Overflow noise or lack of

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Jakerupe, Jun 5, 2008.

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  1. Jakerupe

    Jakerupe Skunk Shrimp

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    Ok, while trying to get my nitrates down I removed the sponge from my overflow. Now two weeks later the tank is no longer making the gurling/sucking noises that it has always made! Anyone have any ideas as to why this would happen? Not upset about it just not use to how quite it is!;D
     
    Jakerupe, Jun 5, 2008
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  2. spiralout

    spiralout Astrea Snail

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    Well, I'm not sure how your media was situated, but freeing up the flow through the drain would reduce noise, especially if you hadn't been rinsing it frequenty. Prefab overflows strive for a continuous stream, overflow to sump. Water becomes noisy when it's interupted and injected with air.

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    spiralout, Jun 6, 2008
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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Probably pulling a straight suction then breaks it when it runs out of water. That will make all kinds of noise.
     
    Otty, Jun 6, 2008
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