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10-14-2002, 12:52 AM
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CPR overflow question
As i am getting my new 200g ready in my mind, was wondering ,,want mebbe to go with CPR overflows ,question is anyone know if i need to go with two or just one larger one to fit the bill? also toying with the idea of drilling the tank for corner/center bulkheads or overflows.(Harbor Aquatics kinda hinted , if i ask nice,  they could come over and drill same , with their nice , new shiny bits.)just throwing it out there,,,i value TRT members opinions  Tanks,i mean Tanks!
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10-14-2002, 01:02 AM
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Little Fishy
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If it is a new set up with out water I would have the tank drilled and put in overflows.. I just wish I had done that instead of having to put together the siphon overflow and sump I am putting together now.. Man isn't hindsight 20 20..
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10-14-2002, 01:16 AM
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Go with drilling your tank and installing overflows it would save you many headaches in the long run!!! 
I would either put one overflow in each corner or even place a large on in the center |
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10-14-2002, 01:46 AM
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That Biker Looking Guy
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Without a doubt drill drill. As stated above will save you alot of headaches in the future. just my .02 worth
Jeff
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Last edited by Stang69; 10-14-2002 at 09:29 AM.
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10-14-2002, 09:24 AM
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Banggai Mommy
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We used a CPR overflow for our 90, and it was a pain, but the only way as it was already set up. When we upgraded, the 135 was thankfully already drilled. Definitely worth it!
Danielle
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10-14-2002, 10:13 AM
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10-14-2002, 07:07 PM
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In the desert
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I agree with everyone else...I would also go with at least 2 single overflows, one in each corner, or with a single double in the center..I had one in a FO 180, ansd you will need more flow than what I had for a reef
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10-14-2002, 07:12 PM
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The Border Collie Mod
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Jeff
Drill that tank! LOL
Also keep in mind since you're drilling and making the overflows yourself (sort of), figure out how much flow you want from the sump and lower the top of the overflow to handle it.
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10-15-2002, 12:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Spanky
Jeff
Drill that tank! LOL
Also keep in mind since you're drilling and making the overflows yourself (sort of), figure out how much flow you want from the sump and lower the top of the overflow to handle it.
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Yup, I assume the "Super- Brains" at Harbor Aquatics know what is needed
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10-15-2002, 12:17 PM
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Thread Killer
Join Date: Aug 2001
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I have two overflows on my 60.... one is a CPR, the other is AMiralce.
I hate the CPR, its worthless.
Go with the drill!! Thats what I'd do!!
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10-15-2002, 02:20 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
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I JUST DID MY NEW 90 GAL AND ALL I CAN SAY IS
DRILL DRILL DRILL DRILL
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10-17-2002, 01:19 PM
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Nothing to See Here
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So Jeff, when am I coming over with the drill?
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10-18-2002, 12:54 AM
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Look deeply into my eyes
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JT,,,i'll be calling you's guys in a day or so,,,,,,,Thanks,,,,
BTW: you got about 3 buddies with strong backs when the tank is gonna go in the basement?
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