Top Off's and Overflows - Podcast Episode 63

[Rob]

check this out
its getting slamed

[m8298]

Ain't it great being popular? You're the man...

BTW, I thought that it was pretty cool of you to give a plug to some of the other podcasts.

[RocketSeason]

[NaClFinatic]

What time zone is that in? I will have to try to download at 4am...

[CarmieJo]

Wow! Isn't it great to be popular!

[Rob]

lol.. yea...
im in EDT, but the server is actually in another state, its on CDT. so that 4Am is 4:00 AM CDT..

yeah, its great, but expensive. i have to upgrade the server again, i just did it back in march...lol

oh, and Matt...
*shaking finger* stop that...
you need to learn to share....

[Small Fry]

is it just because it's busy or is something messed up, i can't d/l any TR podcasts at all

[RocketSeason]

Ok, I have a question,

What model overflow boxes are those? and what flow rating would you recommend on a 37 gallon tank?

Thanks!

[DJGonzo69]

Rob,
Still DL the podcast. Was it the Tee I sent you??? if so oh man i gotta see it!!! I have a few more left I have to send you...hahahaha. If you still need help with duping the CD I also have a 7-rack duplicator that I can use to help dupe those CD's. so between me & Wes you have 13 burners at your disposal :-)

-John

[fat walrus]

What time zone is that in? I will have to try to download at 4am...

i've been trying it a 3am pacific time, and still won't work.

[PSH]

Worked for me a few days ago. Got it from itunes.

[NaClFinatic]

I finally got it last night. It's great watching the videos, but is lots of size for <20mins. Seeing things is really great for certain things. Maybe for some topics you could put a series of slides in the thread to follow along to while listening? Even animated GIFs could demonstrate some things.

I think it'd be great to get a tank tour from Rob. I love the tank videos and seeing everything actually moving around and doing it's thing. Guess I have to vicariously enjoy others tanks since I don't have one setup yet! (Though I did pick up a brand new 90g AGA RR for only $200 yesterday. That's a heck of a deal! I guess the guy at the LFS was able to get his hands on some inventory from a closing store. Now I will be staring at it longingly for months till I get it set up!)

[Rob]

is it just because it's busy or is something messed up, i can't d/l any TR podcasts at all

again, im sorry, for all the delays, the server has started to calm down, if you haven already, you should be ok to get it now

Ok, I have a question,
What model overflow boxes are those? and what flow rating would you recommend on a 37 gallon tank?
Thanks!

they are generic boxes i get from my LFS, i think they are made by a local manufacturer, they move about 900 GPH i think.

for you it really depends on your return pump size and your sump size, but i think you would be fine with something of similar rate. since that is the MAX rate, you can run it at anything less that that rate

Rob,
Still DL the podcast. Was it the Tee I sent you??? if so oh man i gotta see it!!! I have a few more left I have to send you...hahahaha. If you still need help with duping the CD I also have a 7-rack duplicator that I can use to help dupe those CD's. so between me & Wes you have 13 burners at your disposal :-)
-John

you bet it is..
for the CD's i might take you up on that, we will discuss offline..

I finally got it last night. It's great watching the videos, but is lots of size for <20mins. Seeing things is really great for certain things. Maybe for some topics you could put a series of slides in the thread to follow along to while listening? Even animated GIFs could demonstrate some things.

I think it'd be great to get a tank tour from Rob. I love the tank videos and seeing everything actually moving around and doing it's thing. Guess I have to vicariously enjoy others tanks since I don't have one setup yet! (Though I did pick up a brand new 90g AGA RR for only $200 yesterday. That's a heck of a deal! I guess the guy at the LFS was able to get his hands on some inventory from a closing store. Now I will be staring at it longingly for months till I get it set up!)

its something i could look into, but unfortunately, that is 10 times more work, and most people listen while on the go and dont have a computer in front of them while listening.

[Small Fry]

alrightey, i got it

[Nyles]

Rob,

Can you specify where I can get the air actuated top off switch system?

Thanks,

Nyles

[Rob]

here is the one i have
https://www.championlighting.com/pro...383&bestseller

i cant speak to its effectiveness, becuas ei havent set it up yet, but will be soon

[Nyles]

Thanks for the fast reply.

[Daisy]

Hi,

Really enjoyed the video podcast on overflows as I am a newbie and really didn't understand how they worked in a non reef ready tank.

But, I would like to know which overflow that is on the video. I don't know which ones are good and since you were so sure that the siphon wouldn't be broken in case of a power failure I was wanting that one if I got one. I can only find one called a CPR and it seems there are complaints about this brand.

Also, if I add a sump/refugium can I put a HOB Remora skimmer on it and get it out of my main tank?

Thanks,
Daisy

[Rob]

the overflow, is just a generic overflow, check with your LFS as they should have or should be able to order them.

just pay attention to the flow rate, and make sure it has the baffle in place to maintain the siphon in case of pump outage

and last but not least..

to talkingreef, we all glad you have joined us..

[m8298]

Welcome aboard Daisy!!!

[Daisy]

Hi, I would like to know about the actual overflow box in the video, I have been informed that it is just a generic overflow. I can't find a generic one online. Is that DIY or something made by someone that I could buy?

I have no idea what would be a good one and thought apparently that one would be. Are CPR brand ones good?

Also, if I have a sump/refugium setup underneath my 46 gal bowfront could I use my HOB Remora Skimmer in it instead of on the back of my tank? I would really like to go to that type of setup if I can find a good overflow box that I can trust not to break the siphon even if the power goes out.

Thanks for the welcome. I have been listening to the Podcast for quite a while just never posted yet. I hope to make some new friends and have a wonderful tank. Right now it is full of HA and today I started with Marine SAT. Wish me luck.



Dsy

[Rob]

yes, many people have good luck with the CPR overflow, i have never used it personally so i cant vouch for it

this one by lifereef is very similar to the one i have
http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

in my search i also found that there are quite a few on ebay you can check out also

and regarding the skimmer, as long as its rated to handle the amount of water you have you can certainly place it on your sump/fuge

[PSH]

Yes you can put your Remora in the sump that's how I have mine right now. You just need to add about 6 inches of hose so that pump sits in the water.

I have an overflow much like Rob's. I have never experienced a time that it has lost syphon. Not to say it won't happen. It helps if you use a pump with enough flow to push all the bubbles through the U tube. Also making sure the overflow box is level. Ebay has pretty good deals on overflows. My LFS wants $70-140 for them. I have seen some that use an aqua lifter pump to keep the syphon going. I stayed away from those, because it was one more thing that needed to be plugged in. Good luck getting the HA cleared up.

[fat walrus]

yes, many people have good luck with the CPR overflow, i have never used it personally so i cant vouch for it

i can. i have use numerous overflow units in my hobby experience, and CPR is the only one that has never let me down. the entire unit is designed as a one piece continuous overflow and surface skimmer unit. if installed properly, it is virtually foolproof.

[Daisy]

Great, thanks for the help everyone.

I'll let you know on the HA.

Dsy