Best Overflow box to get?

[rebelprettyboy]

Well I got a nw 40 gal breeder tank its not drilled and I doubt I get it drilled. I havent ever ran a sump w my tanks cuz ive always had nanos. But I figure Id go for a sump w this one.

What is the best overflow box to get for this tank? Pref from Drs Fosters and Smith cuz I gotta lot of other stuff to order from them as well.

So if you can check out their site and give me the best choice. If nothing from that site Let me know where.

Ill also have a lot of question about getting the sump hooked up as well when the time comes.


OH YEAH I ALSO NEED TO KNOW WHAT PUMPS TO GET WITH THE OVERFLOW BOX AS WELL. HELP A REEFER OUT

Thanks
Denzel

 

[dan10342]

anything with a u-tube in it. dont get one that needs an aqualifter pump

 

[rebelprettyboy]

anything with a u-tube in it. dont get one that needs an aqualifter pump

lol ones of those on the Drs website?

 

[coral88]

If it was me I would order a kit from Glass-holes.com. It really isn't that hard to drill a hole and the kit comes with all you will need.

 

[Big D]

If it was me I would order a kit from Glass-holes.com. It really isn't that hard to drill a hole and the kit comes with all you will need.

Agreed... going this route would be a lot less trouble then a hang overflow imo.




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[rebelprettyboy]

Let me go see. Im not really that good with the DIY.

And if I drill it then what would I need from Dr Foster and Smith to get my sump plumed w the tank?

Im sorry, but im very retarded w this. Gotta talk to me like this is my first tank even though its my 4th one lol

 

[coral88]

If you got the kit with the hole saw all you would need is a pump that is not larger than the overflow is rated for and the rest you can get at Home depot.

 

[dan10342]

i agree, definitely drilling over HOB for an overflow. mine is HOB, because my 55 is totally all tempered (according to sticker). i would say, drill the side of the tank/bottom of the tank. 1 1/4 inch bulkhead should work. as would a 3/4 inch for the return. drsfostersmith has tubing and all for the drains and returns. all u need is the PVC parts for the hard plumbing stuff. drsfostersmith also sells bulkheads. there is a wealth of information on side/bottom plumbing so start googling it up!

 

[rebelprettyboy]

hmm

my tank is is an aqueon or something like that all glass. How do I know if its temperd!

 

[dan10342]

sticker or polarized lense

 

[rebelprettyboy]

sticker doesnt say.. WHats polarized?
im gonna check the website and see if it says

 

[rebelprettyboy]

http://www.aqueonproducts.com/products/standard-aquariums.htm

Thats the site of the brand of tank. The bottom of the tank is temepered. So what about the other sideS?

 

[coral88]

i agree, definitely drilling over HOB for an overflow. mine is HOB, because my 55 is totally all tempered (according to sticker). i would say, drill the side of the tank/bottom of the tank. 1 1/4 inch bulkhead should work. as would a 3/4 inch for the return. drsfostersmith has tubing and all for the drains and returns. all u need is the PVC parts for the hard plumbing stuff. drsfostersmith also sells bulkheads. there is a wealth of information on side/bottom plumbing so start googling it up!

You don’t need to order anything other than a pump if you want to from Foster and smith. The kit from glass-holes.com comes with everything you need including the bulkhead. And you SHOULD be ok drilling the back of the tank You don’t drill the bottom for the overflows from glass holes.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

Ok so lookin at glass hole and is this the best to get for the 40 breeder? Gonna be a mixed reef. Mostly Favias, Acans, Micros. Rare zoas. And some Nice SPS. So I want some good flow and will pick up a couple koralias

 

[coral88]

I don’t think your going to find a hang on overflow that even comes close to the glass-holes overflows For what you’re doing I think the small one not the one for nanos but the next one up will be just fine. But you can get a bigger one if you really think that’s what you need. The overflows they sell take far less room in the tank than most others as well. Let me take a look and I’ll see if I can get you a link

 

[coral88]

I would go with the 700gph complete kit


http://www.glass-holes.com/category.sc?categoryId=3

 

[ofblong]

If you got the kit with the hole saw all you would need is a pump that is not larger than the overflow is rated for and the rest you can get at Home depot.

you can also buy the pump with the overflow kit at the same time for cheap on their site.

 

[coral88]

you can also buy the pump with the overflow kit at the same time for cheap on their site.

I forgot about that so a order to glass-holes and a trip to home depot and you're all set

 

[rebelprettyboy]

Thanks peeps!

 

[rebelprettyboy]

wat is teeth? Do i need it?

It has a list of extras to the side to add to the order what all do I need?

And which pump do I get with it? lol