Suction pump?

[lucid]

Was told you can purchase a suction pump to keep the u-tube's suction in tact. Can anyone link me to this?

[BrianB]

http://www.marinedepot.com/Tom_Aquatics_Aqua_Lifter_Dosing_Pump_Accessories_for_Aquarium_Overflow_Boxes-Tom%60s_Aquatics-OE1137-FIOFOA-vi.html

[USCG CWO]

http://www.marinedepot.com/CPR_CS_Overflow_Boxes_External_Overflow_Boxes_for_Aquariums-CPR-CR1511-FIOFEB-vi.html

 

But that only works in conjunction with this type of overflow box. If you have just a standard overflow I don't believe the pump is going to help you. I've had overflow boxes and yes they are a pain but as long as you keep them clean then you shouldn't have any issues with them. Get a bottle brush and clean the u-tube and overflow once a month as part of your standard maintenance and yes you'll have to suck on a piece of airline tubing to get a siphon restarted.

 

Drilling your tank is preferable though.

 

Shane

[Rick]

I personally will never use one if the pumps. IMO they just add a spot at the top of the u-tube that a leak could occur. Set up properly the u-tube will never lose it's syphon unless one end or the other is out of the water. (Which shouldn't ever occur unless you actually pull the tube out)

[Zoolander]

Just use a piece of tubing. I showed your roommate the best way to do it although it may take one or two pratices.

[Blues]

I connected mine to a venturi that I made on the return line from my refugium. Works good, no extra running expense.