corner overflow

[cary Henderson]

Just picked up a tank with bottom 2" hole drilled..
want to make overflow for corner
should I use glass or go with smoked acrylic to slow algae in overflow
does it matter ?
tank is 70 gal so only 24" deep ?
suggestions..

[Invigor]

use glass..it's easier to attach to more glass, unless you're confident in glueing acrylic to glass. i used smoked glass in mine and regret it..it cost more and it's now covered in coraline algae anyways..so..was just a waste of money IMO.

[sphelps]

Use glass, not acrylic. You'll have a hard time sealing the overflow if you use acrylic because silicone won't stick to it. You could get tinted glass but I don't really see the need for it, just use regular glass that's the same thickness of the tank.

[cary Henderson]

Any suggestion who to go to for glass..

[Invigor]

i've found speedy to always treat me well..across the street from minute muffler on 6th ave.(or around there) and albert. 6mm float should be plenty enough and still cheap

[briansmyth]

I recommend Glacier Glass - they've worked with aquarists and they have reasonable prices 545-3990- they are open Saturdays from 9 AM till early afternoon.