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[Hemmdog]

Why couldn’t you have a straight pvc pipe with the top at water level and install a gate valve to adjust flow to keep it quiet?

I think it’s like a prehistoric snail stopper or something. I’m not totally sure.

 

[fabutahoun]

You can try and add an air line tubing from the hole in the durso cap to just under the water when the return is running. that why when the return pump is not running the air line is above water level and will kick start the siphon, and when the air line go underwater when the system is running will act like a full siphon.

You will nee 2 valve on each drain and return to fine tune until the sound is somehow acceptable .

 

[fabutahoun]

Good information on these. Fabi, ill have to DM you to get some more specific stuff on it.

Welcome anytime man, btw my Name is Fadi

 

[Katrina71]

I guess this thing won't be any louder than some of my old school freshwater tanks.

 

[NY_Caveman]

That is a good point. All of my freshwater tanks were louder than my reefs.

 

[Crabby48]

I guess this thing won't be any louder than some of my old school freshwater tanks.

That is a good point. All of my freshwater tanks were louder than my reefs.

I maybe weird but I found the sounds relaxing to fall asleep to

 

[Katrina71]

I maybe weird but I found the sounds relaxing to fall asleep to

No. I'm the same way.

 

[crusso1993]

I maybe weird but I found the sounds relaxing to fall asleep to

I agree with this, right here! I prefer to hear water sounds than what I normally hear. Unfortunately, I always hear noise in my ears (tinnitus). It's also one reason why I like going to sleep listening to certain music made in different frequencies such as 432Hz, 528Hz, 852Hz or a combination. Binaural and bilateral music are also good. If you've never tried them, I suggest them for relaxation. Oh, and use headphones when listening for full effect. Fortunately, the sound I constantly hear is just a low static sound and not ringing. I've been told it was probably caused by too many concerts. Seeing The Who multiple times inside the 10th row probably didn't help!

 

[crusso1993]

Speaking of sleep; I'm off to see if I can get some. Have fun!

 

[fabutahoun]

Some noise and water splashes I can live with them. gurgling sound drive me drive me crazy lol

 

[NY_Caveman]

Speaking of sleep; I'm off to see if I can get some. Have fun!

Good luck, brother. I am half asleep at work just wishing I could.

 

[Katrina71]

Hippie kid and I fell asleep again tonight after a couple of hours of studying for tests this week. We were watching a documentary on whales. I love it when he can tell me things about them I didn't know.

 

[Katrina71]

Some noise and water splashes I can live with them. gurgling sound drive me drive me crazy lol

No. Can't handle that sound either. I don't want my tank to sound like it is going to throw up.

 

[NY_Caveman]

No. Can't handle that sound either. I don't want my tank to sound like it is going to throw up.

Hahahahaha!

 

[Katrina71]

Before I mess up...can I use my Smart micro ATO for the new tank? I assume I'm correct that you top off in your sump? Tell me if I'm wrong here.

 

[Katrina71]

I'm trying to make sure I get everything we need. The list piles up quickly.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Before I mess up...can I use my Smart micro ATO for the new tank? I assume I'm correct that you top off in your sump? Tell me if I'm wrong here.

I would assume return chamber.

 

[Katrina71]

I would assume return chamber.

Where the return pump is in the sump, right? AIO'S take the guesswork out. Lol

 

[Hemmdog]

Where the return pump is in the sump, right? AIO'S take the guesswork out. Lol

Yea.

 

[Katrina71]

Yea.

The transition from an AIO is like learning a whole new language.