Sump Salt Spray and bubble Prevention for NON Filter Sock Users

[AnthonyP]

I am wondering what all of the NON Filter Sock Users do for running drain lines into the skimmer section and prevent massive bubbles and salt spray. I currently just run the braided vinyl drain lines into the sump and I am thinking of changing it up. I have seen the reverse durso but am seriously considering just cutting a piece of Styrofoam to fit nicely on the water surface and possibly notch out holes for my drain lines to go through...Is that OK to do?

 

[danzig]

im sure that might help with the big bubbles but i cant say for sure. i run 1.5'' hard pvc into my fuge and skimmer sections and i usually just get smaller bubbles with a little bit of salt creep. its when they pop when they spray salt, even little ones.

 

[MrX]

Bubble tower might help. Thinking of adding one to the sump I'm building. MelevsReef.com is where I got the idea.

 

[bearwithfish]

have the end of the pipe about half way out of the water .. almost no bubbles....

 

[danzig]

Bubble tower might help. Thinking of adding one to the sump I'm building. MelevsReef.com is where I got the idea.

This is actually a great idea if your sump isn't already up and running. I saw that as well and wanted to, but i ran out of acrylic and just didnt bother.

have the end of the pipe about half way out of the water .. almost no bubbles....

Thats also a good way to do it, i have my pipes a few inches under the water but i only get small bubbles, not too much salt creep.

 

[AnthonyP]

I am not concerned with bubbles but salt spray is my main concern. SO just letting the pipes hang just a couple inches below the surface will produce less spray...

 

[banshee1]

I've got my drain pipe almost st the bottom off my intake section.but before it goes into the water there is a t with another pipe facing up.almost no bubbles and silent.

 

[banshee1]

Here this pic shows it

 

[AnthonyP]

Thank You banshee that is what I was looking for!!!