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  1. AbsoluteAmateur

    Overflow Gurgle and Sump sounds

    I recently set up a 90 gallon sump tank with 30 gallon sump underneath and there seems to be a loud overflow sound. The overflow pipe is submerged in the sump, I could use suggestions on what I could do to make it quieter. If I need to make adjustments to the overflow head or the overflow piping...
  2. CincyReefer07

    Planet Mega Matrix 310g Overflow plumbing

    So I have my Planet Aquariums Mega Matrix 310 with internal center overflow. It did not come with any of the overflow plumbing which has (2) 1-1/2” drains and (2) 3/4” returns. The tank is 25” tall. Are they supposed to come with the internal overflow plumbing or was that an add-on for an extra...
  3. N

    Sump overflow for AIO? (All In One)

    Hello I have a waterbox cube 20 right now everything is running great. In the future I wanted to double my water capacity with a sump (equipped w/ protein skimmer, refugium) and add a pair of dragonets. I know the options for overflow are drilling or hob. I wanted to ask here if anyone has tried...
  4. Sagess

    NEED HELP WITH OVERFLOW ASAP

    Hey everyone I need some help setting up a HOB overflow. I have a few pictures showing what I have. Drilling is out of the picture btw. I can't get the current overflow working. If anyone knows how to get what I currently have to start a suction process that would be awesome. Otherwise, I am...
  5. M

    Overflow and return pump for ~360gallon?

    Hey everyone, I'm getting a 96" x 30" x 30" acrylic tank for a mixed reef aquarium, should be roughly 360 gallons with a 120 gallon sump. Would the Modular Marine 3000gph low profile overflow and EcoTech Vectra L2 (3100gph) return pump be sufficient for an overflow and return pump? (I'll have...
  6. Bichito

    Side bulkheads noise

    Hello guys, im finishing my new 200 gal setup , the person helping me with the tank installed the two 1 1/2 overflow bulkheads with straight connections to a 90 degree and straight down to the sump. After we started the system the noise become really loud, my home feels like to have a...
  7. TobyPhatz77

    Bean animal purge after feed cycle

    Hi all Ive had my bean animal set up for about 9 months. Lately it’s taking a lot longer to purge and level out after I feed. Ive cleaned the pipes in the overflow, didn’t find that much detritus and when my gate valve or ball valve is open independently the flow seems to be good. Does anyone...
  8. Jarbour14

    Massachusetts Aquarium Equipment Sale

    Items for sale: CPR cs102 overflow box with aqualifter pump - $150 100+ lbs of live rock - $250 50 lbs bahams oolite live sand - $30 Will's Aquarium light full spectrum for coral & fish - $80 Wood oak finish tank stand for 55-75 gallon aquarium - $150 Pm for pictures and info, pickup only.
  9. Jarbour14

    Selling Sump & More!

    Large sump. 36x18x16. Comes with tubing and bulkheads. $150 obo Also have a cpr overflow with Aqualifter pump. $100 obo Everything works great no leaks just downsizing tank. You must pickup in Central Massachusetts area, no delivery. Any questions at all feel free to ask!
  10. unchaotic

    Connect Two Tanks

    First off, I'm still in the planning stage so there's no livestock or water to worry about yet. I've got two tanks that will be side by side and are currently not drilled; a 7 foot 200 gallon and a 4 foot 95 gallon wave. The 200g will be a mixed reef and the 95g will be a display refugium. I...
  11. E

    Overflow Not Draining at a Tee Equally

    Hello everyone! I'm sorta new to the hobby, or specifically, I'm new to the part of the hobby in having a sump. I've had tanks with hang on the back equipment for years, but decided to upgrade to a 150 gallon tank with a sump. I've set up and plumbed my tank, and finally got it all aquascaped...
  12. P

    Elos Quiet drain Experience

    If you have an Elos tank with the Quiet drain system please share your thoughts on its noise, safety, and overall performance. I currently use a Herbie overflow system with an ecotech vectra pump. Unfortunately, the vectra is occasionally inconsistent in its output, yet the Herbie system is able...
  13. yoelf

