is there a difference between a slip and a union? how do i brace the pvc pipe if i choose to go that route?
how to plumb a built in overflow
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See you are having fun with that beast already huh? First time i ever got to see down the overflows haha
another question also, would it be a beneficial idea to fill my overflows with scrubbies or bio balls? i figure that a) it would quiet the noise and b) essentially act as two wet dry columns, if i place something as mechanical filtration on top of each column so it wouldn't catch the large chunks of whatever have you. i know that would make my nitrates rise but wouldn't my fefugium counteract that? or am i way off base?
Those tall waste-of-space vertical overflow boxes are perfect for a Durso standpipe. Easy and cheap to make, and they get rid of all the noise in the overflow box. If you had a second hole, you could go a step further and rean a Herbie pipe for a totally silent setup.
But Durso works to get rid of the waterfall sound. http://www.dursostandpipes.com/
But Durso works to get rid of the waterfall sound. http://www.dursostandpipes.com/
savannah_az;4879254; said:
I was going to suggest that actually as I know a fellow AZ MFKer that has a "bio-tower" like this and works great.
kevinfleming21;4879237; said:
You know you sound like a virgin.....when it comes to sumps....LOL
i know, i was new to saltwater when i got the tank and the sump was predone and ready to go. so know the question is which is better for the overall system, durso or bio tower
Caoboy;4879290; said:You know you sound like a virgin.....when it comes to sumps....LOL
That was my old tank.....
I say Durso. If you're already gonna be running a sump, a bio tower is not needed. You'll have more media than you'll ever need in the sump. Unless of course you enjoy the sound of Niagara falls in your housesavannah_az;4879306;4879306 said:
X2jcardona1;4879308; said:I say Durso. If you're already gonna be running a sump, a bio tower is not needed. You'll have more media than you'll ever need in the sump. Unless of course you enjoy the sound of Niagra falls in your house
plus the bio balls in the overflow will just collect a bunch of crap.
