How to make a reef ready tank quieter

doubletap4311 · 11/12/2007, 07:19 PM

How does everyone stop the waterfall noise in there tank. I've seen a couple of tanks with the pvc entended to the top of the overflow. Is this the best way. Thanks for all the help.
150 rr with mag 18 main pump

Radioheadx14 · 11/12/2007, 07:25 PM

im going to tag this b/c i would also like to know... i was thinkin of doing a pvc return into the water of the sump

AZDesertRat · 11/12/2007, 07:49 PM

What you are referring to is a Stockman or Durso standpipe. They make a big difference. There are dozens of articles on how to build them if you do a search for either. I like the Stockman as it is a little more compact.

skeeter_ca · 11/12/2007, 08:08 PM

I built the Durso standpipe and it works great! Look at his website here and it explains how to build one or you can order one from him, but they are extremely easy to build.

http://www.dursostandpipes.com/Build...4/Default.aspx

jake32010 · 11/12/2007, 08:12 PM

how much piping do you have?

REEF-n-Chicago · 11/12/2007, 08:14 PM

I use the durso but also would suggest a stockman. Do a google search . Plenty of info

11/12/2007, 07:19 PM	#1
doubletap4311 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crosby, Tx Posts: 82	How to make a reef ready tank quieter How does everyone stop the waterfall noise in there tank. I've seen a couple of tanks with the pvc entended to the top of the overflow. Is this the best way. Thanks for all the help. 150 rr with mag 18 main pump

11/12/2007, 08:08 PM	#4
skeeter_ca Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,007	I built the Durso standpipe and it works great! Look at his website here and it explains how to build one or you can order one from him, but they are extremely easy to build. http://www.dursostandpipes.com/Build...4/Default.aspx __________________ skeeter - It is easier to ask for forgiveness than premission. My motto to my wife. Current Tank Info: 75rr,6"dsb,refugium,auto top-off & semi-auto water changer, OM squirt. 4 MJs 1200, Started on 03/03/06

11/12/2007, 08:12 PM	#5
jake32010 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 162	how much piping do you have? __________________ "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."---Albert Einstein A great dyslexic like me! Current Tank Info: 46 gallon bowfront

11/12/2007, 08:14 PM	#6
REEF-n-Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA (san pedro) Posts: 1,456	I use the durso but also would suggest a stockman. Do a google search . Plenty of info __________________ Jordan My tank gets DRUNK every morning Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon w/ 100 gallon sump; 240 gallon

11/12/2007, 07:25 PM	#2
Radioheadx14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,601	im going to tag this b/c i would also like to know... i was thinkin of doing a pvc return into the water of the sump

11/12/2007, 07:49 PM	#3
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	What you are referring to is a Stockman or Durso standpipe. They make a big difference. There are dozens of articles on how to build them if you do a search for either. I like the Stockman as it is a little more compact.