Freshwater aquarium water filters

winset · 02-27-2003, 07:17 PM

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but I wonder id a water filter will be visible in the freshwater aquarium. It seems like every one I have owned had one either inside the tank or outside. Also, I love the bubble sound feature and wonder if it would be realistic to have a seperate "filtration" sound made by the pump. It is unmistakable and perhaps a slight sound of it in the background will ad to the reality. What do you guys think?

memilm · 02-28-2003, 12:28 AM

Perhaps as an option to enable or disable it, like the treasure chest...

Jav400 · 02-28-2003, 05:38 AM

The filtration system was something that I always HAD to deal with, but I would have prefered to not have it if possible. I do like the sound and the bubbles, but I don't think I would like seeing the rest of it. Thats just my opinion though.

Tiny Turtle · 02-28-2003, 06:20 AM

I'm with Mr. Javelin 400 on this one.

/Tiny Too

winset · 02-28-2003, 08:48 AM

hmmmm....I think the audio would be a great touch for added reality though. Thanks for your thoughts

cjmaddy · 02-28-2003, 11:42 AM

Sorry winset, that sounds a very strange request to me! - I've had many freshwater tanks in the past, and always did my best to hide everything. I always had under gravel filters, and I think the best pumps were Zoobeco (or something like that), - because they were the quietest, and in addition, I stood the pump on foam rubber! (out of sight of course) - The result was no visible filter, and no pump noise!

There is enough noise from the computer fans etc. - I wouldn't like to add the hum/buzz of a pump, - sorry!

I do like bubble sounds though!

feldon34 · 02-28-2003, 02:36 PM

Actually, I e-mailed Jim about this about 3 weeks after I first got into the Aquarium. I'd hoped that the humming noise of the water pump/filtration could be integrated into the Aquarium. Maybe some day.

Little splashing sounds and that humming/droning to go with the bubbles would bump the realism for me.

Also I have to say that the bubble sound right now is scarily relaxing. Maybe Michael should try it with the sound turned up. I know I just about end up face-first on the keyboard after 5 minutes of listening to it.

IXNAY · 03-01-2003, 06:42 AM

When I had a freshwatertank, I tried to hide it too. If I had the possiblity I had put it outside of the tank. So I don't want it in the screensaver, maybe sound are ok if you can switch them off.

Jim Sachs · 03-01-2003, 11:18 AM

Just put your ear near the computer. It sounds about like the pump motor would

IXNAY · 03-01-2003, 11:30 AM

Haha thats good

my computer is as loud as a 747, I hate it

feldon34 · 03-01-2003, 02:19 PM

IXNAY,

There are dozens of types of case fan, CPU fan, video card fan, etc. to choose from. You can spend $150 just on fans for 1 PC.

I filed the fan given to me for this PC in a drawer and used an older, quieter fan. It runs a bit warmer but I can sleep in the same room with this PC.

IXNAY · 03-04-2003, 10:48 AM

Well I don't want to spend money for new vans, I don't like the noise but beer is better than new vans

You can buy a lot of other things for 150$, it's the same with that people who make a disco out of their PC Tower. It's so expensive.
A: I don't like it
B: why?
A: because it's not mine

feldon34 · 03-04-2003, 02:14 PM

Looks like you've spent plenty on beer.

cjmaddy · 03-04-2003, 03:40 PM

I hope you don't try to drive that van whilst you're in that state!

Tiny Turtle · 03-04-2003, 04:08 PM

Sorry Ixnay, Those poor English people don't know about the German pronounciation of "v" – that's why they can't say "van Beethoven" and such in a proper way...

/Tiny Deutsch

cjmaddy · 03-04-2003, 05:22 PM

Ah ..... German! ......... Now what was it Basil Fawlty said ?

Digital Lungfish · 03-05-2003, 12:17 AM

Count me in, my vote is for no "visible" filtration hardware. I agree that all it should have is the sound for bubbles, water splashes (if any), and maybe the humming of the pump.

Another nice addition this time around would be to have a toggle for users to be able to select either a bubble column or bubble wall. I requested this for the SSA earlier on in it's life, but Jim opted not to include it, how about this time Jim?

Tiny Turtle · 03-05-2003, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by cjmaddy
. . . Now what was it Basil Fawlty said ?

I'll ruin you! You'll never waitress in Torquay again!

/Tiny Basil

Jim Sachs · 03-05-2003, 10:12 AM

Jav - In experimenting with a "bubble wall", I've found it to be a huge resource-eater. Filling the entire screen with polygons can easily cut the frame rate in half.

