Drain and Closed loop from same overflow box?

[andrek787]

Hi, I am kinda excited about the ecotech Vectra coming out and wanted to use one M1 as return and another M1 for a close loop to supplement my gyre 150. The SCA 150g I am building has one overflow box with 3 x 1" bulkheads.

Is sharing an overflow box between a closed loop intake and drain (gurgle buster) possible?

 

[mcgyvr]

Closed loop doesn't come from the overflow box..

And your 3 bulkheads will already be consumed.. You are doing a bean animal setup right.. (You should..hands down).. hint.. hint..

Did I recommend a bean animal setup already..
http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx


no really.. don't do anything else..
Drill 2 extra holes for the closed loop.. Personally I don't think its needed.. powerheads/gyre,etc.. stuff is just fine..