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Old 10-23-2009, 12:02 AM
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You could think about adding one of these to your overflow.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/am...flow+Comb.html

Not sure of the details on them but at such a cheap price, you might be able to DIY something with one that will work for you.
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Old 10-23-2009, 12:41 AM
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You could think about adding one of these to your overflow.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/am...flow+Comb.html

Not sure of the details on them but at such a cheap price, you might be able to DIY something with one that will work for you.

IMO, those are worse than eggcrate... I used it on my 10G Nano tank, and was constantly picking algae out of the teeth because they are soo tight it can't flow through, plus they make a bit of noise as the water doesn't flow smoothly and cut back the overflow flow quite a bit.
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Old 10-23-2009, 01:15 AM
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+1 to all that.

I looked into these previously and considering using a few side-by-side but yeah they restrict a lot of flow and make things really noisy.

Another idea I have tossed around is some sort of strip of wood or plastic with maybe 50 pins stuck into it to form teeth. Then dip the whole thing in some epoxy or something. Very strong yet thin teeth to not impede flow and you lift the strip off for cleaning...
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Old 10-30-2009, 10:03 PM
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Oh that's it.

ARM WRESTLE NOW AT THE BIKE RACKS!

After me move the racks to the side it's ass-kickin' time.
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Oh that's it.

ARM WRESTLE NOW AT THE BIKE RACKS!

After me move the racks to the side it's ass-kickin' time.

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