Planning on making a Weir - Aquarium Advice

Toothpik · 05-24-2008, 11:13 AM

Hi, Im planning on making a weir for my 10gallon tank to give water to my sump(also a 10 gallon but its still in progress) but im wondering if i give it a U shape chamber how do i make the water go over the wall of the inner chamber that is actually inside the tank. Im very confused help is much appreciated

ccCapt · 05-24-2008, 11:20 AM

I'm sure you can make one if your good with acrylic, but it might be better just to buy one.
Eshopps Overflow Boxes

Toothpik · 05-24-2008, 11:28 AM

but the thing is it didnt answer my question about how to make the water go over the wall and into the pipe down into the sump

neilanh · 05-24-2008, 11:56 AM

Typically a sipon tube is used to move the water from the internal box to the external box, where it can then be gravity fed to a sump below.

cmor1701d · 05-24-2008, 05:28 PM

Check out this DIY article on melevsreef.com

fijiwigi · 05-25-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Toothpik

but the thing is it didnt answer my question about how to make the water go over the wall and into the pipe down into the sump

Its kinda like siphoning gas from a car. take your hose and start sucking to get the air out being carefull not to get gas in your mouth. With the overflow u-tube you stick airline tubing in it and suck the air out being carefull not to get saltwater in your mouth, However it does taste better than gasoline still unpleasent. LOL

05-24-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
Toothpik Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tn,United States Posts: 69	Planning on making a Weir Hi, Im planning on making a weir for my 10gallon tank to give water to my sump(also a 10 gallon but its still in progress) but im wondering if i give it a U shape chamber how do i make the water go over the wall of the inner chamber that is actually inside the tank. Im very confused help is much appreciated

05-24-2008, 11:20 AM	#2
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,684 Images: 3	I'm sure you can make one if your good with acrylic, but it might be better just to buy one. Eshopps Overflow Boxes __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

05-24-2008, 11:56 AM	#4
neilanh MTS Advocate Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,252 Images: 15	Typically a sipon tube is used to move the water from the internal box to the external box, where it can then be gravity fed to a sump below. __________________ ~Neilan In the DC Metro Area? Check out GWAPA and WAMAS Look, I have a My Info Page! Where's yours? Useful Links: Vote for AA, Nitrogen Cycle, Fishless Cycling, Articles, Acronym List

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05-24-2008, 11:28 AM	#3
Toothpik Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tn,United States Posts: 69	but the thing is it didnt answer my question about how to make the water go over the wall and into the pipe down into the sump