Should I drill new 125 glass for overflow and how?

outtreking · 01/02/2007, 01:47 PM

First I am thinking of buying a 125gal 6' glass tank from a lfs gone out of business. It has an oak stand and the top glass and light which I won't be using. Is $300 a good deal for this aquarium?

Second, I am thinking of drilling the tank for an internal overflow rather than use the hang on the back type overflow box. Is this a good idea and if so what is the best way to do this. And should I use one or two drain pipes?

Any help here is greatly appreciated.

rreddick · 01/02/2007, 04:16 PM

The price seems ok, a new AGA 125 is $329 on the web and thats drilled. So you may want to shop the web as this already will have the overflows built in. In order to drill that tank the glass cannot be tempered (bottom) glass. I would go with two corner overflows, with two holes each (1" bulkhead and a 3/4" bulkhead) I do not recall the hole size for those fittings, can search the web. You will need to have a glass shop do this as it is not a DIY project. You can make your own overflow boxes with 6" PVC pipe silconed into the corners, with teeth cut in the top. Check out the DIY forum.

That being said, I would save the hassle and go online a purchase a AGA 125 reef ready for $329

good luck
Ron

JmLee · 01/02/2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by rreddick
The price seems ok, a new AGA 125 is $329 on the web and thats drilled. So you may want to shop the web as this already will have the overflows built in. In order to drill that tank the glass cannot be tempered (bottom) glass. I would go with two corner overflows, with two holes each (1" bulkhead and a 3/4" bulkhead) I do not recall the hole size for those fittings, can search the web. You will need to have a glass shop do this as it is not a DIY project. You can make your own overflow boxes with 6" PVC pipe silconed into the corners, with teeth cut in the top. Check out the DIY forum.

That being said, I would save the hassle and go online a purchase a AGA 125 reef ready for $329

good luck
Ron

I would have to 2nd this.

outtreking · 01/02/2007, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the input! I will do some shopping and see what I come up with.

If anyone else has any comment on this, please feel free to pour it out here.

STEELERFAN747 · 01/02/2007, 04:50 PM

It's nice that it comes with the stand, so I would try to talk him down on price a bit. You can then add a calfo overflow (better surface skimming)and simply run the plumbing through the back. (jmo)

Spuds725 · 01/02/2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by rreddick
You will need to have a glass shop do this as it is not a DIY project.

Sure it is.... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=603816

sjm817 · 01/02/2007, 05:53 PM

You drill the back, not the bottom. Not hard to do.

01/02/2007, 01:47 PM	#1
outtreking Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 32	Should I drill new 125 glass for overflow and how? First I am thinking of buying a 125gal 6' glass tank from a lfs gone out of business. It has an oak stand and the top glass and light which I won't be using. Is $300 a good deal for this aquarium? Second, I am thinking of drilling the tank for an internal overflow rather than use the hang on the back type overflow box. Is this a good idea and if so what is the best way to do this. And should I use one or two drain pipes? Any help here is greatly appreciated.

01/02/2007, 04:50 PM	#5
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	It's nice that it comes with the stand, so I would try to talk him down on price a bit. You can then add a calfo overflow (better surface skimming)and simply run the plumbing through the back. (jmo) __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

01/02/2007, 05:53 PM	#7
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	You drill the back, not the bottom. Not hard to do. __________________ - Scott

01/02/2007, 04:16 PM	#2
rreddick Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brewster, MA Posts: 224	The price seems ok, a new AGA 125 is $329 on the web and thats drilled. So you may want to shop the web as this already will have the overflows built in. In order to drill that tank the glass cannot be tempered (bottom) glass. I would go with two corner overflows, with two holes each (1" bulkhead and a 3/4" bulkhead) I do not recall the hole size for those fittings, can search the web. You will need to have a glass shop do this as it is not a DIY project. You can make your own overflow boxes with 6" PVC pipe silconed into the corners, with teeth cut in the top. Check out the DIY forum. That being said, I would save the hassle and go online a purchase a AGA 125 reef ready for $329 good luck Ron

01/02/2007, 04:44 PM	#4
outtreking Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 32	Thanks for the input! I will do some shopping and see what I come up with. If anyone else has any comment on this, please feel free to pour it out here.