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03/23/2019, 01:36 PM | #1 |
It's Dr. Goodluck Himself
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Cuke in Overflow
So I am gonna skip the long background.
Bottom line is a very large cucumber ended up in my overflow. Intenal overflow on back glass with 2 drains 2 returns. SPS dominated tank. Problem? Why? If so, how to fix?
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03/23/2019, 06:28 PM | #2 |
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Installing a custom made eggcrate cover should help prevent anything large from entering your overflow again.
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03/23/2019, 06:47 PM | #3 |
It's Dr. Goodluck Himself
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I'd never use eggcrate. Far toouch obstruction of light. Mesh is far better.
The question wasn't about how to prevent.
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03/25/2019, 08:43 AM | #4 |
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Yes it could be a problem if the cucumber is of the sand eating variety, if its a filter feeder then it should be fine. If the cucumber dies it could* release toxins that might potentially harm other inhabitants. This is not something that is a guarantee though
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