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Reefapalooza there's a large variety and cheap cheap. Saltcritters has a good variety and when they are on sale, good prices , they seem to have a lot of sales
Love them for their corals. Definitely the nicest store in our area, in my opinion. not a place to go find deals in my experience, but there's another fish store about 3 min away that has a better selection of fish and tons more budget corals, nems etc. So I typically hit both when I'm down that way
Yea , it looks more like a traditional overflow that would need a durso or something to quiet it down. It for sure won't be silent like the ghost overflows but it was cheap so I figured I'd mention it
https://fishofhex.com/products/overflow-box-kit-4x-3x4?variant=39575359029302
People 3d print overflows, I have not used them before but they look good for the price.
The reason I said drill the drain and go over the top with the returns, is because that size tank doesn't have that thick of glass. I'd be weary drilling 2-3 holes in the same pane. Also if the returns go over the top, they can stop the syphon, if you drill a syphon break. it will keep more...
It's not as hard as you'd think, practice one or two times on scrap glass. And I wouldn't drill returns, I'd just go over the top with them. I certainly wouldn't be scared to do it. I also have had good success in that size tank with a couple hob's or a hang on refugium.
I have done it immediately multiple times. They eat phyto. Or mine does anyway. They will be totally fine in my opinion. If you're going 100% dry rock.... I'd wait possibly, turning the lights off when things look ugly is a strong tool
I like mine. I'd just pick them off my glass every morning, every once in a while. Doesn't take long to make a dent in them and if they are "harvested" once in a while they got plenty to eat and pay no mind to your corals. I love them for a nano, because they keep the rocks very clean.