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Old 08-05-2006, 02:00 PM   #26 (permalink)
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My theory on the losing of suction is 2 fold... my maxijet doesnt really supply enough suction to keep the vacuum going, and whenever I allow my sump pump to suck air it blows micro-bubbles almost directly into the overflow...

It is still much more reliable than my DIY overflow and takes up much less space in my tank, so I'm happy with it so far...
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This isn't making me feel any better about getting an overflow box!
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Here is the overflow box that I have.
http://www.aquabuys.com/miva/merchan...Category_Code=
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I have decided that when I do the sump/fuge project, I am going to go with a drilled tank. Let's face it, an overflow box is the second best way of doing this, no matter how you slice it. It will be a lot of extra effort, but I want to do it right.

That means drilling the tank.

At least in my never to be humble opinion.

If you have an overflow box and it works for you, outstanding.
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Here is the overflow box that I have.
http://www.aquabuys.com/miva/merchan...Category_Code=
yep, that looks like the exact one i have
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I whole heartedly agree that an overflow is second best to having the tank drilled...
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Here is the overflow box that I have.
http://www.aquabuys.com/miva/merchan...Category_Code=
I am not sure that has the rear baffle in it though.

Does it?
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well from the side angle it looks just like mine, so i would assume it does, but i cant confirm
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I contacted them asking about it.

Edit: No baffle on the box. I will add one myself.
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