How do I adjust the water level in reef tank?

[sporty]

I have a 57 gallon deep blue edge series tank with center overflow.
Its cycling water.
My problem is I can't get the water level less than 4" of the top.
Its runing super quiet and nice but the more water I put in it levels off at 4" and the water winds up in my sump.I'm it bit puzzled by this Because I can't think of a solution.
Its a mag 9 return pump.water flowing into overflow chamber nicely not gushing in.

 

[OzoneParkGuy]

do u have any ball valves to adjust the flow from the overflow to the sump?

 

[albano]

I have a 57 gallon deep blue edge series tank with center overflow.
My problem is I can't get the water level less than 4" of the top.

Not sure if I understand problem...water should not rise higher that the overflow? If its going over the overflow...it's as high as it should be! Is the overflow adjustable? You should not need a ball valve to adjust the water FROM tank to sump !

 

[AlohaTropics]

Yes, I'm having trouble following too. Overflows are built at the height the water level will be. It will never be any higher than that or your tank would be filling faster than it's draining and it would spill out of the top then.


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[Reefers Paradise]

those tanks have an adjustable piece in the overflow to make the water level higher in the tank move it up alittle which will hold back some more water making the level higher in the tank it's on the front piece on the overflow box its a screw lossen it and move the piece of plastic up alittle youll see how that front piece moves up or down it sounds like its all the way down

 

[Reefers Paradise]

if that isnt correct which im sure i am i sold a few of those at a store i worked at u can also and silicone on the cut outs of the overflow at the bottom and work your way up until u reach ur desired level pm me or whatever if u need some more clarification

 

[sporty]

Thanks to all who replied.I'm having the problem that the water level in the tank is about 4 inches from the top so you see the water line.I don't have a ball valve on it.
The only thing I could think is to increase the return pump so that the water level rises faster than it is going through to the overflow area.

Reefers paradise I see that the silicon thing would work because it would obstruct the flow of water into the overflow area but I just thought that since this set-up looks so well thought out it should function without having to modify the product too much.

 

[TripleT]

I don't have a ball valve on it.

Thank goodness. And don't install one either!

The only thing I could think is to increase the return pump so that the water level rises faster than it is going through to the overflow area.

Good grief man! Make sure to buy a wet/dry vac as well!

Post a pic of your tank and overflow, and maybe we can figure something out.

 

[Reefers Paradise]

you dont have an adjustable front piece on the overflow it would only be on the front maybe its missing im sure they come with one which would aloow u to change the hight of the water in the tank look into that the ones i sold deff had this piece

 

[Reefers Paradise]

here you go u are deff missing something its called a flood gate

Features include: Opti-Pure glass technology for unparalleled viewing clarity, rimless top design, center-back overflow pre-filter with patented Floodgate & cover. Complete plumbing kit included. Upgraded glass panes on all sides, drilled and tempered for strength and safety.
Size - 48x18x20