Overflow options

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  1. duoc9119

    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What are my options for overflows? I am thinking to have an overflow box with some sort of drainage system to the sump.

    Standpipes? Siphons? Pros? Cons?

    I want to know what I should go with to have the least maintenance, least amount of problems, and will be easy to get started.

    Post some pictures of your setup. I'm a visual learner so it will help me a lot!
     
    duoc9119, May 5, 2011
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Bean animal overflows are by far the best way to go. They have a double back-up system that makes your overflow run near silent as well. There's tons of information on the web about them.

    Another option would be a slightly simpler Herbie overflow. Herbies have a single back-up and still run near silent.

    Marine Engineers | The Marine Reef Aquarium Source: The Herbie Overflow

    The last option would be to do a standard durso stand pipe. They don't have a back-up but also don't have to be adjusted as often or run as silent.
     
    mikejrice, May 6, 2011
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  3. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I would run the first one if I had it to do it agin


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    saltyfresh, May 6, 2011
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