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Bell Syphon

Simply put, my bell syphon keeps sucking in my medium despite the shroud cover around it meant to keep the medium out: My table has an indented grid pattern bottom that allows the hydroton to slip under it. This is MOST FRUSTRATING because the hydroton floats up and clogs my overflow tubing. ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL BE EXTREMELY APPRECIATED!!!

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Permalink Reply by Jeremy Cook on May 15, 2014 at 9:07am

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Cook on May 15, 2014 at 9:15am

Permalink Reply by Travis TadeWaldt on May 15, 2014 at 9:20am

I had the same problem. I solved it by putting course gravel at the bottom of the screen to keep the hydrogen out.

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Cook on May 15, 2014 at 10:15am

I'll pick up some larger lava rock this weekend and give everyone an update. Thanks :-)

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Cook on May 23, 2014 at 9:56am

Travis,

Thank you for your feedback!!! It worked out great and my tables are up and running... I have the ph balance just right and I've added some fish to the pond. I'm officially up and running!!! Plants get transplanted this weekend!

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Cook on May 28, 2014 at 8:56am

Travis, I would like to thank you sincerely! Your suggestion worked like a charm. The larger lava rock is surrounding my bell syphon and no media is getting sucked down into the pond!!!