Help with overflow.

[Bacon505]

so i got my custom tank build from planet aquairum a few weeks ago and finally get to work on my drain and plumbing system. The drain 2” and 1” return. They way they drill the hole is too far down so im losing almost 4” of water. Any idea on raising the water level? This is the sketch from planet aquarium. Didnt cross my mind when i saw the sketch about the water level.
#reefsquad

 

[Flippers4pups]

It's designed for a overflow box. The box height would keep the water level higher in the DT.

You need the overflow box.

 

[JoshH]

That's one very custom overflow box if that's what it's designed for with a return in the center.

 

[Flippers4pups]

That's one very custom overflow box if that's what it's designed for with a return in the center.

Yep, seen them like that.

 

[dbl]

It's designed for a overflow box. The box height would keep the water level higher in the DT.

You need the overflow box.

+1

 

[reefpaddy]

Maybe look at the H2Overflow, not sure of dimensions but worth a look.

 

[theMeat]

Are the holes on the bottom or side of tank?

Oh, I see, it’s on the side panel. Looks like it’s set up for a ghost type overflow. Would be surprised if a good tank builder drilled the holes at the wrong height.

Call tank builder

 

[dirtycontour]

That's one very custom overflow box if that's what it's designed for with a return in the center.

Might be easier to plug the hole and run the return over the top

 

[GoVols]

so i got my custom tank build from planet aquairum a few weeks ago and finally get to work on my drain and plumbing system. The drain 2” and 1” return. They way they drill the hole is too far down so im losing almost 4” of water. Any idea on raising the water level? This is the sketch from planet aquarium. Didnt cross my mind when i saw the sketch about the water level.
#reefsquad

To me, It's almost meant to be for an Shadow Overflow box.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/16-shadow-overflow-synergy-reef.html

Can you contact Planet and ask which overflow box matches your drill holes?

If the holes are in you overflow and not your tank, then I'm at a loss :confused: