Cuke in Overflow

ostrow · 03/23/2019, 01:36 PM

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?

Yin_Yang247 · 03/23/2019, 06:28 PM

Installing a custom made eggcrate cover should help prevent anything large from entering your overflow again.

ostrow · 03/23/2019, 06:47 PM

I'd never use eggcrate. Far toouch obstruction of light. Mesh is far better.

The question wasn't about how to prevent.

Dmorty217 · 03/25/2019, 08:43 AM

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

03/23/2019, 01:36 PM	#1
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	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? __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

03/23/2019, 06:47 PM	#3
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	I'd never use eggcrate. Far toouch obstruction of light. Mesh is far better. The question wasn't about how to prevent. __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

03/25/2019, 08:43 AM	#4
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	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 __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

03/23/2019, 06:28 PM	#2
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Installing a custom made eggcrate cover should help prevent anything large from entering your overflow again.