Hey RC'S!!!newbie and with a few questions..

NickfurY · 10/21/2009, 11:32 PM

Hey guys,
i'm new to the hobby and got myself a 40g TruVu acrylic tank and have a few questions that i like to ask and hopefully i get an answer that can direct me to what i need to do to get my tank setup.

i seen other peoples tank having an over-flow either built in or a hang on the back. which is a better way or setup ? i have hear there were issue with a brand call CPR on their over flow. now is an over a must have and what is it purpose in the Reef tank or any tank of that matter? i also seen some tank with drilled hole and have it plumbed down to the sump, now is that the same as an over flow but just a different way of doing it?

here is how and what i have as far as getting my tank setup...
**40g TruVu (acrylic)
**either a 20g or 30g glass tank for sump/refuge
**40lbs of caribsea sand

Future purchases:
**-/+40lbs live rocks
**reef optopus skimmer
**pvc pipes
**T5 or MH lighting
**(2) powerhead
what else do i need?

thanks in advance for any opinion/comment/etc..

PRDubois · 10/22/2009, 12:28 AM

Get the tank drilled. HOB will probally cause a flood sooner or later.

Some people will chime in and say they have used a HOB for years with no flood, but they are the exception.

IMO the HOB is like drunk driving. Just waiting for the accident!

NickfurY · 10/22/2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRDubois

Get the tank drilled. HOB will probally cause a flood sooner or later.

Some people will chime in and say they have used a HOB for years with no flood, but they are the exception.

IMO the HOB is like drunk driving. Just waiting for the accident!

Whe you say drill the tank, are you refering to what i mention above about some peoples have 2 holes on the back of their tank that lead to the sump or pump? Is there a clearence minimum that is needed, lets say from the top of the tank to the surface of the water?

PRDubois · 10/22/2009, 12:45 AM

You need an Internal Overflow. Water flow over the top of the overflow and into the sump. A pump in the sump will then pump the water back into the tank.

This site explains the sump:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1207729

Go here and look at the entire build but there are great pictures of the overflow on page 3

10/21/2009, 11:32 PM	#1
NickfurY Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alameda Island Posts: 2	Hey RC'S!!!newbie and with a few questions.. Hey guys, i'm new to the hobby and got myself a 40g TruVu acrylic tank and have a few questions that i like to ask and hopefully i get an answer that can direct me to what i need to do to get my tank setup. i seen other peoples tank having an over-flow either built in or a hang on the back. which is a better way or setup ? i have hear there were issue with a brand call CPR on their over flow. now is an over a must have and what is it purpose in the Reef tank or any tank of that matter? i also seen some tank with drilled hole and have it plumbed down to the sump, now is that the same as an over flow but just a different way of doing it? here is how and what i have as far as getting my tank setup... 40g TruVu (acrylic) either a 20g or 30g glass tank for sump/refuge 40lbs of caribsea sand Future purchases: -/+40lbs live rocks reef optopus skimmer pvc pipes T5 or MH lighting (2) powerhead what else do i need? thanks in advance for any opinion/comment/etc..

10/22/2009, 12:28 AM	#2
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	Get the tank drilled. HOB will probally cause a flood sooner or later. Some people will chime in and say they have used a HOB for years with no flood, but they are the exception. IMO the HOB is like drunk driving. Just waiting for the accident! __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

10/22/2009, 12:45 AM	#4
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	You need an Internal Overflow. Water flow over the top of the overflow and into the sump. A pump in the sump will then pump the water back into the tank. This site explains the sump: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1207729 Go here and look at the entire build but there are great pictures of the overflow on page 3 __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank Last edited by PRDubois; 10/22/2009 at 12:53 AM.