overflow for sump

[Aidan123]

i have a fluval vicenza 260 tank, and id like to add a sump to the set up.

ive done a little research, and i think a siphon overflow box wouldnt be suitable, due to the rim on the tank. Id like to avoid drilling as much as possible, but if thats the only option then needs must i guess.

im aware partitioning off the input tube is another option, but id have to drain the tank to do that, and i dont have the means to do that (storing the water, rock etc)

Are there anymore options-preferable one which would incorporate the input and output tubes featured on the tank.

Here is a pic, incase some of you arent familiar with the tank.

Thanks in advance! Any advice is greatly received!

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5830/dscf1341k.jpg

 

[SGT_York]

Drilling is the best option. That picture brings up scary thoughts in my head, why is there a pipe half way through the tank??? How could that work, if the power went out you'd have nothing keeping the water from draining, it must be for a closed loop.

Look up the bean animal thread in the DIY forum and go with that, it looks like a lot but when you understand the concept it is fairly simple the Coast to Coast overflow is just a 90 bent piece of acrylic that is easily purchased or made yourself. The holes can be done on a weekend project DIY style with relative comfort so long as you know what a chuck is. If you don't hire the work done.

You will have a great system that is near trouble free that has the least amount of risk.
A hang on back overflow is dangerous for your flooring (ask my college landlord!)

Best of luck and enjoy.

 

[Aidan123]

The tank in the picture isnt my tank, i just have the same one I purchased an additional pipe, to both tubes are very near the surface for the reason you mentioned