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Above the Tank Refugium Help (1 Viewer)

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Hi. I have an above-the-tank 10G refugium tank. It’s about 2feet higher than the top of my 36G Tank to the left. I’m currently using a Maxi-jet 1200 to pump water up and gravity feed down back to my 36G. Both hoses are 5/8 OD. The problem is, as water comes down from the 10G, it collects air with it and makes lots of noises and bubbles in my 36G tank.

How do I stop these noises and bubbles from returning into my 36G tank?? I tried a weaker pump, Maxi-jet 400, w/ the same problem. The bulkhead on my 10G is 1inch in diameter w/ a 90 degree elbow down.

Anyone w/ similar problems or know how to fix this problem….PLEASE HELP!!!!

Thank you! -don
 
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turn it into a refug/surge then it will only be loud for a little bit when it surges. Then use the smaller pump so it surges less frequently.
 
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I posted a response to a similar thread on Reef Central with a diagram of what I did when I encountered the same problem that you are having. My fuge is set up almost identically to yours, and I was encountering the same bubble action that is plaguing you. Take a look at the diagram and see if you can use it in your apllication:

Thread:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=278771

Diagram:
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