Well guys, i'm in a bind... help.. again.

Here you go Froc. I used a 3" to 2" reducer
for my application. I drilled 3/4" holes and
then cut the slots. Working great.

 

Thats a great idea and looks good too. Great job!

 

Thank you. Much appreciated Luna.
Ya, seen it being used by the LFS's up here.
The method is pretty common but the drilled
holes added to the slot idea is something new.
I run with a 950 GPH Mag pump. With the 3/4"
holes the water level in the reducer is just
bellow the slots. I have put my older mod
reducer on top of the working one and this
has cut down on the noise level.(Gulp and such).
Probably will help with fish problem like Froc has.
Hopefully it will not get an air lock like last time
with this mod. Looks kinda funky in the tank as well.

Oh, BTW, using this method of return seems to create
another form of skimming in my first cavity of the sump.
Air bubbles created from fall of water down pipe.
Cleaning the filter material often but water quality and
clarity are really coming along. Sump/refugium only way to go!
Just an added benefit I guess.
some call me frank

 

Thanks a lot! I am definately going to try this before i drop the water level in my tank down so i can build a box in the corner.. thanks for the idea!
Evan.

 

Your welcome fellow canuck. Keep your stick on the ice.
some call me frank

 

"They don't call me dr. hook for nothin'!" Sticks don't belong on the ice... this is old time hockey!

 

Ha Ha. Good one.
some call me frank