Internal Overflows

Rek84 · 03/03/2010, 08:07 AM

Hi everyone,

I really need some help. I'm considering buying a used OceanView 60 gallon cube tank. It is not drilled for an internal overflow, which I would need.

Does anyone know of a reputable online dealer where I can buy an internal overflow to fit this tank? I found only one place so far, but they are incredibly expensive, and I would like to look at some alternatives. I'm under a time restriction, so I'd like to find a place that has a fairly speedy turnaround.

Also, my local pet store owner says he can drill the tank. There is no sticker on the bottom, so do you guys think it would be safe to drill it on the bottom, or should it be near the bottom on the back glass?

I would really appreciate some help, my old tank of almost 20 years has sprung a leak, so I'm trying to get something new set up to transfer everything over before the leak gets too bad. As soon as I get the overflow issued settled, I can proceed.

wlo · 03/03/2010, 09:43 AM

I saw recently on ebay

Gold Stripe · 03/03/2010, 09:58 AM

Dont know much about the tank but if you are looking for a simple overflow you can mount on the back wall glass-holes makes a good one.

Rek84 · 03/03/2010, 11:18 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. I did look at glass-holes.com, and at some of those on Ebay. What I was hoping to find was an overflow that would go from the bottom to the top of the tank, like those you see that are factory installed. Does anyone have any idea where I can find those? The only one I have seen so far cost about $180.00 which seems like an awful lot.

Navyblue · 03/03/2010, 12:05 PM

I am considering replacing my tank and am weighing on the overflow options too.

Is the full height chamber actually better? I'd imagine the higher drop in height would mean that it is potentially noisier (of course it can be dialed). And full height also takes up more real estate in tank.

Just thinking out loud, I am thinking of having it customised but not sure which way I should go.

RVANANO · 03/03/2010, 12:09 PM

Why not get one made at a local acrylic shop? We have a local place called D&G plastics. Of course my LFS made mine so.... I am very happy. Mine is black acrylic.

EllieSuz · 03/03/2010, 12:19 PM

I have a new LifeReef overflow box on my tank and it works great. Not the factory installed overflow, but it's running just great, never fails to start up the siphon and takes up far less space than the top to bottom overflows. Plus, no shattering glass from drilling tempered glass. LifeReef.com

Gold Stripe · 03/03/2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Navyblue

I am considering replacing my tank and am weighing on the overflow options too.

Is the full height chamber actually better? I'd imagine the higher drop in height would mean that it is potentially noisier (of course it can be dialed). And full height also takes up more real estate in tank.

Just thinking out loud, I am thinking of having it customised but not sure which way I should go.

I was wondering if there were a specific reason he wanted it full height. I like the GH overflow because it allows more room for aquascaping.

RVANANO · 03/03/2010, 12:36 PM

I have a top mounted internal overflow on my 120. I chose it for room to aquascape but it does cast a shadow on the back from my light. Not bad but that is the only negative I could point out. I prefer top drilled so if there is a leak or if I need to replace something, I don't have to drain the whole tank.

Rek84 · 03/03/2010, 02:04 PM

The main reason I want a tall one, is because I'd like to have the tank drilled on the bottom. That way, I wouldn't see the hose running down the lenght of the back of the tank, and of course, the hose could be shorter.

I wish I had an acrylic place nearby, but unfortunately there is nothing like that around here. I'm way down south in Mississippi, and choices are limited.

I really appreciate everyone's suggestions and comments. I've been looking on the internet for two days, still haven't had much luck.

RVANANO · 03/03/2010, 02:26 PM

Here is the one I had made by one of the LFS's called Atlantis Aquariums. If you like the design, maybe you could call and have them make and send you one.

At least that is what I would do. With any LFS. I am sure most of them can do the same

lowlt · 03/03/2010, 03:26 PM

RVANANO, how loud is it and can you show a top view to see how the PVC is done

RVANANO · 03/03/2010, 06:24 PM

It's not very loud at all. I have a sponge in front of the openings and will just clean it once a week or so to make it even quieter.

