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Old 07-12-2005, 09:46 AM   #1
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Drilling a 29 for an overflow.

I'm interested in buying a new 29 and drilling it for an overflow. Is this feasible? My overflow box just has me worried that it might mess up one day, so I want something a bit more solid. Has anyone had any experience with this?

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Old 07-12-2005, 04:55 PM   #2
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Both my tanks are drilled and I love them, great flow and no worries. When you buy a tank make sure its not tempered glass or buy one already drilled. Most local glass dealers will drill the tanks, shop around for a good price. Buy bulkheads on line for around $6.
Using a drilled tank IMO gives a nice clean look. You can go with 1 or 2 holes depending on what your trying to do. On my 55 fowlr I have 1 return goiing into the sump and the other to my 20 fuge next to the 55.
Why no use the tak you have now??
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It's an older tank that needs to be replaced. There's getting to be alot of scratches in it...I fear its' starting to reduce the structural integrity of the tank.
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