chris stevens
Aquarium Advice Regular
Ok, so I decided that I'm going to drill the back of my acrylic 55g (black back) to plumb a sump. I need some help figuring out exactly what i need
I'm going to have three bulkheads, two for returns and one for the outlet. (i'm assuming the line going into the sump would be larger than the returns, right)
The returns are going to be powered by mag drive 7s (4 foot head) and are going to replace my two powerheads, using loc line fittings and flare nozzles inside the tank. Is loc line detachable? I want to use less than the 6" it's bought in.
Everything (pumps and overflow tubing) will be connected to the sump via vinyl tubing connected to elbow joints at the back of the bulkheads. I want to use vinyl tubing so that I can more easily adjust it.
I'm going to drill for the bulkheads near the top of the tank - should the out/in lines be even (in respect to distance from the top of the tank), or does it matter?
Now, the most important question: can somebody provide me with a list of all the fittings I will need? I know I'll need loc line, flare nozzles, bulkheads, elbow joints (that can screw into the bulkhead and take vinyl tubing on the other side), a strainer, and any unions needed to properly connect to the mag 7s. The problem is I'm not exactly sure what sizes are best, and I want to make sure everything is compatible before i go ahead mail ordering.
Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
I'm going to have three bulkheads, two for returns and one for the outlet. (i'm assuming the line going into the sump would be larger than the returns, right)
The returns are going to be powered by mag drive 7s (4 foot head) and are going to replace my two powerheads, using loc line fittings and flare nozzles inside the tank. Is loc line detachable? I want to use less than the 6" it's bought in.
Everything (pumps and overflow tubing) will be connected to the sump via vinyl tubing connected to elbow joints at the back of the bulkheads. I want to use vinyl tubing so that I can more easily adjust it.
I'm going to drill for the bulkheads near the top of the tank - should the out/in lines be even (in respect to distance from the top of the tank), or does it matter?
Now, the most important question: can somebody provide me with a list of all the fittings I will need? I know I'll need loc line, flare nozzles, bulkheads, elbow joints (that can screw into the bulkhead and take vinyl tubing on the other side), a strainer, and any unions needed to properly connect to the mag 7s. The problem is I'm not exactly sure what sizes are best, and I want to make sure everything is compatible before i go ahead mail ordering.
Thanks for any help anyone can offer.