My husband and I recently purchased a used 46 gallon bow front aquarium. The previous owner had it connected to a sump and so the tank has been drilled and has what I think is called an overflow box.
We purchased and installed and bulkhead to close the hole as we are planning on using a HOB at this time.
My question is should we remove the box or leave it in place. My husband wants to leave it in place and I want to remove it. I am afraid that water will get in there and become stagnant.
If we should leave it in place, should we keep the water level below the grates?
If we should remove it, do we just cut the silicone? Do you think it is held in place by anything else that might make it hard to remove? And if so how would we deal with that?
Any input would be appreciated. I have not yet figured out how to tackle this and I can't properly begin setting up the tank until I do.
We purchased and installed and bulkhead to close the hole as we are planning on using a HOB at this time.
My question is should we remove the box or leave it in place. My husband wants to leave it in place and I want to remove it. I am afraid that water will get in there and become stagnant.
If we should leave it in place, should we keep the water level below the grates?
If we should remove it, do we just cut the silicone? Do you think it is held in place by anything else that might make it hard to remove? And if so how would we deal with that?
Any input would be appreciated. I have not yet figured out how to tackle this and I can't properly begin setting up the tank until I do.
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