Glass-Holes Overflow Question!

huskysglare1 · 05/28/2009, 04:39 AM

http://www.glass-holes.com/product.s...3&productId=45

Does anyone knows what size tank this overflow is good for? and what's the Gallon/hr for the largest overflow box? I am looking for an overflow system for my new 170g tank. I am wondering if Glass Hole's biggest overflow box can handle a 170g tank.

hottuna · 05/28/2009, 05:23 AM

that dart box can handle what it says -2500gph...if u need more flow than that -order 2....u wont be disappointed - that is a top shelf company with great products and support..

Capt_Cully · 05/28/2009, 05:40 AM

LOVE these things. I've got a smaller one on a 40B. My LFS installs them on most of the tanks they sell. I've got a friend who set up the one you're looking at on a 180, peninsula style. She's running lots of flow thru it (not sure of exact #'s) and is happy with it.

huskysglare1 · 05/28/2009, 05:43 AM

Cap, just 1? do you guys think 1 is enough for a 170g?

huskysglare1 · 05/28/2009, 11:34 AM

Where's the best place to place thls overflow box? mld or corner?

phenom5 · 05/28/2009, 12:11 PM

IMO, that's more then enough flow for you.

How much water are you planning on moving through your sump?

firemedic0135 · 05/28/2009, 01:35 PM

My 1500 flows at least 1200gph. I mounted it in the middle and it blends in with the black background very well. Really thin to, not nearly as obtrusive as the corner flow styles.

huskysglare1 · 05/28/2009, 11:39 PM

what's the benefit of putting it in the mid vs in the corner?

hottuna · 05/29/2009, 04:31 AM

better drainage...unless your tank is dead level...which most are'nt.

billdogg · 05/29/2009, 06:04 AM

i got the dart overflow kit with 2x2" bulkheads - included the holesaw - I put it on my 150 - it will handle more than enough flow for your tank. Great company!

huskysglare1 · 05/31/2009, 09:32 AM

SO, mld placement has better dralnaga?

austin93 · 05/31/2009, 10:54 AM

I put in a 1500 box on my 75 and its great. I wouldn't put it in the middle, just too noticeable for me. Good for a wavebox thou!

05/28/2009, 04:39 AM	#1
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	Glass-Holes Overflow Question! http://www.glass-holes.com/product.s...3&productId=45 Does anyone knows what size tank this overflow is good for? and what's the Gallon/hr for the largest overflow box? I am looking for an overflow system for my new 170g tank. I am wondering if Glass Hole's biggest overflow box can handle a 170g tank.

05/28/2009, 05:23 AM	#2
hottuna Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,248	that dart box can handle what it says -2500gph...if u need more flow than that -order 2....u wont be disappointed - that is a top shelf company with great products and support.. __________________ HotTuna

05/28/2009, 05:40 AM	#3
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	LOVE these things. I've got a smaller one on a 40B. My LFS installs them on most of the tanks they sell. I've got a friend who set up the one you're looking at on a 180, peninsula style. She's running lots of flow thru it (not sure of exact #'s) and is happy with it. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

05/28/2009, 05:43 AM	#4
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	Cap, just 1? do you guys think 1 is enough for a 170g? __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

05/28/2009, 11:34 AM	#5
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	Where's the best place to place thls overflow box? mld or corner? __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

05/28/2009, 12:11 PM	#6
phenom5 Unregistered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,096	IMO, that's more then enough flow for you. How much water are you planning on moving through your sump? __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: DSA 155 Pro \| ATI Sunpower \| ATB 840 v2 \| Apex \| Wav

05/28/2009, 01:35 PM	#7
firemedic0135 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: East Tx. Posts: 147	My 1500 flows at least 1200gph. I mounted it in the middle and it blends in with the black background very well. Really thin to, not nearly as obtrusive as the corner flow styles.

05/28/2009, 11:39 PM	#8
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	what's the benefit of putting it in the mid vs in the corner? __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

05/29/2009, 04:31 AM	#9
hottuna Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,248	better drainage...unless your tank is dead level...which most are'nt. __________________ HotTuna

05/29/2009, 06:04 AM	#10
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	i got the dart overflow kit with 2x2" bulkheads - included the holesaw - I put it on my 150 - it will handle more than enough flow for your tank. Great company! __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

05/31/2009, 09:32 AM	#11
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	SO, mld placement has better dralnaga? __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

05/31/2009, 10:54 AM	#12
austin93 Don't Panic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Trenton, MO Posts: 757	I put in a 1500 box on my 75 and its great. I wouldn't put it in the middle, just too noticeable for me. Good for a wavebox thou! __________________ DON'T PANIC! Current Tank Info: 30 Rimless