sump for non-drilled tank

[w_hartyjr]

is it possible to retrofit a sump under my 55 gallon tank that is a non drilled all glass tank.

 

[the-bubonic-one]

yes they are called pre filter boxes.

 

[mph84]

overflow box

 

[ichthyoid]

mph84;708290 wrote: overflow box

+1

 

[ichthyoid]

You would use a siphon type overflow box.

If done correctly, they can be used successfully (I did).

Some don't like them because if the siphon ever breaks, you can have a flood. (just an fyi there)

 

[jead85]

If its empty checkout glass-holes.com

 

[rdnelson]

Here is a great web page that helped me figure it all out. I used this as a guide when I built my own overflow box.

http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html">http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html</a>

If you are interested in doing your own, you can find my build thread at [IMG]http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63007">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63007</a>. Eagle 9252 also built a nice one if you want to check out his build thread.

 

[ichthyoid]

jead85;708325 wrote: If its empty checkout glass-holes.com

+1, I have one of these. (Should have remembered it too) They work great at the proper flow.

 

[w_hartyjr]

hank you very much

 

[kayakatl]

I use an overflow box on my 92 Corner as it was not a drilled tank either. I have never had the siphon break unless I stopped it myself.

 

[w_hartyjr]

thanks fo rthe great information

 

[viperrob]

I have been wondering if it could be done. I have been thinking about slowing adding on to my 125-gallon without having to drill. Thanks for the info and additional ideas.