overflow and return pump

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by anemonecrab, Sep 1, 2008.

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  1. anemonecrab

    anemonecrab Flamingo Tongue

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    Alright, so I'm getting started on my custom sump, when I realized that I wasn't able to drill the bottom. So, I am wondering if anyone knows a good overflow and return pump, preferably quit because the tank is in my room.
     
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  2. Otty

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    Just drill the side of the tank at the bottom instead of the bottom glass. You can make some standpipe much more quiet then you can a external OF box. They are noisy due to the water falling.
     
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  3. anemonecrab

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    Thanks for the idea! I will look into it.
     
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  4. Z-Ice

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    drill drill drill

    I agree with Otty.

    Drilling will make life much better. I am not overly familiar with the inter standpipe but my external is pretty quiet. I do not have problems with noise ... except where the water runs into the sump and the protein skimmer. Either way i think it will be fairly quiet. The goal should be to remove the external overflow box. Drill Drill Drill...learn from me. I am stuck. Once the tank is in order...it does not matter but internal is much better. If you have a hood .... internal will muffle any noises you might hear with an external.

    Zak
     
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