sumps & hob overflows

[audioslave_36]

Hi there I just bought a sump, a mag 7, and hob overflow for my 220g tank, I am just curious, if this over flow and pump are running and the power goes out is it going to drain my 220g tank ? or when the power comes back on is it going to drain my sump and over flow my 220 ?  or am I worrying about nothing ?

Dave

[darkphreak]

If the tank is empty, your best bet would be to have it drilled and use a no internal box style overflow as seen in the diagram in this post...http://aquariacanada.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6913

[audioslave_36]

I'm not to keen on drilling, it is a big investment to crack.

Dave

[darkphreak]

There are 2 people that drill tanks in the area. They havent cracked a tank yet. Its a slow process and well worth it IMO, better then having a flood caused by the hob overflow.

[audioslave_36]

If I do decide to have my tank drilled  , where would the best and safest spot be to drill for the over flows? I know sniggir's drills tanks, what are your thoughts. ?

Dave

[darkphreak]

Ive never drilled a tank but "One Salty Dog" and/or "Liv" over on AC will drill it for you. They will suggest the best place for it to be drilled, more then likely they would drill 2 holes on the rear of the tank 2-4" from the top and sides. Then all you'd have to do is build a simple pipe thingy and glue/screw it all together.

This is what most people use when they have their tanks drilled for an overflow...

http://aquariacanada.com/PhotoPost/showphoto.php/photo/2164/what/allfields/name/cres

Real simple and ALOT better then HOB overflow

[sniggir]

you can also go to princess auto and get a nice strainer for like 5 buck