overflow vs tank drilling

[nycdominicanreef]

i have been readin alot, so now that im gonna setup my tank im having second thoughts whether or not i should use the hang on back overflow or just drill a bulkhead.
whats better, i have brandnew wooden floors. CANNOT AFFORD TO COME HOME AND FIND A FLOOD.

 

[Euroreefer]

Drill. Theres something about OVERFLOW, that doesnt sound safe. BUT I have seen some nice tanks with overflows.

 

[beerfish]

Drill... Overflows work great until they don't.

 

[Dre]

I'v been using overflow boxes for over 15 years ,never had a flood that doesn't mean it can't happen .The only thing is a little noise from the water going down the hole this can happen with a drilled hole as well.Both methods can flood IMO, if you decide not to do regular maintenance .

 

[bad coffee]

even with my drilled tank I've soaked the floor.

No matter how safe you'll try to be, sooner or later you'll spill some water.

On my tank I have a dual overflow. One is the main, and the other is raised up above the main to act as a fail-safe.

B

 

[mr_X]

drill the tank. you'll be alot happier.

 

[masterswimmer]

i have been readin alot, so now that im gonna setup my tank im having second thoughts whether or not i should use the hang on back overflow or just drill a bulkhead.
whats better, i have brandnew wooden floors. CANNOT AFFORD TO COME HOME AND FIND A FLOOD.

You've asked, and answered your own question!

Both systems can flood. Is one of the two more prone to flooding? Absolutely, no question about it.

swimmer