So I've recently got a Aqua One Mini Reef system (120L), link at the bottom. The system seems to work very well however the overflow drain is ridiculously noisy. Like I can hear falling water right now in another room.
The water flows through into the weir and down into the drain as per this picture (1 is down, 4 is return). It's falling into the sump and I believe this is where the noise is coming from. The sump is filled to the specified level.
Can I please have some advise on how to quieten this system.
Noisy drain Aqua One Mini Reef 120
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kiwis
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Xiled01
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Re: Noisy drain Aqua One Mini Reef 120
I reduced most of the noise by extendingthe return pipe under the water level.
Send me a PM and I can email you a pic of what i did.
Send me a PM and I can email you a pic of what i did.
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melfish
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Re: Noisy drain Aqua One Mini Reef 120
As mentioned above, extending the overflow pipe below the waterline is said to help a lot with the noise
My tank journal: http://www.masa.asn.au/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=148&t=265883
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kiwi
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Re: Noisy drain Aqua One Mini Reef 120
How did you go with the drain noise? Give this a try if you’re still having issues.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XNT5QSEMzB0
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XNT5QSEMzB0