Noisy Weir / Sump

[NeilP]

I've got a 6 x 2 x 2 tank with the back corner cordoned off as a weir down to the sump filter in the cabinet underneath via 2" flexi-hose.

When i first got this tank a month or so back, i was advised to insert a pipe up to the level of the weir to stop the sound of water rushing down the weir wall down to the hole at the bottom.

I did this and still got a loud gurgling sound

So, someone then suggested putting a 'T' piece on the top of the pipe so that some air could get in.

IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE

CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE

I need to get these noise levels down and my neighbours think they live near Niagara Falls!

Neil.

 

[Rivermud76]

Well, there could be dozens of reasons for your issue. However it is most likely due to your standpipe. I would suggest looking into a durso type standpipe. you can make your own very easilly. you can also modify the design once you understand the concept.

Durso Standpipes

 

[quintessential]

Would it not be possible to pack the fall with filter floss to kill the noise and get seconary filtration?

 

[NeilP]

Thanks Rivermud

FaNtAsTiC

 

[Rivermud76]

it is possible, however you run the risk of impeding your flow. If that occurs you will overflow your tank from your sump.

 

[andywg]

Durso is the way forward. I use it on two of my tanks and it helps fantastically. The man who designed it should be given a fishkeeping award B)