Things You'll Need
- Overflow box with hose
- Water tank
- Sump pump with return line
Instructions
Attach the overflow box to your tank according to the manufacturer̵7;s instructions. It should be positioned as far from your return pipe as possible.
Attach the hose to the bottom of the overflow box and run it down into your second tank, above the water line.
Install the sump pump according to the manufacturer̵7;s instructions at the opposite side of your second tank. Again, this will ensure circulation.
Connect the return line from your sump pump to your display tank.
Fill the aquarium with water, and add water to the overflow box and sump pump as directed by the manufacturer.
Turn on your overflow box and sump pump and monitor carefully. You may need to add or remove water from the tank until equilibrium is reached.