patching 3" sump holes in 180g acrylic

[clutch]

has anybody use bulkheads on the bottom without any problems

 

[JK47]

has anybody use bulkheads on the bottom without any problems

Yes, I have. As others sugested as well, it's the best option because if you ever decide to sell the tank a nasty patch job turns off potential buyers. Having the holes still available makes a "closed loop system" attractive to saltwater guys. I used a flat plug on top of the 2" bulkhead fitting and a round plug on the bottom for double coverage and because I already had them lol.. Hang on a sec and I'll go snap a pic for ya.

 

[JK47]

Here's the pics. As you can see the sand covers the flat plug on top (in the tank) and you would never know it's there.

 

[jcardona1]

has anybody use bulkheads on the bottom without any problems

of course! lots of tanks have plumbing on the bottom. and the only way to have a pipe run through a tank is with a bulkhead. i wouldnt want to buy a tank with a ghetto patch job. a bulkhead is so much easier, and no messy glue needed

 

[clutch]

I agree that bulkheading it off would give a better re-sale value. Where can I find a 3" bulkhead tho cause the biggest I have seen so far, where I live are 2"ers

 

[jcardona1]

3" hole doesnt mean it's a 3" bulkhead, most likely a 2" bulkhead. check the sizes here:

economy bulkheads: http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/2985/Bulkhead-Fittings-Economy/bulkhead/0

heavy duty bulkheads: http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/1624/Bulkhead-Fittings-Top-Quality/bulkhead/0

 

[zennzzo]

everything you'll ever need for Aquaria plumbing...
http://flexpvc.com/

 

[clutch]

Awesome thanks for all your guys advice, i did end up purchasing bulkheads and will be plugging the bottom. And will be drilling on the back left and right top for overflows.

 

[zennzzo]

Why don't you use the bottom holes and standpipes?
they are already drilled and
they will be much quieter submerged in water
rather than running in the open on the back...

post some pics of it...

 

[Egon]

why not just use bulkhead plugs

I didn't go with bulkheads because I'm using a metal stand and the cross supports go right across the hole openings. The only thing I could do is patch it. The OP might have a similar issue with his stand? If not, I would advise "go with bulkheads".