Glass holes overflow

[bkvreef]

Ok, I'm sure everyone is tired of me saying this but I am still looking at setups to purchase.  I want a reef ready tank.  But if I can't and find a good deal I would be interested in drilling it.  I have good things about using "Glass Holes" overflows.  Anyone have any experience with these.  Are they as easy to install as it sounds?

[lazylivin]

Inexpensive, easy to do, adjustable height, dead silent, smaller in tank foot print. Simply 1.5" PVC, Strainer, Gate Valve and Bulkhead. Second 1" one behind it for backup. Everything except bulkhead can be found at local hardware store.

[Myreef55]

Do you have a picture inside the tank. I am looking to possibly do this..

[bkvreef]

Do you have a picture inside the tank. I am looking to possibly do this..

+ 1
That would open up so many more options as long as it is that easy!
I have decided after messing with overflow tubes and bubbles for several years I have decided NO MORE!

[Boonjob]

Your tank is dead quiet, I noticed this the other day Brian

[Todd W.]

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11876.0

In this thread there are some pictures of the overflow that I built http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx .  I used the club's holesaws to drill the holes.

I scaled it down and didn't use as big of pipes as recommended as it is only a 46g bowfront.

It is dead silent, floodproof, and the skimming action is amazing.

[Boonjob]

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11876.0

In this thread there are some pictures of the overflow that I built http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx .  I used the club's holesaws to drill the holes.

I scaled it down and didn't use as big of pipes as recommended as it is only a 46g bowfront.

It is dead silent, floodproof, and the skimming action is amazing.

+1  on the Bean/calflo overflow system

[referinohio]

Inexpensive, easy to do, adjustable height, dead silent, smaller in tank foot print. Simply 1.5" PVC, Strainer, Gate Valve and Bulkhead. Second 1" one behind it for backup. Everything except bulkhead can be found at local hardware store.

+1. Haven't mad my strainer yet for the big drain.

[Reefpete]

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11876.0

In this thread there are some pictures of the overflow that I built http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx .  I used the club's holesaws to drill the holes.

I scaled it down and didn't use as big of pipes as recommended as it is only a 46g bowfront.
It is dead silent, floodproof, and the skimming action is amazing.

+1  on the Bean/calflo overflow system

My first, and only style of overflow I will ever run!

[lazylivin]

Do you have a picture inside the tank. I am looking to possibly do this..

Here ya go

[JoeAyers]

I used a kit from glassholes.com. Very happy with it. Virtually invisible in the tank. Easy to install as long as you are comfortable drilling the glass.

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=8454.0

[Mussin]

Interested as well, I might be drilling my 75G 

[Midwest Express]

I'm going back to my 75 and it is currently not drilled.  I plan on drilling it as I don't want to have to deal with an overflow box again.  What size plumbing should be used for a 75 with an Iwaki MD-20RXT Pump (540 GPH).

Also, how close (in inches) can I drill holes in the back?  I want to be able to "hide" the fittings from front view for the overflow with the bottom of my canopy.