Well, after having my 76G cracking I finally have the new set-up running and has been for a while now. I was going to try a 55G on top and on bottom but due to issues with space on the bottom I went with a 30G long.
I'll get some more close-up pics when I can but here is what I have for now.
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I was looking at having the tank drilled but local places wanted about $30 a hole and they couldn't do anything over a 1" hole. The overflow box that I have is in need of a 2 3/8" hole....
I would have to get 2 holes drilled for about $60 and then another $70 or so for two overflow boxes.... I went with the Weir overflow style($41 with shipping).... Here's a pic.
I also incorporated a "durso stand pipe" (the PVC you see above) type system to it so it didn't have the constant flushing and loud noise. Now the silence of it is great and the only noise you hear is a slight hum from the pump and skimmer.
I did numerous "tests" on the overflow by turning the pump off until all had settled and then back on to make sure that if the power goes out and comes back on the tank doesn't overflow.... that has always been my concern with this type of overflow.... It has been running solid for about two weeks and so far so good.
Also we hired two peppermint shrimp to work on getting rid of aptasia... in no time they had rid the tank of ALL the aptasia, but they don't touch the mini pink tip majanos...
I'll get some more close-up pics when I can but here is what I have for now.
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I was looking at having the tank drilled but local places wanted about $30 a hole and they couldn't do anything over a 1" hole. The overflow box that I have is in need of a 2 3/8" hole....
I would have to get 2 holes drilled for about $60 and then another $70 or so for two overflow boxes.... I went with the Weir overflow style($41 with shipping).... Here's a pic.
I also incorporated a "durso stand pipe" (the PVC you see above) type system to it so it didn't have the constant flushing and loud noise. Now the silence of it is great and the only noise you hear is a slight hum from the pump and skimmer.
I did numerous "tests" on the overflow by turning the pump off until all had settled and then back on to make sure that if the power goes out and comes back on the tank doesn't overflow.... that has always been my concern with this type of overflow.... It has been running solid for about two weeks and so far so good.
Also we hired two peppermint shrimp to work on getting rid of aptasia... in no time they had rid the tank of ALL the aptasia, but they don't touch the mini pink tip majanos...