First sump...noisy, sucking air...suggestions?

[Subliminal]

Hello!

So I'm just setting up my first tank with a sump...and its constantly spitting out air into the sump, which is noisy...and annoying...and just doesn't seem right.

Setup:

and here's what the output into the sump looks like:

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello!

So I'm just setting up my first tank with a sump...and its constantly spitting out air into the sump, which is noisy...and annoying...and just doesn't seem right.

Setup:

and here's what the output into the sump looks like:

Run elbow or 45 Degree into water and will be very quiet (you have to submerse it)

 

[Subliminal]

Run elbow or 45 Degree into water and will be very quiet (you have to submerse it)

You mean the output, right? It makes a lot of noise due to all the air it produces.

 

[vetteguy53081]

You mean the output, right? It makes a lot of noise due to all the air it produces.

Yes

 

[Subliminal]

Yes

I mean it is also noisy under water...like a kid blowing bubbles in their soda. Thanks!

 

[vetteguy53081]

I mean it is also noisy under water...like a kid blowing bubbles in their soda. Thanks!

On the very top of intake pipe is a cap-
Is there a hole in it? If so- Is there a tube in the hole?
If not drill a 3/6" hole and place a rigis tube otherwise airline tubing into it and should silence it

 

[Subliminal]

There is a hole in the top of the tube but no tube in it.

 

[Soren]

Hello!

So I'm just setting up my first tank with a sump...and its constantly spitting out air into the sump, which is noisy...and annoying...and just doesn't seem right.

Setup:

and here's what the output into the sump looks like:

Is that a single drain line on picture right with a single return line on picture left?

 

[Mathew0]

Can't really see your setup in that picture. Can you get a couple of angles on your overflow and also how it goes into the sump?
If you're using a Durso, the U-shaped tube with the hole draws quite a lot of air. I have a 3-hole overflow, with the main being just an open hole.

 

[Subliminal]

Is that a single drain line on picture right with a single return line on picture left?

Exactly.

 

[cally2k]

On the very top of intake pipe is a cap-
Is there a hole in it? If so- Is there a tube in the hole?
If not drill a 3/6" hole and place a rigis tube otherwise airline tubing into it and should silence it

do you put enoufh tubing to touch the inside pop water or just a small piece

 

[FSP]

Looks like it's getting more water from the pump than the standpipe can handle silently. It's just how Dursos are.

 

[vetteguy53081]

do you put enoufh tubing to touch the inside pop water or just a small piece

small piece- mine is 2.5" with no contact with the water. The hole is a siphon break and the tube pulls the air youre getting below. Also assure water is not coming down faster than pump can deliver back to the tank

 

[PeterEde]

Overflow Boxes and Drain Styles - Durso, Herbie, and Bean Animal

Decide which of the three most common types of drains and overflow boxes is right for you and your tank.

www.bulkreefsupply.com

There are different types of sump plumbing
This link might help understand how to reduce noise
I put a length of tube into the hole on top of my return pipe to reduce siphon. I run a 2000 liter per hour return on a 120 liter tank. It's pretty quiet. Usually

 

[Subliminal]

small piece- mine is 2.5" with no contact with the water. The hole is a siphon break and the tube pulls the air youre getting below. Also assure water is not coming down faster than pump can deliver back to the tank

Can't really see your setup in that picture. Can you get a couple of angles on your overflow and also how it goes into the sump?
If you're using a Durso, the U-shaped tube with the hole draws quite a lot of air. I have a 3-hole overflow, with the main being just an open hole.

I took a few additional pics to help explain things. My sump is not set up the best yet. I have a filter sock and holder coming soon for it to drain through, and I have a skimmer that I'll attach later, after there's actually livestock in the tank.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I have an overflow just like yours and I use a Herbie style drain with the return run up the back of the tank and over the top. It's dead silent.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I took a few additional pics to help explain things. My sump is not set up the best yet. I have a filter sock and holder coming soon for it to drain through, and I have a skimmer that I'll attach later, after there's actually livestock in the tank.

Thanks for all the help!

I believe the flex hose is part of issue as it causes gurgling due to all the ribs in the hosing. hard piping would be ideal but once filter sock is installed, assure hose travel is straight down.
The piping on top, a tube should be inserted for proper venting. I have durso and my tank is dead silent.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I took a few additional pics to help explain things. My sump is not set up the best yet. I have a filter sock and holder coming soon for it to drain through, and I have a skimmer that I'll attach later, after there's actually livestock in the tank.

Thanks for all the help!

I actually found a couple of pics after I plumbed and built mine:

 

[Bruttall]

Have you ever seen or tested Maggy Mufflers Vetteguy? Thinking about using those on of my Stand Pipe overflows in my 300 when I convert it to salt just to get rid of the last little bit of gurgle I have, but possibly when I eliminate the Eshopps flex hose from my system that removal of turbulence in flow will do it, your thoughts?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Have you ever seen or tested Maggy Mufflers Vetteguy? Thinking about using those on of my Stand Pipe overflows in my 300 when I convert it to salt just to get rid of the last little bit of gurgle I have, but possibly when I eliminate the Eshopps flex hose from my system that removal of turbulence in flow will do it, your thoughts?

Maggies never worked well for me