Im open to ideas on how to set up and what to buy to drill and do my own over flow and return for my 75 gallon tank. I was wondering how big should the bulk head be and should i do two over flows and one return by putting each overflow on both ends of tank and put return in center of my tank. Any advice would help my first time doing this .
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ideas on how to drill and set up overflow and return on 75 gal tank
- Thread starter jeppley84
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I would suggest a Glass-Holes overflow kit....that includes the drill bit. You'll be happy. With a 75 you could go with a 700 gph or 1500 gph kit....either one would work. I have the 1500 on my 90 gallon tank.
I would go with a 20 long tank for a sump, a 10 gallon sump just does not have enough room.
+1 on the 20 long, if possible. Have you looked st the "Herbie" or "Beananimal" overflows?
yes i have thought about getting a 75 gal drilled tank but i was given a 75 gal by (GluttonousSolarWrasse) so i will cost me 1/3 to drill and install bulkheads to the tank then to buy one. I am limited on funds so trying to spend where its much needed like lighting and skimmer . plus there's no fun in having something done for you when you can DIY.
I use the GH on my 150. Great product. Drilling the tank was not difficult.
John, it is very easy and you only need minimum materials. Just make sure to go very slow as you are doing the drilling. Also, double check and make sure the back glass is not tempered in that tank. There is a test you can do-google it so see if you can find it or maybe someone here has dealt with it.
I know the bottom is tempered, but don't think the sides are.
I know the bottom is tempered, but don't think the sides are.