Overflow noise please help

Chesterfield68 · 01/22/2006, 08:37 AM

I just recently set up my 92 gallon corner with overflo. I bought the mega flow overflo kit that goes with the tank. everything works fine however I am getting a loud girgling sound that is driving me crazy. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to quiet this noise? Please help thanks.

joefish · 01/22/2006, 08:42 AM

Did you use the the oceanic overflow kit ?

If not look up Durso overflows . They work great .

joefish · 01/22/2006, 08:44 AM

OK found a link for you .Just click on standpipes on the bottom of that page .

Durso

NexDog · 01/22/2006, 08:47 AM

One for the newbie forum.

WNTITAL · 01/22/2006, 09:57 AM

I had the same problem when I started my 110g. I had to make my own overflow from a hang overflow box since my tank is glass. I just took a long 1/4 in diam. tubing(found at most hardware stores by plumbing dept.) and cut it long enough to go from the overflow all the way down under the tank. The key is to get the tube positioned at the right depth in the overflow box down pipe that goes down to your sump. You may have to adjust a couple of times.
A couple of things to remember. The tube you use should be as big as you can without restricting the flow down to much. If it is, use a smaller hose. This is the cheapest way to get rid of the gurgaling sound that bothered me. If you have the room, use the durso set up.(make your own, don't buy) Otherwise use the tube. Simple, effective and cheap, my favorite way. Hope it helps.

01/22/2006, 08:37 AM	#1
Chesterfield68 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 9	Overflow noise please help I just recently set up my 92 gallon corner with overflo. I bought the mega flow overflo kit that goes with the tank. everything works fine however I am getting a loud girgling sound that is driving me crazy. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to quiet this noise? Please help thanks.

01/22/2006, 08:47 AM	#4
NexDog Snail Killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kyushu, Japan Posts: 4,804	One for the newbie forum. __________________ Laurence Flynn 340g In-Wall Envision Tank and 150g Sump. Current Tank Info: Deltec 902, PFO hood with 3x400w Radium 20k and 4x96w PC's. Hammerhead closed loop - and 2 x Tunze 6105 (and Vortech still sucks).

01/22/2006, 08:42 AM	#2
joefish Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,757	Did you use the the oceanic overflow kit ? If not look up Durso overflows . They work great .

01/22/2006, 08:44 AM	#3
joefish Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,757	OK found a link for you .Just click on standpipes on the bottom of that page . Durso

01/22/2006, 09:57 AM	#5
WNTITAL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 213	I had the same problem when I started my 110g. I had to make my own overflow from a hang overflow box since my tank is glass. I just took a long 1/4 in diam. tubing(found at most hardware stores by plumbing dept.) and cut it long enough to go from the overflow all the way down under the tank. The key is to get the tube positioned at the right depth in the overflow box down pipe that goes down to your sump. You may have to adjust a couple of times. A couple of things to remember. The tube you use should be as big as you can without restricting the flow down to much. If it is, use a smaller hose. This is the cheapest way to get rid of the gurgaling sound that bothered me. If you have the room, use the durso set up.(make your own, don't buy) Otherwise use the tube. Simple, effective and cheap, my favorite way. Hope it helps.