Is there such a thing as a quiet overflow?

Weege · 11/19/2006, 09:50 AM

I need a larger HOB overflow for my tank. Is there such a thing as a QUIET overflow? The one that I have is a cheap one that was given to me, but makes an insane amount of noise...and my wife complains just about as loud. Makes for a very noisy living room. Any help would be appreciated.

I'd like to find something in the 600-900 gph range.

Thanks,
Dan

evilsike · 11/19/2006, 10:35 AM

http://home.nc.rr.com/stockmanreef/interest.htm

This worked on my overflow. minimized the constant toilet flushing sound. I am only running a mag5 as return though.

btw, how about using 2 overflow?

sjm817 · 11/19/2006, 10:39 AM

Keep the flow low. More flow = more noise.

Weege · 11/19/2006, 11:04 AM

Problem is that the Mangrove trees in the refugium are the filter system. I need to keep the flow up. Also, the return goes through the spray bars, and creates most of the current in the tank. Maybe I'm stuck with the noise....the gadget that the previous post linked to looks interesting.

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Originally posted by sjm817
Keep the flow low. More flow = more noise.

sjm817 · 11/19/2006, 11:16 AM

The Stockman may help. What kind of noise?

CinciCobra · 11/19/2006, 11:34 AM

I purchased this overflow for my 75g FOWLR, and it is AMAZINGLY quiet. The loudest part of my tank is the magdrive pump!!! My skimmer, uv sterilizer, return pump, and water flow are extremely quiet in my living room and aren't even noticeable once you are in the room for a few minutes.

These overflows are exact replicas of CPR's overflows - probably made at the same plant in china. Anyway, the quality is identicle to CPR and I haven't had it break siphon with the power off for over 6 hours when doing a freshwater test. I also purchased an aqualifter pump from marine depot for about $17.00 that will actually pull the siphon back if it loses it as well.
Worth the piece of mind imo.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Overflo...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Siphon-Aquarium-...QQcmdZViewItem

11/19/2006, 09:50 AM	#1
Weege Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Near Spencer, Iowa Posts: 372	Is there such a thing as a quiet overflow? I need a larger HOB overflow for my tank. Is there such a thing as a QUIET overflow? The one that I have is a cheap one that was given to me, but makes an insane amount of noise...and my wife complains just about as loud. Makes for a very noisy living room. Any help would be appreciated. I'd like to find something in the 600-900 gph range. Thanks, Dan

11/19/2006, 10:35 AM	#2
evilsike Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 427	http://home.nc.rr.com/stockmanreef/interest.htm This worked on my overflow. minimized the constant toilet flushing sound. I am only running a mag5 as return though. btw, how about using 2 overflow? __________________ All experts were once a beginner Current Tank Info: 46 Gal bow front, Aqua C 120, 10g sump w/ 6"x10" refuge, 5x39 T5, AC2, 2xmodded mj

11/19/2006, 10:39 AM	#3
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Keep the flow low. More flow = more noise. __________________ - Scott

11/19/2006, 11:16 AM	#5
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	The Stockman may help. What kind of noise? __________________ - Scott

11/19/2006, 11:34 AM	#6
CinciCobra Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 28	I purchased this overflow for my 75g FOWLR, and it is AMAZINGLY quiet. The loudest part of my tank is the magdrive pump!!! My skimmer, uv sterilizer, return pump, and water flow are extremely quiet in my living room and aren't even noticeable once you are in the room for a few minutes. These overflows are exact replicas of CPR's overflows - probably made at the same plant in china. Anyway, the quality is identicle to CPR and I haven't had it break siphon with the power off for over 6 hours when doing a freshwater test. I also purchased an aqualifter pump from marine depot for about $17.00 that will actually pull the siphon back if it loses it as well. Worth the piece of mind imo. http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Overflo...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/Siphon-Aquarium-...QQcmdZViewItem