Exotic Marine Systems

[iGotJokess]

Anyone been able to get in contact with them lately? I’m hoping they’re still doing business during this time, but was just curious if anyone had any info.

 

[GoldeneyeRet]

@TaylorPilot

 

[iGotJokess]

@TaylorPilot

Any news?

 

[ethridge78]

I can’t get ahold of them either.

 

[fishstix]

I have been trying to contact them as well, as I need a new overflow for my tank being built, but not heard anything back. I just need to find out about how it works with the overflow and when it would be ready for my tank builder since they need to drill the holes before building the tank.

 

[ethridge78]

I want to see if there overflow would work on 1” thick aquarium

 

[ethridge78]

I want to see if there overflow would work on 1” thick aquarium

Well they just contacted me so going to put a order in.

 

[fishstix]

Contacted me as well and I have placed my order

 

[lpsouth1978]

You will both love your new EMS gear. I absolutely LOVE my 32" overflow!

 

[fishstix]

You will both love your new EMS gear. I absolutely LOVE my 32" overflow!

That what I went with as well. Looking forward for it to arrive and my new tank.

 

[ethridge78]

Just haven’t decided to get one or two for my 540gal

 

[ca1ore]

Why would you need two? EMS will make you just about whatever length you need. Using a single 32” on my 96” tank.

 

[ethridge78]

Why would you need two? EMS will make you just about whatever length you need. Using a single 32” on my 96” tank.

How big is your tank?

 

[fishstix]

For those that have EMS, do you have problems with fish getting in? That is one thing that does worry me.

 

[ca1ore]

How big is your tank?

450. Overflow must do two things - enable adequate surface skimming (mostly a function of skim box length) and handle adequate GPH (mostly a function of bulkhead size). My 32" MM overflow handles surface skimming just fine and is rated to handle up to 3,000 GPH, though I run it much less than that. Dual overflow just adds unnecessary complexity. If you must have a longer internal skim box than @TaylorPilot can easily make, you can butt two up against each other to feed a single external box. He did something like that for me for an upcoming build.

 

[fishstix]

Looking forward to getting mine, but I have a lot of small fish, I am worr

450. Overflow must do two things - enable adequate surface skimming (mostly a function of skim box length) and handle adequate GPH (mostly a function of bulkhead size). My 32" MM overflow handles surface skimming just fine and is rated to handle up to 3,000 GPH, though I run it much less than that. Dual overflow just adds unnecessary complexity. If you must have a longer internal skim box than @TaylorPilot can easily make, you can butt two up against each other to feed a single external box. He did something like that for me for an upcoming build.

That is great. Looking forward to getting mine, but I am worried about my small fish getting into the weir. Do you have any concerns about this? I am wondering if I could make something to cover up the in-take holes so smaller fish don't get in.

 

[ca1ore]

That is great. Looking forward to getting mine, but I am worried about my small fish getting into the weir. Do you have any concerns about this? I am wondering if I could make something to cover up the in-take holes so smaller fish don't get in.

I guess it depends on how small is small LOL. Imagine smaller fish would go through the slots, though if you have access to the rear box and use strainers, it should be easy enough to get them out. You could also back the slot with something like gutter guard. You'd just need to keep an eye out for any clogging.

 

[GlassMunky]

i have the 32" EM box as well on my 72" 210G tank and love it! super quiet and moves a ton of water, super happy with it.
I have had 1 small anthia end up inside the box, but was easily scooped back out. To fix that "issue" you can simply add a small 1" piece of Gutter guard to the inside of the box.

Frost King E/O 6 in. x 20 ft. Plastic Gutter Guard VX620 - The Home Depot

The Thermwell Products Frost King 6 in. x 20 ft. Gutter Guard helps you to keep gutters clean. And free from clogs with its durable fabric that will not rust or corrode. This black fabric covers up to

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I did this on my old 70G tank for about 3 years and it worked wonders and never caused any flow issues or got clogged

 

[ethridge78]

450. Overflow must do two things - enable adequate surface skimming (mostly a function of skim box length) and handle adequate GPH (mostly a function of bulkhead size). My 32" MM overflow handles surface skimming just fine and is rated to handle up to 3,000 GPH, though I run it much less than that. Dual overflow just adds unnecessary complexity. If you must have a longer internal skim box than @TaylorPilot can easily make, you can butt two up against each other to feed a single external box. He did something like that for me for an upcoming build.

Mainly wanted two boxes because wanted to run two of the drains as full siphon

 

[ethridge78]

Mainly wanted two boxes because wanted to run two of the drains as full siphon

Also someone told me he doesn’t do custom anymore don’t know if that’s true. Originally wanted a modular marine but they aren’t taking orders.