question on an overflow box

[jlizard311]

OK, so I'm almost finished with my nano tank that I built, already drilled, plumbed etc... the last thing I have to do is put the overflow box on... my question is... I've seen both types of overflow boxes, with the comb/teeth and then without them... my question is... cutting the teeth is proving to be a real b!tch... do I really need the teeth? or can i just have the box and let the water just flow over the top of it?

[Cliff]

Is this a over flow box gravity based drain ?

You could always just cut the glass for the box a inch or two below your target max waterline and use some egg crate to make up the difference to bring it up about 1 inch over the water line

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad226/Cliff_Erhardt/Cliff%20fish%20tank%20pics/Gutterguard.jpg

[jlizard311]

outstanding! thats what I did! I used the excess egg crate and made a filter sock holder too!
Thanks so much!
You are a scholar AND a gentleman!