Best plumbing for 40 br?

[freshfins]

Hello, saltwater newbie here. I'm setting up a 40 breeder reef and I'm confused about the best way to plumb the tank to the sump. I have a 30g acrylic sump: a rectangle with a hole drilled at one end and another in the top . I have two 40br tank options - one is drilled near bottom/middle of the back glass; the other is not drilled. I would like the overflow to have the least chance of flooding and secondly, be as invisible as possible.

 

If you recommend drilling, where can I get that done (I'm in MD)?

 

I'm also not sure about what return pump I'll need. I have a maxijet 1200 - will that work well?

 

Thanks!

[Shoelace]

Google herbie overflow and bean animal overflow for the quietest. The bean animal has the most safeguards. Also check out glass-holes.com. Drilling is not hard once you get the nerve to do it, Lol.

[Neto]

+1

 

I have a herbie overflow and it is very silent!

[monkiboy]

where in MD are you located?

[freshfins]

Laurel

[monkiboy]

Laurel

when you figure out what you want to do with your overflow and which design, i'd be glad to help you drill those holes.

[freshfins]

Thanks!

[zygote2k]

glass holes +1000. Very easy to drill your own tank and sump. Don't start a system using someone else's used sumps. Make one easily that works for your system. It'll save you $$$ and time.