60 Cube, custom internal overflow box?

[Herbie]

Hey,
I am looking to install a custom overflow box into a 60 cube (24"x24"x24"). The tank is drilled on its back and already has that less than stellar marineland overflow box from the factory. I want to cut out the half-moon circular overflow and install a proper overlow box.
Who are the current companies that custom make these now?
I will prob go with a 6"x6" box that goes from the bottom to the top of the tank, the way a traditional reef-ready box would be.
Any ideas ?

Thanks,
Herbie

 

[rwb500]

i realize you know a lot about overflows so i am hesitant to suggest anything, but if i were you i'd custom-make a glass-holes style thing. Or I would just use a glass holes kit if the hole you have is the right height. maybe they could custom make you one if your hole is not at the right height.

www.glass-holes.com if you are not familiar

 

[Herbie]

Thanks. I have been out of it for a while and was just looking to see who might be making these now. There used to be a few companies making custom overflows, but I cant seem to find them any more.
Glass - holes has some, but I was looking for a full length overflow box. I am sure I can custom order something, but was hoping to find something in a standard off the shelf, size.
I was thinking of just making one, but my acrylic fab skills are a little lacking, lol. Anyone want to make me one :lolspin:

Herbie

 

[jimmyj7090]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sumps-tanks-refugiums/overflows.html/

If nothing ^ works for your needs and you can't find it elsewhere shoot me A PM. I'd be willing to build you something to your specs for the cost of the materials and shipping - I don't normally offer but I like your drain system so much.....

 

[Herbie]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sumps-tanks-refugiums/overflows.html/

If nothing ^ works for your needs and you can't find it elsewhere shoot me A PM. I'd be willing to build you something to your specs for the cost of the materials and shipping - I don't normally offer but I like your drain system so much.....

Thanks, I did check BRS too. Seems like everyone I can find is manufacturing internal overflows that are the shorter style that is only in the upper part of the tank. Guess its easier to make a one size fits all type of overflow.
I am looking for a bottom to top of the tank overflow box..........classic old school overflow box, like the old Oceanic's used to have.

I have been thinking of the ideal overflow dimensions for a 24" cube tank. I am thinking of having one made that is 8" wide x 4" deep. 24" high. 3 sided. Kind of like the newer style, Oceanic Tech series overflow boxes. If I go with no teeth, like a weir style, I guess It would have to be approx 1/2 lower than the rim of the tank? say 23 - 23 1/2 " high ?
I may take you up on your offer, lol. Cant find anyone to make me what I want, and I suck at diy acrylic work. Can you do it in black, and cut teeth if needed ?

Glad you like the so called "Herbie" overflow. I really cant believe how popular it has become! :wildone:

Thanks, :beer:

Herbie

 

[jimmyj7090]

Sounds like you know what you want. I'll send you a PM to follow up on if you decide to take me up on the offer for help.

 

[Herbie]

Thanks,
Your stuff is top notch! The overflow pics you sent me that you made rival what the top tank manufacturers are putting out. Nice. :bigeyes:
I Pmed you some measurements for what I am looking for.
Here is a pic. of roughly what shape overflow I am wanting to do. Its an Oceanic tech series overflow.

Thanks for your offer, I think you will be making a box for my new build !

Herbie

 

[jimmyj7090]

Ironically I must ask one question, have you considered going "Bean" on the drain?

You would have the space for the extra hole in your plan anyway, so why not.

 

[Herbie]

:debi:

Umm, yea. I am a little partial to that "other" silent overflow style, lol.

Herbie

 

[jimmyj7090]

Haha, had to ask

 

[rwb500]

hahaha

 

[jimmyj7090]

Any update on this?

I hope my comment in post #8 didn't come off wrong, just meant to be funny in a good way

j

 

[Herbie]

Any update on this?

I hope my comment in post #8 didn't come off wrong, just meant to be funny in a good way

j

No insult taken :lolspin:

I just havent finalized my ideas yet. I am still wanting to build a 24" cube but I dont like the current offerings. I did find a new Oceanic 45 tech tank on sale for a great price, but its not a true cube. But man those tanks are awesome ! Why did they ever stop building them ????:headwalls:
I need to find out if I can drill a 60 Marineland cube on the bottom pane. If I can, I may still need your services. I may even try to install a semi-circle overflow in the corner of the tank (like the corner tanks have). Have you ever done one of those ?

Herbie

 

[trmiv]

Almost certain the bottom is tempered on the 60 cube. I have a 60 gallon cube as well and I wanted to drill the bottom, and that's the conclusion I came to. Mine is reef ready too and I regret not ripping out the overflow and putting in my own. I haven't had noise issues with it, but I'm less than impressed with it's surface skimming abilities.

 

[Herbie]

Almost certain the bottom is tempered on the 60 cube. I have a 60 gallon cube as well and I wanted to drill the bottom, and that's the conclusion I came to. Mine is reef ready too and I regret not ripping out the overflow and putting in my own. I haven't had noise issues with it, but I'm less than impressed with it's surface skimming abilities.

Yea, I pretty much just confirmed that the bottom of a Marineland 60 cube IS tempered. The sides are not, go figure.
That really puts the brakes on a Marineland 60 cube. I dont want an overflow out the sides of the tank. I want it on the bottom, to get it as close to the wall as possible.

Thanks for your input.
I am not impressed with Marinelands attempt with the RR overflow in the 60 cube. What were they thinking :headwally: ???

Herbie