New tank and 3" bulkheads

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ctenosaura

ctenosaura

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Was going to buy 120x24x30. Area I was going to put it in was 4" too short and it was 1.5 hours away. Cutting it was going to be risky for the money I was spend for it. He wanted $1800 for it. Got this one (96x30x24) from a guy two blocks from my house. He helped me load it and then drove over with me to help unload it. $375.

My question is, the center hole and the holes in the 2 overflows are 3" and 2". I went on all the aquarium retail sites (marine depot, Bulk reef supply, ect.) and the largest bulkheads are 2". Where can I find something to fit in a 3" hole?

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DN328 said:
You probably know this but 2" diameter does not equate to a two inch bulkhead. In fact that a 1.5" bulkhead should fit.
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Thats a good point. Looks to be about a 3" hole in the bottom of a tank, so yeah most likely intended for 1.5" bulkhead. 3" drains would be quite large for a tank this size.
 
I used to buy a lot of this type of fixture and other hardware from swimming pool stores. Don't remember the sizes, it was a long time ago, but perhaps worth a try?
 
jjohnwm said:
I used to buy a lot of this type of fixture and other hardware from swimming pool stores. Don't remember the sizes, it was a long time ago, but perhaps worth a try?
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Yes pool stores or farm equipment stores may have something if you dont think a 1.5" or 2" bulkhead won't fit?
 
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