New Tank w/ OVerflo

[tischdog32]

Ok. I already know this is a stupid question, but I have a 75g aquarium with a built in overflow, my question is, should the overflow constantly have water in it, or is it literally just for water overflow. Thanks I appreciate it.

[treesprite]

Water would be flowing through it constantly so there will be water in it at all times, just not the same water as you would have in a solid hole-less container. I believe the level of the water in the overflow box would be dependent on the size of your return pump and the size of your bulkhead and pipes.

Edited July 24, 2008 by treesprite

[tischdog32]

Thanks I appreciate the answer, after further testing, the problem seems to be that the connection from the overflow to the sump is not water-tight, and any water that is put into the overflow, is just leaking straight through to the sump ... is super glue my best option for fixing the leak?

[lawnboy]

Thanks I appreciate the answer, after further testing, the problem seems to be that the connection from the overflow to the sump is not water-tight, and any water that is put into the overflow, is just leaking straight through to the sump ... is super glue my best option for fixing the leak?

 

Can you post a picture of the overflow?

[treesprite]

Thanks I appreciate the answer, after further testing, the problem seems to be that the connection from the overflow to the sump is not water-tight, and any water that is put into the overflow, is just leaking straight through to the sump ... is super glue my best option for fixing the leak?

It depends on where the leak it and why the leak is there. Once you say, then I'm sure there are people who can tell you how to repair (I can't).

[jason the filter freak]

DO NOT, I repeate do not use super glue, teflon tape or PVC pipe compound is what you'd like to use, please post a pic. Also where are you located? there might be a member local to you that might be able to help you.

[tischdog32]

Unfortunately, I dont have a digital camera ... but basically there is a corner overflow in the back left corner of the tank, and there are two pieces of PVC piping one running from inside the overflow that connects to a piece underneath the tank that connects to the sump, where I have a protein skimmer and the return tube. The leak is underneath the tank, at the connection where the tubing that runs down to the sump is, I hope that makes sense, any input would be great. Thanks, and I live in Bethesda. I really appreciate it.

[treesprite]

Is the leak frm the bulkhead? If so, you can try tightening it. Also a temporary solution is putting silicone on the outside of it (outside the tank) until you can figure out the problem and fix it.