want to install bean animal overflow

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  1. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    I was thinking that aleeady, just want a bigger tank one day, I will get the glass hole kit
    am I right about the tag telling what type of glass or should I get a pair of polarized sun glasses. I dont own a pair of them.

    Ik the tag says
    Made by
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    h112a
    So idk
     
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  3. Jodah

    Jodah Feather Duster

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    As I said before in your other thread, I highly doubt your glass is tempered. Maybe there is an incredibly slim chance the bottom is tempered. But again, I highly doubt it. It used to be the case probably 10-15yrs ago that tempered glass was used, even then usually only on the bottom pane.

    Worst comes to worst, you snag a 40B during a dollar per gallon sale that petco is fond of running every few months.
     
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    Thats what I was thinking, worse that happens it breaks I get a new one for 40 bucks
     
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    One thing to note is that if you do scale it down - the smallest sanitary tee that is available is 1.5". ... you'll have to use a regular tee (for what ever size you choose 3/4" or 1") ... there is no sense in going smaller than 3/4"
    I wouldn't go smaller than 1" if you end up doing it.

    also, the drain (siphon) will start automatically once the water is a bit above the elbow to do the change in pressure. Once the air is purged, and all is tuned, it will become a siphon.
     
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    eh, if you're going smaller than 1.5", you can make your own "sanitary T" using a 45* wye and a 45* elbow really.

    Product Listing PVC-Wyes-45degree


    nifty find on that tempered chart!
     
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    Soo I hold off on the bean animal till I go bigger, and get a 700gph glass hole kit.
    Ik how to drill it
    Will use plumber puddy to make a circle and fill with water then slowly drill not applying pressure
     
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    glass holes.com has tutorial and guide vids on their site. You won't be disappointed.