75GAL TANK

[stevebla]

The bottom glass is likely to be tempered so i wouldn't drill the bottom! you can drill the back most likely and do a "Calfo" style overflow and put return line over the top so no need for a hole for that unless you want to.

[perpetual98]

Jebo is pretty much junk. One of the first things you should learn is that you get what you pay for. If you start out with not-so-good stuff, I can promise you that you'll be upgrading and that's a waste of money if you have to replace stuff that you aren't happy with.

For what it's worth, I run an equipment store online and can help you get stuff and give you any advice that you need.

Also, MOST glass tanks have tempered glass on the bottom pane that you can't drill. It'll just shatter on you. The tank MAY say something on the bottom glass, but better safe than sorry. Either get an over the top overflow or drill the back.

Here's a tank that I drilled the back of like swiss cheese...



Eric

[TJDeMars]

Jebo is pretty much junk. One of the first things you should learn is that you get what you pay for. If you start out with not-so-good stuff, I can promise you that you'll be upgrading and that's a waste of money if you have to replace stuff that you aren't happy with.

For what it's worth, I run an equipment store online and can help you get stuff and give you any advice that you need.

Also, MOST glass tanks have tempered glass on the bottom pane that you can't drill. It'll just shatter on you. The tank MAY say something on the bottom glass, but better safe than sorry. Either get an over the top overflow or drill the back.

Here's a tank that I drilled the back of like swiss cheese...



Eric

What is the plumbing configuration on that tank and how many gallons is it? I am looking at drilling a 45 gallon for 1 overflow box and 1 or 2 closed loops. I need advice on the best route to take.

[zedder]

Thank-you for your advise I will drill the back instead of the bottom and I will stay away from JEBO (junk) I only want to buy my equipment once. Is your shop in the U.S. cause I am in Canada EH. LOL.

[zedder]

Hey guys if i were to to choose not to drill my tank having a refugium in the base of my stand what would be the best route for me to go. My biggest concern is when the power goes out I don't want to have a flood. Does anybody recommend any good overflows for a 70gal tank, or what my options will be. if I decided not to drill my tank.

[Iconz]

Here's a HOTB overflow design for you to look at. It works very well for my understanding.

There are ways to "insure" yourself to help prevent against flooding.

One is just good design on your in-tank overflow. This is used when you do drill your tank.

If you think about it, when the power goes out, your display will only drain down to where the overflow's edge is. So, if you leave enough space for extra water in your sump, it won't overflow/flood.

Another option (less often used) is to put an overflow or just a hole drilled up high in your sump so that, if the sump gets too full, it will overflow into an empty tank, savin your a$$/floor/equipment.

Yet another option is to put your return pump on an UPS unit (computer battery backup) that costs about 50-100 bucks and will kick on automatically and power your pump for an hour or 2 if your power goes out.

[zedder]

Thanks for your info . Were you going to attach a photo of the HOYB overflow design I would like to have a look at it.

[Iconz]

doh! sorry, yeah, here it is:

http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/overflow.html

[iVgOnMaD]

some is good and some is bad.

[zedder]

Hey guys it has been a while but I have been busy saving and purchasing I bought a new 75gal pre drilled tank with a corner overflow a mag 12 pondmaster pump,125 coralife protein skimmer and I have built a refugium now I just need some tips on hooking it all up. My question is the skimmer comes with this diffuser box do I need to use this box? I am not sure how to hook it up am I able to use the skimmer in the refugium area just a little confused and I don't have much room in my refugium I used a 20H x 24L 13W with 2 baffles 5 inches from one side and 2 more baffles 5 inches form the other side. with 14 inchs for my refugium area. I have tryed to figure it out but again my head is spinning for something that is probably quite simple. my tank is drilled in the back left corner. Could someone please shed some light on this for me.