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Old 06-18-2009, 08:13 PM
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Everything I can build would help me out $ wise
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:27 PM
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I don't want to drill into the side of my tank either I want to build a box
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Overflow boxes made from acrylic are an easy job or you can convert a hang on filter into an overflow box with epoxy. My problem with overflow boxes is bending the acrylic pipe without kinking it...
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you know of any detailed plans ? I could sure use em....
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Oh and I have a 75 gallon tank how many gph should I run ?
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