Rubble or livesand in overflow?

chimmike · 09/30/2008, 06:52 AM

Would it be okay to put rubble in the overflow without fear of holding too many bad things?

Of course, I'd supplement the rubble with a few hermits to eat the detritus.................but yes or no? bad idea?

atwinparadox2 · 09/30/2008, 07:13 AM

What kind of overflow are we talking about? Hang on Back? In tank? etc...

chimmike · 09/30/2008, 07:15 AM

in tank, corner overflow in a perfecto 65g.

atwinparadox2 · 09/30/2008, 07:51 AM

Personally i wouldn't recommend putting rubble rock in there, for this main reason, if you need to adjust or even repair the durso or standpipe (or whatever else you may be using in there), you will have to deal with removing all the rock and it may cause more headaches than anything else. Just a thought, hope this helps.

fivesmallworlds · 09/30/2008, 07:59 AM

Hey Chimmike, digging the new occupation.... lol

I also wouldn't put rubble in the overflow, definitely not sand. Mainly for the reasons that atwinparadox2 mentioned but it would be even worse with sand. If you pulled out the standpipe the sand would just go down the drain line and possibly clog it big time. Could be quite the hassle. If I were you, I'd just pick up an extra 5-10g tank and use it as a rubble rock/dsb area. Just plumb it inline with your sump. (assuming you're running a sump)

Michael · 09/30/2008, 08:19 AM

i wouldnt add anything to the overflow, the last thing you want is a blockage, best to forget that idea and think of alternate ways of achieving more biological filteration

chimmike · 09/30/2008, 08:21 AM

I've got a 55g fuge/sump, so I'm not so sure anything additional will be needed, but I figured I'd ask.

The fuge will have a 5-6" dsb.

Thanks!

Michael · 09/30/2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chimmike
I've got a 55g fuge/sump, so I'm not so sure anything additional will be needed, but I figured I'd ask.

The fuge will have a 5-6" dsb.

Thanks!

thats good news, sounds like the set up is a very good one, so looks like everything is in place

chimmike · 09/30/2008, 08:37 AM

It's getting there. Still need to build the hood, pick up a DC-8 for the aquacontroller, and get a skimmer.

But my livestock is fat and happy in the 30g we've had set up for a few months.

09/30/2008, 06:52 AM	#1
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	Rubble or livesand in overflow? Would it be okay to put rubble in the overflow without fear of holding too many bad things? Of course, I'd supplement the rubble with a few hermits to eat the detritus.................but yes or no? bad idea?

09/30/2008, 07:15 AM	#3
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	in tank, corner overflow in a perfecto 65g. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

09/30/2008, 08:19 AM	#6
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i wouldnt add anything to the overflow, the last thing you want is a blockage, best to forget that idea and think of alternate ways of achieving more biological filteration __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

09/30/2008, 08:21 AM	#7
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	I've got a 55g fuge/sump, so I'm not so sure anything additional will be needed, but I figured I'd ask. The fuge will have a 5-6" dsb. Thanks! __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

09/30/2008, 08:37 AM	#9
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	It's getting there. Still need to build the hood, pick up a DC-8 for the aquacontroller, and get a skimmer. But my livestock is fat and happy in the 30g we've had set up for a few months. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

09/30/2008, 07:13 AM	#2
atwinparadox2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingston, PA Posts: 782	What kind of overflow are we talking about? Hang on Back? In tank? etc...

09/30/2008, 07:51 AM	#4
atwinparadox2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingston, PA Posts: 782	Personally i wouldn't recommend putting rubble rock in there, for this main reason, if you need to adjust or even repair the durso or standpipe (or whatever else you may be using in there), you will have to deal with removing all the rock and it may cause more headaches than anything else. Just a thought, hope this helps.

09/30/2008, 07:59 AM	#5
fivesmallworlds Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 255	Hey Chimmike, digging the new occupation.... lol I also wouldn't put rubble in the overflow, definitely not sand. Mainly for the reasons that atwinparadox2 mentioned but it would be even worse with sand. If you pulled out the standpipe the sand would just go down the drain line and possibly clog it big time. Could be quite the hassle. If I were you, I'd just pick up an extra 5-10g tank and use it as a rubble rock/dsb area. Just plumb it inline with your sump. (assuming you're running a sump)