What pump speed for my system?

[endlessrealm]

The Vectras are a bit different with respect to setup/calibration, so that's probably correct. You'd probably want to set the max to 90-100%. You may have to play around with a few different setups to find the sweet spot.

On mine I just pick the speed and go.

I swear to everything i cant catch a break. After calibrating to 100% its like i unlocked hulk. I have more speed. I dropped the speed from 70% to 50% and look at the splashes. I dont understand? For a pump that’s under powered for my system. Why wouldnt be quiet in the overflowbox at 59% after calibration any idea whats going on?

 

[blaxsun]

From what I can see in the video, the water in the overflow is being removed at a faster rate than it can be replenished. The first thing you want to do is select your desired pump speed (by whatever criteria), and then make small (1/8" to 1/4") adjustments to your gate valve - waiting at least 5 minutes between adjustments.

I can't tell from the video if I'm looking at the main overflow pipe or the emergency one.

 

[endlessrealm]

From what I can see in the video, the water in the overflow is being removed at a faster rate than it can be replenished. The first thing you want to do is select your desired pump speed (by whatever criteria), and then make small (1/8" to 1/4") adjustments to your gate valve - waiting at least 5 minutes between adjustments.

I can't tell from the video if I'm looking at the main overflow pipe or the emergency one.

Thats the emergency one. The splashes from the overflow in the middle going on top of the pipe. I really not sure anymore

 

[blaxsun]

Thats the emergency one. The splashes from the overflow in the middle going on top of the pipe. I really not sure anymore

Ah, ok - nix my previous comment. It looks like you may need to open the gate valve to compensate -or- slow the pump speed down a bit.

 

[endlessrealm]

Ah, ok - nix my previous comment. It looks like you may need to open the gate valve to compensate -or- slow the pump speed down a bit.

But my pump is underpowered if i put it at 40% wouldn’t that hurt me?

 

[blaxsun]

But my pump is underpowered if i put it at 40% wouldn’t that hurt me?

What I did for my tank is select the desired pump speed first (accounting for flow, ambient noise, etc.) and then adjusted the gate valve to match.

 

[endlessrealm]

What I did for my tank is select the desired pump speed first (accounting for flow, ambient noise, etc.) and then adjusted the gate valve to match.

 

[blaxsun]

What's that above your emergency outlet? Was it reduced in size (height) at all? I think I see the issue (it's the overhead pipe that runs across to the return outlets).

 

[blaxsun]

I found this thread with (I'm guessing) the identical problem. Two suggestions were a zip-lock bag or a sponge (which would need cleaning).

Waterfall noise in Waterbox Reef 130.4

Hello all, This is my first reef aquarium. I bought a 130.4 Waterbox Reef tank. Right now I'm going through a fishless cycling process and letting the tank get set up. I hear a dropping noise from the "waterfall" as water comes to the grill in the overflow box. Even if I raise the water...

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[endlessrealm]

What's that above your emergency outlet? Was it reduced in size (height) at all?

I found this thread with (I'm guessing) the identical problem. Two suggestions were a zip-lock bag or a sponge (which would need cleaning).

Waterfall noise in Waterbox Reef 130.4

Hello all, This is my first reef aquarium. I bought a 130.4 Waterbox Reef tank. Right now I'm going through a fishless cycling process and letting the tank get set up. I hear a dropping noise from the "waterfall" as water comes to the grill in the overflow box. Even if I raise the water...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[blaxsun]

I have a Red Sea tank and I don't have that problem because there isn't any piping that runs across the overflow (so my main and emergency overflow pipes are higher). If I had to guess my emergency overflow pipe extends about halfway up the height of the weir in my overflow. A sponge in the overflow could work - but you'd probably have to regularly clean it.

 

[endlessrealm]

I have a Red Sea tank and I don't have that problem because there isn't any piping that runs across the overflow (so my main and emergency overflow pipes are higher). If I had to guess my emergency overflow pipe extends about halfway up the height of the weir in my overflow. A sponge in the overflow could work - but you'd probably have to regularly clean it.

4k tank. And im having this issue honesty this is insanity. Do you still recommend the l2 even after all the issues im having?

 

[blaxsun]

4k tank. And im having this issue honesty this is insanity. Do you still recommend the l2 even after all the issues im having?

Try the sponge. Well, there's a few different issues we've been tossing around: overall flow, noise in the sump (resolved), noise in the overflow (ongoing). If this is primarily a noise issue, no - I'd stick with the M2 (as I suggested in a previous post, if you're happy with the flow just stick with it until the pump breaks and you eventually need to replace it).

 

[endlessrealm]

Try the sponge. Well, there's a few different issues we've been tossing around: overall flow, noise in the sump (resolved), noise in the overflow (ongoing). If this is primarily a noise issue, no - I'd stick with the M2 (as I suggested in a previous post, if you're happy with the flow just stick with it until the pump breaks and you eventually need to replace it).

Where do i place the sponge inside the overflow box?

Try the sponge. Well, there's a few different issues we've been tossing around: overall flow, noise in the sump (resolved), noise in the overflow (ongoing). If this is primarily a noise issue, no - I'd stick with the M2 (as I suggested in a previous post, if you're happy with the flow just stick with it until the pump breaks and you eventually need to replace it).

tried the sponge and still annoying waterbox did me dirty with this one. They replied to ny email said the pipe is in the rigjt position but put a sponge

 

[blaxsun]

Where do i place the sponge inside the overflow box?

tried the sponge and still annoying waterbox did me dirty with this one. They replied to ny email said the pipe is in the rigjt position but put a sponge

In the emergency overflow pipe - just to stop the splashing noise.