proclear wet/dry making constant gurgling noise - Aquarium Advice

rockstarkd · 06-01-2008, 05:50 PM

I have a 75 gallon saltwater fish only and just recently replaced the entire wet/dry filter system. It has been up and running for about a month, and all is good, I love it, but lately it has been making a "pulsating" sound in the tube that goes down to the filter. (sorry I am not up on the correct terms but wish I were). I have had this tank for about 6 years and only know the basics. I could really use some help determining why this pulsating noise is all of a sudden happening. When I move the tube a little back and forth, sort of "jiggle" it, it then makes a different noise and sounds like a storm drain right after a heavy rain. When I look below at the filter system, the water sometimes spits out heavier than normal.
Can someone please help? Am I not doing something right?

usmcmarc · 06-01-2008, 07:30 PM

Sounds like there is air in the tube...

**melosu58** · 06-01-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcmarc

Sounds like there is air in the tube...

I agree

Also moving to General Hardware and equipment discussion.

rockstarkd · 06-01-2008, 10:39 PM

can you tell me how to clear the tube of air?

cccapt · 06-02-2008, 07:59 AM

Is the noise coming from a hang on type overflow box? When you upgraded to this new wet/dry, did you also upgrade the return pump?

mandown123 · 06-02-2008, 01:32 PM

i had the same thing... every once in a while it had a flushing sound. I took good advice from someone to put a piece of airline tube into the opening in the drain. All it does is like break the surface tension of the water and it stops the sound

try experimenting with that.

rockstarkd · 06-02-2008, 08:29 PM

yes it is.When I look at the sump tube it jumps when the water gets to that point. Then it flushes out through the slotted cylinder inside the top of the sump.
I did upgrade the return pump as well. The whole kit and caboodle. Its a bit different than the old set up, but once i get a little more educated with it, I can see liking it a lot more.

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Originally Posted by cccapt

Is the noise coming from a hang on type overflow box? When you upgraded to this new wet/dry, did you also upgrade the return pump?

rockstarkd · 06-02-2008, 08:30 PM

Thats exactly what it sounds like. a flushing sound. I will try that. Thx!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mandown123

i had the same thing... every once in a while it had a flushing sound. I took good advice from someone to put a piece of airline tube into the opening in the drain. All it does is like break the surface tension of the water and it stops the sound

try experimenting with that.

rockstarkd · 06-02-2008, 09:50 PM

ok, so I tried this and can see how it would make a difference, but the sump tube is still "pulsating". Like the water is not evenly flowing all the way down the tube through the cylinder like piece on the inside of the sump. It continues to spit out the water instead of flow... its too new to have any build up but i have checked all attachments and just cant figure out what would be causing the water to blow out of the end of the cylinder.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mandown123

i had the same thing... every once in a while it had a flushing sound. I took good advice from someone to put a piece of airline tube into the opening in the drain. All it does is like break the surface tension of the water and it stops the sound

try experimenting with that.

mandown123 · 06-02-2008, 10:37 PM

take a picture of the setup... what does the tube that goes from the back overflow box down to the sump look like.. is it coiled up or in any way not straight which would mess up your downflow?

06-01-2008, 05:50 PM	#1
rockstarkd Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 9	proclear wet/dry making constant gurgling noise I have a 75 gallon saltwater fish only and just recently replaced the entire wet/dry filter system. It has been up and running for about a month, and all is good, I love it, but lately it has been making a "pulsating" sound in the tube that goes down to the filter. (sorry I am not up on the correct terms but wish I were). I have had this tank for about 6 years and only know the basics. I could really use some help determining why this pulsating noise is all of a sudden happening. When I move the tube a little back and forth, sort of "jiggle" it, it then makes a different noise and sounds like a storm drain right after a heavy rain. When I look below at the filter system, the water sometimes spits out heavier than normal. Can someone please help? Am I not doing something right?

06-01-2008, 10:39 PM	#4
rockstarkd Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 9	air in the tube... can you tell me how to clear the tube of air?

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cccapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,429 Images: 2	Is the noise coming from a hang on type overflow box? When you upgraded to this new wet/dry, did you also upgrade the return pump? __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

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06-01-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
usmcmarc Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenwood Lake, NY Posts: 532 Images: 13	Sounds like there is air in the tube...

06-02-2008, 01:32 PM	#6
mandown123 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 297	i had the same thing... every once in a while it had a flushing sound. I took good advice from someone to put a piece of airline tube into the opening in the drain. All it does is like break the surface tension of the water and it stops the sound try experimenting with that.

06-02-2008, 10:37 PM	#10
mandown123 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 297	take a picture of the setup... what does the tube that goes from the back overflow box down to the sump look like.. is it coiled up or in any way not straight which would mess up your downflow?