IOS return

[LittleNat1]

Help! I can't seem to find a definite solution to return water from my IOS compartment into the tank. The diameter of the hole (shown in the pic) is 13.5mm so I can't use a conventional tubing to plug it up (12mm / 16mm). I have thought about just covering up the hole and pumping the water over tje compartment itself but it wouldnt look too aesthetically pleasing. My options now are:

 

Find a tubing that can fit

Find a powerhead / pump that has an attachment that can fit

If all else fails, plug the hole and pump over

 

If anyone has any ideas as to how i can return water through this 13.5cm hole please please share with me . Thank you

 

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[VanquishJ]

Is the panel acrylic or glass?
Actually no diff. Just get a drill and hole cutter and open a bigger hole.
Just that acrylic is much easier to manage. Glass takes some skill.


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[LittleNat1]

If I can't find an exact fit, my ideas are

12mm external diameter tube through the hole + stuff excess space with sponge

OR

Stuff hole with sponge, (in the back compartment) put the 16mm external diameter tube around the sponge

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[LittleNat1]

The panel is plastic or pvc i think

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[Harlequinmania]

Or just cut a square overflow , pvc or acrylic is easy to deal with.

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[LittleNat1]

An overflow to return water from IOS compartment into the tank?

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[ryanlio]

Maybe a bulk head will help.. cos it has a "tolerance" to cover the entire area with rubber gaskets

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[LittleNat1]

Thanks! I think ive come across something that might work

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