IXNAY · 03-05-2003, 10:15 AM

hehe make bubbles of one triangel

maybe this helps *g*

View Poll Results: What do you think of adding a visible filtration system and/or audio for it?
Yes	11	27.50%
No	20	50.00%
Interesting	9	22.50%
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02-27-2003, 07:17 PM	#1
winset Registered Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2	Freshwater aquarium water filters I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but I wonder id a water filter will be visible in the freshwater aquarium. It seems like every one I have owned had one either inside the tank or outside. Also, I love the bubble sound feature and wonder if it would be realistic to have a seperate "filtration" sound made by the pump. It is unmistakable and perhaps a slight sound of it in the background will ad to the reality. What do you guys think? winset

02-28-2003, 05:38 AM	#3
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	The filtration system was something that I always HAD to deal with, but I would have prefered to not have it if possible. I do like the sound and the bubbles, but I don't think I would like seeing the rest of it. Thats just my opinion though. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

02-28-2003, 06:20 AM	#4
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	I'm with Mr. Javelin 400 on this one. /Tiny Too Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think. "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." /Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first thermonuclear detonation in history.

02-28-2003, 08:48 AM	#5
winset Registered Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2	hmmmm....I think the audio would be a great touch for added reality though. Thanks for your thoughts winset

02-28-2003, 12:28 AM	#2
memilm Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: germany Posts: 259	Perhaps as an option to enable or disable it, like the treasure chest...

02-28-2003, 11:42 AM	#6
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	Sorry winset, that sounds a very strange request to me! - I've had many freshwater tanks in the past, and always did my best to hide everything. I always had under gravel filters, and I think the best pumps were Zoobeco (or something like that), - because they were the quietest, and in addition, I stood the pump on foam rubber! (out of sight of course) - The result was no visible filter, and no pump noise! There is enough noise from the computer fans etc. - I wouldn't like to add the hum/buzz of a pump, - sorry! I do like bubble sounds though!

02-28-2003, 02:36 PM	#7
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	Actually, I e-mailed Jim about this about 3 weeks after I first got into the Aquarium. I'd hoped that the humming noise of the water pump/filtration could be integrated into the Aquarium. Maybe some day. Little splashing sounds and that humming/droning to go with the bubbles would bump the realism for me. Also I have to say that the bubble sound right now is scarily relaxing. Maybe Michael should try it with the sound turned up. I know I just about end up face-first on the keyboard after 5 minutes of listening to it. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

03-01-2003, 06:42 AM	#8
IXNAY Green Frog Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 840	When I had a freshwatertank, I tried to hide it too. If I had the possiblity I had put it outside of the tank. So I don't want it in the screensaver, maybe sound are ok if you can switch them off. IXNAY dreaming of the serene terrarium - My Private Homepage -

03-01-2003, 11:18 AM	#9
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,787	Just put your ear near the computer. It sounds about like the pump motor would Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-01-2003, 11:30 AM	#10
IXNAY Green Frog Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 840	Haha thats good my computer is as loud as a 747, I hate it IXNAY dreaming of the serene terrarium - My Private Homepage -

03-01-2003, 02:19 PM	#11
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	IXNAY, There are dozens of types of case fan, CPU fan, video card fan, etc. to choose from. You can spend $150 just on fans for 1 PC. I filed the fan given to me for this PC in a drawer and used an older, quieter fan. It runs a bit warmer but I can sleep in the same room with this PC. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

03-04-2003, 10:48 AM	#12
IXNAY Green Frog Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 840	Well I don't want to spend money for new vans, I don't like the noise but beer is better than new vans You can buy a lot of other things for 150$, it's the same with that people who make a disco out of their PC Tower. It's so expensive. A: I don't like it B: why? A: because it's not mine IXNAY dreaming of the serene terrarium - My Private Homepage -

03-04-2003, 02:14 PM	#13
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	Looks like you've spent plenty on beer. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

03-04-2003, 03:40 PM	#14
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	I hope you don't try to drive that van whilst you're in that state!

03-04-2003, 04:08 PM	#15
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Sorry Ixnay, Those poor English people don't know about the German pronounciation of "v" – that's why they can't say "van Beethoven" and such in a proper way... /Tiny Deutsch Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think. "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." /Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first thermonuclear detonation in history.

03-04-2003, 05:22 PM	#16
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	Ah ..... German! ......... Now what was it Basil Fawlty said ?

03-05-2003, 12:17 AM	#17
Digital Lungfish Obey the toad! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,557	Count me in, my vote is for no "visible" filtration hardware. I agree that all it should have is the sound for bubbles, water splashes (if any), and maybe the humming of the pump. Another nice addition this time around would be to have a toggle for users to be able to select either a bubble column or bubble wall. I requested this for the SSA earlier on in it's life, but Jim opted not to include it, how about this time Jim? Steve www.tron-sector.com - www.badcartridge.com - www.classicgaming.com - www.dinofish.com Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday...

03-05-2003, 01:45 AM	#18
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Originally posted by cjmaddy . . . Now what was it Basil Fawlty said ? I'll ruin you! You'll never waitress in Torquay again! /Tiny Basil

03-05-2003, 10:12 AM	#19
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,787	Jav - In experimenting with a "bubble wall", I've found it to be a huge resource-eater. Filling the entire screen with polygons can easily cut the frame rate in half. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-05-2003, 10:15 AM	#20
IXNAY Green Frog Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 840	hehe make bubbles of one triangel maybe this helps g IXNAY dreaming of the serene terrarium - My Private Homepage -