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If drilling the tank scares you..


BeltwayBandit

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So I have had quite a bit of time to think and ponder over my new setup. I have finally decided to go with the marineland 6x3 300 gal setup. (I think). I have to check and see if they will custom drill a couple of holes in the back for me, if not....well I might get froggy like Bob. But. I was thinking. How can I minimize the number of penetrations in the actual tank and I had an idea. the 6x3 has corner overflows. I'm thinking about drilling a hole in the overflow, about midway down. Then put a uniseal fitting in the hole and run PVC (prolly 3/4 inch maybe 1 inch). Here is a sketch of my idea. This assumes that there is enough room in the overflow for a durso, return, and the closed loop suction.

 

 

 

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I've seen that done before and it worked nicely. You need to consider how you will disassemble it for periodic cleanings but otherwise no issues.

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