First let’s look at the front skim box dimensions.
Synergy Reef: 16″ x 1.6″ x 5.5″
Modular Marine: 16" x 1.125" x 5"
Now the rear drain box dimensions.
Synergy Reef: 16″ x 3.75″ x 7″
Modular Marine: 16" x 3.75" x 7"
Materials and features of both overflow boxes:
Synergy Reef Material:
Our proprietary new polymer blend overflow is 100% injection molded. It’s Seamless with a translucent Black Hi-Tech Polymer. This means that every overflow will be exactly the same. Being injection molded also means no glued seams that can leak, it is truly a “One Piece” design. We are the only company that injection molds this style overflow system. Injection molding and precision 3D CAD designed components allows us more details and features than flat stock built overflows. This Poly-carbonate material is bulletproof. They are practically indestructible!
Features:
*100% injection molded
*One Piece design*
*Precision 3D CAD designed components*
*VTeeth*
Our new Velocity Teeth allow for an even surface skimming flow into the overflow. This maximizes the surface skimming capabilities of the overflow as the flow rate increases. This also allows us to have a very small water level differential. Injection molded VTeeth™ are smooth without any rough surfaces, this provides a continuous smooth flow.
*U-Flow Pipes*
We have designed these fittings to maximize space inside of the outside rear overflow box. These compact fittings are not available off the shelf anywhere else. They allow us to fit our 1.5″ Fittings into such a small space.
*Water Tight Locking Rear Cover*
Our poly-carbonate rear box cover is not just a rectangle piece of material. It is a feature that was specifically designed to have a function and structure. We have designed the rear cover to lock in place when attached. It also features an exclusive channel system to keep water inside the rear box. No other overflow on the market can compare their lids to these!
*Locking, Snap Fit Weir*
Removable locking weir for easy maintenance and cleaning. We have designed a simple slide fit that allow for a smooth action when removing the weir in tight spots under the trim on your tank. This means ZERO Clearance is needed to remove the weir when installed under a braced tank! This is a non-magnetic locking weir design that snaps into place.
Modular Marine Material:
One main advantage of our design that no one else has is if you close your drain valves our exterior box will not overflow. This is because our exterior plumbing box mounts at the same height as the skimmer box. All the other designs on the market have an exterior box that is mounted well below the skimmer box so if you shut the drain valves the exterior box will overflow.
Features:
*Entire skimmer box pulls off for easy cleaning*
*Slimmest and shortest skimmer box on the market*
*This design keeps water line hidden behind trim*
*Works with rimless, eurobrace, and standard trim aquariums*
*Rear box has new notched design to fit over trim so both boxes are mounted at the same height*
*Countersunk lids made from poly-carbonate for both boxes*
*Professionally fabricated from CNC machined parts*
*1/4"and 3/8" cell cast acrylic (high quality)*
*1/4"poly-carbonate lids will never bow or warp*
*Bent front corners on both boxes (no seams)*
*Polished edges*
*Perimeter braced exterior box*
*100% water tight joints*
A few pictures of both (picture courtesy/credit to both companies websites)
My conclusion:
I like both. I feel both have advantages. They did a fantastic job designing these.
Synergy Reef: 16″ x 1.6″ x 5.5″
Modular Marine: 16" x 1.125" x 5"
Now the rear drain box dimensions.
Synergy Reef: 16″ x 3.75″ x 7″
Modular Marine: 16" x 3.75" x 7"
Materials and features of both overflow boxes:
Synergy Reef Material:
Our proprietary new polymer blend overflow is 100% injection molded. It’s Seamless with a translucent Black Hi-Tech Polymer. This means that every overflow will be exactly the same. Being injection molded also means no glued seams that can leak, it is truly a “One Piece” design. We are the only company that injection molds this style overflow system. Injection molding and precision 3D CAD designed components allows us more details and features than flat stock built overflows. This Poly-carbonate material is bulletproof. They are practically indestructible!
Features:
*100% injection molded
*One Piece design*
*Precision 3D CAD designed components*
*VTeeth*
Our new Velocity Teeth allow for an even surface skimming flow into the overflow. This maximizes the surface skimming capabilities of the overflow as the flow rate increases. This also allows us to have a very small water level differential. Injection molded VTeeth™ are smooth without any rough surfaces, this provides a continuous smooth flow.
*U-Flow Pipes*
We have designed these fittings to maximize space inside of the outside rear overflow box. These compact fittings are not available off the shelf anywhere else. They allow us to fit our 1.5″ Fittings into such a small space.
*Water Tight Locking Rear Cover*
Our poly-carbonate rear box cover is not just a rectangle piece of material. It is a feature that was specifically designed to have a function and structure. We have designed the rear cover to lock in place when attached. It also features an exclusive channel system to keep water inside the rear box. No other overflow on the market can compare their lids to these!
*Locking, Snap Fit Weir*
Removable locking weir for easy maintenance and cleaning. We have designed a simple slide fit that allow for a smooth action when removing the weir in tight spots under the trim on your tank. This means ZERO Clearance is needed to remove the weir when installed under a braced tank! This is a non-magnetic locking weir design that snaps into place.
Modular Marine Material:
One main advantage of our design that no one else has is if you close your drain valves our exterior box will not overflow. This is because our exterior plumbing box mounts at the same height as the skimmer box. All the other designs on the market have an exterior box that is mounted well below the skimmer box so if you shut the drain valves the exterior box will overflow.
Features:
*Entire skimmer box pulls off for easy cleaning*
*Slimmest and shortest skimmer box on the market*
*This design keeps water line hidden behind trim*
*Works with rimless, eurobrace, and standard trim aquariums*
*Rear box has new notched design to fit over trim so both boxes are mounted at the same height*
*Countersunk lids made from poly-carbonate for both boxes*
*Professionally fabricated from CNC machined parts*
*1/4"and 3/8" cell cast acrylic (high quality)*
*1/4"poly-carbonate lids will never bow or warp*
*Bent front corners on both boxes (no seams)*
*Polished edges*
*Perimeter braced exterior box*
*100% water tight joints*
A few pictures of both (picture courtesy/credit to both companies websites)
My conclusion:
I like both. I feel both have advantages. They did a fantastic job designing these.