Overflow and skimmer questions..???

Zenkie83 · Mar 25, 2014

Is there such a thing as an over sized over flow and skimmer ..?? Reason I ask this is because I was going to go with a 110 gallon tank , but decided Togo with a 40 gallon instead . I had bought an over flow and skimmer for the 110 gallon and wanted to know if I could still use them on my 40 gallon
I have a NAC 7 skimmer and a ESHOPPS 1200 double over flow.

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SchnitzelReef · Mar 25, 2014

I would think that would still work fine. The skimmer is def fine, post a pic of the overflow.

Zenkie83 · Mar 25, 2014

SchnitzelReef said:

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Tommy Ngo · Mar 25, 2014

The skimmer should be fine. You'll need a return pump that match the flow rate of the overflow box.

robert_ellis · Mar 26, 2014

Also the u tubes should be in the middle from my experience. The sponges are to keep critters from going in overflow. The way you have the u tubes they will go straight in to the sump.

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Six2seven · Mar 26, 2014

Yea, your setup is wrong. The tubes go in the middle within that little chamber. They go in that chamber which stays filled with water because if you cut power to the return pump, it will not break the siphon. The way you have it, you will never get the siphon going.

Zenkie83 · Mar 26, 2014

Six2seven said:

Thanks for the heads up . Also would it be possible then to just use one tube instead of the two ..???

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waterman78 · Mar 26, 2014

My two cents:

Matching the return pump with the overflow capacity is a good start. However, you may be able to play with a few return pump options that would best suit your 40 gallon display. For example, go with a pump that has at least 800 to 1300gph capabilities.

Larry

Zenkie83 · Mar 26, 2014

waterman78 said:

Thanks Larry thanks for your input

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peter · Mar 26, 2014

Zenkie83 said:

I think you can run one, but two is better just incase one loses siphon you still have the other one, make sure there is no air bubbles in the tube collecting or youll lose siphon eventually. Let me know if you need help setting up, I can stop by and show you.

turbonut · Mar 26, 2014

Do your self a favor and to save headaches later down the line. Get rid of that overflow and get a glass-holes. Com overflow kit. Although what you have will and have worked for a very long time they can be prone to issues that will have you walking into a flooded room.

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Six2seven · Mar 26, 2014

Zenkie83 said:

You can use one but why use one when you can have two and that will also be one less pump inside your tank as well

Six2seven · Mar 26, 2014

turbonut said:

I have a glass holes overflow on my frag tank and love it. Saves so much space and takes the what if out

Zenkie83 · Mar 26, 2014

peter said:

Thanks allot if I run into issues I'll let you know

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Zenkie83 · Mar 26, 2014

turbonut said:

Thanks for the idea , but it be really hard to drill holes on it now since it's running already , I have a fluval canister filter , but changing over to sump

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Persian · Mar 31, 2014

Zenkie83 said:

Is there such a thing as an over sized over flow and skimmer ..?? Reason I ask this is because I was going to go with a 110 gallon tank , but decided Togo with a 40 gallon instead . I had bought an over flow and skimmer for the 110 gallon and wanted to know if I could still use them on my 40 gallon
I have a NAC 7 skimmer and a ESHOPPS 1200 double over flow.

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You should be fine.

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