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First off, sorry for the poor pictures.. I really need one of those fancy cameras like marc has... I swear people with cameras like that and the know-how to use them can make anything look amazing.



So my switch over to a reef tank has had a few bumps... I've lost some corals (mainly acro's... which I've heard may be from chemical warfare thanks to the nephtya) but it's really starting to shape up. Water parameters have been rock solid for the past 4 weeks, and I'm even ...

I have a few questions pertaining to overflow mechanics. Ive decided on a 45g cube with an external overflow, however, I'm uncertain of what's best.

1. Do Durso overflows rely on siphon? I'd like to avoid any kind of suction and go with something that "drains" based off of the return pump's output.

2. I see lots of 6 drain-line complex plumbing mumbo jumbo setups around. Is this necessary? I was planning on just having a 500gph dual 1" overflow setup ...

First, I'll start off with a small disclaimer - I did not create this idea on my own. It was an idea I elaborated on to suit my own needs. This tool is something plugged into your household outlet and put into your fish tank with open ended wires allowing electricity to pass through the water. I cant be held responsible for any injury to yourself or your livestock. Use at your own risk. With that said. Ive used this on several large reef tanks including one of the premier Seattle area LFS's display ...