Upgrade Time (125 gal Freshwater to Saltwater)
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Bdonaldson
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Thanks Dary. I can't wait to get it.
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Bdonaldson
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I am picking up my tank on Wednesday. Yay!
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Bdonaldson
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My husband picked up my new tank for me today. I am so excited to get started working on it. Here is a picture of it.
Dary421
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Wow !!! So cool ! Merry Xmas , let the new build begin
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Bdonaldson
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Thanks Dary. Merry Xmas to you also. I feel like a kid in a candy store! Lol
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Bdonaldson
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I painted the back of my tank the other day and put the plumbing with the bulkheads into the overflow boxes.
Vincent the shop owner where I purchased my tank said the best way to do the plumbing is to use flex hose for the drain and plumb the return.
What do you all think about doing this type of plumbing?
Vincent the shop owner where I purchased my tank said the best way to do the plumbing is to use flex hose for the drain and plumb the return.
What do you all think about doing this type of plumbing?
SeanMonster
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My lfs owner likes using flex hose for both. I have it on both of my reefs with ok issues. Merry Christmas.
Sniperhank
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I hated flex tube. Didn't hang right and water would collect. PVC is easy and cheap to get exactly what you want.
Dary421
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It Probably boils down to " there's more than one way to skin a cat " ( weird saying ) ,.. but whatever works for for you and your system as long as it doesn't leak will prob be just fine ,... hard plumbing with pvc would prob be the strongest but depending on your application maybe a flexible tube may be better going around corners etc ....jmho
I personally like to have some vinyl hose and pvc for things like connecting pumps to the PVC... It helps with vibration and makes it easier to get pumps out of sump for cleaning. I also recommend getting quick connects for behind the tank before going into the 90 degree angle going under sump ( or 45's whichever you use.)
I also suggest getting a back flow valve for the return line ( I found them on eBay for the best prices and size's ! ) this will let you pump your return in lower under the water line and helps with overfilling of the sump....
Enjoy your new tank and have fun...
I also suggest getting a back flow valve for the return line ( I found them on eBay for the best prices and size's ! ) this will let you pump your return in lower under the water line and helps with overfilling of the sump....
Enjoy your new tank and have fun...
If you have a drilled tank with bulkheads why are you using overflow boxes? Plumb straight to the sump...
I bought a diamond bit saw that came with the bulkhead on eBay and my friend used it on his glass tank no problem... Think I got both for around $20
Ok im thinking ahead a little about equipment specifically a skimmer for this transformation. I want to eventually have some sps in this tank so I want a really good skimmer.
Next thing is when i bought this tank it was set up with the durso standpipe plumbing. I would like to do the same setup that I have in my 40 gallon which is the herbie overflow design. The only problem is that the holes are drilled in the bottom of the tank. I guess i coukd caps those off and drill holes at the top behind the overflow boxes.
Could you more experienced reefers chime in and give your opnions on the best way to go about this.
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Get rid of the overflows and plumb to the sump... That's why they are there...
Oops didn't realize they were in tank ones until saw pictures... Thought you were talking about hang on's... Lol
Just got to part about first tank breaking that stinks... The one who suggested Craigslist was right about the deals tho.... Lots of complete tanks stocked and everything cheap... I would check there and eBay for all the other goodies you need and want...
Happy reefing!!
I personally prefer good ol' pvc hard plumbing. I do however have flex going directly from my return pump to my check valve for a little cushion on the pump and easier removal. I have noticed that over a long period of time, pvc can get brittle with saltwater pumping through it 24/7.
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Bdonaldson
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My tank was pre drilled with overflow boxes built in. I will be plumbing from the bulkheads to the sump and back.
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Bdonaldson
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Thanks for you input. I do plan on having quick connects at every point that I will need to disconnect equipment for cleaning. It definitely makes cleaning easier. I already have a back flow valve ready to be put into place.
I really like hearing about all the different ways the plumbing can be done. I have learned so much since joining the forum. Thank you all.
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Bdonaldson
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Thank you. I was leaning more towards the pvc but was interested to see how other reefers do things. The shop owner kinda made me think twice about using all pvc.
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