Overflow Question

[Maverick00]

Originally Posted by reefwars

if you have a tank thats already running and your already planning an upgrade then i would save that money you would use on an overflow and put it towards your upgrade......buy only what you need and can use for a long time



a temporary tank while you drill can easily be just a large bin hasnt got to be pretty just large enough and safe enough for your livestock.......hang a little sign sayng construction in progress lol but i would just save for your upgrade cheers

Hahaha yeah thats a good point, I have a couple 20gal Rubbermaid tubs ive never used in the garage i suppose thatd do it. Ill have to sleep on it, a drilled tank being next to 'foolproof' does sounds alittle more attractive.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Maverick00

Hahaha yeah thats a good point, I have a couple 20gal Rubbermaid tubs ive never used in the garage i suppose thatd do it. Ill have to sleep on it, a drilled tank being next to 'foolproof' does sounds alittle more attractive.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

That would work, just make sure that you have everything figured out and pre-built especially if you have to silicone in an overflow. Keep your tubs heated, lit & skimmed and you will be good for a few days any way.

If it drillable, that would be your best way to go.

[gobytron]

Overflow box advocate here...lol
People who tell you having a drilled tank is better or safer just havent used an overflow box before or did not understand how to properly set them up.

I have a drilled 50 gallon and a 95 gallon with a u-tube DIY overflow and neither has ever flooded or caused a problem.

IME, you don't want a CPR overflow though, the ones that use the aqualifter to start siphon again are nowhere near as fool proof as those that dont require restarting at all...

like this one.