WMAS Discussion Forum : A couple newbie questions http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:54:19 +0000 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:21:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=85771 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[A couple newbie questions : The &#039;Herbie&#039; setup works...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636862&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636862 Author: millsu2
Subject: 85771
Posted: December 19 2019 at 2:21pm

The 'Herbie' setup works great for me. My tank only has two drilled holes, so the return goes over the rim of the tank. I ran with a standard durso setup for 15 years or so and not only was it noisy, but I also had a hard time keeping the air bubbles in the sump from making a mess. I highly recommend this if your system is capable of it and I wish it hadn't taken me so long to find this fix.

The siphon flow rate does vary a little so it occasionally needs adjustment, but it's worth it. I have a DC return pump, so I used a cheap ball valve and make the adjustments with the pump. If you have an AC pump, I'd get a good gate valve so you can make the tiny adjustments needed. The regular ball valves are hard to make small adjustments with.
Herbie Overflow Diagram
]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:21:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636862&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636862 <![CDATA[A couple newbie questions : 1:Most drain noise is usually...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636830&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636830 Author: Krazie4Acans
Subject: 85771
Posted: December 13 2019 at 11:58am

1:Most drain noise is usually due to air being introduced into the drain pipe. Depending on what drain configuration you have there are ways to make most of them quieter if not silent with a few changes.

2: yes skimmate stinks bad. Most skimmers you can't smell while they are running but you sure do smell them when you open them to clean the cup.
]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:58:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636830&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636830 <![CDATA[A couple newbie questions : yes when I get home in a little...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636829&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636829 Author: Tw!tch321
Subject: 85771
Posted: December 13 2019 at 7:15am

yes when I get home in a little while I will take some pictures and post them for you guys. ]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:15:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636829&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636829 <![CDATA[A couple newbie questions : Can you share a couple photos?Adam...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636828&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636828 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 85771
Posted: December 13 2019 at 7:00am

Can you share a couple photos?

Adam
]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:00:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636828&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636828 <![CDATA[A couple newbie questions : Hey everyone, so I have a couple...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85771&PID=636827&title=a-couple-newbie-questions#636827 Author: Tw!tch321
Subject: 85771
Posted: December 13 2019 at 4:59am

Hey everyone, so I have a couple newbie questions I'm hoping you can help me with.  I am running a 40 gal breeder tank with vertex 60 somatic sump and skimmer.  My questions are 1, how can I reduce noise of water going into the sump?  And 2, is my skimmer supposed to have this bad of a smell lol.  And if so is there ways of helping with that?  Thanks in advance. 

Kris. 
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