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I've acquired a small reef-ready frag tank with a very small overflow box built in. It has a single 1" hole drilled, center, at the bottom of the overflow.
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I'd like to know what options I have for drains on this overflow. Is that enough space for a durso drain?
The previous owner said he was using a maggie muffle on the drain .
 

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I've acquired a small reef-ready frag tank with a very small overflow box built in. It has a single 1" hole drilled, center, at the bottom of the overflow.
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I'd like to know what options I have for drains on this overflow. Is that enough space for a durso drain?
The previous owner said he was using a maggie muffle on the drain .

The Maggie looks like it would be more quiet, although I have never used one.

Is the hole an inch, or for a 1-inch bulkhead?
 
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The Maggie looks like it would be more quiet, although I have never used one.

Is the hole an inch, or for a 1-inch bulkhead?
Yeah I had never heard of the maggie before this. Looks like it would need constant maintenance. I'd prefer a durso or something like that if possible.
The hole is for a 1-inch bulkhead
 

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Yeah I had never heard of the maggie before this. Looks like it would need constant maintenance.

Yup, probably, lol...

If the hole is in the middle, it might be a tight fit. Otherwise a durso with 1" pipe fitting should fit. I would buy the parts and dry fit them, most stores have a decent return policy if doesn't work out...
 
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Yup, probably, lol...

If the hole is in the middle, it might be a tight fit. Otherwise a durso with 1" pipe fitting should fit. I would buy the parts and dry fit them, most stores have a decent return policy if doesn't work out...
Tight fit for sure, we'll see if it works out lol
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Cut out the overflow, patch the hole and order a fijicube.com overflow kit.

You will thank me for this.
Ohhh those are nice and affordable. I will definitely bookmark that site for future reference.
I'm going to at least attempt running this in its current state before modding.
 

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