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Old 03-26-2012, 01:23 AM
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A pic would definitely be helpful but for the price of having an overflow built it is well worth the advantages.

I just had a 5" X 5" X 48" internal overflow box with 1/2" glass and 2 rows of black eggcrate built for $100.

Surface skimming is a huge benefit as it is thought that this water contains the highest levels of DOCs.
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:02 PM
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The biggest problem was the notched/grooved teeth at the top of the glass. Most places said they either refused to cut the glass (something about compensating the integrity/possibility of breaking), or that I'd have to pay a ton extra to have the glass formed like that. Grizz set me up with the contact info for Neil Wilson. I'll give this a shot next to see if he can do. The only part that sucks now is that I'll have to drain the top 6 " to install the box. Guess that's what I get for rushing the construction!
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:07 PM
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Have the glass cut square and use either eggcrate for the teeth or a pieces of thin acrylic and cut your own notches
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