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There is no issue of consideration when the power goes out. The overflow keeps its prime. When the power comes back on, the overflow will preform as it did before the power went out. Remember, the input jet that shoots water into the aquarium is 1/16" to 1/8" above the water. So if the power...

I use 1 & 1/4" pvc pipe for all of my overflows and they can handle 500 gph easily with the added feature of quiet operation. I place a small aquaponics planting pot over the return because it has slits all the way around and prevents any possible blockage, which could cause water to spill over...

Thank you. Frank

You might consider using your 10 gallon tank as a filtration sump set up with a 200 to 500 gallon per hour submersible pump which pumps water from the 10 gallon sump via 1/2" PVC pipe up into your 55 gallon tank. By using a 1 1/4" PVC DIY overflow for the return from your 55 gallon fish tank...

Very nice saltwater tank. Thanks for the photos. Frank.

I'm new to the forum and want to tell interested members about my aquarium and pond set-up. I have three 55 gallon tanks, one 29 gallon tank and one 90 gallon fish pond which is operating as an aqua-ponic system for growing herbs and vegetables. My fish stock consist of goldfish and Koi. My...