simple aquarium overflow

[Stryker]

All I'm looking for (related to my sump post) is a simple self priming hang on the side tank overflow.

Everyone I see seems to be part of a skimmer so the industry can justify robbing you of £150 for a peice of plastic!

Then again hats off to the manufacturer of one hang on the side overflow unit that was just an overflow unig but cost £280 !!!! its just a peice of plastic!!! for crying out loud.

No wonder outsiders are put off having an aquarium.

 

[Stryker]

For anyone who is interested, I'm working on producing the simplest of overflow designs using off the shelf items. The goal is to keep construction to a minimum (pref 30 mins or less) and require a minimum of skill and to keep costs down, pref to £20 or less.

Even now I can see that it can be done. I've already sourced a perfect acrylic box for the job thats just £1.14 per box, only two required.... a couple of brackets, short length of hose and a bulkhead .5" ID connector.

Post here if your interested, have suggestions or know of somewhere UK wise that has such an ideal solution.