Any DIY hang on overflows?

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  1. ROAST N BEEF

    ROAST N BEEF Astrea Snail

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    I've been looking for a cheap DIY hang on overflow. Does anyone know where i can find a nice detailed tutorial and will cost less then $40 in material? thanks! :confused:
     
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  3. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    What size tank do you have and for how much flow?
     
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    ROAST N BEEF Astrea Snail

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    i have a 90 + gallon tank and i'm looking for a 6-10 overturn of that.
     
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    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Or at least model it after the same; stay away from the CPR style which requires a vacuum pump to keep it primed.
     
  7. tgood

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    If you're good at DIY look into making a weir box.
     
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  9. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I've found tutorials on the weir but if you have never worked with acrylic you may find it frustrating.
     
  10. ROAST N BEEF

    ROAST N BEEF Astrea Snail

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    okay thanks i'll just buy one and make one so future people can make on cheaper!
     
  11. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    member Todd_Sails has a really nice DYI overflow and a whole how-to thread for it I believe.
    You should be able to find it with a little digging.
    If not, simply send him a message.
     
  12. zesty

    zesty Sailfin Tang

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    Seen it in person and it's nice. if you have the room (in your DT) and some PVC laying around, you might have what you need already!