have gotten a quieter result with flex PVC, but that's not really an option now... It's not terribly noisy, but my wife's ears are MUCH more sensitive than mine, apparently... :p

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Neoprene should work, there's a type that has a sticky backing

1/2" NEOPRENE RUBBER SHEETS

1/2" Neoprene Rubber Sheet, 60 durometer, is an oil resistant rubber that's good for industrial, commercial, & residential uses. This rubber, which works well with many chemicals, maintains integrity over a wide temperature range and has incredible physical durability. It is resistant to water...

americanmaterialsupply.com

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Yikes, with that back open in your sump, your options arent that great. I'm glad I'm too deaf to care anymore, lol.

 

[DavidinGA]

I did this, including closing off the open back and made everything dead quiet...

...couple months later mold was growing like crazy inside the now sealed up quiet sump area, so I tore it all out ugh