WMAS Discussion Forum : Overflow box design http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:43:30 +0000 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:54:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6221 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Overflow box design : Hey I have an 18G with a HOB filter...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=62125&title=overflow-box-design#62125 Author: shaggydoo
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Posted: April 20 2005 at 7:54pm

Hey I have an 18G with a HOB filter I converted into a little fuge. The macro grows well in the back and I also hide my heater and some extra LR in it.  I occasionally also run carbon in it.  It works really well and the best part about it is I never have to worry about anything overflowing. It only holds about 1.5 or so gallons so it doesn't add the benefit of extra water volume like a sump does, but it does provide a haven for pods and other little critters to grow as well as a place to grow some macro.]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:54:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=62125&title=overflow-box-design#62125 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : Nothing is fail proof but I have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61920&title=overflow-box-design#61920 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: April 19 2005 at 4:11pm

Nothing is fail proof but I have made many inexpensive hang on overflows and helped others make some as well. If you would like the plans and instructions, email me here: mrpslc@mstar.net

Note: Not all presidency members think the same about everything

]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:11:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61920&title=overflow-box-design#61920 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : IME, overflow boxes will fail...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61873&title=overflow-box-design#61873 Author: Jake Pehrson
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Posted: April 18 2005 at 11:29pm

IME, overflow boxes will fail eventually without meticulous maintenance and a whole lot of luck.

It make take 6 month it may take 6 years, but I don't trust them.   I have had one too many fail, even when using "fail proof" designs.

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:29:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61873&title=overflow-box-design#61873 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : Please don&#039;t let me scare...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61871&title=overflow-box-design#61871 Author: Will Spencer
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Posted: April 18 2005 at 10:46pm

Please don't let me scare you away from a sump/refugium.  I'm not trying to tell you that you will get water on the floor.  Only that the chance will be much greater than it would be if you just left the water in the tank.  Anytime you flow water out of the tank and back you chance leaks, or worse overflows.  If a "U" tube gets plugged by a snail or crab for instance the water doesn't get to the sump as fast as it gets back and suddenly it up over the top of the tank and onto the floor.  "Been there. Done that." 

I would also suggest drilling the tank if you can.  I currently have an overflow box on my 180 and am seriously considering having Eric come out and drill it.  He did a nice job on my friends 29 gallon tank.  He even custom built a sump/refugium that would fit in her small stand.

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2005 22:46:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61871&title=overflow-box-design#61871 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : Hey Mike you seen my tank and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61864&title=overflow-box-design#61864 Author: nick
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Posted: April 18 2005 at 8:01pm

Hey Mike you seen my tank and  the overflow.I've had my set up about 4 mouths now and never had a problem even when the power went out a mouth ago I had enough room in the sump to hold all that excess water.You just have to set it up right  for it to work.Drilling your tank is a safe and convenient way to go true, but let we warn you now,will always happen don't care if you send $10000,or $250 on you tank.]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:01:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61864&title=overflow-box-design#61864 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : Mark where are you...... we need...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61863&title=overflow-box-design#61863 Author: nick
Subject: 6221
Posted: April 18 2005 at 7:45pm

Mark where are you...... we need your input on this.]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:45:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61863&title=overflow-box-design#61863 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : You could either get a glass bit...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61718&title=overflow-box-design#61718 Author: Jake Pehrson
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Posted: April 17 2005 at 1:02pm

You could either get a glass bit and drill it yourself, or I think that Eric at Marine Aquatics will come and do it for you.

I may be cheaper to buy a drilled aquarium with an overflow built in.  Transfer everything to the new aquarium and sell the undrilled aquarium.

If you are looking for over flow box designs you may want to get a hold of Mark Peterson (do a search and you will find his contact info).  He has a pretty good design (although IMO I would avoid overflow boxes).

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2005 13:02:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61718&title=overflow-box-design#61718 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : The safest way is to drill the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61710&title=overflow-box-design#61710 Author: bugzme
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Posted: April 17 2005 at 11:48am

The safest way is to drill the tank.]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:48:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61710&title=overflow-box-design#61710 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : Dang it! Have you ever asked a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61709&title=overflow-box-design#61709 Author: Hey Mikey
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Posted: April 17 2005 at 11:18am

Dang it! Have you ever asked a question that you pretty much alreadyknow the answer to and you already know what every one is going to saybut you're kinda hoping someone will come along and tell you what youwant to hear. That an awesome alternative will present itself. Then itdoesn't but you know everyone else is probably right.

You guys suck!  I'm just kidding, you guys are cool I guess.

So some of you mentioned being able to drill the tank while it is setup. So how would this be done? I would probably be able to drain mywater into another container leaving it about half full without movingtoo much stuff around. Completely removing everything from my tank downto the LS is something I really do not want to do.

Also, is Will right about there being no absolute way to make thisspill proof? I've heard there's things you can do to make things alittle more secure, like making my sump only filled half way, etc. Whatabout Will's suggestion on a hang on the back refuge/skimmer deals?I've looked them up online. They only take up 4" off the back of thetank. Who has dealt with these and are they worth the money? Can youreally grow stuff back there? Does anyone have this right now that Icould come check out, or do you know someone that does that wouldn'tmind showing me?

I've also heard from some people that with such a small setup like my20g I really don't NEED a sump or anything like that. I started withgood LS, LR and LW from people on here. The tank has been running forabout 2-3 months now and everything seems good so far. The rocks thatwere not covered with green and purple are starting to color up realnice, I have a xenia that stretches out everyday and looks awesome asshe pulsates and a green chromis that swims happily all day. I justwant to add a few more easy to maintain corals, mushrooms maybe, asmall goby and a tang or something and I would be happy. So I've heardif I do my water changes every week I would be fine. What do you guysthink about that?

If you could point me in the direction of some good reading material onthis or on "how to's on overflow boxes", I would appreciate that too.

I guess the fact that all of you guys that replied to my questions have"PRESIDENCY" titled under your screen names should be a hint for me tolisten to you huh.

Thanks guys.
]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:18:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61709&title=overflow-box-design#61709 <![CDATA[Overflow box design : I also agree. In fact it if you...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6221&PID=61697&title=overflow-box-design#61697 Author: Jake Pehrson
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Posted: April 17 2005 at 2:21am

I also agree.

In fact it if you can't get it drilled as it is, it would almost be worth taking it down, getting it drilled and setting it backup again (I know that would be a pain, but worth it in the end).

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