jeremyj0247
11/11/2007, 11:34 PM
I am thinking of setting up this tank. I will probably use a MH and PC light setup. probably a 150 watt halide. The tank I am looking at is an all glass aquarium tank, and there is a sticker on it saying it can't be drilled. Does this mean just the bottom can't, or the sides also? I want to do an internal overflow to go to a sump. I am pretty confident on how to build everything, but I am a little worried about the overflow and drilling the tank. Does anyone have links on internal overflows? Is there anyway to tell if the sides of the tank are tempered? I want to put the overflow in the back corner. So if the sides can be drilled I think a hole or two in each side should be fine. I want three holes. One for drain and two for return. Also what size bulkheads should be used for drain and return, and also a good pump for return? The return will have a scwd on it. Thanks for any help! I am going to take my time with this tank. I will probably build the stand myself, maybe a hood not sure about that though. sorry one more question. With a 150watt MH, will this use a lot of electricity. I heard they can get expensive to run. And would there be a big difference between 150 and 250? thanks again!