do they sell this?

[interex]

hey guys do you know of any place that sells just this part.
does not have to be one for the corner.

 

[interex]

im going to drill my tank like this what do you guys think what size bulk heads should i use? im going to be using a 1300gph pump

red is over flow and blue is return its a 125g tank

 

[michaeltx]

they are called overflow boxes youll just have to search and find them they do sell them though just not sure on wjere
Mike

 

[ibew41]

is the bottom tempered glass

 

[interex]

Originally Posted by IBEW41
http:///forum/post/2564067
is the bottom tempered glass

im not sure but im not going to risk it thats why im going to drill the side
so any one know what size bulk heads to use?

 

[michaeltx]

how much flow are you going to be running through it. most bulkheads are 1 to 1 and 1-1/2 inch.
Mike

 

[interex]

about 1300gph and can i get them at like home depot or do i have to go to an aquarium shop.

 

[michaeltx]

I have never been able to find what was needed at lowes or home depot its not an everyday thing in the plumbing world its more of a soecialty item for plumbing tanks together.. I would look online though because in a local shop they can get pricey!!
Mike

 

[alexmir]

The sides of tempered glass tanks is not tempered glass?

 

[michaeltx]

usually not just the bottom is tempered. some upper end tanks are tempered all around but it costs more so usualy just the bottom
Mike

 

[interex]

would you guys happen to know a good place to buy it on line?

 

[michaeltx]

no do a search for aquarium bulkheads or reef plumbing that sort of thing and it should bring something up
Mike

 

[interex]

so would it be better to use the 1" or 1 1/2" bulkhead

 

[rtspeed]

honestly just go with 2 overflows verses 3 as it is all that is needed in a 125, i have 4 in my 300 and its a lookdown and i still think its overkill.

 

[interex]

thats what i was starting to think ..........so im going to do 2 1 1/2 bulkheads

 

[corallover23]

---- ! i was just there

 

[corallover23]

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[michaeltx]

that would work I would also add in ball valves for fine tuning the flow rates on each of the bulkheads.
Mike

 

[dennis210]

First get yourself a "Mega Overflow Kit" - the online stores with catalogs carry them. Can't say more than that here. Then you can drill your two holes low on the side you want, attach both bulkhead fittings that come with them, and then use 90' elbow fittings to turn up, from there you should be able to figure it out. Buy the kit and use the fittings to determine outside diameter and drill 1/32 - 1/16 bigger.

 

[interex]

ok what i need to know is the kit is just about what i was going to do but it only Handles a flow-through rate of 600 gph so i am going to have to do 3 right ????? for the pump im using right.