is overflow box noisy?

[devids]

this is probably a stupid question but i am thinking about setting up a 10g sump for my 37g tank in addition to the canister filter that i currently have running. so my question is... is the overflow box noisy? cuz the tank is in my living room and if it is in fact noisy, i will cancel this plan. thanks

 

[Red C Aquarium]

if they become loud , you can make them quiet. dont worry, look up durso drain .

ARSA

this is probably a stupid question but i am thinking about setting up a 10g sump for my 37g tank in addition to the canister filter that i currently have running. so my question is... is the overflow box noisy? cuz the tank is in my living room and if it is in fact noisy, i will cancel this plan. thanks

 

[alki]

Thats if you can drill your tank.

Otherwise I got an overflow and it comes with 2 foam pieces and a piece of pvc tube. One foan goes inside and one outside, it comes with the kit from fosters.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18358

It works great. It will start making noises eventually but that just means its dirty and needs to be cleaned.

 

[returnofsid]

A Durso stand pipe can be used with a drilled tank OR a HOB overflow box, to quiet down the overflow. However, this will still leave a noisy, flushing sound, in the sump. This can also be quieted using different methods. One common one is the use of a T, in the sump, with one outlet of the T open, to allow the venting of air bubbles.

 

[Reef Setup]

If you are planing to go with a overflow box, i would put my money on cpr!

 

[plack]

If done properly NO it won't make loud noise it will be nearly silent.

Make sure the drain is covered and large enoughp so it wont clog.

If you buy a cpr overflow box be sure to get a aqualifter pump ,or better yet, if there is room put the airline down to the sump and attach a maxijet to it. This way in powerfailures it will alway's start up with a good strong siphon.