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Old 11-30-2008, 05:58 PM
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To elimiate the noise, Slice little slits in the pipe that is submerged int he sump. this will allow for the air to escape theline before being plunged into the sump.

you will still obviously get air bubbles, but super quiteer.






anyone else have any suggestions?

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Old 11-30-2008, 06:12 PM
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Here's the drawing of the sump. Quietone pumps were changed to a single Eheim.
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Old 11-30-2008, 07:04 PM
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Wow. Very nice tank & sump. Beautiful design.
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Old 12-02-2008, 02:57 AM
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Did some experimenting tonight and found if I changed the drain size from 1 1/2" to 1" in the overflow and added a tee to the bottom of the drain, it is quiet as can be. The water level in the back is set just below the top of the emergency drain. The only thing I can hear now is the Eiheim pump and it is very quiet.

So we drained the freshwater and started to put the light rack back together. With any luck I should be starting to put saltwater in it tomorrow night.
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Old 12-02-2008, 03:22 AM
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Looks Like a nice set up what are you planning with this one mixed reef?
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Old 12-02-2008, 03:45 AM
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Congrats on getting the noise level down to an acceptable level, sounds like it was a frustrating experience with lots of experimenting. Sometimes that's the only way since every system is different in it's own little way.

Good luck with the rest of the build, it looks great so far.
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It will be a mixed reef. I have a dozen or so SPS's, a few LPS'S and I like zoanthids and mushrooms. So I guess mixed it is.

The one thing I am really unsure of is which fish to stock it with. It's hard to make a decision when you like them all.
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Wow, looks great! Can't wait to see more pictures, when you get stuff in and I am pretty
curious to see the fish you pick.
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