brndfrb
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I will never own another one. Once i have sumphead build my new tank it is BYE BYE overflow box.
Who here uses an external overflow box?
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Well, I just ordered one from a guy locally that makes them. Looks very well made. He assures me that it won't lose siphon and many local reefers use it with no complaints. Hope it works out. Now I just need a return pump. 
pelochas
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can i get a link to the guy who makes them? how much and what gph can it do?
Royal Gramma
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I also have run several Overflows without any significant problems. I would always suggest an in tank version if possible though.
I don't know how others fix the siphon once it gets messed up. But one thing that I have done many times (because my canapy made it a pain to remove the siphon tube) and it works great is simply sliding a piece of airline tube up one side of the siphon till it reaches the highest point in the upside down U and with both ends of the syphon in the proper location simply suck out the air, viola! the siphon is working again
Best Wishes
Mark
I don't know how others fix the siphon once it gets messed up. But one thing that I have done many times (because my canapy made it a pain to remove the siphon tube) and it works great is simply sliding a piece of airline tube up one side of the siphon till it reaches the highest point in the upside down U and with both ends of the syphon in the proper location simply suck out the air, viola! the siphon is working again
Best Wishes
Mark
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Been using the Quietflo-600 for a few weeks now, and it works great. Quiet too, as the name implies. And inexpensive!
Been using the Quietflo-600 for a few weeks now, and it works great. Quiet too, as the name implies. And inexpensive!
The guy I bought from sells locally at a LFS. He makes a few types. The one I ordered is around 600 GPH. His yahoo id is: chris4693
You can get in touch with him. Anyone here know of some good plans for a sump/fuge combo. I am using a 20gallon long tank? Any suggestions?
You can get in touch with him. Anyone here know of some good plans for a sump/fuge combo. I am using a 20gallon long tank? Any suggestions?
Here is the best sump/fuge design I found:
http://aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=53046
I used it with a 30g for my 90. I am sure you could just scale it down.
Once I had all the materials it took about 2 hours plus dry time.
Works great!
http://aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=53046
I used it with a 30g for my 90. I am sure you could just scale it down.
Once I had all the materials it took about 2 hours plus dry time.
Works great!
whitetiprs
Aquarium Advice Activist
That is how I built my new sump but I used a 29 instead of the 40 gal. It works great I have alot more pods and the macro algae growth is alot better with the new design.
With just basic DIY knowledge you can build your own sump/fuge to fit your needs.
With just basic DIY knowledge you can build your own sump/fuge to fit your needs.
Scottm
Aquarium Advice Freak
I built my own external overflow box for cheap with 2 specimen boxes a U tube 1' of 1" ID silicone hose a 1"X1" barbed nipple and a 1" bulkhead cost me 25 dollars. might be worth looking into if you ever need another one.
greenmaji
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Good Luck!
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Not really sure why you'd be concerned about it. It takes a little tinkering, but once you get the flow in matched to the flow out, everything is fine. Certainly, an in-tank overflow is the best way to go. Good luck!
KG
KG
Scottm
Aquarium Advice Freak
Drilled is definitly easier then an overflow but I have 100% confidence in my overflow.
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