My New 72"x20"x20" Tank Build

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

My 75 has the outputs as non-glued in 90's off a T. Low tech, but it works fine. 5 years in now..

I find Locline isn't all that restrictive though .. I guess the one counter argument is that if you do find it too restrictive, you can add more outputs (via T's) and then you have more flow-aiming options.. And it should be easy to work it around the Eurobracing. Just a thought.

How easy is it to go from 2" T's to loc line though? What is involved? I have never used loc line before actually.

What fittings would I need? For example, I see only 3/4" loc line on J&L's site. Would this even be big enough? I do agree, I could add more T's and that would actually be pretty good.

Would I basically have to use PVC fittings to reduce down from 2" to 3/4" and then use a 3/4" Modular Piping MPT Connector Fitting (threaded) and then the loc line and then whatever nozzle? Sound about right or is there a better way?

Nevermind. I just figured out what I would need to spend to do this right with Loc line and I cannot spend that much more on this tank right now. Its like close to $200 for just the loc line fittings for all my outlets and thats without any PVC fitting I would need! So probably like $225-250...Not happening! I added up everything the other day and Im at about $2000 now...Thats ontop of all the stuff I already had. Thats actually not so much for a tank of course but this was suppose to be a cheaper one! Especially being a FOWLR.

[Delphinus]

You need a bushing to go from 2" to 3/4" threaded (NPT or whatever it's called) and then the Locline just threads into that.

Sorry, I didn't realize your returns are 2", that is quite a size reduction. Although you could think about having more outputs I suppose. You could either plumb additional outputs with the pipe, or you could use Locline Y adapters (e.g., http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...t_ID=pl-mp034y )

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

You need a bushing to go from 2" to 3/4" threaded (NPT or whatever it's called) and then the Locline just threads into that.

Sorry, I didn't realize your returns are 2", that is quite a size reduction. Although you could think about having more outputs I suppose. You could either plumb additional outputs with the pipe, or you could use Locline Y adapters (e.g., http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...t_ID=pl-mp034y )

I was editing my post while you wrote this one...Its pretty much out of the question. Im at 8 outlets now and the cost would be far too much. I really just don't like being able to see the 2" 45's coming down into the tank but oh well, for now they will have to do I guess...

[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.

[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?