Anyone Use- H2OVERFLOW AQUARIUM OVERFLOW SYSTEM ?

[ClownBubbaJoe]

I have a 125g that already has four holes drilled, and I've been thinking of buying the ghost overflow type of filtration. The problen is the cost of needing two overflows. I think two would be a lot better job rather than one near just one end of the tank.

I just looked at the H2O, and this would simplify my my dilemma, but I want to make sure,.....
that these work as well as the other overflow type, skim well and are quiet !

Being 6' long and both holes are 15" or so from the corners of the tank, so I don't think one overflow would surface skim the water enough and the in tank water on one side wouldn't be filtered as much.

Although,..... I wonder if I had a lot of water flow in the tank, mixing it up well, would it matter if the overflow was in the center or on either corner ? If not, the only problem I feel I woukd have, is less surface skimming. I HATE,......greese slicks on the water
surface !!!

The advertisment does state up to 300g. Hum,.......?

"ONLY ONE OVERFLOW REQUIRED FOR AQUARIUMS UP TO 300 GALLONS!"

If you have/had this brand and type, please advise me of your thoughts.

Website- https://www.customaquariums.com/information/h2overflow.html

Video- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oBa8HIESdIw

 

[ReefCowboy]

Wonder if it is loud...no way to prevent noise in that overflow type. There must be some "gurgling". Did you see one in person? Sorry I havent either, just wanted to say it seems interesting, Im all about less invasive overlows myself. Hooe you get the answers you are looking for

 

[ClownBubbaJoe]

I don't know. I watch one video that he zoom in, but too hard to tell how loud it was.
Years ago, I had a 2.5" 90 degree elbow with a sponge inside on a 40 breeder and it made a little noise, but not bad. This will be a in wall reef backing to a 3rd bedroom that is now a fishroom/office. So, noise isn't as important, but I still want it pretty quiet.

For cost, if one overflow will be fine, I may buy the Synergy Reef Shadow.

 

[ReefCowboy]

I don't know. I watch one video that he zoom in, but too hard to tell how loud it was.
Years ago, I had a 2.5" 90 degree elbow with a sponge inside on a 40 breeder and it made a little noise, but not bad. This will be a in wall reef backing to a 3rd bedroom that is now a fishroom/office. So, noise isn't as important, but I still want it pretty quiet.

For cost, if one overflow will be fine, I may buy the Synergy Reef Shadow.

I have a 16" synergy overflow and am buying a second 20" for a new build. I think you would be safer with synergy due to reliability and risk in case something happens. Would love to also hear from others on the H2Overflow, to give them a fair chancel!

 

[ClownBubbaJoe]

What size tank is it and I assume the 16" wasn't enough ?

Wow, the 20" is $250.

 

[ericarenee]

Looks like it would be SUPER LOUD..

 

[ReefCowboy]

What size tank is it and I assume the 16" wasn't enough ?

Wow, the 20" is $250.

I have two 150 gal tanks. One has the 16" and it was more than enough.
I got a new rimless one and it comes factory pre drilled for the 20".
I think the 16" is more than enough for larger tanks however. Yes $250 is salty to say the least!

 

[ClownBubbaJoe]

Since yours is a 150, sounds like the 16" would be fine on my 125.

Did you plumb the box with the Herbie, Bean or Durso ?

 

[ReefCowboy]

Since yours is a 150, sounds like the 16" would be fine on my 125.

Did you plumb the box with the Herbie, Bean or Durso ?

You are correct, I plumbed all three. The 16" is plenty, the manufacturer for the tank with the 20" predrilled holes went WAY overkill.
I can max out a Vectra L1 with the 20" overflow, which is insane high for a 150 gal...
16" will be perfect for your tank

 

[ClownBubbaJoe]

Guess I'll be ordering the16".

Did you plumb the box with the Herbie, Bean or Durso ?

 

[ClownBubbaJoe]

Hey ReefCowboy, is that your Boston ?

 

[ReefCowboy]

Hey ReefCowboy, is that your Boston ?

Lol, no I found this elsewhere...I have a French Bulldog though that looks like this one in the pic, Charlie! Do you have a Boston?

 

[ClownBubbaJoe]

No, we don't have one, but their cute. We do have three dogs though.