Quite Disappointed

Musovski · Aug 5, 2018

Today makes my tank 200% better.

it all began when i ordered a fluval 406 for a reef tank. I know canisters arent ideal for them, but thats what i could afford. when i recieved it, it did not run well so i returned it. I got my refund and ordered a eheim 2217. Today i recieved it and it came cracked. I took that as a sign that maybe i shouldnt use these filters for my tank.

As soon as my refund comes in, i am making my sump/fuge. But i need help. How do i go on about doing this without drilling holes. I know i need an overflow, but how do i do it? What is ideal for me?

Ive got a 65G tank, 36x18x24

i plan on getting this sump/fuge

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/crystal-sump-30-trigger-systems.html

Crabs McJones · Aug 5, 2018

Musovski said:
Today makes my tank 200% better.

it all began when i ordered a fluval 406 for a reef tank. I know canisters arent ideal for them, but thats what i could afford. when i recieved it, it did not run well so i returned it. I got my refund and ordered a eheim 2217. Today i recieved it and it came cracked. I took that as a sign that maybe i shouldnt use these filters for my tank.

As soon as my refund comes in, i am making my sump/fuge. But i need help. How do i go on about doing this without drilling holes. I know i need an overflow, but how do i do it? What is ideal for me?

Ive got a 65G tank, 36x18x24

i plan on getting this sump/fuge

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/crystal-sump-30-trigger-systems.html

Currently use this sump and love it. Works great

Eshopps makes a hang on back overflow. I used one for 2 years with no issues

Retro Reefer · Aug 5, 2018

Musovski said:
Today makes my tank 200% better.
As soon as my refund comes in, i am making my sump/fuge. But i need help. How do i go on about doing this without drilling holes. I know i need an overflow, but how do i do it? What is ideal for me?

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/crystal-sump-30-trigger-systems.html

Just get a HOB overflow.. no drilling required they are quick, easy and not very expensive

ahammer · Aug 5, 2018

Crabs Mcjones said:
Currently use this sump and love it. Works great
Eshopps makes a hang on back overflow. I used one for 2 years with no issues

Great looking sump design!

Musovski · Aug 5, 2018

ok. Thank you guys! Also, nice sump Crabs, im going to base mine off yours just to get an idea of what i need to get done

mcarroll · Aug 5, 2018

If budget was the problem to begin with, then you might consider doing a plain tank (20 Long or 30 Long, for example) for your sump. Add return, add skimmer, add drain box, add drain and return plumbing and an ATO. You can buy used. Buying new that seems to add to about $200+50+350+70+50+ATO. Even without putting a price on the ATO you're >$700.

For about $600 you could instead go with the simplicity of a Tunze Reefpack 500.....filter, skimmer and ATO in one pack. Made for internal installation – magnetically mounted.

Simpler. Very slick. Maybe cheaper too, depending on what else you're looking at.