Upgrade Time (125 gal Freshwater to Saltwater)

[Sniperhank]

Why the bottom of the tank and not the back glass?


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[Bdonaldson]

Because it's a reef ready tank and the holes are already in the bottom. I am going to drill the back for the 3/4" return.


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[Bdonaldson]

Well I have to postpone the build for now. I have Angels spawning in another tank and raising the babies is taking up a lot of my time. I hope to get back to this build in the next week or two. Hopefully the babies will get me some store credit when they get big enough.


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[Bdonaldson]

I am trying to get back on this build. I installed a GFCI behind the tank today and discovered that the circuit is a 20 amp which I am very happy about.


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[Bdonaldson]

In my attempt to turn this into a durso style overflow system I just want to make sure this will work before I drill the holes I need.

In this design I will have in each overflow box a main drain and a emergency drain and I will drill two holes on the back of the tank (one hole on each side) for the return lines. Can anyone see any issues that this design will cause?


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[paul87]

In my attempt to turn this into a durso style overflow system I just want to make sure this will work before I drill the holes I need.

In this design I will have in each overflow box a main drain and a emergency drain and I will drill two holes on the back of the tank (one hole on each side) for the return lines. Can anyone see any issues that this design will cause?


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No. It actually sounds like it would work very well. Happy drilling!!!

 

[Bdonaldson]

Well finally got my husband and son to turn my tank over so I can change the 3/4" hole into a 1" hole.
And drill the 3/4" hole on the Back of the tank. I am debating on whether or not to use ABS or SCH80 bulkhead. What do you all recommend?

 

[Bdonaldson]

Well just shattered the bottom of my tank trying to drill my hole. I checked to see if it was tempered and it didn't appear to be. But evidently it was. [emoji30]

 

[Dary421]

Oh s#%*t !!!!! Now you can buy that pre drilled 180 that you know you always wanted :-/ ... sorry Barb ! I bet those were some choice words you uttered tho !

 

[Bdonaldson]

Yes I did utter some choice words Dary. I don't think I've said those words in a very long time. Well I don't know if It can be fix or not. I can't buy a new one for a while so I will have to try and fix it if It's possible.

 

[Bdonaldson]

I don't think my aquarium can be repaired so I'm not getting another one until next year some time. I'm going to focus on my 40 gallon for right now.

 

[cgthebeast]

It can be done, when I shattered the back panned of a 55g we ordered a plane of glass to the dimensions and resilled the entire thing, water tight and snug. It's in the attic now though as I bought a predrilled 75g for my reef

 

[Dary421]

I'm sure as cgthebeast said , it can be fixed but is it practical for the effort ,time and $ envolved ,..that's only a decision you can decided ,.... if it were me ,I'd prob wait and buy a predrilled tank that'll suit your every need ,.. maybe more $$$ in the long run but it'll be a "turn key " situation ,...good luck on the 40 in the meantime !!

 

[cgthebeast]

When you do start looking, Craigslist it a must to check out!! I got 1k$ worth of stuff for 300$, including a reef octopus skimmer

 

[paul87]

Sorry to hear about the tank. That's a real bummer for sure. Craigslist is always worth taking a look in the meantime.

 

[Bdonaldson]

Thank you all. It was definitely heartbreaking for me. I was pricing some tanks online but won't be able to get one until next year.

 

[Bdonaldson]

Well I'm ordering my new tank this week. Found a really good deal on one at Quantum Reefs. So happy.

 

[Dary421]

Details barb ,details .....

 

[Bdonaldson]

It's a 125 reef ready. Same size as The one I had. It was $699 and I'm getting it for $475. Hubby is buying for me for [emoji319]. I'm going to order it tomorrow.

 

[Dary421]

Totally cool ! So happy for you