sumps.

[jay0705]

What can u guys tell me about hang on back sumps? Iam just skeptical of drilling my new tank lol

 

[lmforbis]

I use a eshoppe hob overflow on my 40b. Bought it on amazon but F and S has them too. Easy to set up. I have never lost the siphon. If you use the flexible spa tubing it makes almost no noise.

 

[jay0705]

Ah ok. And what do u use for ur return pump?

 

[lmforbis]

Mine is a Rio don't remember the model but it is around 1900gph on my 125. My 125 is reef ready so I have two overflows (700 GPH each) and two returns. I only use the one pump and split the Return. I would guess with a 220 you'd want to have two hob overflow boxes as well to get more uniform circulation.

 

[jay0705]

Hmm good point. I was just looking at the eshopps ones. They seem fairly reasonable

 

[pegasus]

I'd drill it in a heartbeat. There's nothing to it... other than the fear of breaking the glass. Once you get past the fear, it's super-easy. BRS is where I got my hole saws. A cordless drill, a trickle of water, and patience enough to go slow and easy, and you've got a drilled tank. The biggest expense will be the bulkheads and fittings. Well worth the money, and looks so much neater. Just my 2c...

 

[lmforbis]

There is video on BRSTV in their 52 weeks of reeding series that shows how to do it.

 

[2quills]

As long as the glass isn't tempered, drilling a tank is rather easy. What brand?

 

[jay0705]

Its a marineland tank. I don't believe it is tempered. I didn't see it anywhere on it

 

[lmforbis]

Usually only the bottom is tempered on a marineland. You can email them and ask. They answer pretty quickly.

 

[pegasus]

 

[jay0705]

Thank you guys, I may try this lol

 

[pegasus]

This vid explains the process.