A confused noob with an empty tank :(

Update: I just checked and it says specifically on the tank "All panels are tempered glass. Do not drill."

 

Ah, that's kinda lame.

You could always do an overflow box for a sump. It's not the best solution, but is an option.

 

Yeah, I was looking around and came across the LifeReef overflow box. It seems like the next best alternative over the rest.

I'm definitely going to be patient (as much as I would like to get this going immediately!) and build out the sump. The research begins!

 

Lifereef is good. So is eshopps. They have the same design. Eshopps will restart after stopping as well.

I just wouldn't go with a weir style overflow, TBH. I don't like the reliance on a pump to keep it going.

 

As usual, BlackRaven is right on target....

M

 

Is that what Lifereef uses? I'm not sure if thats what you meant.

 

No, Lifereef uses a U tube style overflow, just like Eshopps and the other good overflow vendors.

The weir one needs a pump to keep them operational. They're like this one.

 

Ah I see! Thanks for clearing it up. That one looks huge compared to the lifereef ones!

 

Definitely avoid a lift pump on your overflow....

M

 

They're not really any bigger when it's by a company, but they have a giant amount of area they're pulling water through. The leaves them needing a pump to collect any air bubbles that form in the top, where on a U tube it gets pulled out by the fast flow.