RLG2182
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So I decided to make my own sump for my 60 gal. Was going to either go with a 15 or 20L. I know it's common practice to use an overflow box, but is it really needed?
I have a battery backup to guard against power outages. I can put a sponge over the syphon tube to guard against small fish getting sucked up. And I can make sure not to put the syphon tube too far down the aquarium to make sure excess water isn't syphoned out in case of an accident.
Has anyone bypassed the overflow box, or can advise against it? Could really put the extra $60 into a better pump, and could certainly make my tank look nicer w/o a large box taking up room.
I have a battery backup to guard against power outages. I can put a sponge over the syphon tube to guard against small fish getting sucked up. And I can make sure not to put the syphon tube too far down the aquarium to make sure excess water isn't syphoned out in case of an accident.
Has anyone bypassed the overflow box, or can advise against it? Could really put the extra $60 into a better pump, and could certainly make my tank look nicer w/o a large box taking up room.