Porc Chop's Tank

[Hondatek]

O I'm gonna just get the blocks to raise my stand tomorrow morning . Got to wait on the rest of it. Is $300 a good price for 190lbs of base reef rock?

 

[coffeetwitch]

cheaper than reefcleaners.

 

[Hondatek]

They didn't have that glue at Lowes . I got my blocks , and what I hope is enough pipe to get my overflow plumbed this weekend minus the cementing part.

 

[Hondatek]

What's the best way to cut this pipe? I have a hacksaw that's it. But I could cut everything at work with a angle grinder maybe?

 

[coffeetwitch]

hack saw works great man

 

[coffeetwitch]

i never tried using my cutoff wheel.

 

[Hondatek]

Just realized they are both in my toolbox at the shop. Guess I'll have to wait or go up there later . I knew I was supposed to bring something home yesterday.

 

[coffeetwitch]

lol yeah i do the same thing.

 

[Hondatek]

How far into the water do the pipes from the overflow need to be?

 

[coffeetwitch]

Mine are 6" give or take

 

[coffeetwitch]

Oh but start longer until u get everything dialed in and how u like it

 

[Hondatek]

Ok thanks alot twitch you have been the biggest help through all this.

 

[coffeetwitch]

glad i could be of any help. so many where there for me, im happy i could pass it on

 

[Hondatek]

What do you have on your return pump inlet? I was going to get sponge and cut a hole and slip it over .

 

[coffeetwitch]

mine came with a plastic "screen" and one of those big foam/sponge prefilter things. came with it so im running it. kind of like this

Mag-Drive Pondmaster 2/3/5/7 Pre-filter Sponge Danner | eBay

ha i was looking up pumps for sweety pies tank.

 

[Hondatek]

Yea that's what I have pictured in my head. I got the pump free with a big foot square floss attachment for a pond.

 

[coffeetwitch]

pet warehouse may sell the parts. i only advise make sure it wont cause a restriction on the pump. i tried messing around with some sponges when i was doing diy overflows. couldnt find a sponge with large enough pores.

 

[Hondatek]

Is it even necessary to have one on there?

 

[coffeetwitch]

i dont think so. would only need it if you are at risk of sucking up something.

 

[Hondatek]

Cool deal . Can I run some stocking ideas by you? I have my porc puffer and dwarf lion. What im thinking of adding when the tank is ready

Powder brown tang
2 dwarf angels
Maroon clown
Sailfin tang
Marine betta

Sound stocked right or is that pushing it?