HOB Overflow and Return Pump Recommendations

HumanIMDB · 10/01/2007, 08:35 AM

Hi all,

I am looking for some recommendations, tales from the trenches, horror stories regarding Hang on the back Overflows.

I have an AGA 92 Corner that was made with Tempered Glass and didn't come with the overflow kit; so drilling doesn't seem to be an option.

Also, if anyone has any recommendations on what size/model of return pump I should use, I would greatly appreciate those as well.

Thanks,
Chris

danch · 10/01/2007, 09:09 AM

The Cadillac: http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html
The Chevy: http://www.aquacorals.com/ShopOverflows.htm

I'm using the chevy (Amiracle) on a 75G, with a ViaAqua 3600 return pump, choked back just a bit.

I did something like this: http://home.everestkc.net/jrobertson...struction.html
on the drain in the overflow to quite it down.

I cut the pumps at least once a week for feeding/water changes, etc., and I've never lost syphon. I did get a bubble in the u-tube that restricted flow a bit, but I was able to drag that out with an air line.

msn711 · 10/01/2007, 09:26 AM

I used a generic u-tube overflow on my old 40br. It worked just fine, and maintained the siphon on its own. What you want to avoid is the cpr style overflow that requires a pump to maintain the siphon. You'll find plenty of horror stories about those. The lifereef overflows also have a great reputation if you can't find the generic one. Never had a problem with mine. Only changed when I upgraded to a 120RR.

Toddrtrex · 10/01/2007, 10:46 AM

If I were you, I would spend the money on the lifereef one. I have one on my 75, being running for over 4 years now. It has lost its siphon only when I removed the U tube.

I have a cheap U tube box on my 29, wish I would have spent the money on another lifereef one. I had to modify the U tube itself on the cheap one -- it was too short and kept losing siphon.

10/01/2007, 08:35 AM	#1
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	HOB Overflow and Return Pump Recommendations Hi all, I am looking for some recommendations, tales from the trenches, horror stories regarding Hang on the back Overflows. I have an AGA 92 Corner that was made with Tempered Glass and didn't come with the overflow kit; so drilling doesn't seem to be an option. Also, if anyone has any recommendations on what size/model of return pump I should use, I would greatly appreciate those as well. Thanks, Chris __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

10/01/2007, 09:09 AM	#2
danch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 614	The Cadillac: http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html The Chevy: http://www.aquacorals.com/ShopOverflows.htm I'm using the chevy (Amiracle) on a 75G, with a ViaAqua 3600 return pump, choked back just a bit. I did something like this: http://home.everestkc.net/jrobertson...struction.html on the drain in the overflow to quite it down. I cut the pumps at least once a week for feeding/water changes, etc., and I've never lost syphon. I did get a bubble in the u-tube that restricted flow a bit, but I was able to drag that out with an air line. __________________ Asking dumb questions since '06! Or, a dumby asking questions since '06! Current Tank Info: 29G FW, 75G LPSing

10/01/2007, 09:26 AM	#3
msn711 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reynoldsburg, OH Posts: 974	I used a generic u-tube overflow on my old 40br. It worked just fine, and maintained the siphon on its own. What you want to avoid is the cpr style overflow that requires a pump to maintain the siphon. You'll find plenty of horror stories about those. The lifereef overflows also have a great reputation if you can't find the generic one. Never had a problem with mine. Only changed when I upgraded to a 120RR. __________________ Shay Current Tank Info: 120 Deep Blue Pro

10/01/2007, 10:46 AM	#4
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	If I were you, I would spend the money on the lifereef one. I have one on my 75, being running for over 4 years now. It has lost its siphon only when I removed the U tube. I have a cheap U tube box on my 29, wish I would have spent the money on another lifereef one. I had to modify the U tube itself on the cheap one -- it was too short and kept losing siphon. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef