Im trying to find the thread for this. Its the overflow where a piece of pvc is placed length wise, horizontally in the tank and cut with slits along the top length of it to create an overflow and then connected to bulkheads to exit the tank and down to the sump. Anyone know where I can find the links as im planning on doing this setup soon. also, anyone hear success/failure stories about it?
PVC Overflow
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sandswhitson
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I will try to post a shortcut if it doesn't work then look up Mirages 40 gallon Hex in the members showcase forum. Here is the shortcut http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49762
I also did the same thing on a 40 breeder we have and it works ok. I don't think it will handle much flow and you have to keep the slit clean or you will have a tank overflow.
I also did the same thing on a 40 breeder we have and it works ok. I don't think it will handle much flow and you have to keep the slit clean or you will have a tank overflow.
Myteemouse
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KING NEPTUNE also has a build thread here with that same thing on a 125
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MGDMIRAGE
Shoulda been a fish!
Yes i've been using that style overflow for a few months now and have had no problems with it at all. It was neptunes system that made me want to do it, the incredibly small footprint in the tank was the thing i liked the most. I use 1" bulk heads and the overflow will handly i'd say around 500gph. Perhaps more if vented with a durso style pipe otherwise it can make a pretty loud gulping sound.
MGDMIRAGE
Shoulda been a fish!
Here is a pic of the overflow before i filled up the tank, i went with teeth cut all the way across instead of just a slit.
