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thanks for the input guys and i like the idea of drilling the back panel! end the beananimal looks pretty cool too. now what about the return? what if i put a glass holes 700gph rated overflow in the center and a retun on each side, do you think it would be a good setup that way?

i think i can play with the glass holes overflow to make it quiet enough

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either way, I'd definitely drill the back panel, not the bottom like most reef ready tanks are. The full height overflow boxes take up WAY to much tank real estate. May tank is a reef-ready, and I've seriously considered cutting the full height overflows out of it. They're freaking massive.

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The most kick ass overflow is the BeanAnimal. You can put a ton of flow through one of these and still be dead quiet. It's prolly overkill for a 40G though.

http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx

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Personally, if I were drilling for a custom overflow, I'd go with sometime like what is in this video. This style overflow is very quiet.

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Looks pretty good

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what do you guys think about this kit?

http://glass-holes.com/700-gph-Overflow-complete-kit-gh700kit.htm

keep in mind this is for a 40 gallon breeder

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woot im not tempered now i just got to decide on overflow position

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haha now i just got to see if the bottom is tempered i dont believe it is ill test it as soon as i find my stinkin 3d glasses 



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ive got the stuff here at the house just hollllllla

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ME!



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im breaking down the 40 gal tomorrow and im going to see if its tempered if im in luck im going to sump it. anyone want to help me drill it?

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nevermind...im tempered.... :(

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hmmm well monty i didnt know why you needed this exactly at first... now i know tho!! well I work with fiberglass all day and we use the diamond blades n whatnot. Ill see if i can grab one from work for a few days.... you gonna help me setup my sump??? lol

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Does anybody have a Diamond Hole Saw for 1 inch Bulkheads that I could borrow for a couple of days???
Thanks

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