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Hi,
After a 10 year break, I'm looking to start a new Mbuna tank. A lot has changed in the aquarium world during my hiatus, but some things have stayed exactly the same. Anyway...
My LFS is trying to sell me an Eheim canister filter for my new tank (probably a Classic 2215). They plan to drill two bulkheads in back for the intake/output connections. In addition to the Eheim, I'd like to put a HOB filter on the back of the tank as well. Now for my question...
I've noticed a lot of reef tanks have an overflow, but I don't think I've ever seen one on a freshwater tank (LFS is not including an overflow for my tank). Are the overflows used exclusively in reef tanks due to the potential for flooding during a power outage? I live on the 3rd floor of my building and a potential tank overflow is a big concern for me. If my power goes out, is there enough water in the canister that I could potentially overflow the tank? The canister doesn't look that big. According to Eheim's website, the Classic 2215 only has a volume of 1.25 gallons. Are overflows only a concern when using a sump filtration system in a reef tank?
I hope this post makes sense. I haven't decided on the exact dimensions of my tank yet, but I'm liking the 50-65 gallon "wide" setups.
After a 10 year break, I'm looking to start a new Mbuna tank. A lot has changed in the aquarium world during my hiatus, but some things have stayed exactly the same. Anyway...
My LFS is trying to sell me an Eheim canister filter for my new tank (probably a Classic 2215). They plan to drill two bulkheads in back for the intake/output connections. In addition to the Eheim, I'd like to put a HOB filter on the back of the tank as well. Now for my question...
I've noticed a lot of reef tanks have an overflow, but I don't think I've ever seen one on a freshwater tank (LFS is not including an overflow for my tank). Are the overflows used exclusively in reef tanks due to the potential for flooding during a power outage? I live on the 3rd floor of my building and a potential tank overflow is a big concern for me. If my power goes out, is there enough water in the canister that I could potentially overflow the tank? The canister doesn't look that big. According to Eheim's website, the Classic 2215 only has a volume of 1.25 gallons. Are overflows only a concern when using a sump filtration system in a reef tank?
I hope this post makes sense. I haven't decided on the exact dimensions of my tank yet, but I'm liking the 50-65 gallon "wide" setups.