Return for HoB overflow?

[Nano-DaveJ]

Hi folks,

I have a questions for people who are running hang-on-back overflows - what are you doing for the return?

I can find lots of HOB overflow products (I am leaning towards a Lifereef system) but I can't really find anything that looks good for an over-the-rim return setup. Eshopps makes a plastic U return but the reviews say it's really cheap and thin plastic. I need something that will be reliable and secure for a 30 gallon rimless tank - the last thing I want is the return nozzle failing and spraying salt water all over the place!

I was thinking of trying to order replacement return parts for a cannister filter (like Fluval) because those at least seem pretty reliable.

Thanks!

 

[theMeat]

It doesn’t need to be heavy duty. The problem with these, imo, is relying on suction cups to hold ‘em in place. Think something like this is a better solution

 

[theMeat]

You could also make your own out of pvc fittings with a threaded one on the end to accept locline. Again, securing it is imo the issue

 

[Nano-DaveJ]

It doesn’t need to be heavy duty. The problem with these, imo, is relying on suction cups to hold ‘em in place. Think something like this is a better solution

Yeah that’s why I was looking at the Fluval canister returns, those clamp on the rim like the pic you posted. Thanks

 

[Snoopy 67]

Bite the bullet & use a Sea Swirl.