will the 72 gal have to be drilled?

FishKid · 08-11-2001, 08:18 PM

I dont really want to drill the tank, as I dont think there is a glass shop around here. Are there any good HOT overflows that are rated for 72 gal? Also, whats a good filter to look into? I have an aquaclear 500 on the tank (FW) currently, and want to go a little more powerful, as I am looking into the more messy fish...

mark

eses · 08-13-2001, 11:18 AM

You should be able to find one that is suitable, or perhapes run two if need-be, but that may look kind of ugly. The one I run on my 29 gallon is rated up to 125 gallon by the manufacturer. I cannot remember the name/brand but it wasn't one of the CPR bak-pack style ones. It flows up to 900 gph; again, according to the manufacturer. Which I would believe, I had a RIO 6000 & a Hagen 602 both as return pumps and it was keeping up just fine.

..And unless you live in the boonies, there should be someone in your area that provides that area with glass. They should be able to drill a hole for you, even if they don't just work on aquariums.

FishKid · 08-13-2001, 10:33 PM

and theres no garantee that they dont #$@# up and crack the glass right? then Im down $300 (and that was with employees discount, 10%, the cheap sunova!

orion25 · 08-20-2001, 05:09 PM

You could try an emperor 400 for a filter. I used to use one on a 55g FO with great results. Now I use it on my hospital tank (can we say OVERKILL

). It does 400 gallons per hour. Other than that you could look at a really powerful canister filter like an Ocean Clear. This advice is dependant on the tank being a FO or FOWLR. If it is or ever will be a reef, Have It Drilled. Life will be much easier in the future.

Could you return it and have the LFS order a drilled tank? That is what I did with my current 55g. I had not put the water in it yet and decided I wanted a wet dry - my how times change. So I took it back, paid $50 more and got a drilled tank with internal overflow.

Just my .02,

Ryan

Steve · 08-20-2001, 05:19 PM

CPR (Creative Plastic Research) makes a variety of overflows. I have heard of a few people having problems with them plugging. I have heard very good things about Lifereef overflows. I think Scott may make them also.

Biomanjcs72 · 08-20-2001, 06:49 PM

Is this the Natarreri (sp?) tank Mark. If So...What are you going to do with the Pirahna?

FishKid · 08-20-2001, 07:00 PM

yes that is the pirahna tank.

I have not decided what I will do with them (Ill make sure its legal first

) After seeing the price tag for a reef, I have decided that I will stick with a fowlr (until i become an astronaut

) The only reason that I am getting rid of the pirahna, is because I do not wat my sister to see that kind of gruesome feeding habit!

I have an aquaclear 500 on it now, I was thinking maybe adding a powerful canister filter, that should be enough right??

mark

dsb1829 · 08-22-2001, 02:48 PM

I used a siphon overflow on our 72g reef for a couple of years without any problems. I made it myself, so I can't offer it as a brandname. I have heard nothing but good things on the lifereef overflows. It seems that every other make has horror stories. Trust me, this is one area you don't want to skimp in. 3-5g of water on the floor is not a good thing. FWIW it doesn't have to be drilled to be a saltwater tank. Lots have used siphon overflows with no adverse effects.

On the filter side I would recommend a good canister filter. They are easy to work with and usually a bit quieter than the average hang on filter. I have used a Fluval in the past and had good results.

08-11-2001, 08:18 PM	#1
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	will the 72 gal have to be drilled? I dont really want to drill the tank, as I dont think there is a glass shop around here. Are there any good HOT overflows that are rated for 72 gal? Also, whats a good filter to look into? I have an aquaclear 500 on the tank (FW) currently, and want to go a little more powerful, as I am looking into the more messy fish... mark

08-20-2001, 05:09 PM	#4
orion25 Council Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Huntsville, AL, USA Posts: 383	You could try an emperor 400 for a filter. I used to use one on a 55g FO with great results. Now I use it on my hospital tank (can we say OVERKILL ). It does 400 gallons per hour. Other than that you could look at a really powerful canister filter like an Ocean Clear. This advice is dependant on the tank being a FO or FOWLR. If it is or ever will be a reef, Have It Drilled. Life will be much easier in the future. Could you return it and have the LFS order a drilled tank? That is what I did with my current 55g. I had not put the water in it yet and decided I wanted a wet dry - my how times change. So I took it back, paid $50 more and got a drilled tank with internal overflow. Just my .02, Ryan __________________ Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

08-20-2001, 05:19 PM	#5
Steve Council Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DeForest, WI, USA Posts: 259	CPR (Creative Plastic Research) makes a variety of overflows. I have heard of a few people having problems with them plugging. I have heard very good things about Lifereef overflows. I think Scott may make them also. __________________ Wisconsin Reef Society Member

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08-13-2001, 11:18 AM	#2
eses Council Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Seattle Posts: 270	You should be able to find one that is suitable, or perhapes run two if need-be, but that may look kind of ugly. The one I run on my 29 gallon is rated up to 125 gallon by the manufacturer. I cannot remember the name/brand but it wasn't one of the CPR bak-pack style ones. It flows up to 900 gph; again, according to the manufacturer. Which I would believe, I had a RIO 6000 & a Hagen 602 both as return pumps and it was keeping up just fine. ..And unless you live in the boonies, there should be someone in your area that provides that area with glass. They should be able to drill a hole for you, even if they don't just work on aquariums.

08-13-2001, 10:33 PM	#3
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	and theres no garantee that they dont #$@# up and crack the glass right? then Im down $300 (and that was with employees discount, 10%, the cheap sunova!

08-20-2001, 06:49 PM	#6
Biomanjcs72 Mayor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Birmingham, Al, USA Posts: 815	Is this the Natarreri (sp?) tank Mark. If So...What are you going to do with the Pirahna?

08-20-2001, 07:00 PM	#7
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	yes that is the pirahna tank. I have not decided what I will do with them (Ill make sure its legal first ) After seeing the price tag for a reef, I have decided that I will stick with a fowlr (until i become an astronaut ) The only reason that I am getting rid of the pirahna, is because I do not wat my sister to see that kind of gruesome feeding habit! I have an aquaclear 500 on it now, I was thinking maybe adding a powerful canister filter, that should be enough right?? mark

08-22-2001, 02:48 PM	#8
dsb1829 Council Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Santa Cruz,CA Posts: 438	I used a siphon overflow on our 72g reef for a couple of years without any problems. I made it myself, so I can't offer it as a brandname. I have heard nothing but good things on the lifereef overflows. It seems that every other make has horror stories. Trust me, this is one area you don't want to skimp in. 3-5g of water on the floor is not a good thing. FWIW it doesn't have to be drilled to be a saltwater tank. Lots have used siphon overflows with no adverse effects. On the filter side I would recommend a good canister filter. They are easy to work with and usually a bit quieter than the average hang on filter. I have used a Fluval in the past and had good results.

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