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  1. nwfd1725

    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i have a 75g tank going to get drilled for an overflow the bottom is tempered so gonna drill two at the bottom back glass does anyone know a good size hole to drill or recommend anything other than this also i was either going to get a black piece of acrylic cut or if someone could give me a link on where to get a black overflow piece if not what would be a good thickness for the acrylic
     
    nwfd1725, Mar 21, 2009
    nwfd1725, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    DIY if you feel like or you might have to have it custom made
     
    MTips18, Mar 21, 2009
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  3. KOgle

    KOgle Zoanthid

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    I believe for a 1 inch bulkhead you will drill a 1 1/4 inch hole. As far as the overflow... I got mine from Tangster. You could go to a glass store and buy some 1/8 inch acrylic and some Weld-on 16 and make your own...
     
    KOgle, Mar 22, 2009
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  4. nwfd1725

    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    ok thank you hopefully a thread for my build will be coming and karma for your help both of you
     
    nwfd1725, Mar 22, 2009
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