Overflow box

[sergeant]

Is it ok to take out the overflow box sponge?
Mine is making so much noise when it get full of stuff. Also the water level raises inside the overflow itself. :help:
I believe this is the algae problem I have, everytime I take that sponge out to clean it with tap water. :notsure:
Any suggestions or ideas are always welcome.

 

[salty cheese]

I don't have one on mine but then again I have a stockman mod on mine. I don't think that little bit of tap water would case an outbreak. Why don't you just use RO/DI water to clean it?

 

[squidd]

You do not need a sponge in the overflow box and as you have seen it can trap "stuff" which will decompose and cause nitrAtes to rise...
Generally a sponge is in here to help quite the "drain", but if your's is noisier with it in...all the more reason to remove it...

 

[sebae0]

also as th sponge accumulates debris it will slow the flow thru the overflow also. if you leave it in just clean regulary and you won't have a trate problem. i leave mine in to help catch debris.

 

[msd2]

chuck the sponge, if its noisey build a durso pipe, that will make it whisper quiet.

 

[sergeant]

Thanks guys for your responses.
msd2
Can you elaborate on a durso pipe??? :notsure:
Do you have a pic?

 

[sly]

http://www.aurx.net/saltwater/durso.html

 

[msd2]

Originally posted by Sergeant
Thanks guys for your responses.
msd2
Can you elaborate on a durso pipe??? :notsure:
Do you have a pic?

 

[sergeant]

This is a awsome idea but will this work also with a smaller size overflow box? :notsure:
mine is 6"W x 3 1/4D x 8 1/2 H

 

[msd2]

Originally posted by Sergeant
This is a awsome idea but will this work also with a smaller size overflow box? :notsure:
mine is 6"W x 3 1/4D x 8 1/2 H
Should, my overflow isnt very big either only a 1 inch pipe at the bottom. Measure the inside diameter of the area ur drain is in. It might be cramped but I think one would fit unless your drain is big, because the biggest part is the sleeve.