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I have an 80 gallon internal overflow SC Aquarium tank. Decent tank, good price. The major complaint I have about it is that the overflow is HUGE. This irked me when scaping, but I've also realized that it means that it drains a LOT of water when I turn the return pump off for maintenance or feeding. My sump fills to within 1/2" of the top, which makes me very nervous. Almost all of the water that's draining is coming from the overflow - not much from the tank itself.
SO. I'm looking for a way to reduce the volume of water that drains into the sump. So far my best thought is to fill the overflow with marbles (or something) so that not as much will drain when the return pump is turned off. Thoughts? Better suggestions to this ridiculous plan?
TIA!
SO. I'm looking for a way to reduce the volume of water that drains into the sump. So far my best thought is to fill the overflow with marbles (or something) so that not as much will drain when the return pump is turned off. Thoughts? Better suggestions to this ridiculous plan?
TIA!