NEED HELP WITH OVERFLOW ASAP

[Sagess]

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 looking at a HOB overflow box, however, my tank has a two-inch euro brace on the top/ splash guard. The issue is all of the hob overflow boxes fit lips of 1 1/2 or so I am finding. is there one that would work for me? Would I have to cut and extend the overflow box? Please I need help asap. I tested my current system and it should work, but, I can't seem to get it primed without spilling water all over the place.

 

[Ultra Aquatics]

I really don’t think there is anyway that would work.

 

[renzema]

That is going to be tough to keep the siphon on. aqualifter pump may help but then it would be constantly pulling to much and surging.

Why not something like this.

https://www.customaquariums.com/information/h2overflow/
only bad part would be drilling and needing to empty the tank.

 

[Saltyreef]

Jeff @ lifereef will take care of you.
He makes custom eurobraced aquarium HOB overflows :)

http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

 

[Sagess]

the issue is its tempered glass so I cant drill

 

[Pntbll687]

Really need to see the whole thing to help more. What instructions or video did you follow?

I used this one for years with no issues

 

[Sagess]

Jeff @ lifereef will take care of you.
He makes custom eurobraced aquarium HOB overflows :)

http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

I think I am going to have to get a custom one which I am fine with as long as it works and is fairly worry-free.

 

[Saltyreef]

I think I am going to have to get a custom one which I am fine with as long as it works and is fairly worry-free.

Any siphon style HOB that utilizes gravity will be fairly worry free. As long as you dont have a real wave maker sloshing back and forth.
Mines been up and running for years without a flood. Multiple power outages and it keeps on chuggin.

 

[Sagess]

Really need to see the whole thing to help more. What instructions or video did you follow?

I used this one for years with no issues

 

[Sagess]

this is what I watch and I tried to prime but it was being difficult plus water seems to come out and reconnecting to the drain just doesn't work plus it wouldn't be glued at that point

 

[Saltyreef]

this is what I watch and I tried to prime but it was being difficult plus water seems to come out and reconnecting to the drain just doesn't work plus it wouldn't be glued at that point

Sounds like a flood waiting to happen.
The moment you lose siphon and your pump keeps pumping water from your sump into your display with nowhere for it to drain... yikes!
This can happen to any HOB overflow but with a proven design its less likely.

 

[Ultra Aquatics]

this is what I watch and I tried to prime but it was being difficult plus water seems to come out and reconnecting to the drain just doesn't work plus it wouldn't be glued at that point

I would go with the lifereef option mentioned, they make quality stuff. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night with that diy one.

 

[jft]

I would go with the lifereef option mentioned, they make quality stuff. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night with that diy one.

I second that Jeff makes a proven reliable overflow well worth the peace of mind , have used them for years>

 

[G Santana]

I have an overflow box that I prime with an inexpensive Aualift pump.
I didn't want to risk drilling a 32yr old tank so I opted for this solution.

 

[Sagess]

Thanks, everyone for helping out. I got a hold of Jeff and I have a custom prefilter box being made and on my way. I appreciate the help!