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Originally Posted by gobytron
Funny huh?
when adding 3 words can make such a big difference...
an as for bunched panties, these were on the soapbox when I got here 
You might consider a siphon overflow until you move.
even the people who strongly advocate against them might agree that as a temporary solution until you move and can have your tank drilled while you are moving (or even buy a new system that is pre drilled and sell your old one).
Ask around and I think you will find that most people who hate on the siphon overflow haven't actually used one or didnt have it set up properly...
Here's a link to a very high quality one that you can look at if you want to consider an alternative to drilling right now, keeping in mind you can often pick these up for under 50$.
http://lifereef.com/frame.html
If not, you might want to post your question about where to get drilled in the Alberta forum so that you get the question to an audience who could best answer you from experience... |
Over the side overflow boxes work good they were the rage at one time because there were limited places to get a tank drilled and none came pre drilled. You could not get the bits readily to drill them so most people went with overflow boxes. you can get one the will automatically prime and keep the prime just in case some thing happens. The only time a overflow loses its prime is if there is a hole in the tube or acrylic or there are a tun of micro bubbles that get sucked into the overflow and get trapped to eventualy break the flow. IMO you would have to be pritty lazy to not notice this much bubbles in a tank or be on holidays. but then you should have some one watching the tank and you would get a call. I am not against over the top overflows I have used them and they work but only as good as the operator. I am partial to the CPR style you can install a airline fitting and attach to a venturi or aqua lifter to ensure the siphon dose not get broken and it will remove any air to prime the over flow.
Bill