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Hey JoeHi Meat,
I'd love to buy one of those but I'm having no luck getting a reply from Fiji Cube, and they're the only company that seems to make one that will fit my tank, where I want to put it. So it looks like it's going to be the DIY route for me. I've found all the plumbing supplies (bulkheads, pipe, valves) at a local supply house and I have the hole saws to cut through the acrylic tank so it looks like a weekend project. I've got the original Bean Animal article on construction so I'm just going to follow that and run all the lines outside the tank and get some acrylic to make a weir for the inside. I like the idea of magnets to hold it in place.
The last thing I'm looking at are lights. Another confusing issue based on all the articles and claims in the manufacturer's literature. I've been looking at LED units. I'm guessing I want something that has timers so that the various colors can be controlled individually. I've found several for sale on line but just one is a wifi unit. I'm going to look at it later today.
Again, thanks to everyone for all the pointers and help.
Joe
Would sooner get the eshops. Not the most refined overflow but think the bulkhead issue you pointed out is user fault. Brs sells an overflow box for the diy route.
Retrofit Overflow Box
An overflow box is a great way to keep the water level at a constant in your saltwater aquarium as well as increase the rate at which surface water, and the film and dust with it, is removed. CPR Aquatics are high quality, black acrylic and built in the USA. Install by using aquarium silicone...
www.bulkreefsupply.com
ime think “Mars” are the best Chinese knock off/black box option.
Don’t know your budget but aqauaillumination, kessil and some others make some really nice stuff. Could keep an eye out on your local reef club for sale section to scoop up a good used deal.