Whats the best way to patch holes drilled in the bottom of a tank?

[sphelps]

I like the 4th option, leave as is
I don't see a huge benefit of converting a corner overflow into a coast to coast. With the return placed on the opposite side you won't have any surface skimming issues.

[theokie]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I like the 4th option, leave as is
I don't see a huge benefit of converting a corner overflow into a coast to coast. With the return placed on the opposite side you won't have any surface skimming issues.

Leaving it as is would work, as this aquarium was a gift from my other half, but then it was also stipulated that the aquarium has to be quite enough so the room can still be a guest bedroom, so I was hoping that the increased surface area would result in a large weir and make the overflow quiter, as if i have a splashing overflow, i'm pretty sure the tank won't last long.

[ScubaSteve]

Personally, I'd leave it as is. If you spend some time tuning the system and getting the plumbing inside the overflow box right (herbie overflow), it should be nice and quiet.

[sphelps]

Yeah coast to coast won't be any quieter unless you're planning a wave box or something else that will generate an actual wave but such devices are noisy alone. Standard box with a herbie will be completely silent. Sounds like you've already got two holes so you're good to go.