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Advise on overflow box
- Thread starter diana a
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I ordered a kit from glassholes. They've got a great reputation, the builds are solid, and they include everything you need, including the drillbit.
I've also used Eshopps, which I had to buy the drillbit for, but it did come with a number of mounting options and a hole cutting guide that worked well.
If I were drilling again I'd probably go with glassholes.
I've also used Eshopps, which I had to buy the drillbit for, but it did come with a number of mounting options and a hole cutting guide that worked well.
If I were drilling again I'd probably go with glassholes.
I'm a big Glass-Holes believer....over 14 years....but unfortunately, they are gone. No longer in business. 
The frag tanks at ACC are low boys. The used the new eshopp over flow and its low profile and I really like it. It comes with the drill bit and everything you need. I just drilled a tank and that the overflow I am going to use.
Eshopps Eclipse Overflow Box Kit Large by Eshopps Amazon.com : Eshopps Eclipse Overflow Box Kit Large by Eshopps : Pet Supplies
Eshopps Eclipse Overflow Box Kit Large by Eshopps Amazon.com : Eshopps Eclipse Overflow Box Kit Large by Eshopps : Pet Supplies
I actually have the medium version of that on a 40b right now, it works quite well. Nice to see they're including the bit now.
The only concern I had was that the inside surface skimmer piece sits low in the tank (40b) so that the waterline is clearly visible 1" or so below the tank rim. I don't like seeing the water line, so when I mounted it i had to cut away some of the black top edge trimming on the tank so the inside piece would sit higher. If you go this option and want to know what I'm babbling about I can send some pics.
I know exactly what you are referring to. A friend of mine had to do the same thing to his tank.
Does the external box top sit much lower that the internal box? Is it better to have the two equal in height so the outer doesn't flood the floor?
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This may not matter to you but it does to me. So I am passing on one small piece of information for you to consider. Many of the less expensive overflows do not come with a cover for the box. I personally would not get one without a nice snug lid. IMO. The one nemesis of the over flow is snails. And covering the inside portion of the overflow will close to guarantee you will keep them out. Along with jumping fish and a number of other things you would like to keep out. Of course you could cobble some sort of lid but seems the cost difference just isn't that much. For instance marine depot has lids front and back is drilled been animal has a template and drill bit and is only 110 bucks. I have never used it and am not recommending one brand over another. Just felt you should be aware of your options.
That is the reason i was looking at the Exotic Marine. I like the covers. I absolutely know nothing about overflow boxes. Wish the overflow boxes were sold on Amazon. Love reading the Cons first then the Pros of an item.
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i know this is a little old but ive seen where people add acrylic spacers to move the box off the rim, saves cutting the rim