Glass overflow Box

[Steadyreef42]

first attempt at a glass overflow box. Just gotta wait a couple of days to cure . Would have purchased a custom sized acrylic box. but figured I'd give it a shot with scrap glass . Hopefully I'll get some great surface skimming. These strainers should be easily removable for cleaning. 8Lx4Hx3D

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

I made one a couple months back with 1/4 glass. It's 20" l x 4"w x 5"h. It works great. Just plan on making a little screen for it or some type of weir. I used eggcrate and set it over top, but I still had a clown fight his way in there.

Aside from that it's been fantastic. You're definitely right about the great surface skimming.

 

[Steadyreef42]

I made one a couple months back with 1/4 glass. It's 20" l x 4"w x 5"h. It works great. Just plan on making a little screen for it or some type of weir. I used eggcrate and set it over top, but I still had a clown fight his way in there.

Aside from that it's been fantastic. You're definitely right about the great surface skimming.

Thanks for the tip! Now that I think about it egg Crate sounds like a great idea

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

Yeah, placement is just a little odd. I've been meaning to ziptie little legs on it, or something. I'm not very happy with it not being fastened to anything, but it works pretty well until I can come up with an alternative.

 

[Steadyreef42]

Thanks for the pic!

 

[Steadyreef42]

Attached overflow only to realize I may have placed it way too high. Instead of keeping the top right at the trim level I have it about a 1/4 inch from the top. I had done such a great job with the silicone .

 

[tcampbell23]

On my old 75 gallon. I drilled the tank and built the overflow.

 

[Steadyreef42]

On my old 75 gallon. I drilled the tank and built the overflow.

Very nice reef. The whole DIY aspect of the hobby is so rewarding

 

[swensos]

I have a 36" long glass overflow. I love it. For a fish-guard, I used screen framing (leftover from building my BRS cover) and attached it to the frame of the aquarium so there was a 1/4" gap for water to go through unimpeded, but stop snails and fish from going over.

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

I've discovered my next project!

 

[Steadyreef42]

I've discovered my next project!

Go for it! Putting mine together was easier than expected and highly satisfying in the end. The best part is getting the dimensions you desire

 

[Steadyreef42]

lol I just realized I still have yet to do a test run . Waiting 24 hours for silicone to cure then I can see how it performs . If it is water tight I will have a significant reduction in how much water flow me back to sump when pump is turned off

 

[Steadyreef42]

Doh;Facepalm water level in DT dangerously high in DT during test run. Otherwise the herbie siphon was working beautifully . 2 3/4 in drains with one 1/2 in return. Will have to scrape off silicone and mount lower:(

 

[Drewbacca]

easily remove and clean them.
The original tower is hollow/double walled. Cant imagine whsst al is loving in it.