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Old 09-11-2005, 08:40 PM   #1
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help with overflow box


I'd really like to put a sump on my 25 and Ive got a bunch of acrylic just laying around but I just spent $2000 on my 30g and Im broke. So I figured, why not make one!

Anyone ever make a DIY overflow box? plans/tips?
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Old 09-11-2005, 08:42 PM   #2
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or better yet... anyone got an external overflow box laying around that they want to get rid of?
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Old 09-12-2005, 11:41 AM   #3
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Check the sumps archive, I think the info you need is in there somewhere
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Old 09-12-2005, 04:15 PM   #4
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Yes there are bunch of plans in there!
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Old 09-16-2005, 02:06 PM   #5
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Try www.melevsreef.com. This sight has so much good info and free plans for building overflows and refugiums. Check it out and let me know what you think.
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