We had about 1 gallon get out of our display. I was messing with the overflow box, and caused it to lose suction. That should be the only time it will ever lose suction. As a fail-safe, I have my inlet for my return fairly close to the surface, so if it does lose suction, the tank can hold the excess, although I would lose a mag. I would much rather lose a mag than my carpet.
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cool i guess ill just need find one in my price range
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Alternatively, you could purchase a float switch and safe yourself on both counts.
Originally Posted by erikharrison
We had about 1 gallon get out of our display. I was messing with the overflow box, and caused it to lose suction. That should be the only time it will ever lose suction. As a fail-safe, I have my inlet for my return fairly close to the surface, so if it does lose suction, the tank can hold the excess, although I would lose a mag. I would much rather lose a mag than my carpet.
-Patrick
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lol will one of those float switches from like a feed store do? lol dont know were else toget em
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What brand is your hex tank because Have one that I am about to get drilled for a calfo and for the returns? My tank is an oceanic.
150 gallon tank (48"X24"X31"), fuge 30 gallon, wet/dry filter, Protien skimmer, 2, 400 watt MH with 2, 55 watt pc. ran with a mag 12 and a mag 7.
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wow i have no idea really to tell u the truth its kind of old i just resealed it cuz most of the silicone was peeeling off, so far so good
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if your going to put an overflow on it and you want to make sure that nothing will overflow, why not just run a test case. like worst case type thing. oh and make sure you keep the return nozzle very close to the water lvl
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good idea thanks man, well i just aquired an overflow box i guess time to do some plumbing and get a pump and test it all out lol
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the overflow that i got sits kinda low in my tank, can i cut some of it off to make it shorter? so it doesnt hang as low? i asked on nano reef but didnt really get an answer, thanks!Q
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how big is your tank and what brand of overflow do you have? I'm in the process of looking for a reliable one for my 180...
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