How loud is your tank?

[Imbarrie]

Decibel Meter is a cool iPhone app that measures sound through the mic of the iPhone.
I found this when I wanted to compare the fan noises of some light fixtures I had.

So, for instance, in a normal aquarium operating mode holding the iPhone at a hieght of 3 feet and a distance of 3 feet with the mic pointed toward my tank with the centerline of the iPhone perpendicular to my tank I took my readings. I tried in several locations with no background noises when the lights were on and when the lights were off.

This is on a 75 gallon RR with a 10 gallon sump. I have a AquaC 120 with mag5.

40-45 db with lights on.
30 db with no lights on.

Anyone else?


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[KathyC]

Can I borrow your I Phone?

 

[Imbarrie]

Sure


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[Keith P]

I always thought of my tank as loud. I imagine more than 60dB. I guess I need a buddy with an iPhone

 

[duke62]

i dont think i would even measure.my tank is extremly quiet except for a small buzz from the mag 7

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Loud enough to drive me crazy and make me have to pee more often, not loud enough to need earplugs

 

[Imbarrie]

If it doesn't drown out my wife what's the point. :p

I thought more iPhone owners would chime in.


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