what to do with my overflows ?!?!?!

NoobieDoobie · 12/31/2014, 01:35 PM

i am kinda new still and i am upgrading from a 130 gallon display to a 265 gallon... now i don't have the black overflow boxes in the rear corners of the tank... i have 3 bulkheads in a row in rear upper left corner and i am not sure my best way to handle this... I was going to leave it as is but was told that was a bad idea and that i should build a box because it would be easier to clean.... I'm not sure I buy that...there are 3 screens i guess you would say... they are black cone shaped...ya i guess screens lol i will attach a pic... and advice would be greatly appreciated

Mrramsey · 12/31/2014, 01:37 PM

Looks like the beginnings of a beananimal overflow. Check out the Silent & Failsafe overflow thread in the DIY section.

NoobieDoobie · 12/31/2014, 01:50 PM

hmmm looks cool but what about that box ? did he build it or buy it ? I don't seem to see a how to on that one

and is that like my only option ?

Mrramsey · 12/31/2014, 01:52 PM

Yes the overflow box is built on the inside of the tank from glass. I have the same system on my 120g. I have built 2 of them and wont use anything else.

Mrramsey · 12/31/2014, 01:54 PM

The hard part which is the drilling, is already done in your case.

NoobieDoobie · 12/31/2014, 01:56 PM

terrific tyvvm

jchindo · 12/31/2014, 01:57 PM

Either build a box or you can see if a premade one can fit. Maybe look on bulk reef supply. Or maybe a coast to coast overflow.

12/31/2014, 01:37 PM	#2
Mrramsey NEO Reefer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 1,801	Looks like the beginnings of a beananimal overflow. Check out the Silent & Failsafe overflow thread in the DIY section. __________________ Mike My 120 Build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2389417 Current Tank Info: 120g In-Wall \| BA Overflow \| 55g Sump \| SWC Extreme 150 Skimmer \| DIY ATO \| 2 Jebao RW-8\| Fluval SP6 \| Photon 48v2 LED \| GFO and Carbon

12/31/2014, 01:52 PM	#4
Mrramsey NEO Reefer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 1,801	Yes the overflow box is built on the inside of the tank from glass. I have the same system on my 120g. I have built 2 of them and wont use anything else. __________________ Mike My 120 Build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2389417 Current Tank Info: 120g In-Wall \| BA Overflow \| 55g Sump \| SWC Extreme 150 Skimmer \| DIY ATO \| 2 Jebao RW-8\| Fluval SP6 \| Photon 48v2 LED \| GFO and Carbon Last edited by Mrramsey; 12/31/2014 at 01:53 PM. Reason: typo

12/31/2014, 01:54 PM	#5
Mrramsey NEO Reefer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 1,801	The hard part which is the drilling, is already done in your case. __________________ Mike My 120 Build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2389417 Current Tank Info: 120g In-Wall \| BA Overflow \| 55g Sump \| SWC Extreme 150 Skimmer \| DIY ATO \| 2 Jebao RW-8\| Fluval SP6 \| Photon 48v2 LED \| GFO and Carbon

12/31/2014, 01:50 PM	#3
NoobieDoobie Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 9	hmmm looks cool but what about that box ? did he build it or buy it ? I don't seem to see a how to on that one and is that like my only option ?

12/31/2014, 01:56 PM	#6
NoobieDoobie Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 9	terrific tyvvm

12/31/2014, 01:57 PM	#7
jchindo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NY Posts: 52	Either build a box or you can see if a premade one can fit. Maybe look on bulk reef supply. Or maybe a coast to coast overflow.