diy overflow for drip system???? need plans

[dmopar74]

i am thinking about putting my tanks on a drip system, but am boggled on how to make overflows for my tanks for such a low flow, basically none. none of my tanks are ran by sumps, not drilled, and all glass.

would a standard diy overflow made out of 1/2" pipe with an aqua lifter work? shouldnt the aqua lifter keep the overflow primed enough for the drip?

 

[unstopable4700]

are you just going to drain to a floor drain? if so why not just do airlline with a flow valve?

 

[unstopable4700]

a drip acclimation setup would look a little better too. basically a 1/8 siphon hose w/ flow valve to slow it down

 

[dmopar74]

no it needs to be an overflow, im not gonna bet all my fish/equipment on the hopes that i have the syphon set to the exact same as the drip. the overflow will be routed outside.

 

[unstopable4700]

your not if you use a float valve. for the new water side

 

[unstopable4700]

a visual

 

[unstopable4700]

many available. but that one can handle 145 psi. and is possitive close diaphrame. could be fed off powerhead or canister ect.

 

[flamenco-t]

Can you drill your tank ?

 

[canucksfan1]

just build exactly what you suggested, it shouldn't have a problem holding a prime IMO that was my plan for my 540

 

[CHOMPERS]

would a standard diy overflow made out of 1/2" pipe with an aqua lifter work? shouldnt the aqua lifter keep the overflow primed enough for the drip?

Yep, it will work.