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darb
11-27-2012, 02:15 AM
I want to run my return lines up and over the back of my tank (rimless) to avoid drilling three needless 1-3/4 inch holes.

Has anyone used or see any way to attach a return line to the glass?

I suppose glue or even drilling a small hole and using a screw ad nut would work.

Any other suggestions?

intarsiabox
11-27-2012, 02:23 AM
I have used a street 90 elbow inserted into a regular 90 and it just hung on the rim. It never moved from where I put it but I also used ridgid PVC pipe entirely.

The Guy
11-27-2012, 04:15 AM
I have used a street 90 elbow inserted into a regular 90 and it just hung on the rim. It never moved from where I put it but I also used ridgid PVC pipe entirely. I plan on doing my return line over the rim with a street and regular 90 as well using rigid 3/4" PVC and securing it in the sump area with a nylon strap to the framing. Even without a strap I think the weight of the water and the piping will hold it in place, but I tend to do overkill. :lol:

denny_CC
11-27-2012, 04:19 AM
couple of these should do the trick just fine:)


http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4841726028810214&pid=1.7&w=129&h=138&c=7&rs=1

windcoast reefs
11-27-2012, 07:14 AM
I just rest mine over the top of the tank, built a u shape into the return so it didn't move.

darb
11-27-2012, 08:36 PM
excellent idea, that will work nicely, thanks.

couple of these should do the trick just fine:)


http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4841726028810214&pid=1.7&w=129&h=138&c=7&rs=1

reefwars
11-27-2012, 09:05 PM
excellent idea, that will work nicely, thanks.


your welcome its how i do mine when i do it like that:)

works great!!

cheers:)

denny

The Guy
11-27-2012, 11:53 PM
couple of these should do the trick just fine:)


http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4841726028810214&pid=1.7&w=129&h=138&c=7&rs=1
Ya! these things work awesome. :mrgreen: