Overflow and plumbing options?

Elo500 · 08/22/2015, 10:01 PM

I'm figuring out the parts and steps for a 40g build with 20g sump. I've read the threads on how easy it is to drill a tank, but what are the next steps ? What kind over overflow and plumbing options are there? I've seen the $200 complete kits from glass holes and I've seen pictures of just ugly sprinkler pipe sticking up everywhere. Is there an inbetween option that doesn't cost as much as the tank?

ericarenee · 08/23/2015, 03:02 PM

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14 - 2.jpgI Have 3 holes 8 inches apart..With a small think Toothless box inside the tank and a larger box on the interior of the tank Connected with bulkheads between the boxes.. The Plumbing to sump is all behind the tank out of sight..

08/22/2015, 10:01 PM	#1
Elo500 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 315	Overflow and plumbing options? I'm figuring out the parts and steps for a 40g build with 20g sump. I've read the threads on how easy it is to drill a tank, but what are the next steps ? What kind over overflow and plumbing options are there? I've seen the $200 complete kits from glass holes and I've seen pictures of just ugly sprinkler pipe sticking up everywhere. Is there an inbetween option that doesn't cost as much as the tank?

08/23/2015, 03:02 PM	#2
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	20140725_195555.jpg 20140729_224204.jpg 14 - 2.jpgI Have 3 holes 8 inches apart..With a small think Toothless box inside the tank and a larger box on the interior of the tank Connected with bulkheads between the boxes.. The Plumbing to sump is all behind the tank out of sight.. __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium