Overflow box - Aquarium Advice

qhrisnd · 08-26-2005, 05:24 AM

Any suggestions for an overflow box? Manufacturer, size, place to buy, etc.

We've got a RIO 14HF pump (840 [acronym:c04bca3f24="Gallons per hour"]gph[/acronym:c04bca3f24]/10 ft. - flow/max head). What would suit that? We've got approx 5 ft head on it now.

fishfreek · 08-26-2005, 09:25 AM

http://www.lifereef.com asells some good quality U tube overflows.

qhrisnd · 08-27-2005, 02:20 AM

We purchased a CPR CS100 overflow, thinking this would allow us to use the full power of our pump.

If I'm understood, if the overflow box is too small, and you're using a larger pump, the tank will overflow, but if you're using a bit bigger overflow box, with a lesser output pump, you should be okay, correct?

Thanks!

greenmaji · 08-29-2005, 11:25 AM

correct.. as long as your overflow can handle the output of your pump or more you'll be okay..

qhrisnd · 08-29-2005, 05:27 PM

Thanks for your answer greenmaji!

We're off to Lowes as soon as UPS gets here to get some [acronym:aaae0a8c1a="Plastic pipe"]PVC[/acronym:aaae0a8c1a] and get started on this project.

bound_for_obx · 08-29-2005, 07:02 PM

If your overflow can not keep up with your pump, you can simply plum a "T" fitting into the return side of the pump and then route a pipe with a valve in it back into your sump. You can then open or close the valve to achieve the flow back into your tank.
[acronym:930970fd99="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:930970fd99]

08-26-2005, 05:24 AM	#1
qhrisnd Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 55 Images: 1	Overflow box Any suggestions for an overflow box? Manufacturer, size, place to buy, etc. We've got a RIO 14HF pump (840 [acronym:c04bca3f24="Gallons per hour"]gph[/acronym:c04bca3f24]/10 ft. - flow/max head). What would suit that? We've got approx 5 ft head on it now.

08-26-2005, 09:25 AM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	http://www.lifereef.com asells some good quality U tube overflows. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

08-27-2005, 02:20 AM	#3
qhrisnd Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 55 Images: 1	Overflow Box We purchased a CPR CS100 overflow, thinking this would allow us to use the full power of our pump. If I'm understood, if the overflow box is too small, and you're using a larger pump, the tank will overflow, but if you're using a bit bigger overflow box, with a lesser output pump, you should be okay, correct? Thanks!

08-29-2005, 07:02 PM	#6
bound_for_obx Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 773	If your overflow can not keep up with your pump, you can simply plum a "T" fitting into the return side of the pump and then route a pipe with a valve in it back into your sump. You can then open or close the valve to achieve the flow back into your tank. [acronym:930970fd99="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:930970fd99] __________________ 75 gal 4x65w PC AquaC Remora Pro 140#s Live Rock from LiveRocks.com Frogspawn, Hammer, Zoos, Leather Frag, and Xenia and Green Star Polyp frags from fishfreek and Alarmguy66, Thanks! Member of the Unofficial A-Team

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08-29-2005, 11:25 AM	#4
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	correct.. as long as your overflow can handle the output of your pump or more you'll be okay..

08-29-2005, 05:27 PM	#5
qhrisnd Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 55 Images: 1	Thanks for your answer greenmaji! We're off to Lowes as soon as UPS gets here to get some [acronym:aaae0a8c1a="Plastic pipe"]PVC[/acronym:aaae0a8c1a] and get started on this project.

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