DIY Overflow, Lifereef knockoff

[rharlow]

Well, here's my first attempt at making anything with acrylic. Came out pretty good. Just got the U Tube and waiting on the bulkhead. Then I'll need to put a divider in and it will be done. Next is the sump! Sorry about the quality of picture, but the only dig camera I have is the one on my cell.

Chip

 

[Pat H.]

Looks real nice! Let us know how it works.

Couple questions,
Do you know the GPH rate for this?
How wide is the teeth and spacing of the skimmer box?

I ask the second question because mine are 1/4" slots and spacing and I occasionally have a problem with fish getting in there. I've put screens of various sizes over the teeth but then it seems to effect the flow.

Great job!

 

[aweeks95]

you won't need a divider in it if you put some PVC on the bulkhead that sticks up about 3" or how ever tall the divder was going to be...that's how mine is.

ANDY

 

[rharlow]

Patrick - the slots are 3/8" wide spaced 3/8". In my research, and I believe the Lifereef, this is how wide most seemed to be.

Andy - great idea, I might do that instead, thanks



Chip