I Drilled a whole in my tank for overflow is that BAD ??

gwpotts · 03/26/2007, 09:35 PM

I recently bought a 90 gal tank with aro model 4lx vho lights a dolphin 3600 pump a super vortex skimmer and the system is a sump system. im having problems setting up this system. i had a hole drilled in the side for overflow to my sump.... at this point im really confused any help would be nice

t5Nitro · 03/26/2007, 09:48 PM

What size is the hole? You will need 2 drilled. My overflows are 3/4" return and 1" drain lines, but it doesn't have to be those sizees.

You will have to get a bulkhead to fit both the holes for a connection to the overflow and sump underneath for PVC to go.

szwab · 03/26/2007, 09:48 PM

what size hole?Location need more info. You'll need a bulkhead to hook up pumbing.

03/26/2007, 09:35 PM	#1
gwpotts Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	I Drilled a whole in my tank for overflow is that BAD ?? I recently bought a 90 gal tank with aro model 4lx vho lights a dolphin 3600 pump a super vortex skimmer and the system is a sump system. im having problems setting up this system. i had a hole drilled in the side for overflow to my sump.... at this point im really confused any help would be nice

03/26/2007, 09:48 PM	#2
t5Nitro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,384	What size is the hole? You will need 2 drilled. My overflows are 3/4" return and 1" drain lines, but it doesn't have to be those sizees. You will have to get a bulkhead to fit both the holes for a connection to the overflow and sump underneath for PVC to go. __________________ ATI T5 club Current Tank Info: Left the hobby, looking to re-enter in the future

03/26/2007, 09:48 PM	#3
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	what size hole?Location need more info. You'll need a bulkhead to hook up pumbing. __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex