Squatch XXL
Well-Known Member
After working on this tank for the last 3+ months, I've made a discovery. The plastic they used for the frames sucks. I don't know how or what caused it, but EVERY corner on both the top and bottom is cracked nearly perfectly through. It almost looks like it was glued together on the corners, but there is no glue.....My guess is that it is poor plastic composition. With this being a used buy, I am left on my own to guess. I see no signs of abuse, no dings etc. There are marks on the remaining plastic that show me it was slid around on something slightly abrasive. I simply don't trust the frame to hold downward pressure. The frame is going away when the tank shows me it holds water without leaks.Size of drains is directly related to pump flow. How much flow are you planning? If you have a plastic frame bottom, the foam is pointless.
I have not planned a pump yet, but I may go with a mag drive 9.5. I have never had a mag drive fail. I found a DIY overflow setup for a bit over $100 that allegedly handles 1200gph. I will probally spring for it just because I can't justify my time versus the cost....Plus it comes with the drill bit needed.