I need to contruct a HOB over flow box for my 75. I need some ideas so if you have a HOB overflow post em up! No pvc ones though.
HOB Overflow box designs!
- Thread starter Tilapia Buttikoferi
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http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=15485
I made a few using the above, large baggers. Easy to modify one of the units hanging lips so the "skimmer" will nest with the overflow on the tanks rim.
Pretty brittle plastic so cutting "teeth" for the skimmer was a chore.
Add PVC electrical counduit fittings for bulkheads, with rubber gaskets. I used 1 1/4" fittings on one, but most are 1/12".
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4024
I used 2, of the above, tubes per overflow, but you could use PVC in place of these.
These units flow into rubbermaid tubs with 3 drawer, sterlite units as media holders. Again, very cheaply put together.
Very easy to put together, but more importantly, they work like a champ.
Sorry, no pics available..no money for camera..I blow it all on those damm fish
I made a few using the above, large baggers. Easy to modify one of the units hanging lips so the "skimmer" will nest with the overflow on the tanks rim.
Pretty brittle plastic so cutting "teeth" for the skimmer was a chore.
Add PVC electrical counduit fittings for bulkheads, with rubber gaskets. I used 1 1/4" fittings on one, but most are 1/12".
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4024
I used 2, of the above, tubes per overflow, but you could use PVC in place of these.
These units flow into rubbermaid tubs with 3 drawer, sterlite units as media holders. Again, very cheaply put together.
Very easy to put together, but more importantly, they work like a champ.
Sorry, no pics available..no money for camera..I blow it all on those damm fish
bitteraspects;3486054; said:
Ive already built a pvc one and it gurgles, I don't like the way they function or look in the tank.
Thank's for the replys people.
oh i see.
the one zen posted seems to have pretty good reviews. ive seen it mentoined on toher sites too.
the one zen posted seems to have pretty good reviews. ive seen it mentoined on toher sites too.
Pretty decent price, reviews on these have been mixed.zennzzo;3486062; said:
Trouble with reviews, never really sure if the problems mentioned are user caused.
The only thing all seem to agree on is the need for an aqua-lifter, or powerhead.