made an attempt at a durso standpipe...

reef46

reef46

Member
Yeah...I made an attempt at a durso standpipe and the water level stays where it's supposed to (about 1-2 inches from the surface of the main tank.) only problem is it's making a dreadful sucking noise. what did I do wrong?
 
reef46

reef46

Member
thats where I got the instructions for building the pipe, and yes I do have a vent hole. I dont know what I should do.
 
rolling_g

rolling_g

Member
what size hole did you drill on the top of the tube ? I found out the smaller the better and after time it will get better . Did you make the tube 1 1/2 also ?
 
reef46

reef46

Member
Originally Posted by rolling_g
Did you make the tube 1 1/2 also ?
I think that could very well be my problem.
 
reef46

reef46

Member
alright! rebuilt with 1 1/4 inch pipe and the thing is sweet! zero sound from the tank! Highly recommended upgrade to anyone with an overflow!
 
ifirefight

ifirefight

Active Member
Originally Posted by reef46
alright! rebuilt with 1 1/4 inch pipe and the thing is sweet! zero sound from the tank! Highly recommended upgrade to anyone with an overflow!
I 1000% agree.
 
jtrzerocool

jtrzerocool

Active Member
this was my attempt.
it is actually made of 1" pvc not 1 1/4".
i had to heat it up and bend it because it did not fit in my overflow. the water runs high on it but the level never moves and it is slient!
 
nigerbang

nigerbang

Active Member
Originally Posted by earlybird
Any way to use the foam filter with a standpipe?
You mean like on the end of it...As to keep fish from gettting sucked up into it???
I dont see why it wouldnt work..
 
reef46

reef46

Member
I think it would work...after all thats what I use on my HOB overflow. It would just require occasional cleaning
 
nigerbang

nigerbang

Active Member
I suppose it depends....Mine pulls so much it might help me....

I dont see why you would need one, well nvm I see what you are saying I think...Like a fish jump into the overflow and get sucked down and caught in a pipe somewhere...
 
earlybird

earlybird

Active Member
Originally Posted by NigerBang
I suppose it depends....Mine pulls so much it might help me....

I dont see why you would need one, well nvm I see what you are saying I think...Like a fish jump into the overflow and get sucked down and caught in a pipe somewhere...
My foam filter for my ofb is my first stage filter and I'd hate to lose it, it traps a lot of crap for me.
 
earlybird

earlybird

Active Member
Originally Posted by TX Reef
Put a filter sock on the drain line in the sump........
Haven't quit figured that one out with my sump yet. It's a 10g sump/fuge and I have very little room it. The intake on my skimmer would be blocked by the sock.
I was just curious, my ofb is super quiet compared to my pumps and clip on fan.
 
earlybird

earlybird

Active Member
Originally Posted by NigerBang
OK I see what crappening now....Carry on
This is funny. Something tells me that you're quick
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top