Renas are pretty quiet, but you still might want to place it on some sort of sponge type pad, because it's the pump vibrating as it sits that creates the noise. Also, if you use use a line splitter with a valve on it, you can bleed off any excess air, which not only reduces vibration, it also reduces wear on the diaphram by eliminating back pressure. Whatever you buy though; get a good one that can be serviced with replacement diaphrams and air filters which are cheap, because unless it's abused, a quality air pump will run forever. BTW: They aren't sold much in retail stores, but the Dolphins are probably the most bang for the buck you will find in any vibrator air pump. You can get a Dolphin 5-Star from kensfish.com that will blow away 80 gal. with no effort for under $21.00, plus shipping. The 5-Star has 4 outlets, for multiple tanks, or you can connect multiple lines for extra power to any single air device. The smaller ones have fewer outlets and cost even less, but they all have a lot of heft, come with extra long, heavy duty appliance cords, are a snap to service, and will outperform anything you will find in any retail store at double the price.

SHhhhh - Thanks so much!! I love the dark buds when they first open, too. I didn't get this color last year. MR seems to get better with age! And heat!! roxanne - Coming from you, that's a huge compliment! I always love your photos!! No-Clue - Thanks! I'm glad I was able to find a rooted plant. I don't always have the best luck when it comes to rooting. MR is a must have for me, too! blulagoon- Thanks so much! I've found that heat and humidity make the colors intensify. The scent is nice, like coconuts in my opinion. I love the smell. It doesn't project into the air, but I don't have to stick my nose all the way in there to smell it. :-) Side note, Matt from Island Plumeria also told me that places that get really good heat, have great color, but smaller blooms compared to the same flower in cooler climates. I've found this to be true when comparing the same flower from my tree in Cali to my brother's tree in Arizona. He gets the dark color, but my blooms are larger. Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend!

Hey Joshua, Thanks for the compliment on the Varigated Plumeria (Maya) I am really pleased with this particular variety too! When you are ready to come lookng for this plant..LOL My address is Barrow Alaska!!! LMAO!!! My friend who gave it to me also lives in Fairbanks!!! : ) Seriously, im really happy that you have had great success with your seeds and im pleased that you have had so many germinate!!! You will see the Dr seeds start to grow and then you will have more action with them!!! They are slow at first, but you will see a big difference once you get them acclimated to the sun and get them outside this spring. All of mine are growing well and i cant wait to prune the tops off of the DR's to keep them from getting to tall and skinny. Great job again on the display bench!!! Remember im to far away to come and find this Maya!!! : ) Take care, Laura

When my brain won't settle down, I tell it how selfish it's being. The rest of my body wants to rest, so it should be considerate, and shut down. (That's weird, I know, but it seems to work!) It's hard to play in that kind of heat. Hope all is ok, and they win.