New overflow style to ponder over ... thoughts? Lengthy post so read at your leasure

[FishyFishy!]

Just remember that most companies will void warranties if the tanks are drilled by anyone aside from them.

But the synergy overflows work very well. My friend has had one for two months now and I'm very impressed with it. Especially the finish on the acrylic. Looks very sleek. The design is very simple too. If you can do a DIY project to mimic the idea, I would love to see it!

[Etaloche]

Check out my build log, I think what I ended up doing in my tank is kind of like what you are planning to do. I used the glass holes overflow as the starting point. It's working out well for me so far, I built a herbie into my external box with help from Anthony. Completely silent.

[IanWR]

Reef supplies carries something like it, for cheaper.

http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-st...OW-SYSTEM.html

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by IanWR

Reef supplies carries something like it

Thanks for the link Ian

[WarDog]

Great idea Greg, however I share Fishy's concern:

Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

Just remember that most companies will void warranties if the tanks are drilled by anyone aside from them.

I guess it is technically a free replacement for a tank you've already purchased years ago, and you are planning an upgrade in the future... but still.

[gregzz4]

Just to clarify, I'd sell the new replacement and drill a much cheaper tank
And you can bet I'd go over the tank to be drilled with a 'magnifying glass' before I would start drilling

[dino]

I feel like you could make that for 50 with glass. I have made similar overflows

[FishyFishy!]

Originally Posted by dino

I feel like you could make that for 50 with glass. I have made similar overflows

No doubt you could. Just wouldnt be as sexy, and you'd see the water cascading into the first overflow. Id try to spray bomb the glass black with krylon first.

You'd also loose the nice overflow teeth with the glass version.

If you're handy with acrylic, this wouldnt actually cost much. Personally, I would make the inside portion out of black acrylic, so you get the looks, and have a standard glass portion in the back.

[dino]

I made teeth on the inside and painted and clear coated it. Mostly looks like one piece

[Myka]

Greg, do you know that Reef Supplies carries the Elite Aquatics overflow systems for CAD$200 which is pretty much the same thing for a lot cheaper? This is not a new style of drain at all. These have been around for many years.

http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-st...OW-SYSTEM.html