Weir or not to weir

[Hasi]

Hey guys,

I've finished my DIY sump and stand and i want to get the tank up and running. Just want to ask you guys why i dont see many of you using weirs? I know they take up room but it aint THAT much room... Is there any other reason?

I just find it simple to use a weir in case of a power outtage and looks alot neater then a overflow box.

Here are pics of my sump

 

[vanilla__gorilla__]

whats a Weir?

 

[Hasi]

The champer or box thingi that is constructed in big tanks for the water to overflow into where it is then drained into the sump from.

 

[jspatriots]

i see alot of people who have thier tanks drilled for that kind of set-up

 

[rkc772]

nice W/D filter!

 

[toxicfish]

nice job on the wet/dry... I have never heard of them called weir

 

[Hasi]

Thanks guys, i am really happy with the way it turned out.

I will make a detailed thread when i get it up n running.

So no one here got any comments on having a weir?

 

[Hasi]

For those who dont know what i mean by weir here is a pic

 

[toxicfish]

so that is what a weir is. a drilled tank overflow chamber thingy lol



to wier....

 

[rkc772]

i would have the weir (built in overflow box). it all depends on you. if ou want to save space then go for a hand on overflow box. if you're afraid the hang on will top off due to large fish then use a built in. if you don't like to see plenty of hose at the back of the tank then do a weir. their are plenty of considerations. bottom line is if you feel more comfortable having it go for it rather than regretting it. I personally would go for a weir, its safer.