Over flox box help please!

[Notsolostfish]

I have a 20 gallon saltwater tank its been up for 3 months ago it's too late for drill and i want to have a small 15 gallon sump ...but i am worried about the overflox box that it lose the syphon as many people said is it safe? or not? my lfs said it's very safe and good ..so what do u think guys?

 

[roadrashpaul]

What overflow are you using? I am using a CPR with an aqua lifter pump to restore flow if it looses it. I have had one power outage and I have tested it probably 20 times and it has worked flawlessly every time.

 

[Notsolostfish]

I didn't do the sump yet i was talking just with my lfs i didn't buy anything he said the overflow box is for 125$ it's very pricey.. so i wanted to know if they are safe or not...cause i don't want anything to overflow at my floor

 

[jduck]

What size is your 20g? You could get another 20g and drill it yourself and install overflow/bulkhead for cheaper than $125

 

[Notsolostfish]

I can't get another tank right now! no space for it seriously

 

[PaulKreider]

What he means is get the 20g, drill it, plumb It and get it ready to go, then transfer all livestock sand and rock ect. Atleast that's What I would do.

 

[miyags]

I'd shop around for a cheaper overflow.

 

[Bad Company]

You can but a 20 gal for very little money... and not have to set up a siphon, and airline to keep it active, and a pump to remove air from it etc. etc.

 

[KorL]

Not sure how much a lfs sells a 20 gallon drilled with overflow, should cost less than a $125 overflow box.

Or you can DIY, just buy a 20 gallon tank, have someone drill it, then make a overflow box. Probably cost you $50-70.

 

[Waters]

If it is setup properly, an overflow will not lose its siphon. I used one for years (shutting it off once a week for water changes) and never lost siphon.

 

[Ductigamist]

I Can send you my CPR OVERFLOW BOX use a Thomas Aquapump and I've had no problems. Let me know if you want it