external overflows

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  1. Ducksmasher

    Ducksmasher Purple Spiny Lobster

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    hey i have a 7' 150.. Im wanting to do a external calfo overflow with the bean animal pipes. If I remove the trim and grind down the back glass, what is to become of the braces? has anyone done this?
     
    Ducksmasher, Mar 4, 2011
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Couldn't you just cut out the part you need to so the water will go into the overflow? I would just use a grinder to cut out the same shape(s) in the plastic frame as well. Be sure not to cut all the way through it(vertically). When you put the frame back on, just silicone it to the tank again.
     
    Seano Hermano, Mar 4, 2011
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  3. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    I was wondering the same thing.I gave up with it but I think if i did do it id cut the front and back of the brace leaving the top.
     
    loneracer05, Mar 5, 2011
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