New bottom drilled tank

Shaggymc

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Howdy all

I’m picking up a used oceanic 58 that is currently used for freshwater, tomorrow.

dude, removed the overflow weir and capped the drilled holes. (Pic is from before it was removed)
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My plan is to uncap the holes and install a Dursa pipe and return.

Ive never had a bottom drilled tank… is the piece that separates the tank from the pipes (what I would call the weir) watertight?
I had planned on 3d printing one, but if it needs to be watertight, I might laser cut acrylic for it. Also not sure how careful I need to be siliconing it in.

thanks for any info!
(Also, does one need to use Aquarium silicone, or is there stuff at Lowe’s that would work?)

-Shaggy
 

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The overflow box is water tight around the edges to direct water through the weir. I would pick up some silicone off Amazon for aquarium use. Try RTV silicone
 

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