Daimyo68
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello all,
Been lurking the forums here for some time, reading, reading and more reading. Over the last couple of weeks I have been putting all the ideas together; the stand and hood is in the workshop (Planing the wood and building, I'll post pics of the progress as it goes) and I'm at the plumbing design, water circulation step in my progress.
The images I will provide are just for "on-paper" reference purposes. I will be using fittings, etc. that will lessen any restrictions in the system. Also, sizes are extremely exagerated.
Some basic information:
125 Gallon Oceanic with 2 corner overflows, 4 pre-drilled holes (2 are 1 3/4" and 2 are 1 1/2")
The Sump i will be using Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums
I've attached a couple of design pics with the plumbing at the bottom of this post.
Questions:
1 - With the size of the pre-drilled holes (an image has been linked), what would be the best choice for the drain and return pipe sizes? 1 1/2" drain and 1" return? (I'm thinking this is correct, but then thats why I'm asking
)
2 - How many GPH should I shoot for with the return pump? I will be including Gate Valves in a few locations, this will help with the drain flow per hour as well as ease maintenance should it arise that i need to pull the sump from under the tank.
3 - Powerheads?? I'm most likely going to include a wave maker in the system to control powerheads, but location, location, location...
Thanks in advance, I'm looking forward to some criticism
Attached pics:
The Corner Overflow (Right side pictured)
The Drain Holes
The Plumbing
Been lurking the forums here for some time, reading, reading and more reading. Over the last couple of weeks I have been putting all the ideas together; the stand and hood is in the workshop (Planing the wood and building, I'll post pics of the progress as it goes) and I'm at the plumbing design, water circulation step in my progress.
The images I will provide are just for "on-paper" reference purposes. I will be using fittings, etc. that will lessen any restrictions in the system. Also, sizes are extremely exagerated.
Some basic information:
125 Gallon Oceanic with 2 corner overflows, 4 pre-drilled holes (2 are 1 3/4" and 2 are 1 1/2")
The Sump i will be using Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums
I've attached a couple of design pics with the plumbing at the bottom of this post.
Questions:
1 - With the size of the pre-drilled holes (an image has been linked), what would be the best choice for the drain and return pipe sizes? 1 1/2" drain and 1" return? (I'm thinking this is correct, but then thats why I'm asking
)2 - How many GPH should I shoot for with the return pump? I will be including Gate Valves in a few locations, this will help with the drain flow per hour as well as ease maintenance should it arise that i need to pull the sump from under the tank.
3 - Powerheads?? I'm most likely going to include a wave maker in the system to control powerheads, but location, location, location...
Thanks in advance, I'm looking forward to some criticism
Attached pics:
The Corner Overflow (Right side pictured)
The Drain Holes
The Plumbing
