Foam collar on Wavebox?

[REEF-DADDY]

I have a low level of No3 in my tank so I am trying to remove anything that could trap nutrients. I clean the foam collar on the wave box weekly and it comes out smelling like low tide every time and is filled with gunk. Any suggestions on what I could use in its place to hold the pump in place. I would really like to lose that foam. Thanks!

 

[EmDy]

I did not use that fom collar in my wavebox and it's fine.

 

[rvitko]

The foam should not trap debris if it is installed properly, it should be over the back of the pump and not the intake. It is to dampen noise.

 

[Bebo77]

yeah when i opened my box i noticed that Tunze placed the foam over the front of the pump.. i pushed it to the back of the pump where it belongs and have had no problems since...

 

[rvitko]

The pieces shift around in shipping so they often need readjustment when you get them.

 

[REEF-DADDY]

Its on the back part of the pump but still gets dirty. Are you saying I could run without it, if I am not concerned about noise?

 

[rvitko]

Noise is the only issue, the pump tends to thud around during the cycles.