All-Glass MegaFlow Aquariums

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by Matt Rogers, Sep 5, 2003.

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  1. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I will be getting mine this week. I know I could have very easily built a Derso but I wanted to see the new overflow. From what I understand the megaflow system has been changed since the Pic at the beginning of this thread. It now has a hight adjustment, so that fine tuning can be done. I'm very exited and will share pics when I get it
     
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  3. Jason McKenzie

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    Well I installed the new Megaflow overFlow on my 75G AGA today. Because I have the older corner twin overflow there is barely enough room for the "Derso" style drain. The pipe is actually flexed just a bit in the coupling at the bottom. Now the old style seal was threaded and the new one is just friction fitted so I left the old in. This makes the intake about a 1/32" higher than it should but after tests I really don't think it matters. Having built a Derso in the past I would have to say this is very stable right off the bat. The water raised started to drain and dropped just a bit and has not budged in about an hour.

    Quite YES, Quieter than a home made version NO. My suggestion to anyone that does not have this system is to build a Derso. If you are really prefer the no fuss no muss then spend the outrageous amount they want for this MOD and have a very quite system

    J
     
  4. inwall75

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    Ya gotta love these product review forums!!!
     
  5. seawillow

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    Yup, ya do!! All I know is that I am more than happy with mine!!!!
     
  6. Jason McKenzie

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    Don't get me wrong I'm very happy with the results, I just know I could have built the whole thing of a 10th of the price. I would consider the "Megaflow" system a definite plus over a Oceanic, or a Hegan systems.
     
  7. Phil5613

    Phil5613 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    My system has been up 3 months now and i love it I have a 90 with am mag950 return pump. at first it was louder then i wanted but after playing around rerouting the intake hose to the sump it got much quieter. i agree that the corner over flow is a tight fit but it fits. I have read a tip That if the water level is too high you can remove the gasket at the top of the overflow and lower it but haven't needed to do this.
     
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  9. Matt Rogers

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    How much is AGA selling the durso mod for? [smiley=huh2.gif]
     
  10. Jason McKenzie

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    Cost to Canadian Dealers is $50.00 CAN.
     
  11. Matt Rogers

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    Whoa.
    That's a premium for PVC pipe.
     
  12. Phil5613

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    I bought my kit with the tank for $42.00 I thought I was getting the old setup with the float. Having never used a durso setup it took about 15 min to figure out especially because all the papper work online and the picture on the tank all showed the old system. Matt i do agree the price was high for what you get