how can I temporarily plug overflow holes

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doing a new build and want to completely rinse out my tank for a fresh start.

if I don't have any spare bulkheads on hand to cap off, what can i do to plug 3 holes in the overflow box? I've never tried it but would flex seal tape work or would the pressure make it release over a few days
 
not sure where the pressure will be coming from, and therefore how much it needs to resist, but some rubber bungs work well for me when I want to temporarily close my overflow/return pipes.
 

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

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  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 3 8.6%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

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  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

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  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 8 22.9%
  • Lights or lids

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  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

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