Just a thought

Hi all just wondering what you guys think.
I dont have an over flow on my 90g tank i use a hang on protien filter and a hang on mech. filter as well as a canister filter. now in order to make a refug what will i have to do? could i just use an aquaclear 110 hung on with lighting for a fug. or is there another way?

 

I'd do one of two things.
1. Take the tank down temporarily and have it drilled for overflows and standpipes. Then put the protein skimmer in a sump under your tank and add a fuge under there.
2. Do the same with an under-tank sump and fuge, but use an overflow box on the back of your tank. The downfall here is the overflows could clog and are the less reliable option here.

 

I agree with Bogie if that option is open to you. If not, depending on your GPH rate on your current OFB(overflow box) you might want to up grade to a higher GHP OFB. They do sell a double OFB, as pictured below, that could help you in your question.
this is rated for 1200gph......CPR CS102 Overflow Box, External Boxes > Overflow Box > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies

this is rated for 1500gph.......CPR CS202 Overflow Box, External Boxes > Overflow Box > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies

and this is for 1600 gph.......CPR CS150 Overflow Box, External Boxes > Overflow Box > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies

You could have one outlet directed to the sump and the other to a refugium. Just a thought. Luna

 

I dont have any over flow box, i was wonder how i could do it without any overflows.
How safe have you guys found these over flow boxes?

 

I've had an OFB before and they are safe. Luna

 

thanks ill try one out