my first plumbing

[nycsicktank]

with everybodys help, i decided to get my tank drill with 2 holes. ill let everyone know when i get it done.

PS: thanks to everyone on this forum =)

 

[nsiegel5]

Smart man

 

[Alexxn]

with everybodys help, i decided to get my tank drill with 2 holes. ill let everyone know when i get it done.

PS: thanks to everyone on this forum =)

Good man....you'll be happier in the long run :usa1:

 

[autoponicz]

hands up to drilling the tank.....smart move

 

[masterswimmer]

Great move. I applaud your acceptance of sound advice.

Only thing is, you won't even know how grateful you are that you had it drilled because of the peace of mind you'll be experiencing. You'll have to read other peoples horror stories to know how smart you are

Russ

 

[nycsicktank]

hey, would it be better to have 2 return lines and have a drain line in the middle? im asking this because i can have more flows.

 

[masterswimmer]

As long as you're not trying to return more water than your drain line can handle. Remember, a 1" drain can only accommodate 600 gph of water. So if your two 3/4" returns bring LESS than 600 gph back to the tank you'll be ok. Otherwise I'd recommend increasing the size of the drain to 1.5"

swimmer

 

[Craig]

It's best not to rely upon the return as a major source of flow. Use a powerhead or possibly even a closed loops for this.

 

[nycsicktank]

is one #4 korailia good enough?

 

[Craig]

tough one to answer. depends on what you intend to keep in your tank as well as how you aquascape your tank. the majority of people use at least 2 powerheads.

 

[bigbris1]

When do you plan on drilling your tank? Do you have the equipment?

I'm waiting for the drill bits I've ordered from HK to arrive to drill mine, much to the amusement of many.

 

[tripstank]

Drilling is easy, just take your time and keep the drill steady!

 

[nycsicktank]

im getting my tank drilled from this person. i wish i had the right equipment already. =/

 

[nycsicktank]

will this be better than drilling the tank?
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1183660&highlight=diy+overflow+box

 

[nycsicktank]

i got my tank drilled today.
i need to do the plumbing part now, as i noticed i cant use pvc pipe anymore?
instead i have to use hose?

help me~~~

 

[noodleman]

you could still use pvc pipes

 

[nycsicktank]

okay then,
can i glue this together without flooding or changing any fitting?

this is my skimmer hang-on style in my sump, if you noticed i made diy stand.

and last, its this the right way?

thanks!

 

[reefman]

can u take the quiet1 pump off w/o draining or flooding?

 

[nycsicktank]

yea thats the purpose of unions.

 

[noodleman]

think you should put the ball valve between the sump and the union...so you can remove the pump without having to drain your sump.

And for the bulkhead part of your plumbing...can you take off that 90 degree hose barb insert and just insert a pvc pipe into the bulkhead instead?