My New 72"x20"x20" Tank Build

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Yeah, I understand. Maybe just do the 90's and see how they do, you can always change things around down the road if you want. Just keep them as high as possible maybe then you don't see them as prominently.

Yeah Im working on keeping them high enough so they will not be seen much but its hard with such a shallow tank! I will also be painting them black with Krylon as well which I think will help because the back of the tank is painted black. We will see...

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Well I hate how the 45's coming down into the water look. Especially the front ones! Would a "half" closed loop be a waste? Like if I have 6 outlets across the back and then one on either side? I think because the tank is so shallow it would still give more than enough flow in the tank. This tank will be bare bottom, so a few will be pointed at the bottom. I actually think this pump may be too big for this closed loop anyways. I may have to end up downgrading.

[mark]

Since you're still playing around, have you tried to reduce to say 1" then build your manifold fr there with mutiple outlets?

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by mark

Since you're still playing around, have you tried to reduce to say 1" then build your manifold fr there with mutiple outlets?

Yeah maybe a good Idea. I have 1" PVC already, I would just need a few reducers and T's, 90's and 45's. Might worth a shot at this point.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Well I ended up finding really nice sized 1.5" fittings for the outlets. They are all ABS stuff. The ABS is way smaller looking even in the same diameters. I also like using the transition cement for PVC and ABS for some reason! I think it will work well. Should be done tonight and I will post pics.

[Jason McK]

I'll just sit here and tap my foot

Waiting for Pics LOL

Good to see your makeing head way. Can't wait for the pics

J

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

I'll just sit here and tap my foot

Waiting for Pics LOL

Good to see your makeing head way. Can't wait for the pics

J

Ahh, Tap your foot.... A heck of alot easier than smackin head LOL

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

I'll just sit here and tap my foot

Waiting for Pics LOL

Good to see your makeing head way. Can't wait for the pics

J

Yeah I have been a bit slow with the pics lately. It is all coming along...WAY slower then expected but its gettin there! I really do not want to make too many mistakes. I do need to get this thing up and running though because my fish are also tapping their feet and waiting.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Ahh, Tap your foot.... A heck of alot easier than smackin head LOL

Easier and doesn't hurt as much!

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Not a bunch of pics yet but...A few for advice. This is what Im thinking for the closed loop outlets. Would the 90 and then 45 coming off of a 2-1.5" reducer kill a lot of flow? How does this look design wise?