Getting into the overflow

[ChristinaV]

MySc150 has the overflow in the middle of the back af my tank. I need to get down into the overflow to remove the cover that blocks things from going into my sump because I want to clean it. The problem is I can’t reach that far down to grab ahold of the piece covering the water I take . Any suggestions.
Thanks
Christina

 

[redfishbluefish]

I'm not sure what you're trying to get out that's blocking flow. That overflow should have a standpipe that allows water to flow down to your sump. It shouldn't be draining though the bulkhead in the bottom of the tank.

That said, if you need to retrieve something in the bottom of the overflow, try THIS TOOL, what my kids called a nose picker when they were young.

 

[ChristinaV]

I'm not sure what you're trying to get out that's blocking flow. That overflow should have a standpipe that allows water to flow down to your sump. It shouldn't be draining though the bulkhead in the bottom of the tank.

That said, if you need to retrieve something in the bottom of the overflow, try THIS TOOL, what my kids called a nose picker when they were young.

Thank you for your suggestion I will stop and pick this up tomorrow.. I will get a picture of the back of the tank and show you what Im speaking of in a bit.