Quietest overflow options

fish fry

fish fry

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Hey everyone,
I'm looking for the quietest possible overflow for a new tank. I assume that a drilled tank would be quieter then a overflow box correct?
I've used a ball valve to silence my overflow in the past, it help but it was still louder than I would have liked.
It is supposed to be a relaxing hobby, listening to a jet engine taking off is not relaxing?
Any suggestions?
 
von_rahvin

von_rahvin

Member
on a drilled tank, raise the intake of the tank to sump. My drilled tank is 24" tall, and i have a 22.5 ink intake. there is then none if the "waterfall" noise.
another thing is to cover it. this being the ovrflow. it made mine lots quieter
 
fish fry

fish fry

Member
Rob I like that idea but if I put the sump under the tank that won't be possible right?
Also I meant to post this under the equipment section so if any moderator wants to move....thanks
Tom
 
ironreef

ironreef

Member
There are quiet overflows you need to modify them . My 1500gph you can barely hear. I will send you links if you want. They are duraso and stockton mods. I have the links if you can't find them. sometimes it takes awhile to get them quiet but I did mine in oneday.
 
johnnysalt

johnnysalt

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Car guy hasn't tried the diy standpipe project yet!! :D
Fish Fry I sent you some pics too...let me know if you have any ?'s.....project cost less than $5! No more gurgling!
:cool:
 
fish fry

fish fry

Member
Ironreef & Johnny Salt thank you for sending me the links. You guys both actually sent the same link. :)
Quite impresive, I'm so excited I might be able to set up a quiet tank.
Now to worry about the pumps? ;-(
The designs look easy enough to follow (Knock on wood)
Thanks again
Tom
 
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