Planning a QUIET tank!! - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

10-25-2005, 04:01 AM

mr_alberta mr_alberta is offline

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Have a really small return from the sump (about 5x tanks volume) and run the rest through closed loops and quiet pumps (such as a Velocity series pumps) or powerheads. Also, have your standpipe higher up in the overflow so the water falls about 1/4" and your tank will almost be dead silent.

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