Which overflow

[Skylove]

I recently read that it seems overflow boxes using pumps are more
troublesome than those that don't, specifically losing siphon. I'm getting
ready to start a 50 gallon tank with a 10 gallon sump. I've been debating
between the Amiracle U-tube type and the CPR CS-50 with the aqua lifter.
Which do you guys recommend?

Thanks

Scott

[Rod]

U-tube

[BSackamano]

amiracle is good. so is lifereef.

"Skylove" > wrote in message
...
>I recently read that it seems overflow boxes using pumps are more
>troublesome than those that don't, specifically losing siphon. I'm getting
>ready to start a 50 gallon tank with a 10 gallon sump. I've been debating
>between the Amiracle U-tube type and the CPR CS-50 with the aqua lifter.
>Which do you guys recommend?
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott
>

[Margolis]

"Skylove" > wrote in message
...
> I recently read that it seems overflow boxes using pumps are more
> troublesome than those that don't, specifically losing siphon. I'm
getting
> ready to start a 50 gallon tank with a 10 gallon sump. I've been debating
> between the Amiracle U-tube type and the CPR CS-50 with the aqua lifter.
> Which do you guys recommend?
>


remember the principle KISS. the basic u-tube is simple and reliable. No
chance of losing siphon unless you lift the tube out of the water. Anything
else risks the loss of siphon

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Margolis
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[Ken]

If you are going with a sump then I would look into having your tank
drilled. That way you wouldnt have to worry about all the problems
with a hang on overflow box. Drilling and the bulkhead should run
more then 30 bucks or so depending on where you have it done. It
would be a good investment considering the time and money you will be
putting into this tank.

Ken


"Margolis" > wrote in message >...
> "Skylove" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I recently read that it seems overflow boxes using pumps are more
> > troublesome than those that don't, specifically losing siphon. I'm
> getting
> > ready to start a 50 gallon tank with a 10 gallon sump. I've been debating
> > between the Amiracle U-tube type and the CPR CS-50 with the aqua lifter.
> > Which do you guys recommend?
> >
>
>
> remember the principle KISS. the basic u-tube is simple and reliable. No
> chance of losing siphon unless you lift the tube out of the water. Anything
> else risks the loss of siphon

[Rich R]

Amiracle U-tube type is what I use with very little trubble

www.reeftanksonline.com



"Skylove" > wrote in message
...
>I recently read that it seems overflow boxes using pumps are more
>troublesome than those that don't, specifically losing siphon. I'm getting
>ready to start a 50 gallon tank with a 10 gallon sump. I've been debating
>between the Amiracle U-tube type and the CPR CS-50 with the aqua lifter.
>Which do you guys recommend?
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott
>
>