bulkhead question

[ohio reefer]

ok, i'm ready to start the plumbing.

how high should the bulkhead thingie be for the tank-to-sump water flow?

should i just buy the stuff on-line to be safe, or can i buy the stuff from a hardware store and it be just as safe.

i think i know what justdiy would say, but i'm wondering if anyone else has bought there plumbing from the hardware store? (send pics if possible i'm a visual learner)

TIA

MARK

 

[justDIY]

in addition to the hardware and online stores - don't forget about your marine & rv stores

do you have an idea how large you want your plumbing to be? like 3/4", 1", 1.5"... parts from hardware store usually take a smaller hole than a true 'aquarium' bulkhead - might be someting to keep in mind as well.

 

[Bearfan]

Sorry, mine came with the tank, and boy was it easy.

 

[ohio reefer]

i have all-glaas reef ready aquarium and i thought it would come with it. but it didn't. Ii'm not sure how large the tubing will be any ideas? the holes in the aquarium are 1.5"

tia

mark

 

[Bearfan]

I got the all-glass kit and it was a 1" and a 3/4" return for my 75 gal.

 

[ohio reefer]

maybe thats what it is

 

[Bearfan]

Those are inside diameters, btw.

 

[justDIY]

i agree, I think a 1.5" hole is for a standard 1" aquarium bulkhead

but you may also be able to get a 1.25" 'diy' bulkhead made from plumbing parts to fit

 

[ohio reefer]

thanks guys!!!!!