Need help with overflow

flying_dutchman · 08/29/2009, 09:27 PM

Hi,
I want to put a small sump on my 30 gallon (basically just a plastic box with the equipment in it) My tank is not drilled so I wanted to get a siphon overflow box.
I wanted to get this one:
http://shop.aquatraders.com/Continuo...00-p/44011.htm
So I have a couple of questions
-The siphon is 600gph, So I guess the return should be less or it will run dry eventually, Is this right?
I have a 500gph lying around would this be good for the return? The aquarium is 43'' from the ground.
-They say that "Recommended to use with a powerhead to prevent trapped air from the siphon" is this needed?
Anybody tried the overflow from aquatraders? Some input on other siphon overflows?
Thanks

fox2589 · 08/30/2009, 12:03 AM

i wouldn't purchase that overflow box..and reply to why by saying you get what you pay for..look into the U shaped models like the lifereef to prevent a potential flood..-drew

08/29/2009, 09:27 PM	#1
flying_dutchman Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,319	Need help with overflow Hi, I want to put a small sump on my 30 gallon (basically just a plastic box with the equipment in it) My tank is not drilled so I wanted to get a siphon overflow box. I wanted to get this one: http://shop.aquatraders.com/Continuo...00-p/44011.htm So I have a couple of questions -The siphon is 600gph, So I guess the return should be less or it will run dry eventually, Is this right? I have a 500gph lying around would this be good for the return? The aquarium is 43'' from the ground. -They say that "Recommended to use with a powerhead to prevent trapped air from the siphon" is this needed? Anybody tried the overflow from aquatraders? Some input on other siphon overflows? Thanks

08/30/2009, 12:03 AM	#2
fox2589 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 557	i wouldn't purchase that overflow box..and reply to why by saying you get what you pay for..look into the U shaped models like the lifereef to prevent a potential flood..-drew __________________ Back in the game.and no its not the first time haha. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder,20 gallon sump,bubble magus nac 6,eheim 1250 return,175 halide on lumenarc mini.