whats the best a drill tank or overflow box

[marlon]

Hi all im trying to start a new set up, i got a 72g bow but is not drill so im trying to find out if i should buy a overflow box or if i should drill the tank, what you guys think will be the best in this case.??

 

[ming]

I would say drill. I started with overflow boxes and eventually got rid of them when I got tired of cleaning the overflow spills.

 

[KathyC]

Most will tell you to have it drilled (be sure you know what you are doing if you try it yourself!!).
I ran an overflow box for years, never had an issue with it. To me it is the same difference except the pipes run outside of the tank. If set up properly they work fine and IMO are way easier to clean than internal overflows.

 

[BHDMC]

Drill. This way you do not need to worry about the siphon breaking in the overflow box.

 

[ming]

Most will tell you to have it drilled (be sure you know what you are doing if you try it yourself!!).
I ran an overflow box for years, never had an issue with it. To me it is the same difference except the pipes run outside of the tank. If set up properly they work fine and IMO are way easier to clean than internal overflows.

You clean overflows? Maybe I should check what's in there after 6 years....
:theyareon

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

lol yea ming it gets pretty nasty in there! I agree with Kathy overflow box is def easier to clean or access if you need to..it's also possible to do it while the tank is full unlike RR if you need to for some reason clean out your drain pipe like if a fish get's stuck in there etc. Make sure your glass is not tempered and you know what you are doing..worst case scenario I got a RR 72 bow for sale. LOL =]

 

[ming]

I figure there would be mostly just sponges growing in the overflow box.. and some detritus on the bottom. Tank will be coming down soon for the upgrade anyways and I'll see it then. Considering my tank has done good this long without cleaning the overflow box, I don't know if its really a necessity! :lol2:

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

nah it's not a necessity unless it becomes one..your system is SICK and flourishes so you I'm sure you don't have to worry about it. I love ming's tank it's truly amazing.

 

[Breakin Newz]

I have had both.... Drilled all the way no questions asked!

 

[ECFENCING]

I am using a glass holes overflow box....really slim and quiet. It's nice if you are placing the tank along the back wall where you won't notice the drain and return pipe as much.

Otherwise check to see if you can drill the bottom of the tank so you can hide the return and drain pipes.

Here are two links:

http://www.wetdryfilter.com/internal_overflow_boxes.htm

or http://www.glass-holes.com/Dart-Overflow-Box-Complete-Kit-dartkit.htm

You can also ask Jeff (Customking) who is local to MR to make you one to your specs.

 

[marlon]

thx every1 for the reply.... i think i will have a profesional to drill my tank if anything i keep u on mind trigeraman...

 

[richardhmc]

DRILL DRILL DRILL!!!! There is a risk to cracking your tank though. I was able to drill my tank on my first try of DIYing ANYTHING and it came out awesome. It saves SO much space, looks a lot cleaner, and less equipment on the tank rim

Go to glass-holes.com and they have kits there. I used that!