AIO ,HOB for a 25 g. Is it a good idea?

Caleb M · Aug 31, 2020

Hey everyone, I dont know if this has been asked before but i was thinking about wanting to make a little 10 gallon sump for my IM 25 gal Lagoon tank.
-Its a "all in one" but was curious if its a good idea to stick a "hang on the back overflow" on the back of it.

-I dont want to drill it because I already have water in it and also really dont trust my self to drill into a 400 dollar tank haha.

-But Im half and half on adding a sump to the system. Thanks for reading and appreciate any feedback positive or negative! And always

HAPPY REEFING

Reverend Turtle · Aug 31, 2020

Anything to increase water volume, and space for equipment is a good idea in my opinion.

Caleb M · Aug 31, 2020

Reverend Turtle said:
Anything to increase water volume, and space for equipment is a good idea in my opinion.

I agree with more water volume, im just wondering if anyone has done a sump with a AIO. Plus ive heard good and bad things about HOB overflows. What is your opinion on them?

Pistondog · Aug 31, 2020

Caleb M said:
Hey everyone, I dont know if this has been asked before but i was thinking about wanting to make a little 10 gallon sump for my IM 25 gal Lagoon tank.
-Its a "all in one" but was curious if its a good idea to stick a "hang on the back overflow" on the back of it.

-I dont want to drill it because I already have water in it and also really dont trust my self to drill into a 400 dollar tank haha.

-But Im half and half on adding a sump to the system. Thanks for reading and appreciate any feedback positive or negative! And always

HAPPY REEFING

Options are siphon tube for drain with hob overflow. If air gets in, siphon is lost, stopping drain flow, but your return pump keeps going, making a mess. Then your ato starts, fu$×# up your salinity, who dies?
I am there now, no accidents yet, but seeing air in the siphon tube,
So drilling.
Don't go there unless you drill.

Caleb M · Aug 31, 2020

Pistondog said:
Options are siphon tube for drain with hob overflow. If air gets in, siphon is lost, stopping drain flow, but your return pump keeps going, making a mess. Then your ato starts, fu$×# up your salinity, who dies?
I am there now, no accidents yet, but seeing air in the siphon tube,
So drilling.
Don't go there unless you drill.

Awesome thank you, I'll probably wait on the sump or maybe rig something up like and above tank sump or something. Might be going back to the drawing board soon haha

Pistondog · Aug 31, 2020

Caleb M said:
Awesome thank you, I'll probably wait on the sump or maybe rig something up like and above tank sump or something. Might be going back to the drawing board soon haha

Above tank sump, are you crazy

Reverend Turtle · Sep 1, 2020

If you want to do a hob overflow, get a cpr one. They have an airline in them that can be connected to a Tom's aqualifter or a small powerhead, to keep the siphon primed.

Caleb M · Sep 1, 2020

Pistondog said:
Above tank sump, are you crazy

Yes I am crazy it wouldnt be a 100gal sump more like maybe a garden planter above it with a pump and a return. Might be a good idea who knows haha!

Caleb M · Sep 1, 2020

Reverend Turtle said:
If you want to do a hob overflow, get a cpr one. They have an airline in them that can be connected to a Tom's aqualifter or a small powerhead, to keep the siphon primed.

I like that idea thank you!

R.Weller · Sep 1, 2020

Perhaps consider something like this thread:

External refugium for AIO tank

Hello everyone, new guy to the DIY forum here. My DIY skills are pretty low. Generally if it's not on a computer or electronic I can't fix it. So this will be fun! I have a IM 25 AIO tank that is having some nutrient export issues. My plan is to have a small refugium above the tank where I can...

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Caleb M · Sep 1, 2020

R.Weller said:
Perhaps consider something like this thread:

External refugium for AIO tank

Hello everyone, new guy to the DIY forum here. My DIY skills are pretty low. Generally if it's not on a computer or electronic I can't fix it. So this will be fun! I have a IM 25 AIO tank that is having some nutrient export issues. My plan is to have a small refugium above the tank where I can...

www.reef2reef.com