Soggy morning

[SparseReef]

I must have accidentally knocked the return tube from my aqualifter out of the tank when I was searching for my dottyback last night (he got sucked down the overflow a few days ago and I haven't seen him since I put him back in the display tank, maybe he's hiding). I woke up to hear my return pump shooting bubbles and my display a few inches low on water. All told, I think the little aqualifter on the overflow pumped out about 10 gallons of water before I caught it. Luckily the area rug soaked up most of it... We'll see how tough it is to get the salt out when I get home from work.

As a side, does anyone have any good ideas on keeping the critters out of the overflow? I didn't think about it when I bought it but there aren't any "teeth" on the in-tank section, so the water rises ~1/2" above the lip as it flows in. I've already lost two chromis and found the pseudocrhomis (I know they have a new latin name, but can't remember it) and a peppermint shrimp in the fuge. I'm not sure what I can add to keep the animals out while letting enough water in. (I don't remember exactly, but I think it has two 3/4" outlets and it's probably running about 550gph through it)

 

[ScrubberOTanky]

What brand overflow is it? If it's a CPR, it should have come with a little black grate that tucks into the overflow. I never use it though as it tends to clog up with algae and cause a different kind of flood

HTH

 

[fishaholic911]

What brand overflow is it? If it's a CPR, it should have come with a little black grate that tucks into the overflow. I never use it though as it tends to clog up with algae and cause a different kind of flood

HTH

+ 1 ^ but I use mine and lifted it to water level as I to had my blue tang get sucked in.

 

[fishaholic911]

+ 1 ^ but I use mine and lifted it to water level as I to had my blue tang get sucked in.

Just remeber to clean the black gate every month so it does not clog the overflow.

 

[KarlBob]

Good luck with the area rug. What is the floor underneath (wood, tile, carpet, etc.)?

 

[SparseReef]

I'm not sure what brand it is, since I bought it used off a guy here. All I got with it was the aqualifter. It's an all black acrylic one, not that that helps too much. Maybe I can find some sort of large mesh that would work. How big are the holes in the black grate and does it fit into the "in-tank" part of the overflow or just sit around the lip?

 

[30reef]

Lifereef overflow, prime it once and enjoy the hobby.

 

[SparseReef]

Good luck with the area rug. What is the floor underneath (wood, tile, carpet, etc.)?

Luckily it's all tile, though it was creeping toward my roomate's drum set/monitors. I don't think the band would have appreciated that.

 

[fishaholic911]

I'm not sure what brand it is, since I bought it used off a guy here. All I got with it was the aqualifter. It's an all black acrylic one, not that that helps too much. Maybe I can find some sort of large mesh that would work. How big are the holes in the black grate and does it fit into the "in-tank" part of the overflow or just sit around the lip?

It fits into the " in tank " section and the holes should be smaller than your fishes body, so lets say 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch.

click on the link below and scroll down and watch the video

http://www.marinedepot.com/CPR_CS_O...Boxes_for_Aquariums-CPR-CR1511-FIOFEB-vi.html

 

[fishaholic911]

It fits into the " in tank " section and the holes should be smaller than your fishes body, so lets say 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch.

click on the link below and scroll down and watch the video

http://www.marinedepot.com/CPR_CS_O...Boxes_for_Aquariums-CPR-CR1511-FIOFEB-vi.html

I installed my mesh with the bent side up as if it is the way it is in the video fish will still get trapped. I also hard plumped mine and took out the cheezy sponge/silencer and replaced it with a durso. I have been running it for 8 months problem free.

 

[SparseReef]

I'll try looking around for something similar. Thanks for the video, makes it a little clearer.

 

[azshooz]

Go buy some plastic birdblock from Home Depot, roll it up into a loose tube and fit it into the lip. Should keep all but the smallest of critters out.....

OR....

maybe a piece of nicely trimmed eggcrate?