tank leak???? Please help a buddy out..... :(

[choff]

That tanks looks like it's in or near your kitchen, I'd strongly consider a bean animal overflow if you want a totally silent drain that is just foolproof. You'd need an extra hole, 4 X 1 inch holes can handle just about as much flow as you can throw at it. Reef savvy also sells complete units as ghost overflows.

Cutting holes yourself is very easy. I grabbed a bit, watched a YouTube video and I'm 12 for 12 on cutting holes in my 40b and 125. I think thicker glass is easier to drill assuming you don't rush it. That said, if you are paying someone to do a transfer and install I'm sure they can cut holes to. May as well pay at that point.

Best of luck and look forward to seeing pics of the new build!

 

[dannyp02908]

Just check the glass if it is tempered before starting. There are youtube vids you can watch that will show you how to check the panes.

 

[ReefKeeper1699]

OK I'll check if tempered. I think it's not. No etching or labels or polarizing. I am thinking a single 1" return with an internal splitter in the water to point flow left and right. This would be top dead center. Then I'm thinking a 1" drain on the left and right side. Far left side drain, middle return and then 20" from right side a drain. 20" of tank will be exposed on one side in open floor plan exposing front and back of tank beyond wall and I want plumbing to start before that.

 

[JohnK]

No overflow box(s)?

 

[ReefKeeper1699]

Yes John I ended up getting a nice overflow box. It requires two 3" holes. I also got some 3/4" bulkheads and flex link tubes for my 2 adjustable returns. I need to get someone to drill two 3" holes and two 1 1/2" holes so I can plumb this all in and be ready for my tank swap!!!!! I'm anxious