Trigger System overflow entry question -

[joe-ejs]

Hello. I am up and running on a new 90gl with a used Trigger Sump that I bought. As you can see in the picture, the overflow from the tank goes in the sump and there is about a 4-5 inch orange stand pipe that goes down into the filter sock (Currently removed in picture). My question is this: Does that orange standpipe need to be there or should the water gravity fall into the filter sock out of the black fitting? As currently constructed, it makes quite a bit of gurgling. I wasn't sure what the correct install should be as I bought this setup used.

Also, I will be installing a RedSea Skimmer in that same compartment this weekend, if that makes a difference..more of an fyi.

 

[JoshH]

Definitely need the pipe to extend below the water line into the sock, maybe not as deep, 2" or so would be plenty. Otherwise you're going to be dealing with a lot of salt creep.

 

[schuby]

The pipe below the water-line also greatly reduces the noise. Those with a second, emergency drain will usually have it above the water: when it gets used, due to a clogged primary drain, then the noise-level helps notify the aquarist that something is amiss.