CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Geez...after weeks of messing with this thing I got some advice from Kilmca and OMG what a different. I cut out the PVC that I was using from my overflow to my sump and replaced it with 1 inch flex line and a ball valve....everything is wide open and quite as can be. I can now hear the fans on my MH again(clap). As a matter of fact...that is all I hear. Now if I can just get rid of all the microbubbles I would be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 congrats man, care to post some pics of the new setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I will do so....I didn't think about it. I will take pic's of what I removed and added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciao Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Yeah, I was going to use PVC until Jason suggested using flexhose as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 thanks man, it'll give me an idea of what to do with my tank, ive got 2 drain holes in it, and im wondering just how to set it all up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Yeah' date=' I was going to use PVC until Jason suggested using flexhose as well.[/quote'] I eliminated 3 90's which makes the water flow so much smoother and quicker. Plus....I can see it running now(naughty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Oh you should've gone with black flex hose, algae will grow in the clear ones IME. It's easy enough to change out when you need to. I was an idiot and changed mine out 3 or 4 times with clear hose until I found the black stuff. If you switch the fans to the SilenX brand, you won't hear those either. It was kind of eerie for me when I got my tank silent. I would wake up in the middle of the night for months in a panic because the power was off. Then I would have to go and check all the pumps to make sure they were still working. It was a couple months of this until I calmed down. Glad it's going well for you Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Thanks for the input on the black hoses.....I will be making a change. I do like being able to see the flow though....maybe a very dark gray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Honestly I don't know where to pick up black hose since Waves closed down . . . (whistle) (laugh)(laugh)(laugh)(laugh)(laugh)(laugh)(laugh) (naughty) (naughty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 ah....and the clear is readily available at Home Depot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 What can I do about the air bubbles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 C'mon, you didn't get it? What air bubbles? Is there not a hole on the top of the drain pipe to release the air? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Glad the flex hose worked out for you and the overflow is now silent. Good luck trying to get rid of the micro bubbles, that can be tuff sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 ugh....if I turn down my flow then it reduces them....but it also create some stagnant water in some sections....I mean yes there is flow....but stuff collects on the surface in the skimmer section. I added a K1 to provide a little stir there but still need some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 have you tried possibly trying out a smaller micron size filter sock? i mean, i may be talking out my rear on this one and be totally wrong, but im pretty sure ive read that they have different micron size filter socks, an if this is the case, a smaller one, say the smallest micron size you can find, may just get rid of your microbubbles, or, say running it through 2+ filter socks instead of just one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I worry about cheato clogging the socks. That is one concern...second concern is I just started feeding via my return chamber....yet another trick learned from Kilmca and it is working great.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Cover the clear hose with duct tape. If no light can get in it will keep algae from growing inside the tubing. You shouldn't be able to see the water moving through the tubing anyway unless there is air going through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 That is what I want to be able to see....if there is air. Also in my return hose I can see the water rushing down....which...serves a purpose....I just can't think of it...but anyway I kinda like being able to view my flow as I feel at some point it will be useful. Anyone wanna build me a skimmer or swap me for one equivalent to this one? I have a top fathom and I don't know anything else but I do have pic's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Wrap the clear tubing in duct tape as mentioned. But leave a small section open so you can still see in. Should allow you the veiw but eliminate much of the algae growth problem. Microbubbles? In tank? or in sump? If in sump use something like a filter sock or foam block on the surface to help break the water as it enters the sump. If in tank, does that mean you are pulling air thru your return pump? Is there air in the lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Air is in tank....I have no air in the lines that I can see...it just seems to be pulling air all the way from the first chamber where the overflow dumps. Note on the tubing algae issue, I do have a black back on my tank. I took some pic's today and will be posting them shortly. But I noticed today that my tubes get no light from my tank light anyway....but they do get a bit of sunlight.DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 So I cut this out, sorry for the super bright flash and replaced with flext tube to match return lines. return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 you can see the shadow where the tubes are....regarding algae growth in the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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