Recommend Overflow Box

[JCM]

Can anyone recommend a "ghost style" overflow box. I'm considering covering up the bottom holes on my tank and drilling for a new minimalist style overflow box. The few on bulkreefsupply (Eshopps and Fiji) have horrible reviews. Does anyone make a quality one? Thanks

 

[Saltyreef]

Can anyone recommend a "ghost style" overflow box. I'm considering covering up the bottom holes on my tank and drilling for a new minimalist style overflow box. The few on bulkreefsupply (Eshopps and Fiji) have horrible reviews. Does anyone make a quality one? Thanks

Synergy and modular marine are among the top tier.

 

[JosephM]

I use the fiji cube overflow and I have no complaints other then having to silicone the outside gasket but I think that was due to my horrible drilling that chipped the hole.

 

[JCM]

Synergy and modular marine are among the top tier.

Thanks, the Synergy looks nice. I can only find the modular marine on ebay.

 

[JCM]

I use the fiji cube overflow and I have no complaints other then having to silicone the outside gasket but I think that was due to my horrible drilling that chipped the hole.

That's good to hear. I read a few negative reviews and was hesitant.

 

[Crustaceon]

I’ve been running eshopps overflows for years without issues on my 100g (eclipse L) and my 55g (prodigy M). If you want a box that really blends in, the prodigy only sticks out by 1/2”. It’s crazy.

 

[Saltyreef]

Thanks, the Synergy looks nice. I can only find the modular marine on ebay.

Heres the shadow

 

[JCM]

Heres the shadow

Thank you, looks great. Your tank seems to be a similar size as mine. What's the clear spot below the overflow box?

 

[Saltyreef]

Thank you, I think I'll order this one. All reviews seem great. Your tank seems to be a similar size as mine. What's the clear spot below the overflow box?

Can u circle clear spot? Likely a reflection.

 

[JCM]

Can u circle clear spot? Likely a reflection.

"Cleat spot" was bad phrasing. This is what I was asking about.

 

[Saltyreef]

"Cleat spot" was bad phrasing. This is what I was asking about.

Oh those arent my pix lol.

 

[JCM]

Oh those arent my pix lol.

Haha that explains why I see 2 pictures in your post, but when I enlarge them it shows 5. It seems I'm not very internet savvy.

 

[ca1ore]

EMS and Modular Marine are the best of the aftermarket overflows, but perhaps overkill on a smaller tank. I’m not a fan of the design of the synergy .... don’t like the dropped external box. Do a search here on R2R and you’ll see a lot of negative experiences. I picked modular marine for my 450 tank because I needed a large skim box, but they seem to be a bit hard to get at the moment. If I was buying one now for a smaller tank I’d probably go with the Fiji Cube LoPro. I really like the removable skim box.

 

[yoelf]

I just installed a eshopps PF-300 on my 40gl breeder and had to redo my plumbing on my return to restrict water flow even with my return on its lowest setting the PF-300 can’t handle it the ball gate I installed is nearly shut.
Other than my actual tank the PF-300 is by far the worth product I’ve bought for my system.
Live & learn I guess

 

[wonderphil-reef]

Does anyone know of UK suppliers of these overflow boxes? I ordered a fuji Cube and paid $100+ for express postage and month later still don't have it