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Posted 5/19/2008 7:48:01 PM


 

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I have a 55G tall acrylic aquarium with an overflow and a refigium in the stand under the aquarium. The water flowing into the opening at the bottom of the overflow makes a loud gurgling sound that is very annoying. Currently, I have placed a large block of foam in the overflow to stop the sound, but it frequently gets clogged and has to be cleaned.

Is there a better way to stop the sound from the overflow without creating a problem with water getting 'blocked' ?
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Posted 5/20/2008 5:27:59 AM


 

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If you do a google search for Durso Standpipe or Stockman Standpipe you will get a couple of plans for building overflows drains that are much quieter.  Either one of these designs should help quiet down your overflow.

HTH,

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Keith

 

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Posted 5/21/2008 12:13:15 PM


 

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Thanks. That is exactly what I needed.
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