Which overflow
 

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

U-tube

amiracle is good. so is lifereef.

"Skylove" wrote in message
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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

"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

--

Margolis
http://web.archive.org/web/200302152...qs/AGQ2FAQ.htm
http://www.unrealtower.org/faq

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

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