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    Upgrade Time (125 gal Freshwater to Saltwater)

    Oops didn't realize they were in tank ones until saw pictures... Thought you were talking about hang on's... Lol Just got to part about first tank breaking that stinks... The one who suggested Craigslist was right about the deals tho.... Lots of complete tanks stocked and everything cheap... I...
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    Upgrade Time (125 gal Freshwater to Saltwater)

    Get rid of the overflows and plumb to the sump... That's why they are there...
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    Upgrade Time (125 gal Freshwater to Saltwater)

    I bought a diamond bit saw that came with the bulkhead on eBay and my friend used it on his glass tank no problem... Think I got both for around $20
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    Upgrade Time (125 gal Freshwater to Saltwater)

    If you have a drilled tank with bulkheads why are you using overflow boxes? Plumb straight to the sump...
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    Upgrade Time (125 gal Freshwater to Saltwater)

    I personally like to have some vinyl hose and pvc for things like connecting pumps to the PVC... It helps with vibration and makes it easier to get pumps out of sump for cleaning. I also recommend getting quick connects for behind the tank before going into the 90 degree angle going under sump (...
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    Suggestions for flake food

    Personally I like to go to a store ( I find mine at a Spanish grocery) and get a bag of frozen seafood mix has shrimp, mussels, and squid I put in my food processor and add garlic cloves and some nori then chop it up and pour into zip lock bags and freeze it into flat packs. The fish love it and...
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