40g Reef Ready

[Guy W]

Know of anyone that makes 40g breeder tanks that are drilled with overflows? I've been looking and can't find one. Buying one and drilling it myself isn't really something I'm comfortable or confident in doing. Thanks

 

[Bill Nye]

Know of anyone that makes 40g breeder tanks that are drilled with overflows? I've been looking and can't find one. Buying one and drilling it myself isn't really something I'm comfortable or confident in doing. Thanks

I have a reef ready 50 gallon breeder (2 inches taller) from Deep Blue. Tank is nice but I would not buy the stand. Terrible.

 

[Guy W]

I have a reef ready 50 gallon breeder (2 inches taller) from Deep Blue. Tank is nice but I would not buy the stand. Terrible.

I can't find a 50g on there site just a 57 rimless.

 

[WaReefer458]

Most lfs' swill drill for a price. Mine drilled my 40 for 25$/ hole. Had them drill a 3/4 return and a 1.5" drain. It's nice as I have a 1 year old that gets grabby so that way I could hard plumb pvc everything. No way was I going to have her grab my return hanging over the top and pump 20gal on my floor

 

[Guy W]

The main lfs I go to doesn't drill holes, I haven't checked with the other in the are but I don't like the store and never go there. I was hoping someone manufactured one I could just order.

 

[gavinsepanik]

wow $25 a hole:eek2:? My lfs drills tanks under 75 gallons free.

 

[Rubasu]

I don't believe I have ever seen a 40g drilled by a manufacturer, unfortunately.. (I've looked for myself.) Even if you don't like the other LFS, I would see if they would drill one. At least if something goes wrong, it's on them and not you.

 

[Guy W]

So if I get a 40g breeder drilled, how do I install an overflow and then plumb it to a sump, hopefully so that it's not super noisy? I'm a total noob when it comes to this. I appreciate the help.

 

[Bill Nye]

I can't find a 50g on there site just a 57 rimless.

The Deep Blue website stinks. I ended up getting mine through my LFS. Cost about 130 bucks if I remember correctly. I would ask them if they can order it.

 

[a6walter1]

So if I get a 40g breeder drilled, how do I install an overflow and then plumb it to a sump, hopefully so that it's not super noisy? I'm a total noob when it comes to this. I appreciate the help.

First of all, you can most certainly drill it yourself. I was afraid at first, but after I had a local club member show me how to do it, I fell extremely comfortable drilling tanks.

An overflow is typically installed surrounding the drain bulkheads/holes you drilled using 100% silicone, as it is reef-safe. You can buy overflows on ebay etc...

Plumbing it to a sump just requires basic plumbing knowledge, just watch some YouTube videos and you will feel like a pro in no time.

In order to make it not "super-noisy" you will want to run at least 2 drain pipes, one under full siphon with the other as an emergency. See the following link for information regarding how the "Herbie" drain method works.

http://gmacreef.com/herbie-overflow-reef-tank-plumbing-method-basics/

 

[Mr.Tan]

x2 on drilling yourself. I recently drilled my first tank and it wasent as bad as i thought it would be. Just take your time, i was super scared but once first hole was drilled my confidence went up.


I recommend a bean animal overflow setup if you do drill...There is a thread in the DIY dedicated to it, lots of helpful info there

 

[Guy W]

I suppose it's possible I could figure out how to do it myself, but I don't own a drill or the hole bit, or even a garden hose to run water over the glass as it cuts. I'd end up spending $100 to drill one hole, plus whatever it would cost to put in an overflow box, and I might break the tank. I don't think that's worth it.

 

[Aframomum]

A Black and Decker cordless drill can be had for less than $30, a 45mm hole saw for $15 - so total well under $100. Use plumbers putty to create a dam around the hole to be drilled and use a cup to refill the water, no need for running water from a hose. If your not ready for all the expense of doing a sump you can always go sumpless and have all your equipment hang on back (HOB).

 

[WaReefer458]

Just get it drilled and put slip fit bulkheads in. I use a 90 deg street fitting with a strainer on it for a drain and a slip to loc line for my return. Super easy. Also doesn't hog up a bunch of tank space with an overflow box.

 

[Dkuhlmann]

Any glass shop will probably drill it for you if you don't want to do it yourself. It's really easy to drill just remember to let the hole bit do the cutting, don't put any pressure on the drill and you will be fine. You can look at garage sales and buy 18v cordless drills pretty cheap