External overflow through a bulkhead?

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by Myka

I checked out your thread, and that worked out pretty good for you! You do comment on braking glass from a 10 gallon tank though, so I worry about this nano...the glass is not very thick. I should measure it, but I think it is just 4 mm.

i only broke the glass cause i was stupid and didnt pay attention not by cutting it. i had forgot a pipe was attached and moved it... then i tried to lift the tank by the overflow...not my brightest moments but lesson learned.

[e46er]

Idea 3 of cutting glass would be the best
Idea 2 would be ok paint the PVC elbows the same color as your background and most people will hardly notice
Idea 1 - if I understand correctly,scares me a little bit

[Myka]

Jostafew, I'm modifying an existing tank, and it is not a standard shape. It's the Zoa reef in my signature. I removed the AIO-type overflow/filter box I installed in there awhile back. The tank has such a tiny footprint that aquascaping is difficult enough without sacrificing for an overflow box.

e46er, if I did the elbows I would paint them, but the paint never lasts.