Do you have to?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
No.
You can use overflow boxes or build your own overflows.
Try a search for wet/drys and you'll come up with all kinds of helpfull ideas.
 
Do a search for "diy overflow". This site has some pretty good examples on it. This is how i got all the information to make mine and it works great!
 
MonsterFishKeepers.com