    Overflow plumbing help

    Hey, I started this hobby a couple months ago and I slowly buy parts for my build so I often end up upgrading the "older" part. I have a 40gl breeder bashsea ss-30 sump a PF-300 overflow and a COR-20 pump (bottle neck I know) I thought if I run the Cor on a lower setting to match the overflow I...
  14. CamKole

    Sump Plumbing For 60g Cube

    Hey guys, I've got a 60 gallon cube and sump that I'll be setting up here shortly. I'd love to see what everyone's done for their cube's. Please post a pic of your set-up. Thanks in advance!
  15. LeftCoastRN

    Drilling side hole in single vertical overflow

    I bought and set up an older 100g acrylic tank before I knew much about setting up overflows in reef tanks. The tank has a single vertical overflow in the rear corner with an outlet that goes through the bottom of the tank. I’ve set up a hybrid Durso system (see pic) to help reduce the noise...
  16. E

    Help with tuning output and input on sump

    So I just set up my sump, I have 1 h2overflow with stealth box as my intake i plumbed it with a gate valve to adjust it, I bought a dc pump rated for 1200 gph, but no matter how many adjustments I make to either the water level in my aquarium or sump raises and doesn’t level out, I cannot find...
  17. MadeForThat

    AIO Build Overflow to add sump to innovative marine nuvo fusion tank!

    Hi Guys, new to R2R, but a long time lurker. I have been using this overflow for about 2 years now with no trouble, so I figured it was time to show it off! It will overflow about 2-300gph to my sump, and will automatically start and stop when the water level rises above the baffle just before...
  18. I

    Build Thread 40 breeder or...

    So I finally won the rights to a few feet of space in my office lol... wife let me get rid of a piece of furniture. 3 ft tank seemed like a perfect fit so I have been bouncing between ordering a planet cristaline, innovative marine 75 int, reefer 300xl. Still may go that route, but wanted...
  19. slickreefing

    54g Corner Bowfront Build Quote

    What sounds fair to pay for this upgrade? 54 gallon corner Bowfront. Need to: Convert to Reef Ready 1. Add 3/16” black ACRYLIC panel for overflow 2. Drill GLASS twice 1-1/4” bulkheads 3. Run PVC/HOSING for DRAIN/RETURN 4. PAINT side glass panels 5. ADJUST cabinet floor/door to convert for...
  20. Reefacist

    After months of research need HELP setting up my first 120 gallon saltwater tank

    Hi You ALL, I have been reading, watching youtube vids, reading more, watching more videos, day and night, home and at work. Pretty much the last 3 months i have been all about saltwater fish tanks. At first i was looking at buying a 50 gallon tank bc i read that its the best beginner tank...
  21. H

    Custom Overflow Box/Auto Top Off Help

    Hi all. I was hoping to find some ideas/help in regards to setting up a proper overflow/return in my tank as well as maybe seeing some ideas for a diy ATO resevoir and set up! There will be a pic uploaded with this but as you'll see in it, my tank was used as a certain loop in a fewshwater...
  22. F

    HELP? Is this the best i can do with this?

    this is a 75 gallon "reef ready tank" (hardly) in the overflow there are 2 holes. 1 for the return that is 3/4 inch and one for the filtration that is 1 inch. Before going further let me say that I wont be drilling this tank. It isn't mine and I don't want to replace it should it break. So...
  23. P

    Advice needed please .

    Clownfish
  24. TheReefArchitect

    Pokpo Genesis External Overflow System

    Afternoon All, I thought a quick post regarding this product may help people with the same issues I faced. Having moved from a fully planted freshwater setup I was desperate to keep the original tank and stand (Evolution Aqua Aquascaper 900) 1. To save money 2. I like the overall appearance...
  25. McJaeger

    Question about patching holes in glass

    I got a really good deal on a deep blue 57g reef ready rimless tank, but the center overflow takes up way too much space in the display. I'd like to remove the overflow, patch the holes in the bottom, and drill new holes in the back to plumb a low profile overflow and return. Has anyone done...
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