I have a old 100 gallon(6 ft) tank with a slate bottom. I'm thinking of drilling a 2 1/4 in hole in the slate bottom, then siliconing in a 2 in PVC pipe for the overflow. Then I plan to put a 4 in ABS pipe with a cap over the PVC. I'm thinking of drilling a bunch of 3/8 in holes in the bottom of the ABS pipe. Anyone tried something like this? Thoughts?
My overflow plan
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Thanks BOR. I picked up 90 scrubbies today. Pumps and plexi tomorrow. Where should I buy and what micron size filter sock?
Sounds like a good idea. You might get some ideas from these articles from my sump/overflow setup:
http://alexanderforeman.webs.com/amazonsetup.htm#496169721 Plans for sump filter and overflow
How to make an overflow silencer
How to build a monster mechanical filter box with fine particle remover for under $60
Hope this helps.
http://alexanderforeman.webs.com/amazonsetup.htm#496169721 Plans for sump filter and overflow
How to make an overflow silencer
How to build a monster mechanical filter box with fine particle remover for under $60
Hope this helps.
One more question... there probably will be more to come though. Should I put the overflow in the middle, off to one side, or it's totally up to me?
And thanks for the link pharaoh.
And thanks for the link pharaoh.
It doesn't really matter, wherever works best for your plan. Just bear in mind how the current will move in your tank. Also overflows at the end are easier to access than middle ones.