been messing around with this idea for a bit...

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by jakeh24, Oct 9, 2009.

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  1. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    been thinking about adding an overflow box and adding a sump/refugium.
    just a couple sketches
    was thinking an eshopps overflow box because people have had good experiences with them.
    (stole the sump plan from the forums :p)

    thoughts?

    concerns?

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    jakeh24, Oct 9, 2009
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You are going to add this to your 14 gallon?
     
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  3. mikejrice

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    Looks like the tried and true set up. It should work great for you. What size are you thinking 20 long?
     
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  4. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    not sure yet for sump size

    and yes onto the 14 gallon
     
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  5. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    That should add a lot of stability. Couldn't you just drill the back or that tank. Im assuming its an acrylic nano.
     
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  6. PackLeader

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    Should work great. I second the Eshopps. Ive lost power at least a dozen times on the 200 and that thing always fires right back up, no problems. I could never say that with the CPR's.
     
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  7. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    the back is glass
    but i do believe it is not tempered
     
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  8. Reefjack

    Reefjack Astrea Snail

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    I am a big proponent of drilled overflows now that i've had some experience with them. It looks so much better than a chunky HoB overflow. Alot of people are intimidated, but it is really very easy. All you need is the kit, an electric drill and a spray bottle.

    You can get a kit from Glass-Holes.com for ~$60. I dunno how much that Eshopps overflow costs, but I'm betting it's more than that.
     
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  9. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    i have the eshopps and i dont like their new connector tube from the inside box to the outside box... it accumulates bubbles over a three day period
     
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  10. mikejrice

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    Needs more flow than. Mine was doing the same until I bumped up the flow rate a bit.
     
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