staceyfenea
Reefing newb
I am considering upgrading to a larger tank. I currently have a hang on overflow. I have never had a drilled tank. I would like some advise on the pros and cons of drilled versus hang on overflows. :D
Drilled vs Hang On
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Hiker4twenty
Reef enthusiast
I'm upgrading to a 75g tank and will be drilling it. I currently use a CPR HOB overflow and it works well, but is a PITA also. It seems to clog up and recently allowed my tank to overflow twice. Plus a drilled overflow is a much cleaner look to your DT. I'm buying the overflow kit from glass-holes.com
daugherty
part time reefer
drilled all the way. it is so much cleaner looking with out the crap hanging on the back. the only con is the tank id more spendy for a reef ready tank buy a 100 or 200 bucks but i think it is well worth it
Bifferwine
I am a girl
There are no cons when it comes to drilled, if you are comparing it to undrilled. Drilled is the way to go.
reeffreak
Reef pro
The only con when it comes to drilled/internal overflows is that they take up space.They are much more reliable then overflow boxes.
SeattleDarko
REEFER
I wish I had drilled my tank. I hate my overflow its about time to clean that thing again.
Hiker4twenty
Reef enthusiast
If you are going to go with the overflow box route then look into this product. They're supposed to be the best in the business.
Lifereef Filter Systems
Lifereef Filter Systems
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
I have this overflow box on my 55. I have had it for almost 2 months and it has been great.
Hiker4twenty
Reef enthusiast
Sorry, I didn't realize you already had an overflow. I guess I did selective reading when I read your original post. None the less, I'm glad to hear it's been working well for you. Are they really all they're cracked up to be? Does it ever loose syphon?
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
It is great and so for it has never lost syphon. It was kinda pricey but IMO worth it.:bounce:
reeftanker84
Reefing newb
i have an overflow and i had it going for over a year with no loss of suction,mine was not name brand either,as long as you dont lift up on the tube there is no reason to loose suction,even when the power was out i had no issues,it works well if you have a tempered glass tank
Rcpilot
Reef enthusiast
I posted vids of me drilling tanks. It's EASY.
welcome to richontools.com << CHEAP ASS hole saws from hong kong - takes about a week to arrive and they work perfect for about 10 holes - then toss em in the trash. Buy the diamond coated hole saws.
If you search though my build thread in the tank showcase forum - Rcpilot 29g frag - you'll find videos
welcome to richontools.com << CHEAP ASS hole saws from hong kong - takes about a week to arrive and they work perfect for about 10 holes - then toss em in the trash. Buy the diamond coated hole saws.
If you search though my build thread in the tank showcase forum - Rcpilot 29g frag - you'll find videos
