sump question + skimmer question
 

Hi,
I've got a 37g semi-cube (from Nemain) that I'm setting up. It has a rubbermaid sump plumbed under, and it's my first time with such.

Question 1: It has been drilled high on the centre-back, and has an acrylic overflow constructed around it. It has a standpipe plumbed outside the tank that is open (full draw) and if the water pump is allowed to pump enough water to fill the overflow past the drain (where it would start to need to take air from the standpipe), it gets very noisy, and if I restrict the airflow then, it gurgles and flushes. ARGH. Anyone good at this stuff that would like to help? It is relatively silent when the standpipe has a rag stuffed into it and the pump is restricted to not going very fast.

Question 2: I have also got a Precision Marine CV 426 skimmer, that has a broken fitting. It is the fitting about halfway up the side, and is labelled ORBIT 3/4" x 1/2" x 6" (although it nowhere near 6" long, more like 1.5"). Anyone have any idea where to find this part? Home Despot has 3/4-1/2 fittings, but the threads are finer and won't work, IMO.

Regards,
Matthew

You should talk to Harvey (newguy) as that was originally his tank.
When he had it setup it was very quiet. Maybe he can give you some tips on how he managed that. :cool:

Thanks... does anyone ever KEEP anything in this hobby? Sale/resale... quite enjoyable.

Matt

nope... :mrgreen:

Seems like people are constantly upgrading their systems. Either that or downgrading.. :lol:

Well, we all keep one thing. Good relations with our bankers so we can afford it. :biggrin:

Hey Matt,

Did my suggestions help? If you have any more questions, feel free to PM me.

Cheers!
-Harvey

I'm still trying to figure out how to implement your suggestions, Harvey. Although I'll admit I've been in Kimberly for the past few days mooching on my sister- and brother-in-law's hospitality! Outstanding time, great weather.

I'm back to trying to figure it out!

Regards,
Matthew