What do u put in your Overflow box?

[Admiraltian]

Just wondering what do most reefers put in their overflow box before going down to your sump compartment? There's a lot mentioned about what is put inside sump but seldom ppl talk about what's in their overflow. For me, I just put some liverocks, bioballs & filter wool.

[xaine]

I would keep it empty, reason being, most overflow are built to drain water from the top from a pipe. Hence by placing things in there, it stales up the water at the bottom.

Maybe others have different takes.

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[Athier]

I placed in few stalks of mangroves. Growing well.

Am also ensuring the leaves doesnt drop in the system.

[Admiraltian]

Ok, any other views from others, pls share, thank you.

[Admiraltian]

I would keep it empty, reason being, most overflow are built to drain water from the top from a pipe. Hence by placing things in there, it stales up the water at the bottom.

Maybe others have different takes.

If u dun put anything in your overflow, wouldn't it be very noisy with all the water flowing & splashing down to the sump? Do u do any buffering to reduce the noise?

[Gouldian]

If u dun put anything in your overflow, wouldn't it be very noisy with all the water flowing & splashing down to the sump? Do u do any buffering to reduce the noise?

As mentioned, most prefer to keep overflow box clean as placing LRs and stuffs in there will create a low oxygenated water at the bottom half of the overflow box.

Noisy overflow can be tuned if you have a this will greatly reduce the noisy and splashes.

Hope that helps.

[Admiraltian]

As mentioned, most prefer to keep overflow box clean as placing LRs and stuffs in there will create a low oxygenated water at the bottom half of the overflow box.

Noisy overflow can be tuned if you have a this will greatly reduce the noisy and splashes.

Hope that helps.

OIC, another knowledge gained, thanks. Dun think mine has one cos I rem mine was quite noisy, that's why I put all the stuff in there to reduce the splashing.

[Gouldian]

Reading from your signature, I believe you are using the IOS tank from CR Aquarium, did you modify it with a overflow with sump? You can speak with Vincent (Aquarium Artist) to add a durso for you or DIY one yourself.

[Admiraltian]

Not really, the CR tank actually came with a external sump, but I removed it with Vincent's help and added in his designed sump to increase the size.

If Vincent can help, maybe I can ask him to install one for me. Thanks again.

[andythiam]

I put bio- ball. So far no problem.

[Admiraltian]

I put bio- ball. So far no problem.

Need to clean once in awhile if not will collect detritus.

[taufiq85]

Hi fellow reefers i too facing the same problem except that mine the noise is from the overflow pipe....tried alot of things to muffle the gurgling sound but to no avail....any ideas from fellow seniors alternatives or solutions besides changing to durso stand pipe.

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[taufiq85]

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[xiggie]

Get durso .. Cost few $ only .. Got to hardware shop .. Buy the correct size pipes and just slip it on don't need to glue or anything ..it's actually quite easy to make a durso

[xiggie]

Very easy n cheap

[xiggie]

All u need is number 3,4,5 .. And 6 , 6 u swap with a cap and drill a small hole on top

[taufiq85]

Oh ok i try to see if can fit...the problem wif durso is its bulky the overflow box a bit tight fitting

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[taufiq85]

Thanks xiggie

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[Wolfyie]

Very easy n cheap

Yeah I just did the same thing. The gurgling noise was unbearable especially at night when u head of to bed! Lol

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[taufiq85]

Ok thanks sis

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[woyeng**]

My bag of biosphere

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[domvonn]

I put my temp probe in it haha

[taufiq85]

Thats a very good idea i never thought of that....hahha im gonna start probing there lol

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[tunicate]

I'll opt for this kind of overflow so that I don't have to worry about what to put inside.

[taufiq85]

Hwah so complicated

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