Overflow came without Holes.

[Kasey Grohowski]

I just received my overflow and it doesn't have holes in it. I was just wondering if thats normal or not.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just received my overflow and it doesn't have holes in it. I was just wondering if thats normal or not.

If you mean holes for bulkheads- Not normal unless it is a hang on the back model for tanks that are Not drilled.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

If you mean holes for bulkheads- Not normal unless it is a hang on the back model for tanks that are Not drilled.

It is supposed to be drill mounted internal overflow

 

[vetteguy53081]

Contact seller. It is useless without holes. May be an oversight at manufacturer

 

[jtl]

Is you tank drilled? Maybe they expect the customer to drill the holes in the correct spot.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Is you tank drilled? Maybe they expect the customer to drill the holes in the correct spot.

Yeah thats ny thought

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Contact seller. It is useless without holes. May be an oversight at manufacturer

I contacted them, they said thats on purpose.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I contacted them, they said thats on purpose.

Looks like you will need an acrylic hole saw

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Looks like you will need an acrylic hole saw

The overflow is just metal?

 

[blackizzz]

A metal overflow for a reef tank? Sounds like a bad idea, what kind of overflow is it? Do you have a brand/model name?

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

A metal overflow for a reef tank? Sounds like a bad idea, what kind of overflow is it? Do you have a brand/model name?

I bought it off ebay, why is it a bad idea? Any idea where I can get an overflow with a be an animal setup?

 

[xaflatoonx]

Pictures would really help here.

 

[JoshH]

I agree, pictures and maybe a link to the seller, never heard of a metal overflow for an aquarium...

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

I agree, pictures and maybe a link to the seller, never heard of a metal overflow for an aquarium...

Maybe I'm dumb and its not metal, you tell me

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Oh wow I am stupid, I just seen on the products description it is acrylic. Wow it really feels like metal though

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Nonetheless I have to drill through it correct?

 

[JoshH]

Definately acrylic, and yes you will have to drill the hole/holes yourself, easy enough to do.

If you wanted something pre drilled you would be looking at Modular Marine, Eshopps, Reef Savvy Ghost Overflows, glass cages overflows, Synergy Reef Shadow Overflows ETC

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Anyone know if it matters how far the holes are away from eachother in the bean animal setup?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yes- just go slow when cutting hole.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Yes- just go slow when cutting hole.

Does acrylic need to be lubricated like glass? Also dumb question but, same size holes as aquarium holes correct?