tank advice for second floor!!

0000 · 12/16/2011, 11:32 AM

I am upgrading my 36 gallon to a 75 gallon.

It will be on the second floor in my room, the weight is not a problem, But I am buying the tank NEW instead of used from lfs to make sure it does not leak.

I was looking to get a 75 Gallon marineland with built in overflow NEW for $236.99.

or I can get a Perfecto without overflow for $134.99

which is beter brand? Do they have problems leaking?

If not what is the best most reliable brand for a 75 gallon glass tank

any help is appreciated

SecretiveFish · 12/16/2011, 11:53 AM

I think both are good brands, but it seems like you have not decided if you want a built-in overflow or a hang-on-back overflow. I would make that choice before deciding what brand I was after.

0000 · 12/16/2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SecretiveFish

I think both are good brands, but it seems like you have not decided if you want a built-in overflow or a hang-on-back overflow. I would make that choice before deciding what brand I was after.

WHich one is less likely to leak?

SecretiveFish · 12/16/2011, 12:42 PM

That is a very good question

I think that both have about the same possibility.

We have two tanks that have the CPR Hang-on Back overflow boxes which I like quite a bit. The only problems we have had with those is you have to check the sponge/plastic piece once in a while to make sure it is not clogged and check that the siphon is working properly. We have almost overflowed our tank once because of the siphon not working and we have almost overflowed the overflow box once because the sponge was clogged (same tank, ha! The other tank we have not run into these problems).

We have two tanks that have build in overflows (we have too many tanks, watch yourself, this is an addiction!). The only problem we have had with the overflows is fish jumping into them (have to drain the overflow chamber to get them out, not fun) and when we were setting up one of the two tanks with the built in overflow tanks, the bulkhead was not the correct size so we had to carefully hold the bulkhead and the seal in place while tightening it so that the seal did not get pulled off to the side. We have not had any leak problems on this tank after we got the seal set properly.

Personally, I like the hang on overflow boxes better which many people will think is absolutely crazy. Why? Our large tank has built in overflows and was bought used with an amazing amount of aiptasia, majano, bubble algae and hair algae in the overflow boxes. It is a large tank making it really hard to clean out the overflow boxes (can only be partially reached by standing on a step ladder, removing the light, leaning awkwardly over the tank, and even then I can only reach 1/3 down the overflow). Maybe in a smaller tank this would not be that big of a deal.

Danzig · 12/16/2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 0000

WHich one is less likely to leak?

If your asking if whether a HOB or built in overflow is more likely to leak, the answer is a HOB. They work via a siphon and therefor if the siphon breaks it will pump your whole sump into the DT and will overflow. Absolutely hands down 100% a built in overflow is more reliable and the only way it would be a problem is if it gets clogged or wasnt installed properly. I was asking this not too long ago and decided to drill my tank i bought the glass-holes dot com 700 gph overflow for my 72 gallon tank. Best of luck

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ryeguyy84 · 12/16/2011, 01:34 PM

get the drilled one, they are both good brands. there's always a chance of leaking with a new tank but that's why it's recommended to fill it outside first to test the seams.

I've had the HOB overflow, I used it for a year and I never fully trusted it. all it takes is a rouge piece of something to clog the u-tube and not your sump water is in your DT. most likely there isn't going to be enough room.

on that note, drilled tanks aren't perfect by any means but thats the risk we all take.

12/16/2011, 11:32 AM	#1
0000 Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland Posts: 203	tank advice for second floor!! I am upgrading my 36 gallon to a 75 gallon. It will be on the second floor in my room, the weight is not a problem, But I am buying the tank NEW instead of used from lfs to make sure it does not leak. I was looking to get a 75 Gallon marineland with built in overflow NEW for $236.99. or I can get a Perfecto without overflow for $134.99 which is beter brand? Do they have problems leaking? If not what is the best most reliable brand for a 75 gallon glass tank any help is appreciated Last edited by 0000; 12/16/2011 at 11:40 AM.

12/16/2011, 12:42 PM	#4
SecretiveFish Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 713	That is a very good question I think that both have about the same possibility. We have two tanks that have the CPR Hang-on Back overflow boxes which I like quite a bit. The only problems we have had with those is you have to check the sponge/plastic piece once in a while to make sure it is not clogged and check that the siphon is working properly. We have almost overflowed our tank once because of the siphon not working and we have almost overflowed the overflow box once because the sponge was clogged (same tank, ha! The other tank we have not run into these problems). We have two tanks that have build in overflows (we have too many tanks, watch yourself, this is an addiction!). The only problem we have had with the overflows is fish jumping into them (have to drain the overflow chamber to get them out, not fun) and when we were setting up one of the two tanks with the built in overflow tanks, the bulkhead was not the correct size so we had to carefully hold the bulkhead and the seal in place while tightening it so that the seal did not get pulled off to the side. We have not had any leak problems on this tank after we got the seal set properly. Personally, I like the hang on overflow boxes better which many people will think is absolutely crazy. Why? Our large tank has built in overflows and was bought used with an amazing amount of aiptasia, majano, bubble algae and hair algae in the overflow boxes. It is a large tank making it really hard to clean out the overflow boxes (can only be partially reached by standing on a step ladder, removing the light, leaning awkwardly over the tank, and even then I can only reach 1/3 down the overflow). Maybe in a smaller tank this would not be that big of a deal. Last edited by SecretiveFish; 12/16/2011 at 12:44 PM. Reason: typo

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12/16/2011, 11:53 AM	#2
SecretiveFish Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 713	I think both are good brands, but it seems like you have not decided if you want a built-in overflow or a hang-on-back overflow. I would make that choice before deciding what brand I was after.

12/16/2011, 01:34 PM	#6
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	get the drilled one, they are both good brands. there's always a chance of leaking with a new tank but that's why it's recommended to fill it outside first to test the seams. I've had the HOB overflow, I used it for a year and I never fully trusted it. all it takes is a rouge piece of something to clog the u-tube and not your sump water is in your DT. most likely there isn't going to be enough room. on that note, drilled tanks aren't perfect by any means but thats the risk we all take.