03/03/2010, 08:07 AM	#1
Rek84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 103	Internal Overflows Hi everyone, I really need some help. I'm considering buying a used OceanView 60 gallon cube tank. It is not drilled for an internal overflow, which I would need. Does anyone know of a reputable online dealer where I can buy an internal overflow to fit this tank? I found only one place so far, but they are incredibly expensive, and I would like to look at some alternatives. I'm under a time restriction, so I'd like to find a place that has a fairly speedy turnaround. Also, my local pet store owner says he can drill the tank. There is no sticker on the bottom, so do you guys think it would be safe to drill it on the bottom, or should it be near the bottom on the back glass? I would really appreciate some help, my old tank of almost 20 years has sprung a leak, so I'm trying to get something new set up to transfer everything over before the leak gets too bad. As soon as I get the overflow issued settled, I can proceed.

03/03/2010, 09:58 AM	#3
Gold Stripe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 977	Dont know much about the tank but if you are looking for a simple overflow you can mount on the back wall glass-holes makes a good one. __________________ I swear its the last coral I will buy honey ...... I promise!

03/03/2010, 12:19 PM	#7
EllieSuz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,858	I have a new LifeReef overflow box on my tank and it works great. Not the factory installed overflow, but it's running just great, never fails to start up the siphon and takes up far less space than the top to bottom overflows. Plus, no shattering glass from drilling tempered glass. LifeReef.com __________________ "You can't learn this hobby one question at a time." (Mr. Tuskfish) Eileen Current Tank Info: I'm out of the hobby, but used to have a60 gal. reef, refugium in sump, Internal Mag 9 return, SC 302 skimmer, two Maxi-Jet 1200's modded, four bulb T5 Lighting, Reefkeeper Lite Controller with three PC4's, Little Fishes GFO reactor.

03/03/2010, 09:43 AM	#2
wlo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 5	I saw recently on ebay

03/03/2010, 11:18 AM	#4
Rek84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 103	Thanks for the replies guys. I did look at glass-holes.com, and at some of those on Ebay. What I was hoping to find was an overflow that would go from the bottom to the top of the tank, like those you see that are factory installed. Does anyone have any idea where I can find those? The only one I have seen so far cost about $180.00 which seems like an awful lot.

03/03/2010, 12:05 PM	#5
Navyblue Low maintenance first Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,790	I am considering replacing my tank and am weighing on the overflow options too. Is the full height chamber actually better? I'd imagine the higher drop in height would mean that it is potentially noisier (of course it can be dialed). And full height also takes up more real estate in tank. Just thinking out loud, I am thinking of having it customised but not sure which way I should go.

03/03/2010, 12:09 PM	#6
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Why not get one made at a local acrylic shop? We have a local place called D&G plastics. Of course my LFS made mine so.... I am very happy. Mine is black acrylic.

03/03/2010, 12:36 PM	#9
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I have a top mounted internal overflow on my 120. I chose it for room to aquascape but it does cast a shadow on the back from my light. Not bad but that is the only negative I could point out. I prefer top drilled so if there is a leak or if I need to replace something, I don't have to drain the whole tank.

03/03/2010, 02:04 PM	#10
Rek84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 103	The main reason I want a tall one, is because I'd like to have the tank drilled on the bottom. That way, I wouldn't see the hose running down the lenght of the back of the tank, and of course, the hose could be shorter. I wish I had an acrylic place nearby, but unfortunately there is nothing like that around here. I'm way down south in Mississippi, and choices are limited. I really appreciate everyone's suggestions and comments. I've been looking on the internet for two days, still haven't had much luck.

03/03/2010, 02:26 PM	#11
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Here is the one I had made by one of the LFS's called Atlantis Aquariums. If you like the design, maybe you could call and have them make and send you one. At least that is what I would do. With any LFS. I am sure most of them can do the same

03/03/2010, 03:26 PM	#12
lowlt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 64	RVANANO, how loud is it and can you show a top view to see how the PVC is done

03/03/2010, 06:24 PM	#13
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	It's not very loud at all. I have a sponge in front of the openings and will just clean it once a week or so to make it even quieter.