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03/18/2010, 04:14 PM
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should i drill for returns...or go up and over..
I am getting my 72bowfront drilled for a 2" bulk head for the drain and two 1" bulkheads for the returns...my question is should i even drill for the returns...I know it looks much cleaner and better...any opinions...
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03/18/2010, 04:20 PM
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Drill.
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Have you ever tried to hold a monkey still if it is not drunk ~ insteng Current Tank Info: 45gal Rimless mixed reef--SWC 150BMK--2xMP10ESW--Giesemann 150W HQI |
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03/18/2010, 04:23 PM
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Drill- it is cleaner looking and much more reliable
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Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater |
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03/18/2010, 04:40 PM
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Looking back on my current set up... Drill it.
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03/18/2010, 06:05 PM
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How about have the returns come up and over and drill 3 holes for a silent fail safe overflow?
(search herbie overflow if you are not familiar)
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03/18/2010, 08:09 PM
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I have heard that Glassbox makes a kit.
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03/18/2010, 08:14 PM
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I say up and over, less holes the better
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03/18/2010, 09:29 PM
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good opinions...thanks people...
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