ajn81
03-21-2009, 10:07 AM
This is my second attempt at an HOB overflow box. My first box worked fine, but was a bit to noisy for my taste so this time I tried to implement a durso style design into the box. The other problem that I had with the first box is that it got clogged up with algae from time to time, being so close to the light. I thought about making the top piece out of black acrylic to remedy this problem, but was concerned about not being able to see in there if I needed to check on things. My final decision was to make a removable black cover that I could take on and of at my leisure.
The purpose of this build was not cosmetic as the box is not visible from behind the tank. My main concern was that it works and that it is quiet.
Here is a pic from the back. One hole was drilled on each side of the box. The hole on the right side is the main Durso style drain. The one on the left is and emergancy drain in case of failure.
http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/imagehosting/473049c52988ab03c.jpg
Here are two side shots of the box, one with the cover off and one with the cover on:
http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/imagehosting/473049c52988c4060.jpg
http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/imagehosting/473049c52988dd3c6.jpg
I installed the box 3 days ago and so far so good, I'm very happy with it :).
Feel free to post comments, negative or positive.
The purpose of this build was not cosmetic as the box is not visible from behind the tank. My main concern was that it works and that it is quiet.
Here is a pic from the back. One hole was drilled on each side of the box. The hole on the right side is the main Durso style drain. The one on the left is and emergancy drain in case of failure.
http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/imagehosting/473049c52988ab03c.jpg
Here are two side shots of the box, one with the cover off and one with the cover on:
http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/imagehosting/473049c52988c4060.jpg
http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/imagehosting/473049c52988dd3c6.jpg
I installed the box 3 days ago and so far so good, I'm very happy with it :).
Feel free to post comments, negative or positive.