help to newbie about overflow

[barthsimson]

hi all. i am new in saltwater aquarium. i am planning to get a overflow box. the problem is which brand name is the best. i have been searching 2 different brand name. eshop and cpr. has anyone tested 1 of them out? or if you have had any other brand name that helps me a lot thanks for your help

[fishytime]

Life-reef is the only overflow box I would trust.......as far as I would trust an overflow box anyway.....I would seriously consider drilling the tank... cheaper than an overflow box and no risk of it failing and flooding your house.

[Myka]

+1. If the tank isn't full of water yet, get it drilled, and install an internal overflow.

[Binare]

Definately drill and imo, go with a herbie style overflow, has always worked for me, dead silent too. If you need help lemme know.

[barthsimson]

thanks guys. but i already put some water and fishes, snails, and crabs. it will be kinda hard for me at this time.

[Coleus]

I used to have a 45 gallon with overflow and it does not work very well for me, almost got a flooding floor once, so I can't recommend anything here. But +1 to get a drill tank, it will make your life easier. Maybe try to find a used drilled tank for cheap and transfer your live stock over. May has to pay a little more than overflow but you will be a happy man in a long run
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[Myka]

Since the tank is already filled, I would just skip the sump. Buy a Deltec skimmer (the only HOB skimmer that's decent IMO) if you want a good skimmer. I know a couple people who have drained their tanks halfway and drilled the back panes. I wouldn't do it, but they didn't have any troubles. That's a thought if you're brave (or crazy).

[PuffLuv]

If you don't want to drill, as already suggested by fishytime, get a Lifereef. I've tried quite a few times to make mine fail, but it has always prevailed!
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