Bubble Nano Tank

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I am new to reefing and have never setup a tank, I got a 18gal or so bubble nano tank from my buddy and he used a in tank filter. I'm not a fan of in tank filters as they take up space and just don't look that great, I decided to drill out bulk heads on one of the flat sides to do an external filter and heater. The outside has 3" and the inside is 3 1/4" of room. I am debating should i put in 1/2" or 3/4" or 1" or a combo of bulk heads? I plan on putting the bulkhead that drains to the filter on top to be able to skim the water and the return under that with a slight angle to the top to agitate the surface.

Suggestion on overflow strainers, cone or low-profile?

Bulkhead Overflow Strainers

Prevents fish snails and other tank inhabitants from getting sucked into your plumbing, sump or pump and subsequent damage. Slip Bulkhead Strainers: ½” Slip Bulkhead Strainer ¾" Slip Bulkhead Strainer 1" Slip Bulkhead Strainer Thread Bulkhead Strainers: ¾” Thread Bulkhead Strainer...

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Low Profile Bulkhead Overflow Strainers

Low profile strainer that extends fractions of an inch past the bulkhead itself. Prevents fish, snails, and other tank inhabitants from getting sucked into your plumbing, sump or pump and subsequent damage. Slip Low Profile Strainer - Used to slip inside of a slip bulkhead Thread Low Profile...

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Planning to use a small powerhead or two to put opposite of the return or place 1 on either side 2/3 or so of the way down pointing at each other for turbulence.
Suggestions for cheap small AC powerheads? Later on i will upgrade to DC powerheads


Tank stock ideas: a pair of clowns, a goby or jawfish, fire angel, and a fire red shrimp, along with some live rock and coral later on.

I also have a 70gal with a 29 gal sump i am in the process of setting up. Herbie overflow setup with 1" pipes. If fish need to, can move to the 70gal

 

[Ron Reefman]

Good luck. It looks like a cleaning nightmare to me. But that's just my opinion.