Getting Ready for Setup

JulieWalmsley · 02/24/2007, 06:30 PM

Hi! I am new to the Reef Central. I have an existing 55 Gallon tank that was being used for fresh water and now I would like to move on to a reef tank. I want to have a sump pump however my tank is temper glass. Is there still a way to have a sump pump? Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

artman18944 · 02/24/2007, 07:26 PM

just use a HOB overflow to drain the water into your sump

JulieWalmsley · 02/24/2007, 07:37 PM

Thanks! Sorry Im still very new at this, but what is an HOB?

clevername · 02/24/2007, 07:40 PM

This is exactly what i did a couple years back. Word of advise; buy quality/right equipment now and save yourself a huge hassle later on. I cant tell you how many times i tried to "save" or "skimp" on buying certain parts only to find out later i need something bigger or better.

i have bought, skimmer, lights, heater, substrate twice now all because i wanted to save a few bucks in the beginning.

Here is my HOB (Hang On Back) overflow.

JulieWalmsley · 02/24/2007, 07:52 PM

I do want to buy quality equipment, however I don't think I should get rid of my 55 gallon tank. Could you explain exactly how the HOB overflow works?

Larry Waughon · 02/24/2007, 11:27 PM

The U tube takes water from your tank and sends it over the side and down to sump.

Larry Waughon · 02/24/2007, 11:28 PM

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02/24/2007, 06:30 PM	#1
JulieWalmsley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 3	Getting Ready for Setup Hi! I am new to the Reef Central. I have an existing 55 Gallon tank that was being used for fresh water and now I would like to move on to a reef tank. I want to have a sump pump however my tank is temper glass. Is there still a way to have a sump pump? Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

02/24/2007, 07:26 PM	#2
artman18944 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milton, Pa. Posts: 168	just use a HOB overflow to drain the water into your sump __________________ .....its all about the water Current Tank Info: 36 gal bow front, aqueon pro flex 1 sump, asm mini g skimmer, aquaticlife 4 bulb t5ho, reef octopus overflow box, RKL controller, foam/rock back wall.

02/24/2007, 07:37 PM	#3
JulieWalmsley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 3	Thanks! Sorry Im still very new at this, but what is an HOB?

02/24/2007, 07:40 PM	#4
clevername Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, MO Posts: 1,125	This is exactly what i did a couple years back. Word of advise; buy quality/right equipment now and save yourself a huge hassle later on. I cant tell you how many times i tried to "save" or "skimp" on buying certain parts only to find out later i need something bigger or better. i have bought, skimmer, lights, heater, substrate twice now all because i wanted to save a few bucks in the beginning. Here is my HOB (Hang On Back) overflow.

02/24/2007, 07:52 PM	#5
JulieWalmsley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 3	I do want to buy quality equipment, however I don't think I should get rid of my 55 gallon tank. Could you explain exactly how the HOB overflow works?

02/24/2007, 11:27 PM	#6
Larry Waughon Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pingree Grove, IL Posts: 1,872	The U tube takes water from your tank and sends it over the side and down to sump.

02/24/2007, 11:28 PM	#7
Larry Waughon Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pingree Grove, IL Posts: 1,872	*To Reef Central*