Overflow help

Ct_boi · #1 01-21-2013, 02:44 AM

I am new and trying to get advice on drilling and making my own overflow. please help

nerdz · #2 01-21-2013, 05:20 AM

Hi

Internal or external?
Tank size?
There are a lot of variables...

That said, look in "bean animal overflow". It is totally silent and flood-proof.

My tank journal might be some help? http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=92064

Cheers

Madmak · #3 01-21-2013, 05:31 AM

I did a 4' wide "Bean Animal" overflow on a 6' 200G and love it. Only thing I wish I did differently is make it external. Silent and safe.

Ct_boi · #4 01-23-2013, 03:13 AM

20h, and I was thinking internal. What can I use to make a overflow?

Baldy · #5 01-23-2013, 02:59 PM

Most of the internal ones I've seen use glass to enclose a corner, and have a black acrylic sheet siliconed to the outside of the glass with the fingers cut in the top to prevent fish from going into the overflow. If you google reef ready tanks, there will be lots of examples. There's lots of types to choose from.

Proteus · #6 01-23-2013, 03:30 PM

http://www.glass-holes.com/Complete-...ow-Kits_c3.htm

nerdz · #7 01-23-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus99

http://www.glass-holes.com/Complete-...ow-Kits_c3.htm

I was also going to suggest this, sounds like a good route for a tidy option with all planning done for you.