Godly3vil Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hey guys I am starting to think about using a sump on my discus tank and was wondering what sort of system I can use, the tank already has an overflow box in the corner that is pre drilled with only one hole at the bottom, from what I have seen searching the net most tanks have 2 or more holes drilled either for a herbie or beananimal style overflow. How would I set this up with only one hole? Noise doesn't bother me as it is in my study room anyway but I want it reliable so that it doesn't flood the room. I don't have any plumbing experience so this has me stumped lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 talk to simon his only has 1 hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 one drain = one bulkhead and one pipe, it's that simple. You could possibly put a durso on it to try make it quieter, or just see how it goes first. Hopefully your pump isn't too strong for the size of the drain, only one way to find out htough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Is it an overflow wit a 45° piece of glass in the corner with a hole near the bottom of the tank so the water "waterfalls" into that space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Corner overflow that is square, but yeah the hole is in the bottom of the tank, the holes either 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inch I think from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have the same as you with my tank. I use that one hole to have a full siphon controlled by a ball valve. and then I made a second overflow to catch the rest of the overflowing water like this... It results in a very quiet overflow Check out the page I got these pics from for more information http://www.aquariumlife.net/projects/diy-overflow/120.asp If you want to see it in action just come have a look at my setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have same waterfall with only one hole in my 800l tank. One drain is not an option cos makes too much noise and wife complains. So this weekend I will attempt to drill 3 holes in the tank to make this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Good luck Thomas! I'd never even heard of a "bean animal" when I had that tank made, hindsight is a wonderful thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hehe yeah when I bought your tank I didn't really know about overflows at all just reckoned I would figure it out along the way. An overflow is an overflow right? How hard can it be? :sml1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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