Drain return ideas 40b

[SaltAddict89]

Im stuck between a few ideas for the 40b on weather or not i should use my ehsopps overflow and hang pvc over the top for the return or spend the 150 for the gl*******s kit. If there are any odeas or what you think would be greatly appreciated

 

[143MPCo]

I personally would drill it, an over-flow like the eshopps has issues with accumulating air and breaking the siphon, if you go that route add a lift pump like toms aquatics. Power outage can also cause an over-flow to lose its siphon and when the return pump kicks back on, flood water over the lip of the tank and onto your floor...

Check this site for options: Glass-Holes

"150 for the gl*******s kit." <-- Assuming this was the kit from the above link? (sorry), How much flow (return) are you looking to push through the over-flow?

Kit comes with everything you need.
Alex

 

[SaltAddict89]

Atleast 15x my 40 gallon so sps wouldnt be an issue

 

[143MPCo]

Don't know if you opposed to this idea but they have a 700gph and its roughly half the cost you noted above.

 

[SaltAddict89]

The 700 plus return is a kit i believe. Can you link

 

[143MPCo]

Don't know if you opposed to this idea but they have a 700gph and its roughly half the cost you noted above.

I did, it's that 2nd to last post...

 

[SaltAddict89]

This is what i am talking about.
http://www.glass-holes.com/700-In-N-Out-Complete-System-innout7.htm

 

[143MPCo]

I see, your adding the return kit also... IMO, that will be your best bet in this instance.

 

[gar732]

I ran a hob overflow and I'll never do it again. I actually tore my 75g down just to replace it with a reef ready version. I made my own glass holes style overflow, I found the specs online and cut it up. I made 4 of them for less than the cost of 1.

 

[betelgeuse]

I use a pvc overflow that I made for my 150 with an aqua lifter pump to keep suction... works great... never had a problem... and was cheap to make.

 

[MrDJeep123]

I use a pvc overflow that I made for my 150 with an aqua lifter pump to keep suction... works great... never had a problem... and was cheap to make.

I'm doing this as well...slow work in progress as I'm doing it to an already established tank.

 

[143MPCo]

I ran a hob overflow and I'll never do it again. I actually tore my 75g down just to replace it with a reef ready version. I made my own glass holes style overflow, I found the specs online and cut it up. I made 4 of them for less than the cost of 1.

Just curious, what made you remove the HOB over-flow?

 

[gar732]

After a near flood I was constantly worried about it, after the first time you find yourself picking up gallons of water off the floor you try to make sure it doesn't happen again. Not to mention the cleaner look of not having equipment hanging off the tank.

 

[143MPCo]

Thx for the reply, not a big fan of HOB either... in a pinch they might get the job done but personally feel a good drilled over-flow is best, IMO I'll never use/setup any other type but, beananimal style overflow.

After a near flood I was constantly worried about it, after the first time you find yourself picking up gallons of water off the floor you try to make sure it doesn't happen again. Not to mention the cleaner look of not having equipment hanging off the tank.

 

[phillrodrigo]

There are people in the club that have the hole saw to cut glass. If you can get one of them to let you borrow it drill it. If you have never drilled glass before I will drill it for you. It's pretty simple

 

[SaltAddict89]

Phil will you drill it for me? If you do ill purchase some zoa frags

 

[phillrodrigo]

Yes sir. Find the bit from someone. I think james has one.

 

[SaltAddict89]

Ill get it when i buy the kit.

 

[phillrodrigo]

If I were you I would order 3 1" bulkheads from champion lighting. They will get to you the fastest from them they are in I think Pennsylvania. I always use there bulkheads.

 

[SaltAddict89]

3 bulkheads? What ideas are you thinking up over there