My New 72"x20"x20" Tank Build

Delphinus · #1 11-07-2007, 07:10 AM

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 · #2 11-07-2007, 07:16 AM

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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 · #3 11-07-2007, 07:21 AM

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 · #4 11-07-2007, 07:28 AM

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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 · #5 11-07-2007, 06:47 PM

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 · #6 11-08-2007, 12:21 AM

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

GreenSpottedPuffer · #7 11-08-2007, 03:38 AM

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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.